Rice University - School of Natural Sciences

Rice University - School of Natural Sciences At Rice University's Wiess School of Natural Sciences, we see the universe as our laboratory.

Quantum physics + the Big Bang = a pint of science (or two) ⚛️🍻Last week, Rice Natural Sciences faculty members Kaden Ha...
05/28/2026

Quantum physics + the Big Bang = a pint of science (or two) ⚛️🍻

Last week, Rice Natural Sciences faculty members Kaden Hazzard and Frank Geurts joined Houston’s Pint of Science event to bring big scientific questions beyond the classroom, speaking on quantum physics, the Big Bang and the future of modern science.

05/27/2026

Comicpalooza brought the sci-fi,
Rice brought the science! 🦉🧪✨

Science met sci-fi at Comicpalooza this weekend! 👽🚀Rice University Natural Sciences professor Scott Solomon spoke with a...
05/24/2026

Science met sci-fi at Comicpalooza this weekend! 👽🚀

Rice University Natural Sciences professor Scott Solomon spoke with attendees about hypothetical life-on-Mars scenarios, evolution and his newest book, Becoming Martian: How Living in Space Will Change Our Bodies and Minds.

From Mars to mutation, the conversation explored what the future of humanity could look like beyond Earth.

Be part of the team that makes Rice Natural Sciences special! 🧪🦉We’re looking for student ambassadors to help welcome fu...
05/22/2026

Be part of the team that makes Rice Natural Sciences special! 🧪🦉

We’re looking for student ambassadors to help welcome future Owls, support events, connect with students and bring the Natural Sciences experience to life.

If you love community, creativity and science, we’d love to have you on the team!

Apply now! → link in bio 🔗

05/21/2026

For Nathaniel Boateng, Rice was an opportunity to turn curiosity into impact. As a biochemistry major and medical humanities minor, he explored medicine from every angle through clinical rotations at MD Anderson and research at UTHealth and Baylor College of Medicine. 🧬

Beyond the lab and clinic, Nathaniel focused on building community through the Rice Black Men’s Association and by creating programs that connected Houston students with opportunities in medicine and higher education. His time at Rice was grounded in leadership, service, and a commitment to uplifting those around him. 🤝

Congrats, Nathaniel! 🎓


Behind the scenes with some of the deans…featuring one of the Greens 👀📚🎓
05/19/2026

Behind the scenes with some of the deans…
featuring one of the Greens 👀📚🎓

05/18/2026

We asked Rice Natural Sciences Ph.D. students to reflect on the moments that shaped their journey to graduation, especially the “aha!” moments and the perseverance it took to reach them.💡🎓

For many, discovery meant long hours, unexpected setbacks and learning how to keep going when experiments, ideas or timelines did not go as planned. Through perseverance, mentorship and community, they found the breakthroughs that made it all worth it.✨

05/11/2026

Get ready world, the 2026 master’s graduates are on their way! 😤

05/11/2026

Class of 2026, we’ll miss you! ✨🦉🎓

Pure joy from start to finish. 🎓Congratulations to the newest graduates of Rice University! 🎊
05/10/2026

Pure joy from start to finish. 🎓
Congratulations to the newest graduates of Rice University! 🎊

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