Rice Unconventional Wisdom

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STUDENT LIFE

David Kao
Energy for research and marathons

David Kao is a devoted runner who uses the three-mile outer loop that encompasses the Rice University campus as both a track and pathway to research.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Alumnus Spotlight: Frank Petterson
From Houston to Hollywood

Frank Petterson's computer science degree landed him in virtual deep water—and helped him earn an Oscar.

UNDERGRAD RESEARCH

Dynamics of Parametrically Excited Cantilever Beams Toward Applications

The phenomenon of resonance is well observed and well studied in many different engineering applications. At times, its effects are harmful and great care must be taken to avoid it, however resonance can also serve as a powerful tool under certain engineering applications.