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'Make no mistake about it, we will win': Rice introduces Scott Abell as new head football coach

Scott Abell was introduced as Rice's 20th head football coach during a press conference on the eve of Thanksgiving.

Rice’s Julian West awarded prestigious Grammaticakis-Neumann Prize

The Swiss Chemical Society has awarded Rice’s Julian West the Grammaticakis-Neumann Prize.

New imaging platform developed by Rice researchers revolutionizes 3D visualization of cellular structures

A team of researchers led by Anna-Karin Gustavsson at Rice University has developed an innovative imaging platform that promises to improve our understanding of cellular structures at the nanoscale.

Rice collaborators host inaugural convening to promote advancement of global cancer detection efforts

The Center for Innovation and Translation of POC Technologies for Equitable Cancer Care hosted its inaugural convening at Rice, marking a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to advance health equity in cancer care.

Abell named Owls’ new head football coach

Rice Vice President and Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland announced that Scott Abell has been named the new Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach at Rice.

New insights into sleep uncover key mechanisms related to cognitive function

A new study by a team of researchers at Rice University and Houston Methodist’s Center for Neural Systems Restoration and Weill Cornell Medical College has uncovered a key mechanism by which sleep enhances neuronal and behavioral performance.

Center for Nanoscale Imaging Sciences’ inaugural workshop unites national experts to advance imaging across scales

Rice’s Center for Nanoscale Imaging Sciences hosted its inaugural workshop Nov. 14-16.

Quantum-inspired design boosts efficiency of heat-to-electricity conversion

Researchers at Rice have found a new way to improve a key element of thermophotovoltaic systems, which convert heat into electricity via light. Rice engineer Gururaj Naik and his team designed a thermal emitter that can deliver high efficiencies within practical design parameters.

CPRIT leaders enjoy campus tour showcasing cancer research initiatives and capabilities

Senior officials from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas visited Rice Nov.11 for a firsthand, comprehensive look at the university’s cancer-focused collaborative research initiatives and innovation-driven facilities and labs.

Take Flight program makes four-year STEM education ‘accessible to all high-achieving students’

More than 100 students from local community colleges visited Rice’s campus Nov. 8 as part of a transformative pathway program meant to increase STEM degree completion and educational access for Houston-area students from under-resourced and historically excluded communities.

Local Foods Market-Rice University now open at Brochstein Pavilion

Longtime Houston restaurateur Benjy Levit debuted Local Foods Market at Rice, situated in the newly renovated Brochstein Pavilion, during a soft opening Nov. 19. Its hours of operation will be weekdays from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and weekends 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Rice welcomes more than 400 students to Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium

Rice drew more than 400 of the nation’s brightest undergraduate researchers to its campus Nov. 8-10 for the 16th annual Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium.

Rice public health summit addresses politics of vaccine hesitancy

Health, religion and public policy experts discussed the challenges of vaccine hesitancy as well as the upcoming Texas legislative session at the 2024 Texas Vaccine Policy Symposium, hosted by the Center for Health and Biosciences at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy Nov. 15.

Workshop highlights ‘pivotal moment’ for future of AI in space exploration

The In-Space Physical AI Workshop convened top scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs and government leaders to explore the role of AI in space exploration.

Rice University announces strategic expansion into India with Rice Global India

Rice is expanding its international presence with the launch of Rice Global India. This strategic initiative underscores the university’s commitment to fostering global collaboration and advancing its contributions to India’s rapidly growing education and technology sectors.