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Women researchers more likely to conduct scientific outreach than male counterparts, according to new Rice U. study
In recent years, scientists have been under scrutiny to demonstrate the public relevance of their government-funded research. A new study from Rice sociologist Elaine Howard Ecklund finds that women are much more involved in these outreach efforts than their male counterparts.
Rice’s 31st Kinder Houston Area Survey reveals more Houstonians support mass transit
One of America’s most automobile-dependent large cities may be heading into a new era, according to the 31st annual Kinder Houston Area Survey conducted by Rice University. Among the findings in this year’s survey: Houstonians support mass transit, feel better about the economy and say relations between ethnic groups are better than ever.
Rice receives $25 million naming gift from alumnus Robert Klein for a new social sciences building
Rice University has received a $25 million gift from alumnus Robert Klein to name a new School of Social Sciences building. The Rice Board of Trustees approved the proposal at its March 22 meeting. The Robert A. Klein Hall for Social Sciences will house the majority of the school’s current academic departments, institutes and centers. It will be built on campus near the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy and Jesse H. Jones School of Graduate Business.