Rice University
Private research university in Houston, Texas
Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.
Visit website: http://www.rice.edu/
Details last updated 04-Feb-2019
People at Rice University
Kelly Weinersmith
Scientist, pop-sci writer, speaker, and podcaster, a member of the faculty at Rice University
Jordan Miller
Assistant Professor of Bioengineering at Rice University and Co-Founder at Volumetric, Inc.
Rice University News
Rice University creates tiny wireless brain stimulator for revolutionary treatments
Rice University - 12-Apr-2024
This device offers a less invasive, patient-controlled alternative for mental health care
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GEN News - 20-Dec-2023
A novel way to beat cancer in the lab showing promise in mice
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Rice University - 26-Sep-2023
Implant continuously monitors cancer and adjusts immunotherapy dose in real time
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Rice University - 07-Feb-2023
The peptide-3D printing ink could benefit regenerative medicine and medical research enormously
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EurekAlert! - 25-Jan-2021
Post-demo on rodents, researchers to begin brain-brain communication in humans
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Forbes - 23-Dec-2020
Green light activated E.coli genes, extending life in Caenorhabditis elegans
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RICE UNIVERSITY - 18-Aug-2020
Bioengineered minimally invasive shielded stem cells reduces heart attack damage
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ABC News - 25-Jul-2018
The thalamus may be the key for telepathic communication
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New Scientist - 22-Jun-2015
Laser applied to person’s wrist or earlobe absorbed by waste crystals produced by the malaria par...
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