Rice scholar available to discuss selection of next pope
As the Vatican prepares to choose the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Rice University sociologist Craig Considine is available to provide analysis and commentary on the conclave to select the next pope, the critical issues facing the Catholic church and the potential direction the next Pope may take on a number of issues.
Following Pope Francis’ death, Craig Considine, a senior lecturer in sociology at Rice, scholar of religion and interfaith dialogue is available to discuss the late pontiff’s life and legacy.
Rice experts available to discuss environmental research, insights ahead of Earth Day
As Earth Day approaches April 22, Rice University experts are available to provide insight into their research on a range of environmental topics.
A new center at Rice will bring together the insights of the social sciences and the power of computational methods to understand and address inequality in today’s society.
New Rice institute to study lifetime health impacts and develop targeted interventions
Rice University has launched the Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation.
A new study from Rice takes a look at one of the most polarizing sports controversies in recent memory.
Church attendance still in trouble, warns Rice religion expert after new Pew research report
Rice religion expert warns that church attendance remains a major concern as there are still far fewer Americans filling the pews.
Rice public health, vaccine and religion experts are available to discuss the surge of measles cases.
Mothers with incarcerated children shoulder emotional and financial burdens
The financial and emotional toll borne by mothers whose adult children have experienced incarceration is often overlooked but can exacerbate financial burdens, especially for Black mothers, according to new research from Rice sociologist Brielle Bryan.
Amid global tensions, a new book from Rice’s Craig Considine endeavors to build and strengthen relations between Christians and Muslims.
Black History Month topics among Rice faculty members’ areas of expertise
Black History Month, celebrated each February, honors the profound contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout U.S. history.
Rice to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and his legacy with vigil, parade participation
Rice invites the community to join in celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day with events honoring his life and legacy as well as insights from university experts on the continued relevance of his work.
Rice senior aims to change public perceptions of law enforcement officers
The lives and lived experiences of law enforcement professionals were the focus of a Nov. 21 campus event, “Behind the Badge,” organized by Rice University senior Kelsea Whiting.
Religion boosts interest in life extension for Black but not white Americans, suggests Rice research
Black Americans are more interested in life-extending health technologies than their white peers and religion increases this desire.
The Southeast Regional conference of the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF) Program unfolded at Rice Nov. 1-3, gathering undergraduate fellows from across the Southeast to present their research, connect with peers and explore graduate school opportunities.
