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Pandemic requires new ways of thinking about drug addiction, Baker Institute expert says

HOUSTON -- (April 30, 2020) – There is no shortage of articles offering advice for how to deal with lockdown: stick to a routine, get enough sleep, eat regular meals, maintain social connections at a safe distance, and so on. Drug use often doesn’t make the list, but early signs suggest this is how many people are grappling with a dark and uncertain reality, according to an expert at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy.

COVID-19 has unveiled shortcomings of US health policy, Baker Institute expert says

HOUSTON – (April 30, 2020) – When it comes to keeping the nation healthy, "medical care is actually a pretty small piece,” according to an expert in health policy at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Energy Tech Venture Day still on for May 7

HOUSTON – (April 30, 2020) – The Rice Alliance Energy Tech Venture Day is going virtual this year, allowing participants to connect with investors and energy companies while social distancing.

Hidden symmetry found in chemical kinetic equations

Rice University researchers have discovered a hidden symmetry in the chemical kinetic equations scientists have long used to model and study many of the chemical processes essential for life.

Janet Braam named interim dean of natural sciences

Rice University bioscientist Janet Braam has been appointed interim dean of the Wiess School of Natural Sciences.

Trillions in fiscal stimulus must eventually be paid off, Baker Institute expert says

HOUSTON – (April 28, 2020) – Over the past decade, U.S. federal debt as a share of the economy has grown to levels not reached since the aftermath of World War II. Recent tax cuts and the ongoing fiscal stimulus related to the COVID-19 pandemic have placed U.S. debt on an unstable and unprecedented path moving forward, according to an economics expert at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Parenting in a pandemic: How caregivers can ease young minds

Parenting has become more challenging during the COVID-19 pandemic, but developmental and clinical psychology provides insight on how to adapt to the circumstances, according to experts at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

As some Americans head back to work, psychologists offer tips on proper social distancing

HOUSTON – (April 28, 2020) – As some states reopen for business amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a Rice University psychologist and his colleagues have developed a chart of evidence-based tips on how to properly social distance.

Rice's Glasscock School hosts conversation with infectious disease expert Yousif Shamoo

The United States must reduce its dependence on China-dominated supply chains for critical goods, according to a new report by experts in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and at the U.S. Naval War College's China Maritime Studies Institute.

Rice engineers: Make wastewater drinkable again

Delivering water to city dwellers can become far more efficient, according to Rice University researchers who say it should involve a healthy level of recycled wastewater.

Rice to offer new master's degree in applied chemical sciences

Rice is offering a new master's degree in applied chemical sciences that combines advanced coursework in science and management with business training and hands-on experience.

Remote teaching makes us more human, Rice U. expert says

Texas Policy Lab partners with Harris County judge on COVID-19 response

HOUSTON – (April 23, 2020) – The Texas Policy Lab (TPL) in Rice University's School of Social Sciences has joined Harris County in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

OpenStax experts to provide tips on promoting equity, engagement in online learning

Limiting immigration 'will only hurt our economy,' says Baker Institute expert