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Rice University School of Social Sciences alumni, Nathan Tat

Economics alum named a finalist for the Galveston County Citizen of the Year Friday, Jul. 10, 2026

Rice University psychologist, Tianjun Sun

AI in the social sciences: The psychological sciences perspective Thursday, Jul. 2, 2026

Rice University political scientist, Erik Peterson

AI in the social sciences: The political science perspective Monday, Jun. 29, 2026

Rice University sociologists, Elizabeth Roberto and Corey Abramson

AI in the social sciences: The sociology perspective Wednesday, Jun. 24, 2026

Social Sciences faculty Jae-Hee Jung, Kevin J.A. Thomas, and Gökçe Günel

Recent books by Rice social sciences faculty explore moral rhetoric in politics, West African epidemic survival, and international energy production Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2026

Audience listening to a presenter at the February 2026 Research Relay

April Research Relay to feature external partnerships in social sciences research Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2026

Xinyi Li, Jenny In, and Pengda Wang, Rice University School of Social Sciences

SMART lab students share research and industry experiences Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026

Luisa Tolda and Elisabeth Torres-Schulte, Rice University School of Social Sciences alumni

Owls just out: Recent social sciences alumni share how their majors set them up for success in global affairs and advising Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026

Shikhar Verma and Amanda Saving, Rice University School of Social Sciences alumni

Owls just out: Recent Social Sciences alumni share how their majors set them up for success in finance and public health Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026

Manuel Dominguez-Rodrigo speaking at October 2025 Research Relay, Rice University School of Social Sciences

Research Relay to feature Social Sciences Research Institute awardees Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026