FEATURED ITEMS
50 years ago, Kennedy reached for stars in historic Rice address
Douglas Brinkley, professor of history and fellow in history at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, authored this essay about President John F. Kennedy’s 1962 speech at Rice and Rice’s role in bringing Johnson Space Center to Houston.
Houston Chronicle (This essay appeared at the top of the front page.)
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
New player in rankings game mines alumni opinions
Rice is third among national universities and fourth overall in Alumni Factor’s ranking based on surveys of alumni.
Chronicle of Higher Education
Time to up-end college rankings?
Wall Street Journal
Every atom counts in graphene formation
Research by scientists at Rice University has led to a greater understanding of the relationship between carbon atoms and graphene. Boris Yakobson, the Karl F. Hasselmann Chair of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science and professor of chemistry, is quoted.
Popular Mechanics
http://www.popularmechanics.co.za/tech/atom-counts-graphene-formation/
Discarded silicon gets new life in lithium-ion batteries
Researchers at Rice University and the Université catholique de Louvain in Belgium have developed a way to make components for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries using discarded silicon. Arava Leela Mohana Reddy, a postdoctoral research associate in mechanical engineering and materials science, is quoted. Pulickel Ajayan, the Benjamin M. and Mary Greenwood Anderson Professor in Engineering, professor of mechanical engineering and materials science, professor in chemistry and professor in chemical and biomolecular engineering, is mentioned.
International Business Times (This article also appeared on CleanTechnica.com.)
Doctors move beyond bionic legs and grow ears, bone, muscle and skin for troops
Around the country, the most advanced medical tools that exist are now being deployed to help America’s newest veterans and wounded troops. Rice research is mentioned.
Washington Post (This Associated Press article also appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, U.S. News & World Report, Houston Chronicle, FoxNews.com, NPR.org, Yahoo.com, CBSNews.com and nearly 330 other media outlets.)
A sense of waiting for Godot for Texas Democrats
Steve Murdock, the Allyn and Gladys Cline Professor of Sociology and a former director of the U.S. Census Bureau, contributed to this article about Texas politics. Murdock is also mentioned in an article about the Victoria Independent School District.
New York Times
VISD superintendent to meet with public about dropout rate
Victoria Advocate (Texas) (This article also appeared on Individual.com.)
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Conventions give nation a prime-time glimpse of Texas diversity
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor and chair of political science and fellow in political science at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted in news items about political conventions, the Texas voter ID lawsuit and the impact of President Barack Obama’s record on immigration on Hispanic voting patterns. A link to the KTMD-TV broadcast is not available.
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared on the front of the City & State section and also in the San Francisco Chronicle, the San Antonio Express-News, the Albany Times-Union and Seattle Post-Intelligencer.)
Winners, losers from the Democratic convention
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in San Antonio Express-News, Seattle Post-Intelligencer and the Albany Times-Union.)
Texas Democrats complain of Republican ‘overreach’
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, the San Antonio Express-News, the Beaumont Enterprise, the Greenwich Time, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, the Albany Times-Union and the Danbury News-Times.)
KTMD-TV
Dallas police focus on saving child prostitutes
In a city known as a national hotbed for prostitution, a special Dallas police unit is trying new approaches to identify and save underage girls being lured into the street life. Jennifer Musto, the Rice Seminar National Endowment for the Humanities Research Fellow, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (This Associated Press article also appeared in the Dallas Morning News, the Bryan/College Station Eagle, the Austin American-Statesman and nearly 20 other media outlets.)
Poll shows majority support for bond proposals
Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science and fellow in urban politics at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted in news items about Houston bond measures on the November ballot.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, the Albany Times-Union and Individual.com.)
Optimism equals support for bond measures
Houston Chronicle
KUHF-FM
Olson’s petrochemical and maritime summary includes a warning
An article discusses statements made by Rep. Pete Olson ’85 at the Petrochemical Maritime Outlook Conference.
Pasadena Citizen (This article also appeared in the Bay Area Citizen, the Pearland Journal and the Deer Park Broadcaster.)
A night at Playland Park
A news brief discusses the Centennial Celebration series at the Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies.
Houston Chronicle
Maid of Cotton carried the interests of a nation
Alumnus Dicky Maegle ’55 is mentioned in an article about the Maids of Cotton.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal (This article also appeared on Individual.com.)
BROADCAST/WEBCAST
Platt’s Energy Week
Ken Medlock, the James A. Baker III and Susan Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and adjunct assistant professor in economics, is quoted in a story about the effects of Hurricane Isaac on energy markets.
