Rice graduate students Weiyin Chen and Jinhang Chen, along with postdoctoral researcher and Rice Academy Junior Fellow Yi Cheng, have co-led the development of a novel, sustainable method for recycling lithium-ion batteries. Read more here: ow.ly/5ki550SW39G

Graduate student Anthony Atkinson in the Alexander Lab has expanded the definition of the habitable zone to encompass a star’s magnetic field, as detailed in his study published in The Astrophysical Journal. Read more: ow.ly/XgAN50SW3sj

Grad students, apply to be on the SAPP committee! The Student Activities President's Programming (SAPP) Committee makes decisions about funding for student events. Apply by 9/2. ow.ly/fmSo50SZv5u Questions? email [email protected]

Grad student Feng-Yang Chen from the Wang Lab has developed an innovative reactor system that could revolutionize ammonia production and water treatment. Why does this matter? Learn how Rice is advancing environmental sustainability: ow.ly/Em5Z50SZlV1

Are you considering applying to GCURS but don’t know where to start? You're in luck! Join us on Monday, August 26, from Noon to 1:00 PM CT for a webinar led by Carly Graverson, a past participant and current Rice graduate student. Register here: gradadmissions.rice.edu/register/?id=9….

Sometimes you just need to eat an entire cucumber... but first you have to buy it! Join us for a METRO trip downtown to Phoenicia, an international grocery store. Meet at the Lovett Hall Sallyport on Sun, 8/25, at 11 am. Wear comfy shoes and bring your grocery shopping gear.

You're Invited! Please join library staff at an Open House on Thursday, August 29, 2024, from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm on the 6th floor of Fondren Library. Refreshments will be provided and free drink tickets for Valhalla will be available for the first attendees!

Please join Dean Matsuda, GPS staff, and community partners today (Tuesday, 8/27) from 2 pm - 4 pm at the Grad Bubble (PCF Tent 1) for conversation and support.

Chun-Ying Chao, Ph.D. candidate in CEVE, shared his top takeaways from the 2024 Coldex Leadership Workshop: Understand your leadership style, master feedback, and build a mentor support map. Check out his full advice for grad students here: graduate.rice.edu/news/current-n…

What’s the link between plants and cancer? PhD student Alexandria Carter in the King Lab used lotus leaf properties to create a cancer-fighting tool called SHArD. This device builds small models to study cancer progression & metastasis. Read more: news.rice.edu/news/2024/rice…

Rice University's DSP group is tackling "Model Autophagy Disorder" (MAD) in Generative AI. This issue, likened to "mad cow disease" by PI Rich Baraniuk, arises when models are trained solely on synthetic data, leading to quality degradation. Read more: ow.ly/PkSC50TaNug

Applications for our graduate programs are officially OPEN! Apply now: gradapply.rice.edu

Join us for the 48th Annual Conference GEM GRAD Lab, hosted by Rice University, the University of Houston, the University of Texas at Dallas, and the University of Texas at Arlington on September 20, 2024! Register here: ow.ly/opE450TaOGc

Looking to learn more about Rice's Grad programs? We will be at various events, both virtual and in person! See where you can find us: gradadmissions.rice.edu/portal/meet-ri…

Are you wondering where to find the best matcha in Houston or what questions to ask potential advisors during your grad school search? Find answers to these questions and more by reading our grad student blogs! Check it out here: graduate.rice.edu/grad-school-ti…

Don't forget to register for the Grad Lab by using this link: gemfellowship.org/tec-event/2024… and selecting the Grad Day Lab Pass. The event is scheduled for September 26-28 in San Antonio, Texas!

Want to know what our grad students did this summer? Jae'la Solomon worked with Friends of the Texas Historical Commission in Austin, calling it 'a life-changing opportunity.' Learn more about her experience and others here: ow.ly/2Coy50TkHSp

Today's the day! The academic quad is officially re-opening. There is a presentation starting now, and an event with free sweet treats for students this evening. Register here: ow.ly/P2Jj50Tmo4C

Exciting news! Rice graduate students Eric Wuesthoff and Esther Jimenez have been awarded NSF INTERN grants, becoming the first at Rice to receive this honor. Kudos to Eric and Esther for this incredible achievement! 👏 Read more: ow.ly/1CJ450Tl8ll

A team of Rice University faculty, led by Junichiro Kono, has been awarded a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish a research traineeship program in quantum technology! Read more about what this means for Rice's students: news.rice.edu/news/2024/inte…