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Rice lab achieves major gains in perovskite solar cell stability

Rice lab develops new chemistry to achieve commercially relevant stability and performance for perovskite solar cells.

Rice’s Baker Institute unveils Neuro-Policy Program, $1M gift to advance Texas ‘brain capital’

A $1 million gift to Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy from Harry Yan and Weiman Gao will establish a new Neuro-Policy Program to advance interdisciplinary approaches to addressing brain health challenges as well as spurring economic opportunity.

Bill King joins Rice Baker Institute as finance fellow

Bill King will join Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy as a fellow in public finance.

Rice to host Juneteenth event examining Black struggle, the Constitution and democratic future

In recognition of the upcoming Juneteenth federal holiday, Rice’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host a panel discussion June 14 examining how past freedom fighters conceived of emancipation and democratic futures, as well as how the work of Juneteenth continues even today.

Two-time Super Bowl champ Justin Reid hosts ‘Tackling Tech’ computer science camp at Ion

Tackling Tech Computer Science Camp, featuring Justin Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs, is set to debut starting June 10 at the Ion, Houston’s innovation hub powered by Rice University. The innovative program that runs through June 21 offers high school students an immersive experience in computer science through hands-on projects, professional development workshops and guest speaker sessions.

Discovery highlights ‘critical oversight’ in perceived security of wireless networks

A research team led by Edward Knightly has uncovered an eavesdropping security vulnerability in high-frequency and high-speed wireless backhaul links.

Rice Alliance announces 12 energy startups advancing energy transition technology

Twelve energy startups from six states and two countries that are innovating in advanced materials, carbon management, digital tech, energy efficiencies, hydrogen and solar power and corrosion detection will participate in Class 4 of the Rice Alliance Clean Energy Accelerator.

Rice grants $800,000 to DivInc Sports Tech Accelerator

Rice is awarding an $800,000 grant over three years to DivInc to fund the operation of accelerators designed to support diverse founders building innovative startups shaping the technology of tomorrow. The grant supports DivInc’s mission to generate social and economic equity through entrepreneurship and address the capital gap to produce thriving startup companies’ success and will provide funding for the company to operate a number of accelerators.

Rice entrepreneurship lab unveils teams for 2024 Lilie Summer Venture Studio Accelerator

Rice’s Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship has announced the eight dynamic teams selected for the 2024 Lilie Summer Venture Studio, an immersive summer accelerator program designed to propel the university’s innovative ventures forward.

FBI leadership to discuss national science, technology policy implementation at June 6 Rice Baker Institute event

Jill Murphy, deputy assistant director of counterintelligence at the FBI, and the leadership of the FBI’s Houston field office will dialogue with members of the academic and Asian American communities at a June 6 event hosted by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Expert on Mexico politics available to discuss Scheinbaum election

A leading expert on Mexico politics and U.S./Mexico relations from Rice University is available to speak on the election of Mexico’s first female president Claudia Scheinbaum.

Expert available to explain delta-8 Senate State Affairs Committee debate

An expert on drug policy from Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy is available to comment on the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee hearing on how to regulate delta-8/hemp-cannabinoid products.

European Academy of Sciences honors Rice’s Pol Spanos with prestigious award

Rice’s Pol Spanos, the Lewis B. Ryon Professor of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, has been awarded the 2024 Blaise Pascal Medal in Engineering by the European Academy of Sciences.

Rice’s Jamie Padgett wins Charles Martin Duke Lifeline Earthquake Engineering Award

Rice’s Jamie Padgett has been awarded the 2024 Charles Martin Duke Lifeline Earthquake Engineering Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Rice partners with CCM Foundation, Houston Public Library to showcase hip-hop exhibit in honor of Black Music Month

Rice University’s Center for Engaged Research and Collaborative Learning and Fondren Library have partnered with the Houston Public Library and the CCM Foundation to help present the “‘Straight Flexin’, No Plexin’” hip-hop exhibit.