Expert Alerts

U.S. special envoy for Middle East, Baker Institute director available to discuss unfolding situation between Israel and Hamas

Amid discussion of a possible ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, David Satterfield, former U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues, is available to discuss the situation.

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.

‘Trump’s economic policies offer promise and risk’: Rice political scientists, economists weigh in on incoming president’s plans 

Rice experts available to speak about proposed economic, immigration and foreign policy plans of incoming president.

Rice’s Mark Jones available to discuss Texas House speaker race

As members of the Texas House of Representatives prepare to vote for their next leader, Rice political scientist Mark Jones is available to discuss what can be expected.

Rice experts available to discuss potential U.S. TikTok ban

Rice University experts are available to provide insights into the ethical, economic and social implications of a potential TikTok ban.

Rice experts available to address Southern California’s life-threatening wildfires

Rice University experts are available to provide insights into the environmental, infrastructural and societal impacts of the windstorms and wildfires threatening Southern California.

Rice experts available to discuss bird flu

Rice University experts are available to provide insights on the scientific, environmental and computational aspects of bird flu.

Rice experts available to discuss major earthquake in China

Rice University experts are available to offer insights into the associated risks, impacts and mitigation strategies.

Rice faculty and Baker Institute leadership discuss Jimmy Carter’s life, legacy and connection to university

Rice faculty and Baker Institute leadership are remembering former President Jimmy Carter — his life, legacy and connection to the university.

Rice experts available to discuss threats of government shutdown

As Congress debates a funding bill and time runs short to avert a government shutdown, Rice University faculty are available to discuss the rapidly changing situation.

Rice experts available to discuss NASA Artemis II delay

Experts from Rice are available to provide insights on a variety of space-related topics.

Rice experts available to discuss major earthquakes in California

Following the series of major earthquakes that struck California, Rice experts are available to offer insights into the associated risks, impacts and mitigation strategies.

Rice thought leaders examine Texas’ move toward Bible-based school curriculum

Mark Jones and David R. Brockman discuss the ongoing Republican-led initiatives in the U.S. to introduce more religious content into classrooms.

Rice experts available to discuss 2024 election

Rice University experts are available to discuss a number of 2024 election topics.

Faculty of Rice’s Shepherd School react to discovery of new Chopin waltz

The recent discovery of a new Frédéric Chopin waltz has reverberated throughout the classical music world, capturing the attention of scholars, performers and audiences alike.