Rice University's Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies

Dr. Daniel Preston and Dr. Anoop Rajappan at Rice University are pioneering the use of open-cell foam to create advanced fluidic circuits for next-generation soft robotics and wearable technologies, providing lightweight and cost-effective mobility assistance solutions. The research team also includes graduate students Zhen Liu, Faye Yap, and Rawand Rasheed.

Read more: https://ow.ly/ebOu50SLjLm

We’re pleased to announce that GPS has subscribed to Beyond the Professoriate, a career training platform designed specifically for doctoral students and postdocs!

Doctoral students now have access to this platform and its on-demand virtual trainings, comprehensive curriculum, and career support to help PhDs explore their career options and confidently apply for jobs. Students can access lessons on topics such as navigating the academic job market, exploring nonacademic career options, and preparing job search documents as a PhD.

Explore more here: https://graduate.rice.edu/beyondprof

Rice University and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have announced the creation of the Cancer Bioengineering Collaborative to develop innovative technologies and bioengineering approaches to improve cancer research, diagnosis and treatment. Read more here: https://news.rice.edu/news/2024/rice-and-md-anderson-launch-cancer-bioengineering-collaborative

Rice University bioengineering researchers have introduced ultrasmall and stable gas-filled protein nanostructures, potentially revolutionizing ultrasound imaging and drug delivery. Rice postdoctoral researcher Qionghua Shen and graduate student Zongru Li are the lead authors. Explore their work here: https://ow.ly/rPPW50SHtRH.

Our grad students are up to some amazing things this summer! Salpy Kanimian presented at the American Society of Health Economists conference in San Diego and participated in a scholar training program at UW-Madison earlier, with another session at UChicago coming up. Go Salpy!

The GPS office is grateful for YOU! Come celebrate hot cicada summer at our ice cream social. (Don't worry: cicadas are not on the menu. They're just here for the puns.) Grad students in need of a cool treat should stop by South Servery (near the Grad Bubble) between 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm on Friday, July 19. GPS staff will be there to serve you ice cream and friendly conversation. We hope to see you there!

Master's students in the Shepherd School of Music's Master of Music program have just wrapped up a three-week program at the Michelangelo Institute in Florence, Italy! Megan Brilleslyper and Adam Catangui, both students in the program, shared that the experience deepened their passion for opera and motivated them to consider international career paths. Read about their time abroad here: https://ow.ly/L3QX50SEQ91

We're excited to announce that applications for Rice University's Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium are now open! We're looking forward to celebrating 16 years of GCURS this Nov. 9. The application is now open!
🔗 https://gcurs.rice.edu

Explore the possibilities of a fully-funded Ph.D. program in this workshop from Rice's Graduate Office. Register here: https://ow.ly/6qtq50SBMSB

Applications are officially OPEN for the Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium! We're delighted to announce the addition of several new sections, including Economics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Psychological Sciences.

Visit gcurs.rice.edu to apply today!

Isaac Metcalf, a graduate student in Materials Science and Nanoengineering, is advancing perovskite solar cell technology with his latest paper featured on the cover of Science. Read here: https://ow.ly/bjtw50SzW6W

If we put this much effort into creating memes, how much work have we put into the Summer Grad Student Resource Fair? Come find out at the BRC Event Hall, THIS THURSDAY, July 11, 9:30 am - 11:30 am. Free breakfast tacos, door prizes, and resources for grad students and postdocs.

Exciting news! Rice's graduate programs have achieved top rankings in the latest US News report.

Read more: https://news.rice.edu/news/2024/symbolic-hard-work-and-talent-rice-graduate-programs-rate-highly-latest-us-news-rankings

Exciting news! Rice’s graduate programs have achieved top rankings in the latest US News report.

Read more in our bio!

The Graduate Student (and Postdoc!) Resource Fair is heading to the BRC! Join us on Thursday, July 11, at 9:30 am for swag, door prizes, and info about the offices that support you.

Postdoc fellow Rodrigo Moreno Campos of Doctor Rosa Uribe's lab has revealed a novel function of opioid receptors in developing the enteric nervous system (ENS), often called the “gut brain.” This discovery challenges conventional beliefs about opioid receptors, providing new perspectives on their significance beyond pain management and addiction treatment. Read more:

Rice researchers uncover surprising role of opioid receptors in gut development Researchers at Rice have revealed a previously unknown function of opioid receptors in the development of the enteric nervous system.

It's , and we're here with an important reminder: the deadline for submitting your degree application to the registrar's office is approaching fast. Be sure to complete this by Friday, June 28th, using Esther.

Need guidance? Find detailed instructions here: https://registrar.rice.edu/students/degree-application

The Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Office is stuck on you! Show up for a great time (and these stickers!) at the QGSA Pride Picnic this evening. Valhalla in the sunshine or RMC Grand Hall if it rains. RSVP on OwlNest: https://owlnest.rice.edu/event/10174181

Rice University will celebrate Juneteenth with events bringing together community members and experts to delve into the importance of the holiday. For more details, visit: https://ow.ly/r6nm50Sj4ce

Ali Azizpour, an ECE grad student, and Kristen Curry, a CS Ph.D. alumna, have developed new AI tools to analyze DNA data from diverse environments. Known as GraSSRep and rhea, these tools facilitate the identification of repeated DNA sequences and structural changes within microbial communities, providing valuable insights into microbial evolution and interactions. Read more: https://ow.ly/4C3250Sj3RP

Congratulations to anthropology grad students Maggie Katongo and Sylvia Wemanya for winning the Society for American Archaeology's Dienje Kenyon Memorial Fellowship in 2024. This marks the second consecutive year these students have won this award. Read more about their achievements here: https://ow.ly/9Jn950Sj3t8

Join us for a webinar this Tuesday, June 18th, featuring representatives from Rice University, designed for prospective graduate students from Latin America! Register here: https://ow.ly/zkj450Sj2KH

In addition to QGSA's Pride picnic, various campus groups will host a range of events to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month!

For more details, visit: https://news.rice.edu/news/2024/rice-celebrates-lgbtq-pride-month-throughout-june-host-events-participation-houston

Happy Pride Month! Save the Date for the QGSA Pride Picnic on Friday, June 21, in the Grad Commons, and stay tuned for more Pride events coming soon!

Rice has been recognized among ‘New Ivies’ by Forbes. Read more: https://ow.ly/u5XF50RYJ3n.

Adam Farsheed, bioengineering Ph.D. alum of Dr. Jeff Hartgerink's lab, has created a biomaterial that can be used to grow biological tissues outside the human body. This offers new possibilities for tissue regeneration after injury and provides a way to test therapeutic drug candidates without using animals. Read more: https://ow.ly/gLmv50RYIBX