Rice presents new mission for former Marine
Transfer student Thomas Avalos — and family — receive a warm Rice welcome.
Failed storage tanks pose atmospheric risks during disasters
Rice engineers model hypothetical threats from toxins released when aboveground storage tanks fail during a storm.
Rice Public Art app designed by students available now
Take a self-guided tour of campus art with the newest Rice Apps creation.
Research could dramatically lower cost of electron sources
Rice University engineers have discovered technology that could slash the cost of semiconductor electron sources, key components in devices ranging from night-vision goggles and low-light cameras to electron microscopes and particle accelerators.
Historian Brinkley to discuss future of American presidency in wake of insurrection
Free Feb. 3 town hall to take place via Zoom
Study shows why anesthetic stops cell’s walkers in their tracks
Researchers detail the mechanism that allows propofol, a common anesthetic, to halt the movement of kinesin proteins that deliver cargoes to the far reaches of cells.
What if Black women have always been the vanguard of voting rights?
Historian and Johns Hopkins professor Martha S. Jones to speak March 10 for Women’s History Month.
Feb. 19 panel on history of AAAS in Southeastern Texas to kick off collaboration between Rice, UH, TSU and PVAMU.
A little soap simplifies making 2D nanoflakes
The right combination of surfactant, water and processing can maximize the quality of 2D hexagonal boron nitride for such products as antibacterial films.
HERC study spotlights struggles many HISD families face
HOUSTON – (Jan. 26, 2021) – A large number of students enrolled in the Houston Independent School District (HISD) need help with basic needs such as food, clothing, health care and school supplies, according to a new research brief from Rice University's Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC).
Pandemic exacerbates stress for struggling Houston families
Staying put during the pandemic is hard enough without additional stressors. But for some in Houston, COVID-19 exacerbated situations that already presented challenges.
Brain-to-brain communication demo receives DARPA funding
Wireless linkage of brains may soon go to human testing with $8 million for preclinical demonstrations.
Eddie Glaude Jr. talks racial justice in America in special Campbell Lecture
Popular Princeton professor will speak March 4 during online lecture.
STEM students whose career path and interests align enjoy more academic, professional success
Results suggest measuring career interest in college is a highly effective predictor of future trajectories and success.