Dear Rice Community,
We are writing to announce the completion of the first edition of Rice Research Review. This annual online publication highlights a sampling of Rice University’s research pursuits and accomplishments over the previous year.
In this edition, you will find stories about Rice’s research achievements in various fields as well as a special section devoted to COVID-19 and the university’s efforts to help control the pandemic and prepare for similar outbreaks in the future.
As one of the nation’s leading wide-spectrum research universities with a strategic plan that focuses our effort to achieve impact and excellence in selected areas, Rice seeks to translate our research into social benefits for communities across the globe.
Our size impels us to be highly collaborative with government, industry, private foundations and other universities. Therefore, we welcome all partners to join us in our mission. We believe research is fundamental to every aspect of the university’s overall mission and to advancing human knowledge and creativity, and to making vital contributions to the betterment of society.
It is always fulfilling to watch researchers across Rice collaborate, innovate and come up with creative solutions to so many of our world’s problems and questions. It was especially satisfying last year considering the physical, mental and emotional challenges faced by all.
We invite you to please take a moment to learn more about the research that’s being done at Rice and the impact it is making far and wide. We also encourage you to share this publication with others, including our partners and friends beyond the hedges, and to keep an eye out for the 2021 edition.
Warmest regards,
Reginald DesRoches, Provost
Yousif Shamoo, Vice Provost for Research