Social Sciences

Unconventional students at Rice 2021: Nia Prince wants to impact the world

Nia Prince ’21 had an idea of what she wanted out of her Rice education, but really didn’t know how to get there.  

Rice study to examine how ice melt in one area impacts sea level rise in another

How does ice melted by climate change in Greenland hit the shores of Honolulu?

New teamwork model could improve patient health care.

Health care teams must prepare for anything, including the unconventional work environments brought about by a global pandemic and social unrest.

Nicole Lennon kills it on and off the court at Rice

Maria Garza-Lennon recruited Rice long before her daughter Nicole was recruited to be a volleyball player for the Owls.  

Study aims to help governments maximize profits from oil and gas auctions

Federal and state governments auction leases to oil and gas companies to extract natural resources from public land. A revamp of the auction system — utilizing a new model developed by a Rice University economist — could lead to more competitive bids and, ultimately, more money for governments.

Religion in the real world: Rice's Religion and Public Life Program celebrates 10 years

Over 80% of the world’s population is religious, and for a decade, Rice University's Religion and Public Life Program (RPLP) has been dedicated to promoting better understanding of religion's impact on the world.

Elhadji Diop does it all at Rice

Normally, a stage name is reserved for actors and musicians, but Elhadji Diop has created such a name for himself at Rice

Why hasn’t President Biden delivered his first joint session address? Rice expert available to discuss delay

HOUSTON – (Feb. 25, 2021) – New presidents normally address a joint session of Congress the month after their inauguration, but President Joe Biden's speech is still on hold.

Farmers in developing countries can protect both profits and endangered species

HOUSTON – (Feb. 23, 2021) – Low-income livestock farmers in developing countries are often faced with a difficult dilemma: protect their animals from endangered predators, or spare the threatened species at the expense of their livestock and livelihood.

Campaign promises more likely to be kept by governments run by women, research shows

Campaign promises more likely to be kept by governments run by women, research shows

Chloe Oani seizes every opportunity at Rice

Chloe Oani ’21 moved all around the world as a child because of her dad’s job, so when it came time to make her own decision about where to attend college, she took it very seriously. 

New psychological sciences degree will help graduates improve workplaces

HOUSTON – (Feb. 1, 2021) – With the average adult spending about half of their waking hours at work, employees and companies alike are recognizing the importance of investing in more productive, diverse and satisfying workplaces.

Untapped potential’: Rice partners with area universities in new African and African American studies consortium

Feb. 19 panel on history of AAAS in Southeastern Texas to kick off collaboration between Rice, UH, TSU and PVAMU.

Pandemic highlights urgent need to address America's child development woes

The COVID-19 pandemic may irreversibly change the life course of millions of children in the United States, but long-overdue measures can be taken to help them reach their development potential, according to an expert from Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.

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.