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A vibrant community of scholars, students & educators committed to connecting our teaching & research with policy for the betterment of society. socialsciences.rice.edu #RiceSocSci #ShapingTheFuture
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The Fall 2025 Social Sciences newsletter is here! Check it out: riceconnect.rice.edu/emailviewonw... #RiceSocSci #ShapingTheFuture
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November 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Celebrating Jan West ’73—psychology alumna, trailblazer, and advocate for diversity—for 36 years of service and impact at Rice University. #RiceSocSci #ShapingTheFuture

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October 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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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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September 10, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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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
September 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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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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September 2, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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This fall, we welcome nine new tenure-track faculty across six departments! Their expertise strengthens our mission to tackle society’s greatest challenges through research, teaching, and policy. Welcome to Rice Social Sciences!

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August 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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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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August 7, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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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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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…
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August 4, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Rice Social Sciences mourns the loss of Bob Stein, longtime political science professor and civic leader. For 46 years, he shaped policy, mentored students, and served Houston with insight and dedication.

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July 23, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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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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June 24, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Rice anthropologists Howe and Boyer highlight the human impact of glacier loss in Science, urging cultural and collective action. Explore their work at ggcl.rice.edu.

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June 2, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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We Belong Here, the new book by Rice’s Shani Adia Evans, explores how Black Portlanders navigate gentrification and White spacemaking. Out now from Chicago Press. #RiceSocSchi #ShapingTheFuture
May 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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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
May 8, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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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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May 6, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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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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Letters to Our Graduating Owls From Their Families
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May 1, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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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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April 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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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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April 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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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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April 17, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Rice University’s new Center for Computational Insights on Inequality and Society (CIISR), led by Fred Oswald (Psychological Sciences) and Elizabeth Roberto (Sociology), tackles societal challenges using data and computation. Learn more: ciisr.rice.edu
April 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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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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April 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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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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April 3, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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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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March 27, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Tyler Strothman ’25 turned his passion for sports into Veloci, a running shoe company designed for performance and comfort. Learn how Rice Sport Management helped him navigate entrepreneurship and the business of sports.

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From Garage to Greatness: Tyler Strothman's Journey with Veloci Running Shoes
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March 25, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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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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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.
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March 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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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
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...
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February 27, 2025 at 7:16 PM