Women researchers more likely to conduct scientific outreach than male counterparts, according to new Rice U. studyIn 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 transitOne 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 remembers psychology professor William HowellWilliam C. Howell, who served as chair of Rice’s Department of Psychology from 1970 to 1987, died April 14 at his home in Phoenix. He was 79.
Join Us at the Rice UnConvention!Rice welcomes visitors on campus April 12-14 for the UnConvention, a sprawling open house packed with events, including tours and demonstrations, concerts and films, activities for the kids, a big pancake breakfast and the chance to find out what makes Rice unconventional.
Rice receives $25 million naming gift from alumnus Robert Klein for a new social sciences buildingRice 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.
Rice U. study: Childhood hunger policies should target neighborhoodsPolicies addressing childhood hunger should target neighborhoods, not individual families, according to new research from sociologists Rachel Kimbro and Justin Denney. The study found that children living in neighborhoods with higher poverty rates and in those with high foreign-born populations and non-English speakers are more likely to experience hunger.
Global Urban Lab participants discover Istanbul over spring breakTwenty-four Rice students traveled from Houston and London to Istanbul over their spring break to study the urbanization of the emerging global city. The students, whose majors range from mathematical economic analysis to sociology, are participants in the School of Social Sciences’ Global Urban Lab. The purpose of the program is to permit students to analyze a specific urban issue and determine how today’s emerging global cities handle changing demographics, technologies and politics.
Bilingual immigrants are healthier, according to new Rice studyBilingual immigrants are healthier than immigrants who speak only one language, according to new research from sociologists Bridget Gorman and Rachel Kimbro.
Study: Economic and social growth of developing nations may increase obesityDeveloping nations experiencing economic and social growth might also see growing waistlines among their poorest citizens, according to a new study from sociology professor Justin Denney.
Study: Minority administrators, school personnel key to engaging immigrant parentsMinority principals and other administrative personnel at elementary and high schools play a key role in implementing policies and practices aimed at engaging immigrant parents of students, according to new research from political science professor Melissa Marschall.
New Rice report finds Houston metropolitan area is the most ethnically diverse in the U.S.Dramatic growth over the past 20 years has made Houston the most ethnically diverse large metropolitan area in the country and reduced its segregation, according to a new report from Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research and the Hobby Center for the Study of Texas.
Hand counts of votes may cause errors, says new Rice studyHand 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 worldA $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 studyRacial 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.
50 states, 26.2 miles at a timeRice psychology professor Mikki Hebl completes quest to run marathons in all 50 states.
Psychology alumna just in 'Time': Virginia Moyer's work on medical task force makes her one of mag's 'People Who Mattered'Rice University alumna Virginia Moyer '74 was named one of Time Magazine's "People Who Mattered" in this week's "Person of the Year" edition.
Some atheist scientists with children embrace religious traditions, according to new Rice researchSome atheist scientists with children embrace religious traditions for social and personal reasons, according to a new study by sociology professor Elaine Ecklund. The study also found that some atheist scientists want their children to know about different religions so their children can make informed decisions about their own religious preferences.
New research from Rice and University of Houston says facial disfigurements negatively impact job applicantsPeople with birthmarks, scars and other facial imperfections are more likely to receive poor ratings in job interviews, according to a new study by psychology professor Mikki Hebl.
Election Day voting centers can improve voter turnout, says new research from RiceThe convenience of Election Day voting centers can increase voter turnout, according to new research by political scientists Robert Stein of Rice University and Greg Vonnahme of the University of Alabama.
A more sustainable GalvestonFuture development of Galveston Island should focus on the east end, according to a new report from Rice University’s Shell Center for Sustainability. The publication sheds light on the island's future and offers potential strategies for sustainable development.
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