Proud of Beatriz Brandao for winning first place at the TMC Neuroscience Poster Session! Her research links hormonal contraceptive use to better emotion regulation and reduced memory for negative details. #RiceSocSci #ShapingTheFuture

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Rice psychologist Kirsten Adam studies how visual distractions hijack attention and how the brain refocuses. Her NSF CAREER–funded research reveals what’s happening beneath the surface when focus slips. #RiceSocSci #ShapingTheFuture

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Rice-led research by Eden King and Nicola Lawrence-Thomas, published in the Journal of Applied Psychology, finds early-career motherhood leads to lasting wage penalties, while delaying motherhood pays off. #RiceSocSci #ShapingTheFuture

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Rice research by Rebecca Brossoit and grad student Destiny Castro finds financial stress follows workers to bed, reducing sleep quality and impacting daytime functioning. #RiceSocSci #ShapingTheFuture

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Social Science students are building a “toxic waste” archive documenting how contamination reshaped Houston’s Fifth Ward and preserving community voices for environmental justice. #RiceSocSci #ShapingTheFuture.

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The Fall 2025 Social Sciences newsletter is here! Check it out: riceconnect.rice.edu/emailviewonw... #RiceSocSci #ShapingTheFuture

Rice celebrated the life and legacy of longtime professor Bob Stein. In his honor, the Robert M. Stein Fund for Social Policy Research will continue his mission of civic engagement and community impact. #RiceSocSci #ShapingTheFuture

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Check out the Fall 2025 professional master's newsletter, which includes insights and updates on MSPE students, faculty, and alumni: riceconnect.rice.edu/emailviewonw... #RiceSocSci #ShapingTheFuture

Congratulations to Dr. Margaret Beier, Rice Psychology chair, on being honored with Georgia Tech’s inaugural Distinguished Alumni Award! #RiceSocSci #ShapingTheFuture

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At Rice’s Global Paris Center, neuroscience goes beyond the classroom. Students explored emotion and cognition through museums, hospitals, and jazz clubs — connecting brain science to life in Paris. #RiceSocSci #ShapingTheFuture

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Bipartisan Senate price transparency bill can fix US health care The Patients Deserve Price Tags Act, introduced by Sens. Roger Marshall and John Hickenlooper, would provide upfront price information to patients and employers, helping to reduce health care costs…

Vivian Ho in The Hill: Rice University's Vivian Ho backs the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act, requiring hospitals and insurers to publish upfront care costs. She says transparency is key to lowering costs, empowering patients, and boosting equity. #RiceSocSci

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Jessica Ngo, Rice MGA ’26, has been named a Next-Gen Leader for Southeast Asia by Temasek Foundation & NUS’s Lee Kuan Yew School. A longtime Houstonian and public policy expert, she brings deep global insight to Rice and beyond. #RiceSocSci #ShapingTheFuture

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Spring at Rice Social Sciences brought new research centers, global student learning & major faculty honors. See what we’ve been up to: riceconnect.rice.edu/emailviewonw... #RiceSocSci #ShapingTheFuture

Thomas Benford ’00 (Econ & CAAM) and Jan West ’73 (Psych) received Rice’s Distinguished Alumni Award for their leadership, service, and lasting impact on the university and beyond. Congratulations! #RiceSocSci #ShapingTheFuture

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As the year ends, we honor the strength and stories behind every Rice grad. Thank you for letting us be part of your journey. We can't wait to see what you'll do. #RiceSocSci #ShapingTheFuture

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Rice’s CAAAS co-hosted the 2025 African Development Forum, spotlighting community-led innovation and African scholarship through design sprints, keynotes, and collaborative action. #RiceSocSci #ShapingTheFuture

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At Rice, SPILL—a documentary play on the Deepwater Horizon disaster—sparked reflection. Gökçe Günel joined a panel on fossil fuels, climate change, and art’s role in remembrance. #RiceSocSci #ShapingTheFuture

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Rice Anthropologist Dominic Boyer wins 2025 Guggenheim Fellowship to complete Electric Futures, a global study on electrification and justice. A major honor in energy humanities! #RiceSocSci #ShapingTheFuture

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Rice has launched the Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation, led by Chris Fagundes, Tony Brown, and Kristi English, to study health stressors and develop solutions for diverse communities. #RiceSocSci #ShapingTheFuture

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Congratulations to Roselyn Ovalle, Rice’s newest Watson Fellow! She will spend a year abroad studying how survivors of gender-based violence navigate legal, health, and social systems. #RiceSocSci #ShapingTheFuture

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Rice political science alumnus Ryan Levy ’97 and Nice Winery made history, winning Top All-Around Winery at the 2025 Houston Rodeo Wine Competition and breaking records with 20 awards! #RiceSocSci

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Fewer Texans identify with Christianity, new study shows New research from the Pew Research Center shows surprising shifts in the way Christians in Texas (and nationwide) are practicing their religion.

Rice experts analyze Pew’s religion study: Craig Considine ties declining faith to reduced civic life, Elaine Ecklund sees politics shaping belief, and Mark Jones highlights religiosity over identity in Texas politics. Religion’s role is shifting. #RiceSocSci

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How rising health care denials are disrupting American lives The increasing number of stories about patients impacted by denied coverage has fueled growing public anger over insurers. Despite numerous headlines highlighting the rise in claim denials, the fragme...

Vivian Ho, Chair in Health Economics at the Baker Institute & Economics Professor, was interviewed by CNBC on rising public anger over denied insurance coverage. Her interview starts at 09:45. Watch here: cnbc.com/video/2025/0... #RiceSocSci #ShapingTheFuture

Exciting news! Dr. Danielle King has been named Associate Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies! 🎉 A leader in motivation and resilience, she’ll develop data-driven programs to support grad student success. Congrats, Dr. King! #RiceSocSci #ShapingTheFuture

New research from sociologist Brielle Bryan finds mothers of incarcerated children face financial strain, with Black mothers hit hardest due to wealth disparities. Their support—from legal fees to housing—deepens financial instability. #RiceSocSci

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This summer, Rice MSPE students will partner with United Way of Greater Houston and the Kinder Institute to help College Community Career, a nonprofit supporting first-gen students. Through data evaluation, they’ll refine strategies, maximize impact, and gain hands-on experience. #RiceSocSci

Rice’s Summer in D.C. Policy Research Program offers hands-on public policy experience at top organizations like the State Dept. Open to all majors. Apply by Jan. 24. More Info: news.rice.edu/news/2025/ow... #RiceSocSci #ShapingTheFuture

William Labov, Who Studied How Society Shapes Language, Dies at 97 (Gift Article) He laid the foundation for sociolinguistics, and he showed that structures like class and race shaped speech as much as where someone lives.

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A 7.1 quake in Tibet killed 120+. Rice experts are available to offer insights on disaster impacts, risks, and mitigation. Contact marcy.deluna@rice.edu or chris.stipes@rice.edu to schedule an interview. #RiceSocSci #ShapingTheFuture

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Ranked #1 in the nation, Rice’s I-O Psychology program showcases the expertise new faculty, Drs. Rebecca Brossoit & Tianjun Sun, advancing workplace well-being & AI. #RiceSocSci #ShapingTheFutureTogether

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