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Recent Graduate Postdoctoral Studies News
Grad School: Expectations vs. Reality Friday, Feb. 12, 2021
Read on for Emily Elia's tips on how your grad school expectations may change once you're in the thick of things!
Graduate Student Ambassadors create connections Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021
A dynamic team of Graduate Student Ambassadors share their expertise, experience and wisdom.
Rice Bytes - just push play! Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020
Help bring some bite-sized samples of Rice to the masses!
Staying current with the latest research Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020
By Emily Elia: How do you make sure you’re on top of new studies? Where do you even begin? Read on for some tips on how to stay current with new research during your time in grad school.
Welcoming Nicole Malveaux, GPS Director of Student Life Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020
This newly created role promotes graduate student success by building connections and by encouraging strengths that go beyond academics.
Blog Series: Becoming a Fulbrighter - Part IV Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020
By Santiago Lopez: The standardized tests are without a doubt one of the most stressful parts of applying to Fulbright, and ultimately, to grad school in the U.S.
Grad School 101: Building your online presence Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020
By Emily Elia: The internet and social media can be powerful tools when it comes to establishing yourself as a scholar, networking, and promoting your research.
Feeling at home in the U.S. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020
By Rosa Guerra Resendez: As an international student, coping with homesickness can be tough. Rosa shares her insights on how to feel more at home in the U.S.
Grad School 101: The Houston Experience Monday, Oct. 19, 2020
By Emily Elia: Houston has a lot to offer, and the city is a great home during your time at Rice.
Networking at a (virtual) conference Monday, Oct. 19, 2020
By Rosa Guerra Resendez: Although virtual conferences might seem complicated, there are many ways that you can still network with potential collaborators at these online events.
Becoming a Fulbrighter - Part III Monday, Oct. 12, 2020
By Santiago Lopez: Recommenders are the experts that lawyers bring to the trial in support of their final arguments. Organize meetings to show them application materials, and to explain your professional and academic goals
Blog Series: Becoming a Fulbrighter – Part II Monday, Oct. 5, 2020
By Santiago Lopez: How to captivate your readers in your Fulbright statement.
Preparing for the GRE and English Proficiency Exams Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020
By Rosa Guerra Resendez: Though some schools have gone GRE-optional due to COVID-19 (including Rice), some programs may strongly encourage score submissions.
Seven Rice resources to check out now! Thursday, Sep. 24, 2020
By Emily Elia: Rice has a myriad of resources aimed to help its grad students achieve academic success, develop professionally, and enjoy life in Houston.
Grad School 101: Making Virtual Conferences work for you Thursday, Sep. 24, 2020
By Emily Elia: Make the most of virtual events in order to develop research and your professional networks!
Grad School Tips: Finding an adviser Tuesday, Sep. 22, 2020
By Rosa Guerra Resendez: The first step for finding an advisor is to reach out via email, even if you have not been admitted to the program yet.
Blog Series: Becoming a Fulbrighter – Part I Monday, Sep. 14, 2020
By Santiago Lopez: My journey to becoming a Fulbright Scholar.
Grad School Tips: connecting with faculty Monday, Sep. 14, 2020
By Rosa Guerra Resendez: Tips on how to draft a clear and professional email to address a potential advisor as a grad school applicant.
Realizing a passion for research through GCURS Friday, Sep. 11, 2020
Astrid Campos Mata: “The most important thing is how you can contribute to the world and research is my way to do that.”
GCURS smooths the way to grad school Friday, Sep. 11, 2020
By Rosa Guerra Resendez: How the Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium made it easier to apply to grad school
Rice to host undergraduate research symposium Friday, Sep. 11, 2020
The Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium invites applicants from all over the world to participate in the Oct. 31 virtual symposium.
Grad School 101: Tips for TA-ing Virtually Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2020
By Emily Elia: Easy-to-implement tips to help your virtual TA experience run more smoothly this semester.
Rice goes GRE-optional for grad programs, will grant fee waivers to graduates of Texas schools Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2020
Rice joins a number of U.S. graduate programs that have temporarily suspended the GRE requirement.
Grad School 101: Learning from (and through) COVID-19 Tuesday, Sep. 1, 2020
By Emily Elia: Effective strategies for managing your time and your work
Recent Graduate Postdoctoral Studies News
Read on for Emily Elia's tips on how your grad school expectations may change once you're in the thick of things!
A dynamic team of Graduate Student Ambassadors share their expertise, experience and wisdom.
Help bring some bite-sized samples of Rice to the masses!
By Emily Elia: How do you make sure you’re on top of new studies? Where do you even begin? Read on for some tips on how to stay current with new research during your time in grad school.
This newly created role promotes graduate student success by building connections and by encouraging strengths that go beyond academics.
By Santiago Lopez: The standardized tests are without a doubt one of the most stressful parts of applying to Fulbright, and ultimately, to grad school in the U.S.
By Emily Elia: The internet and social media can be powerful tools when it comes to establishing yourself as a scholar, networking, and promoting your research.
By Rosa Guerra Resendez: As an international student, coping with homesickness can be tough. Rosa shares her insights on how to feel more at home in the U.S.
By Emily Elia: Houston has a lot to offer, and the city is a great home during your time at Rice.
By Rosa Guerra Resendez: Although virtual conferences might seem complicated, there are many ways that you can still network with potential collaborators at these online events.
By Santiago Lopez: Recommenders are the experts that lawyers bring to the trial in support of their final arguments. Organize meetings to show them application materials, and to explain your professional and academic goals
By Santiago Lopez: How to captivate your readers in your Fulbright statement.
By Rosa Guerra Resendez: Though some schools have gone GRE-optional due to COVID-19 (including Rice), some programs may strongly encourage score submissions.
By Emily Elia: Rice has a myriad of resources aimed to help its grad students achieve academic success, develop professionally, and enjoy life in Houston.
By Emily Elia: Make the most of virtual events in order to develop research and your professional networks!
By Rosa Guerra Resendez: The first step for finding an advisor is to reach out via email, even if you have not been admitted to the program yet.
By Santiago Lopez: My journey to becoming a Fulbright Scholar.
By Rosa Guerra Resendez: Tips on how to draft a clear and professional email to address a potential advisor as a grad school applicant.
Astrid Campos Mata: “The most important thing is how you can contribute to the world and research is my way to do that.”
By Rosa Guerra Resendez: How the Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium made it easier to apply to grad school
The Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium invites applicants from all over the world to participate in the Oct. 31 virtual symposium.
By Emily Elia: Easy-to-implement tips to help your virtual TA experience run more smoothly this semester.
Rice joins a number of U.S. graduate programs that have temporarily suspended the GRE requirement.
By Emily Elia: Effective strategies for managing your time and your work