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Hand counts of votes may cause errors, says new Rice study

Hand counting of votes in postelection audit or recount procedures can result in error rates of up to 2 percent, according to a new study by psychology professor Michael Byrne.  

$2 million grant from Templeton World Charity Foundation to support Rice study of science and religion around the world

A $2 million grant from the Templeton World Charity Foundation will enable Rice University researchers to conduct the first cross-national study of how scientists around the world view religion and science.

Discrimination may harm your health, according to new Rice study

Racial discrimination may be harmful to your health, according to new research from Rice University sociologists Jenifer Bratter and Bridget Gorman. The study found that approximately 18 percent of blacks and 4 percent of whites reported higher levels of emotional upset and/or physical symptoms due to race-based treatment.

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Kinder Institute for Urban ResearchKinder Houston Area Survey
View the results of the 30th annual Kinder Houston Area Survey »

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Richard J. StollRichard J. Stoll
Albert Thomas Chair of Political Sciences
In addition to being well known as one of Rice University’s outstanding teachers, Professor Stoll is an accomplished scholar of international conflict. »

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