Rice University Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies

Engineering Graduate Programs Informational Webinar 📅 November 13, 2025 🕔 5:00 PM EDT Join representatives from 10 leading U.S. Colleges of Engineering for an exclusive session on: Application advice, best practices, help in the decision-making process and how to start early.

Rice’s December Commencement Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, December 9, at 10 a.m. in Tudor Fieldhouse. Make sure to order your regalia now. It’s required for all graduates! 👉 buildagrad.com/rice 📦 Order by November We can’t wait to celebrate our Class of 2025!

Happy #BatWeek! 🦇 Bats might be Halloween’s most misunderstood heroes, but these night flyers keep our world healthier every day. At Rice, grad researcher Alexandria Shockney studies bats to understand how their endurance and navigation can teach us about ecology and health.

🎓 Thinking about a Ph.D.? Discover what it can do for you at Ph.D. Possibilities with Rice University! 📅 Aug 19 | 🕛 Noon CT 🔗 Register: slate.to/RLlRg8A7 ✅ Insider tips ✅ Real examples ✅ Connect with students & faculty #PhD #GradSchool #RiceUniversity #Research

Congratulations to Rice bioengineering Ph.D. student Tawan 'Pop' Kiratiwongwan on being named a 2024 Quad Fellow! His work in synthetic biology is advancing stem cell research and shaping the future of regenerative medicine. Read more: ow.ly/AGJE50URhvY

Rice is celebrating Black History Month with more than 30 events from Jan. 31 through March. Check out the details here: ow.ly/HfEC50URcv8

Rice bioengineers, led by grad student Xiaoyu Yang, have unlocked the potential of phosphorylation to build 'smart cells' capable of detecting disease signals and releasing rapid, customizable treatments. Read more: ow.ly/vtem50UIxVG

Rice researchers demonstrate the full recyclability of carbon nanotube fibers, retaining 100% of their properties after recycling. This groundbreaking work could revolutionize sustainable materials in industries like aerospace and automotive. Read more: ow.ly/L7Jf50UIwkM.

Marquise Bell, from Mechanical Engineering, advocates for intentionality in fostering diversity within STEM, particularly robotics. His article in Science Robotics highlights the need for representation and systemic approaches to inclusion. Read more: news.rice.edu/news/2024/rice…

The smell of success is even sweeter at Rice! The Graduate Office was proud to celebrate the students who won major fellowships at Take the Cake. 🍰🎓 You can check out the full story here: news.rice.edu/news/2024/swee…

Big cheers for our December grads! 🥳 Find out where our owls are landing next on their incredible journeys! Read more: news.rice.edu/news/2024/hard…

Rice University proudly hosted the 2024 Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium, bringing together over 400 talented undergraduate students from across the nation! 🌎🧪 Read more about GCURS: news.rice.edu/news/2024/rice…

Rice researchers have developed a cutting-edge imaging platform, soTILT3D, transforming how we visualize cellular processes. By merging advanced optics and computational tools, it enables real-time 3D imaging of cells with unmatched clarity. Read more: news.rice.edu/news/2024/new-…

What's Next? Q&A with Rice's General Counsel on the Post-Election Legal Landscape in the US, Rice Multicultural Center, tonight (Monday, 11/11, 8pm - 10pm

GSA's Sustainability Swap is TODAY! From 11 am - 2 pm, stop by the Grad Bubble for a sustainability refresh. Bring your gently used clothing or household goods and peruse what other grad students have to offer. More details on OwlNest.

Rice Rec: Free Fridays for Grad Students! In November, Rice graduate students can enjoy free membership access to the Rice Recreation Center.

Big congratulations to Brandon Garcia Perez, a student in the Master of Energy Economics program, for being awarded the prestigious Frédéric Bastiat Fellowship by the Mercatus Center! We’re so proud of this incredible achievement! ow.ly/Ej1x50TZNc1

Rice researchers, led by Mengxi Zhang, a grad student in chemistry, have bioengineered mussel-inspired sticky microorganisms to revolutionize pollution cleanup and waste management. Read more here: ow.ly/8Ojk50TZMaS

Grad students! Join us for various activities throughout the day for stress reduction and burning off extra steam. Details on OwlNest; no need to register: just show up and bring a friend! Some activities overlap; feel free to attend whatever suits your schedule!

Exciting news from Rice Biosciences! Congratulations to Joyah Watkins and Kory Evans on being named Rice University's first-ever Gilliam Fellows! 🎓 Their dedication to advancing diversity and excellence in science is truly inspiring. Read more here: ow.ly/pgCv50TZBh5