Amy McCaig

Amid projections of active hurricane season, Rice experts available to discuss variety of storm-related topics

Rice University experts are available to discuss a variety of hurricane-related topics with the media.

Rice’s Fred Oswald named incoming editor for Psychological Methods journal

Fred Oswald, the Herbert S. Autrey Professor of Psychological Sciences and chair in social sciences at Rice, has been named incoming editor for Psychological Methods, a top journal in the field.

‘The nation’s future happens here’: Rice Kinder Institute releases 2024 Kinder Houston Area Survey at annual luncheon

Houstonians’ views on social issues, the biggest challenges facing the region and more findings from the 2024 Kinder Houston Area Survey were presented at the Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research’s annual luncheon at the Hilton Americas in downtown Houston May 20.

2024 Rice Kinder Houston Area Survey: Residents of the world’s energy capital believe Houston should lead the energy transition

Nearly nine in 10 area residents believe Houston should lead the world in transitioning to alternative energy sources, according to Rice University’s 43rd annual Kinder Houston Area Survey. More than 80% of Houstonians also said the energy transition was necessary to the city’s economic prosperity.

Rice economist to participate in creation of next U.S. Department of Labor survey on youth in the workplace

Rice University economist Flávio Cunha will participate in the establishment of the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 2027, the latest effort from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to understand how youth are participating in the labor market and how that impacts their lives and livelihood.

Anti-LGBTQ+ restrictions and legislation linked to host of negative health effects for community members and allies alike

In January 2024 alone, more than 280 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced in the U.S. As this type of legislation and policies are becoming more prevalent across the country, a new paper from researchers at Rice University concludes that the negative effects are felt profoundly not just by members of the LGBTQ+ community but by those who work in roles supporting them.

Rice honors achievements of over 700 advanced degree recipients

More than 700 of Rice University’s advanced degree recipients crossed the stage to thunderous applause and cheers from family, friends, faculty and staff during an afternoon graduation ceremony May 4 in Tudor Fieldhouse.

Sister cities can help communities better navigate the climate crisis, suggests Rice research

Anthropologists at Rice University suggest in a new paper that establishing networks of 'sister cities' dedicated to addressing the impact of natural disasters can mitigate the devastation wrought by climate change.

Rice working with nonprofit to develop next generation of environmental justice advocates

Thanks to new funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Children’s Environmental Literacy Foundation (CELF) will partner with Rice University’s Office of STEM Engagement (R-STEM) and other area stakeholders to help students conduct research on local environmental justice issues and propose future climate resilience strategies for their communities.

Rice Social Sciences to offer Gateway Public Service Practicum led by alums Annise Parker and Ed Emmett

The Rice School of Social Sciences is excited to announce the launch of the Public Service Practicum, which will start during the fall 2024 semester as part of the Frances Anne Moody-Dahlberg Gateway Program. The course will be co-taught by Rice alums Annise Parker and Ed Emmett.

Faculty, students honored for top-notch teaching at annual awards ceremony

Rice University recognized members of the university community who have served students through excellence in teaching, mentoring and service at an awards ceremony hosted by the Center for Teaching Excellence April 22.

Lozano, Medina and Ramos win inaugural Rice Staff Excellence Awards

Three Rice staff members — Kandice Lozano, Christine Gocek Medina and Armandina Ramos — were named the inaugural recipients of the Rice Staff Excellence Award at an April 18 staff appreciation event hosted by the Office of the President at Tudor Fieldhouse.

Study suggests religion can help the faithful deal with discrimination, can also result in exploitation or encourage victimhood

When faced with perceived racial discrimination in the workplace, new Rice University research finds that Christians lean on their faith to get them through these experiences. However, researchers warn this can lead to employee exploitation or, on the flip side, encouraging feelings of victimhood.

‘Enter with curiosity’: George R. Brown Prize for Excellence in Teaching winner Betul Orcan-Ekmekci talks about her approach in the classroom

Great teaching cannot be accomplished without first taking great responsibility in the classroom, said Betul Orcan-Ekmekci, an associate teaching professor in mathematics and Rice’s 2024 recipient of the George R. Brown Prize for Excellence in Teaching.

New book from Rice anthropologist: ‘Our fossilized civilization has no sustainable future’

What would the world look like with no fossils — and therefore no fossil fuels?