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Kasey Leigh Yearty receives George R. Brown Prize for Excellence in Teaching

Kasey Leigh Yearty has been named the 2025 recipient of the George R. Brown Prize for Excellence in Teaching.

Senior Spotlight: Zoe Griffin ’25

As Rice prepares to celebrate the Class of 2025 at commencement May 9-10, Rice News is spotlighting a collection of standout seniors.

AI tool unlocks long-standing biomedical mystery behind Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s

A study led by Rice's Peter Wolynes introduces RibbonFold, a new computational method capable of predicting the structures of amyloids.

‘Oscars of Science’ Breakthrough Prize honors Rice physicists

An international team of physicists, including Rice’s Paul Padley, Frank Geurts, Karl Ecklund, Wei Li and Darin Acosta, was awarded the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics.

Researchers unlock hidden pathway to tunable magnetic devices

Led by Pengcheng Dai, researchers uncovered the cause behind a vanishing electronic phenomenon in a class of crystalline materials known as kagome lattice.

Frank Jones retires from Rice 7 decades after first arriving as a student

Frank Jones retires from Rice seven decades after first arriving as a student.

Rice scientists pioneer method to tackle ‘forever chemicals’

A new study unveils a method that eliminates PFAS from water systems and also transforms waste into high-value graphene.

Rice physicists use quantum entanglement to crack mystery of strange metals

Led by Qimiao Si, a research team has shown that electron entanglement peaks at a quantum critical point.

Thomas Killian reappointed dean of Wiess School of Natural Sciences

Thomas Killian has been reappointed dean of Wiess School of Natural Sciences.

Rice’s DesRoches, Nakhleh, Marti elected as AAAS fellows

Rice President Reginald DesRoches and faculty members Luay Nakhleh and Angel Martí have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Scientists gain insight into RNA-editing protein that could lead to improved treatment for cancer, autoimmune diseases

A research team led by Rice's Yang Gao has uncovered new insights into the molecular mechanisms of ADAR1.

Rice establishes Center for Membrane Excellence to advance separation technologies for energy and sustainability

Rice has established the Rice Center for Membrane Excellence , dedicated to developing advanced membrane materials and separation technologies.

Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore set to return to Earth

Rice experts are available to discuss NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's return to Earth.

Rice’s Killian calls for sustained research funding: ‘A strong nation must be a leader in science’

Rice’s Thomas Killian, dean of the Wiess School of Natural Sciences, calls for sustained research funding.

Angel Martí honored with Robert Holland Jr. Award

Rice chemist Angel Martí has been named a recipient of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement’s Robert Holland Jr. Award.