January 25, 2021

The Ion:
DivInc launches diverse accerelator to boost entrepreneurs (Houston Chronicle)

Drucie Chase (1931-2021):
On January 19, Drucie Chase passed away.  A native Texan, she was a gifted teacher as well as “a hardworking and compassionate community volunteer”.  She is predeceased by her husband John Chase (he passed away in 2012) and their son Judge John Chase Jr (who graduated from Rice in 1975 and passed away in 2019).  Click here for the Chronicle obituary.

January 24, 2021

Jim Bridenstine '98:
Outgoing NASA chief calls for unity in space exploration exploits (Space.com)

John Stewart Adams (1958-2021):
On January 16, John Stewart Adams passed away.   A native Houstonian and a member of Mensa since the age of 14, he graduated from Rice in 1980.  He worked as a SAP Net Weaver Technology Consultant.  Also, he “enjoyed fine wine, a good beer, skiing, diving, skating, and cycling”.  He is survived by, among others, his wife Helena (they married in 2014).  Click here for the obituary.

January 22, 2021

Rice Scientists:
Much of Earth's nitrogen was locally sourced (Rice News)

Fred Goree, Jr (1935-2021):
On January 18, Fred Goree Jr passed away.  An accomplished pedal steel guitar player at the age of 13, he graduated from Rice in 1957.  He founded Goree Architects in 1963 which has designed thousands of auto dealerships nationwide including the seven-story Audi dealership on the Southwest Freeway and the 550,000 sf Westside Lexus.  Also, he was active in his church.  He is survived by, among others, his wife Jewell.  Click here for the Chronicle obituary.