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Spectroscopy optimizes fluorescent probes for DNA study
Time-resolved spectroscopy plus careful calculations can optimize photoluminescent probes for studying DNA, with results nearly twice as good as standard fluorescence spectroscopy for specific sequences, according to a new paper from Rice University. Angel MartÃ, assistant professor of chemistry and of bioengineering, is quoted.
Photonics.com (This article also appeared on Bionity.com and BeforeItsNews.com.)
http://www.photonics.com/Article.aspx?AID=51787
Are daily deal websites the right choice or retailers?
Research by Utpal Dholakia, professor of marketing at the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business, is cited in an article about daily deal websites such as Groupon.
New Hampshire Business Review
When I look at the future of tech, all I can say is ‘wow!’
Rice research is mentioned in an article about new technological innovations.
CIO.com (This article also appeared on RDRWireless.com.)
Comprehensive retrospective of African artist El Anatsui opens at the Denver Art Museum
Rice is mentioned in an article about an exhibition of works by artist El Anatsui.
ArtDaily.org
http://artdaily.org/index.asp?int_sec=11&int_new=57622#.UE32i648Vd0
Interstellar starship meeting warps into Houston this week
News items about the 100-Year Starship Symposium mention President John F. Kennedy’s 1962 speech at Rice.
Space.com
http://www.space.com/17507-interstellar-space-travel-100-year-starship.html
KPRC-TV
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
The kids will love: James Turrell’s new Skyspace installation
An article discusses artist James Turrell’s “Twilight Epiphany” Skyspace at Rice.
Travel + Leisure
A rare look inside Tacoma’s Northwest Detention Center
Research by Donald Huddle, professor emeritus of economics, is cited in an article about the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, Wash.
Bellingham Herald (Wash.) (This article also appeared in the Olympian, the Tacoma News Tribune and Individual.com.)
Larry Slezak at Cezanne this weekend
Larry Slezak, director of Rice University bands, will perform at the Cezanne jazz club in Houston Sept. 14.
Examiner.com
http://www.examiner.com/article/larry-slezak-at-cezanne-this-weekend-sept-14
Bipartisan group of former Congressmen host forums on National Fiscal Crisis
Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy is mentioned in an article about the Strengthening of America — Our Children’s Future forums.
Examiner.com
Champeaux looks back on long career as architect
Alumnus Junius Champeaux ’67 is profiled for his career in architecture.
Houma Courier (La.) (This article also appeared in the Lake Charles American Press, the Lakeland Ledger and the Erie Times-News.)
http://www.houmatoday.com/article/20120910/APN/1209100524?tc=ar
SPORTS
Rice Owls are 0-for-Big 12 no more
Articles recap the Rice Owls football team’s victory over the University of Kansas.
Houston Chronicle
Rice 25, Kansas 24
CBSSports.com
Iowa State survives, Kansas does not
ESPN.com
Recap: Kansas vs. Rice
Kansas City Star (Similar articles appeared in the Bradenton Herald, the Macon Telegraph, SBNation.com and nearly 85 other media outlets.)
http://www.kansascity.com/2012/09/08/3804206/recap-kansas-vs-rice.html
Cowgirls lock down defense against Rice
Articles recap a women’s soccer match between Rice and Oklahoma State University.
OColly.com
OSU downs Rice Owls in Sunday matchup
OColly.com
This week: Rice at Louisiana Tech
An article previews a football game between Rice and Louisiana Tech University.
Houston Chronicle
Lance Berkman leaning toward retirement this offseason
Former Rice standout Lance Berkman said Thursday if he chooses to retire this offseason, he has a plan in place that includes returning to Rice to finish his degree and work as a student assistant for Owls baseball coach Wayne Graham.
Yahoo.com (Similar articles appeared on CBSSports.com, the Bellville News Democrat, SportsXchange.com, SBNation.com, Yahoo.com and nearly 15 other media outlets.)
Seven-footer Omar Oraby granted release to transfer from Rice
McMurtry College senior Omar Oraby has received his release and plans to transfer from the Rice Owls men’s basketball program, head coach Ben Braun said last week.
NBCNews.com
Rice Owls basketball: Omar Oraby joins group leaving program
BleacherReport.com
Reds need to forget postseason and refocus
Former Rice baseball player Tony Cingrani was called up from Class AA Pensacola.
FoxSportsOhio.com
Cienega senior Stephanie Mendivil still growing at six-foot-three
Rice is mentioned in an article about the Cienega High School girls’ volleyball team.
Arizona Republic
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