Rice research offers new perspective on how Asian Americans develop political identities
Rice associate professor of political science sought to better understand how members of one of America’s fastest-growing racial and immigrant populations come to learn about the American political system and develop their political identities.
Rice's first professor at Venice International University returns with a fresh eye for the classroom
“This experience made me realize how strongly students respond to that and how engaged the rest of the class becomes listening and learning from it," said anthropology professor Nia Georges.
When work and family collide, job flexibility helps shape who adjusts
New research examines how dual-earner couples balanced work and family responsibilities during the early weeks of the pandemic.
Rice political scientist examines how opposition movements challenge authoritarian regimes
Oren Samet, who is joining Rice’s Department of Political Science as an assistant professor, researches the international dimensions of authoritarian politics and democratization.
Rice Provost Dittmar brings economist’s lens to Borgo Dialogues at the Vatican
Amy Dittmar brought an economist’s and higher education leader’s perspective to the Vatican for a global conversation on how health systems, labor markets and communities can be designed around human dignity.
Rice political scientist examines how cybercriminal networks evolve into global security threats
Rice alumnus Conner Joyce ’26 awarded with the 2026 Franklin L. Burdette/Pi Sigma Alpha Award for the best paper presented at the American Political Science Association's annual meeting.
New research shows the hidden challenges facing religious scientists
A recent study from Rice’s Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance titled “Religious Representation in Science: How Scientists in the United States, Mexico and South Africa Respond” explores the aspect of religious representation in science.
Braille is literacy: Rice researchers are reshaping the science of reading
As schools across the country increasingly embrace evidence-based approaches to reading instruction through the science of reading, two Rice researchers are leading an effort to ensure students who learn through braille are not left out of the research shaping literacy education.
The Brain Health for Economic Resilience Commission, convened in collaboration with Nature Medicine, was announced at the Texas Brain Economy Summit June 9–10.
How do bilingual brains navigate between languages? Scientists discover ‘geometric neural map’
A new study by researchers at Rice and Baylor reveals that the brain maintains a geometric neural “map” for meaning that allows multilingual speakers to express themselves across languages.
Rice alumni help power FIFA World Cup 2026 operations behind the scenes
As millions of fans watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 across North America, a team of Rice alumni is helping ensure the tournament runs smoothly behind the scenes.
Four Rice graduates earn Fulbright scholarships
Four Rice graduates have been awarded Fulbright scholarships through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, earning opportunities to conduct research, pursue graduate study and teach English abroad.
Personality may shape how caregiving affects health
Caring for a spouse with dementia is one of life’s most demanding responsibilities. While the emotional toll is well documented, the physical effects of chronic caregiving stress can vary dramatically from one person to another.
Rice faculty recognized among top contributors to team effectiveness research
A comprehensive international review published in the peer-reviewed journal Small Group Research ranked Rice faculty members Eduardo Salas and Daan van Knippenberg first and second, respectively, on its list of the Top 20 Most Influential Authors in Team Effectiveness Between 1992 and 2022.
Growing interest in religious literacy brings educators, community leaders to Rice
Rice’s 2026 Religious Literacy Series, hosted by the Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance, welcomed 82 educators, nonprofit professionals, museum staff and community leaders from across the Houston area.
