People, papers and presentations for July 18, 2022
A paper by Rice physicist Edison Liang and colleagues titled “A scintillator attenuation spectrometer for intense gamma-rays” is featured on the cover of the June 2022 issue of Review of Scientific Instruments.
Expert available to discuss trauma and grief among immigrants following tragedy in San Antonio
An expert from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy is available to discuss this week’s horrific migrant deaths in San Antonio.
Leadership expert Stefanie Johnson named director of Doerr Institute
Stefanie Johnson, acclaimed leadership author, professor and keynote speaker, has been named the new director of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University. She will take over for outgoing director Tom Kolditz July 1.
Stressful events can take big toll on those struggling most with death of spouse
Widowed individuals experiencing intense grief after the loss of their spouse experience a significant increase in body inflammation following other stressful events, according to new research from Rice University.
Rice’s top-ranked I-O psychology program has helped its alumni stand out
Earlier this year, Rice University’s graduate program in industrial organizational psychology was ranked No. 1 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report .
Subtle racial slights at work cause job dissatisfaction, burnout for Black employees
Black employees face a host of subtle verbal, behavioral and environmental slights related to their physical appearance, work ethic, integrity and more, causing job dissatisfaction and burnout, according to a new study from Rice University.
Oswald serves as panelist in The Reactor Room
Fred Oswald, a professor of psychological sciences at Rice, was recently a panelist for The Reactor Room, Spectrum Fusion’s program dedicated to assessing and developing the talent of autistic adults.
Faculty recognized with award for superior teaching
Nine faculty received the 2022 George R. Brown Award for Superior Teaching, which honors top Rice instructors by votes from alumni who graduated within the past two, three and five years.
Faculty, staff, students honored for excellence in teaching, mentoring, service
Each year, Rice honors members of the university community who have served students through outstanding teaching, dedication and service.
NSF awards 38 Graduate Research Fellowships to Rice students
The National Science Foundation has awarded 38 Graduate Research Fellowships to Rice University students.
Stroke analysis project wins Spring D2K Showcase
Deep learning can be a tool to help those who suffer strokes discover their risk of having another. That idea won the top capstone prize in the Spring D2K Showcase.
People, papers and presentations for April 18, 2022
Fred Oswald, a professor of psychological sciences, is one of 27 experts recently appointed to the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee, which will advise President Joe Biden and the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office.
New Rice research: Tattoos not a turnoff for customers
Thinking of getting a tattoo but worried about consequences on the job? Maybe you shouldn’t be so concerned: New research from Rice University and the University of Houston finds that customers don’t necessarily look down on employees with tattoos – and in some settings, ink is seen as a plus.
Young alum shares power of poetry to promote critical dialog
Tim Harrison ’20 brought a powerful spoken-word performance to campus for a FWIS class
James Pomerantz named AAAS fellow
James Pomerantz has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the journal Science.
