Earlier this month, we lost a great American leader in science and technology, Erich Bloch, who died on November 25 at the age of 91. Bloch was one of those unique individuals whose contributions included both engineering and technological innovation… Continue Reading
What is an elevator pitch? The 8th Annual Rice Undergraduate Elevator Pitch Competition was held on Wednesday, November 16. Elevator pitches describe a problem or need and a design solution in 90 seconds or less. Judges evaluated the pitches based… Continue Reading
George Abbey, the institute’s senior fellow in space policy and the former director of the Johnson Space Center, reflects on the life and legacy of John Glenn, who died Thursday at age 95. I first met John Glenn in March… Continue Reading
The reality is that the impending political climate poses different threats to those who are covered by private insurance (especially those receiving subsidies) and those who depend on government-funded health care services such as Medicaid and Planned Parenthood. Continue Reading
Addressing the True Impact of the Bayh-Dole Act Since the passage of the Bayh-Dole Act in 1980, many researchers have debated its contribution to the transfer of technology from universities to industry. Some credit the act as an engine of economic… Continue Reading
The public benefits greatly when there are innovations in how our government approaches policymaking and regulation. However, sometimes barriers created by bureaucratic structures can slow implementation. When regulation and rigidity are holding us back, leaders are responsible for ensuring that… Continue Reading
In 2014, many of the top tech companies released information on their employee diversity demographics for the first time, bringing attention to the low representation of women in top tech companies. This post looks beyond these numbers. How are tech… Continue Reading