Rice Magazine

The late Richard Tapia applied his brilliance and determination to advancing mathematics — and to changing who succeeds in STEM.

From thrillers to gardening guides, five new tomes by Rice alumni.

At Rice, students aren’t just learning about environmental challenges in the classroom; they’re helping solve them — one banana peel at a time.

Rice Professor Emeritus John Boles explores Jefferson’s role as a father and grandfather to reveal a more personal side of the third president.

Rice students and alumni didn’t just watch the World Cup unfold — they helped make it happen.

Houston’s World Cup spotlight became a catalyst for greener public spaces and smarter planning.

From the moon to the World Cup, this issue shows a Rice community that doesn’t simply watch big moments unfold but helps shape them.

Rice’s DUNE-TECH program introduces undergraduates to the science behind one of the nation’s most ambitious physics experiments.