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Kemere, Robinson build a better mask Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020
Made from a single piece of inexpensive silicone rubber, Rice Engineering researchers' harness could potentially solve the scarcity of PPE.

Understanding how life works through computation Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020
Rice computer scientists help develop methods to further understand cells at the molecular level.

Building a mobile-phone-based test for COVID-19 Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020
Lillehoj team awarded $1.8 million National Institutes of Health grant to develop technology to diagnose cerebral malaria.

How Camille Little '20 found her way to data science Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020
Thanks to D2K and Genevera Allen, the ECE alumna and current PhD student is pursuing her passion.

ACS recognizes Wong, Alvarez for fracking byproduct 'produced water' Monday, Nov. 9, 2020
Rice pair with Shell collaborator receive Greater Houston Section's P3 Salute to Excellence Award.

Rice Engineering awards Future Faculty Fellowships to students, postdocs pursuing academic careers Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020
Second-year program will help prepare fellows for interviews and enhance teaching skills.

Ken Kennedy Institute conference explores how COVID-19 has influenced the use of data Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020
Annual Data Science Conference at Rice goes virtual to more than 300 leaders from industry and academia.

Rice team takes first prize in NIHF's Collegiate Inventors Competition Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020
At Your Cervix won for their UFO device, which helps guide needles carrying radiation seeds directly to late-stage cervical tumors.

How Bilal Ghosn teaches engineering design and empathy Monday, Oct. 26, 2020
The bioengineering lecturer applies engineering principles to the lives of people with disabilities.