News Releases

Rice energy, geopolitics, innovation experts to speak at CERAWeek

A number of experts in energy, carbon, hydrogen, sustainability, geopolitics and innovation from Rice University will appear at CERAWeek, an annual energy conference organized by the information and insights company S&P Global, to present their research or expertise March 18-22.

What a view: Rice scientists develop a new system to record 2D crystal synthesis in real time

A research team at Rice’s George R. Brown School of Engineering tackled this challenge by developing a custom-built miniaturized chemical vapor deposition (CVD) system capable of observing and recording the growth of 2D molybdenum disulfide crystals in real time.

Rice’s Naomi Halas awarded Optica’s C.E.K. Mees Medal

Rice University’s Naomi Halas has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the C.E.K. Mees Medal by Optica for her “original use of optics across multiple fields.”

Houston hospital prices vary substantially, data shows in Baker Institute report

Houston hospitals have significant gaps in their federally mandated price reporting, leading to significant price differences for the same services for consumers, according to a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Rice Shepherd School Family Concert ‘Musical Stories’ set for March 23

Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music invites families to join in for an unforgettable musical experience at its annual family concert “Musical Stories” at 11 a.m. March 23 in Alice Pratt Brown’s Stude Concert Hall.

Three Houston traffic ‘hot spots’ affect kids’ safety, Baker Institute report says

Mapping Houston transportation injuries that have affected children shows several “hot spots” that could use public safety interventions, according to a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Aluminum nanoparticles make tunable green catalysts

The Rice lab of nanotechnology pioneer Naomi Halas has uncovered a transformative approach to harnessing the catalytic power of aluminum nanoparticles by annealing them in various gas atmospheres at high temperatures.

Rice’s Nai-Hui Chia wins NSF CAREER Award

Rice computer scientist Nai-Hui Chia has won a National Science Foundation CAREER Award to develop a new theoretical framework to facilitate the development of efficient quantum algorithms for a range of problems in quantum physics and computer science as well as enhance the security of quantum cryptography.

Religion and science beliefs affect attitudes toward mental illness, Rice study finds

Beliefs about the relationship between religion and science may be a key factor in people’s views on mental health conditions like anxiety and depression, especially in minority racial communities, according to new research from Rice University.

Breakthrough technology and national security: DARPA and Rice to discuss investing in the future March 12

Leaders from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and Rice University will host a presentation and fireside chat at the Ion March 12 to discuss the agency’s role in national security, program areas and investments in breakthrough technologies.

International Space University’s Space Studies Program lands at Rice University this summer

Rice University will host hundreds of space industry and research professionals for the International Space University’s 36th annual Space Studies Program (SSP) between Jun. 8 and Aug. 3.

Rice’s Wiess School launches Center for Nanoscale Imaging Sciences

The Wiess School of Natural Sciences at Rice University has launched the Center for Nanoscale Imaging Sciences to improve the capture, analysis and interpretation of images at the nanometer scale. The center will push the frontiers of nanoscale imaging, contributing to breakthroughs in fields such as nanotechnology, materials science, biology and biomedicine.

Rice Business Plan Competition announces 2024 student startups

The 2024 Rice Business Plan Competition (RBPC) has announced the 42 startups that will compete for more than $1 million in prizes Apr. 4-6 at Rice University in Houston, Texas.

Rice physicist earns NSF CAREER Award to revolutionize quantum technology

Yonglong Xie, assistant professor of physics at Rice University, has been awarded a Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The $888,555 grant over five years will support Xie’s research into harnessing magnons, quantum mechanical wavelike objects in magnetic materials, to create synthetic matter and develop next-generation quantum devices and sensors.

Rice Shepherd School students bring shows to Alta Arts, Rodeo Houston and the Ion March 5-7 via The Concert Truck

Fresh off its first visit to Houston in Fall 2023, The Concert Truck will return to Houston for more shows with students from Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music March 5-7.