One of only two undergraduate students in the Shepherd School of Music’s Musicology Department, Wenshi Chen has a deep passion for music, history and technology. Wenshi’s studies have led her to explore how these fields intersect and bridge the gap between the performing arts and modern technology.

Aoife Shannon is a junior at Rice studying chemical engineering. But there was a time when she wasn’t so sure this would be her academic path. Read more about how an introductory engineering class helped her make up her mind!

At Rice, our undergraduate students have the freedom to combine interests and create their own academic paths. Zack, a junior from Jones College, is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Science degree while also working two different research positions!

Jack (Baker ‘27) is a Rice architecture student who recently had the opportunity to explore how the city of Paris has helped shape modern art, film and architecture. Hosted by the Rice Global Paris Center (RGP), Jack spent an incredible month in Paris seeing famous sights and connecting their ties to art history.

At Rice Architecture, students are encouraged to both see and experience architecture's relevance in the world. Jack, a sophomore at Rice, recently spent a week studying abroad in Singapore through Rice Architecture's Global Workshops program. A new initiative that was launched this past summer, the program takes architecture students worldwide to conduct research or engage in creative projects.

The liberal arts experience with the School of Humanities extends beyond the classroom. Rising junior and Moody Research fellow Mariam shares just how expansive humanities at Rice is, stretching across not only buildings and disciplines but also across nations and cultures.

Not only is Romanticism a historical period, it is also an idea that has shaped our contemporary world. In the course Romanticism: Ruins, Race, Revolution taught by the Department of English in the School of Humanities, the three core concepts of Romanticism are examined through the study of texts and visual art. By looking at novels, poems, philosophy, history, paintings and film from the eighteenth century through present day, students discover how ruins, race and revolutions have been central to the formation of key concepts such as love, longing, beauty, justice and equality in our lives.

Go on a culinary journey with Naman and Devika as they give you an insider's look at CHEM 178: The Chemistry of Cooking. Co-taught by Dr. Lesa Tran Lu and Chef Johnny Curet, this unique class examines the chemistry involved in the composition, transformation and consumption of food.

The Liu Idea Lab for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (LILIE) hosted a Startup Job & Internship Fair in partnership with the Center of Career Development, where innovative, high-growth startups in the clean energy transition and high-tech space came to the Rice campus, eager to tap into the talent pool of current Owls. Follow along as Anya Y. ('26) shares her experience at the fair. 

Jaclynn and Ayla are both students at Rice pursuing art. While Jaclynn works with multiple mediums, Ayla’s concentration is filmmaking and interdisciplinary projects. Take a closer look at their artistic pursuits and learn more about how the support and mentorship of the Art Department has helped to nurture their creative passions.

In this blog post, four students share the research endeavors that led them on an illuminating journey through the realm of social sciences. Find out more about the passion, dedication and intellectual curiosity of our students, as well as their commitment to addressing societal challenges, fostering inclusivity and shaping a more equitable future.

The Boniuk Institute is dedicated to understanding and promoting religious tolerance through educational programming and multidisciplinary research. Here is one student’s experience with the Institute.