Rice biologists uncover new species of tiger beetle: Eunota houstoniana
Rice University evolutionary biologist Scott Egan and his research team have unearthed a new species of tiger beetle, deemed Eunota houstoniana, honoring the region of Houston, where it predominantly resides.
Owls soak in NCAA Tournament experience, go toe-to-toe with defending national champions
The Rice women’s basketball team was joined by the Owl fan base and community in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, last weekend as the team embarked on an invaluable and unforgettable March Madness experience.
Remembering Rice Baker Institute’s George Abbey, the ‘father of modern spaceflight’
George W.S. Abbey, senior fellow in space policy at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and former director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, passed away this week after an illness. He was 91.
At the March 20 concert at Rice University billed as a “Window into the Creative Mind,” the audience was also given a glimpse inside the mind of pianist and Shepherd School of Music musical arts Ph.D. candidate Chelsea de Souza.
Rice University’s Division of Operations, Finance and Support announced that Ken Jett will join as vice president of facilities and capital planning and president of the Rice Real Estate Company starting April 1. He will also serve on the president’s cabinet.
Rob Lanier named 26th head men's basketball coach at Rice
Rice Vice President and Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland announced on Sunday that Rob Lanier has been named the 26th head men's basketball coach at Rice.
Scale and systems: A view of the energy innovation pipeline at CERAWeek
Leaders, faculty and fellows from Rice University spoke at CERAWeek March 18-22 to share their expertise or research on a myriad of topics relating to the energy transition. In line with Rice’s multidisciplinary culture, the experts represented the fields of materials science, nanoengineering, electrochemical sciences, social sciences, innovation and geopolitics.
Rice welcomes American Academy of Arts and Sciences for panel discussion on climate action
Rice University, in collaboration with the Houston Program Committee of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, recently hosted a panel discussion on climate action featuring academy members and guests.
Rice team brings home top prize in 2024 Ethics in Engineering Case Competition
A team of Rice engineering students have won this year’s national Ethics in Engineering Case Competition hosted by Lockheed Martin.
Rice group helps improve support device for end-stage heart failure
Rice’s Joseph Cavallaro and his team are part of two multi-institutional projects that have won grants from the Department of Defense (DOD) and the NIH, respectively, to develop and optimize new left ventricular assist devices (LVADs).
Rice’s new Synthesis X Center has winning formula for cancer innovation
Rice has created the new Synthesis X Center to bring together clinicians treating cancer and researchers looking for cures to help spur drug discovery make precision adjustments to drug properties and translate fundamental research discoveries into clinical applications.
Rice nuclear physics team tapped to lead $15 million Large Hadron Collider upgrade project
A team of physicists at Rice University led by Wei Li has been awarded a five-year, $15.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Nuclear Physics, marking a significant leap forward in the realm of high-energy nuclear physics.
Owls flock to Baton Rouge for NCAA tourney showdown vs. No. 8 LSU, watch party planned on campus
The Rice women’s basketball team was sent off in style March 20 as the Owls flock to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for the team’s first round matchup in the NCAA Tournament with Louisiana State University.
Rice announces Jeremy Zucker as Moody X-Fest headliner
Rice University will welcome Jeremy Zucker as the headline music act at the second annual Moody X-Fest April 19 at Founder’s Court. The signature event will include free food, swag and games at this rain-or-shine celebration.
President of French space agency visits Rice, advances cooperation with Houston space ecosystem
In a significant stride toward advancing space exploration and fostering global partnerships, Rice University welcomed Philippe Baptiste, president and CEO of France’s National Center for Space Studies (CNES), for a visit March 18.
