Tue, Jun 30, 2020
Past event
Science & Technology
When: Tue, June 30, 2020, 12 p.m.–1 p.m.
Neal Lane, senior fellow in science and technology policy, and Steven Lewis, the C.V. Starr Transnational China Fellow, considered the long-term viability of cooperation between the U.S. and China on science research and development.
Tue, Mar 31, 2020
Past event
Science & Technology
Where: James A. Baker III Hall, Rice University's Baker Institute – 6100 Main St, Houston, TX
When: Tue, March 31, 2020, 5:30 p.m.–8 p.m.
DUE TO PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES INVOLVING THE CORONAVIRUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Promoting innovation is a priority for Houston business leaders and policymakers. At this event, experts examine the policies that shape innovation and consider how those policies can …
Fri, Mar 6, 2020
Past event
Center for Health and Biosciences
Where: James A. Baker III Hall, Rice University's Baker Institute – 6100 Main St, Houston, TX
When: Fri, March 6, 2020, 7:30 a.m.–10 a.m.
A panel of experts examined the stem cell therapy landscape and highlights the treatments currently available to patients with debilitating illnesses and injuries.
Tue, Nov 12, 2019
Past event
Science & Technology
Where: James A. Baker III Hall, Rice University's Baker Institute – 6100 Main St, Houston, TX
When: Tue, November 12, 2019, 5:30 p.m.–7:40 p.m.
Kelvin K. Droegemeier, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and science advisor to President Donald Trump, discussed advances in science and his plans to promote collaboration between the government, industry and academia.
Tue, Sep 24, 2019
Past event
Science & Technology
Where: James A. Baker III Hall, Rice University's Baker Institute – 6100 Main St, Houston, TX
When: Tue, September 24, 2019, 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Do scientists see conflict between science and faith? Elaine Howard Ecklund, an author of “Secularity and Science,” describes the book's findings and explores the relationship between spirituality and science.
Tue, Sep 25, 2018
Past event
Science & Technology
Where: James A. Baker III Hall, Rice University, Rice University's Baker Institute, Houston, Texas
When: Tue, September 25, 2018, 6 p.m.–8 p.m.
A panel of experts discussed recent cyber attacks on elections and offers policy responses to the changing election environment in the United States and abroad.
Thu, Sep 13, 2018
Past event
Science & Technology
Where: James A. Baker III Hall, Rice University, Rice University's Baker Institute — 6100 Main Street, Houston, Texas
When: Thu, September 13, 2018, 6 p.m.–8 p.m.
Vint Cerf, vice president and chief internet evangelist at Google, addressed the challenges of maintaining a free and open internet from his perspective as one of the “fathers of the internet” and a lifelong advocate for net neutrality.
Tue, Apr 11, 2017
Past event
Science & Technology
Where: Brockman Hall 101, 6100 Main Street, Houston, Texas
When: Tue, April 11, 2017, 2 p.m.–4 p.m.
Faculty and students from Rice University’s Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology-Enabled Water Treatment (NEWT) showcase water treatment projects to highlight the role of engineering research centers in driving innovation.
Mon, Apr 10, 2017
Past event
Science & Technology
Where: James A. Baker III Hall, Rice University, 6100 Main St., Houston, Texas
When: Mon, April 10, 2017, 6 p.m.–8 p.m.
France A. Córdova, Ph.D., director of the National Science Foundation, discussed the agency’s “10 Big Ideas” planning exercise, which identified areas for future investment in fundamental scientific research.
Tue, Apr 4, 2017
Past event
Science & Technology
Where: James A. Baker III Hall, Rice University, 6100 Main St., Houston, Texas
When: Tue, April 4, 2017, 6 p.m.–8 p.m.
William H. Press, Raymer Professor in Computer Sciences and Integrative Biology at The University of Texas at Austin, explores how scientists can successfully galvanize action on public policy in a direction driven by objective scientific research.
