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Roselyn Ovalle named Watson Fellow, will travel the globe to study gender-based violence survivor support

Roselyn Ovalle, a senior at Rice majoring in political science and minoring in poverty, justice and human capabilities, has been named a Thomas J. Watson Fellow.

Rice launches AI venture accelerator to fuel industry innovation in collaboration with Google Public Sector

Rice has announced the launch of the Rice AI Venture Accelerator, designed to drive early stage artificial intelligence innovation and commercialization.

Rice scientists pioneer method to tackle ‘forever chemicals’

A new study unveils a method that eliminates PFAS from water systems and also transforms waste into high-value graphene.

Rice physicists use quantum entanglement to crack mystery of strange metals

Led by Qimiao Si, a research team has shown that electron entanglement peaks at a quantum critical point.

Thomas Killian reappointed dean of Wiess School of Natural Sciences

Thomas Killian has been reappointed dean of Wiess School of Natural Sciences.

Houstonʼs audit shows ongoing financial challenges, Baker Institute experts say

A recent audit of Houston’s finances reveals ongoing challenges, with experts warning that without major structural reforms the city could face financial instability that affects essential services.

Energy-efficient power amplifier could speed up wireless networks for 5G and beyond, cut energy use

A team of Rice electrical engineers led by Taiyun Chi developed a new kind of power amplifier that combines cutting-edge design in both circuitry and electromagnetics, delivering unprecedented efficiency even under demanding, high-speed conditions.

Rice’s DesRoches, Nakhleh, Marti elected as AAAS fellows

Rice President Reginald DesRoches and faculty members Luay Nakhleh and Angel Martí have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Rice announces Dr. Huda Zoghbi as commencement speaker for 112th ceremony

Dr. Huda Zoghbi, an internationally renowned neurogeneticist and pioneer in the field of brain research, will serve as the speaker at Rice’s 112th commencement ceremony May 10 at Rice Stadium.

Senior Spotlight: Tyler Strothman ’25

As Rice prepares to celebrate the Class of 2025 at commencement, Rice News is spotlighting a collection of standout seniors.

Revolutionizing touch: Researchers explore the future of wearable multisensory haptic technology

Recently, a team of experts, including Rice’s Marcia O’Malley and Daniel Preston, published an in-depth review in Nature Reviews Bioengineering analyzing the current state of wearable multisensory haptic technology, outlining its challenges, advancements and real-world applications.

Pursuit of energy solutions, need for cultivating talent in HPC and AI emerge as themes at Ken Kennedy Institute conference

High-performance computing and artificial intelligence are increasingly transforming the energy sector, providing opportunities to optimize efficiency, scalability and sustainability. The 2025 Energy HPC Conference, hosted by Rice's Ken Kennedy Institute, took stock of the current state of science and technology to explore the implications of emerging research and innovation across the industry.

Rice Robo-Rumble features epic competition between battlebots

Campus buzzed with excitement March 9 as Rice hosted its inaugural battlebots competition, the Rice Robo-Rumble.

Beason-Abmayr honored with Arthur C. Guyton Distinguished Educator Award

Beth Beason-Abmayr has been awarded the Arthur C. Guyton Distinguished Educator Award by the American Physiological Society.

‘The goal is to play for championships’: Rice welcomes back David Pierce as head baseball coach

Rice formally introduced David Pierce as its Bixby Family Head Baseball Coach in front of a packed crowd at the Brian Patterson Sports Performance Center during a press conference March 19.