Dateline Rice for Nov. 28, 2012

FEATURED ITEMS

Towers of nanotubes sprout from graphene
Chemists have successfully grown forests of carbon nanotubes that rise quickly from sheets of graphene to astounding lengths of up to 120 microns. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Chair in Chemistry and professor of mechanical engineering and materials science and of computer science, is quoted.
Futurity.org
http://bit.ly/TrryME

Minnesota Public Radio’s ‘The Daily Circuit’
Edward Djerejian, founding director of Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, appeared on Minnesota Public Radio’s "The Daily Circuit" to discuss Middle East diplomacy.
http://bit.ly/TkPygw

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Time for the US to partner with China in space?
George Abbey, the Baker Botts Senior Fellow in Space Policy at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, co-authored this op-ed about the future of the U.S. space program.
Discovery.com (This op-ed also appeared on NBCNews.com.)
http://bit.ly/SbIMvp

Women band together, make inroads into tech
Despite an influx of females among Silicon Valley’s entrepreneurial ranks, the computer science field remains dominated by men. Erin Cech, assistant professor of sociology, is quoted.
USA Today (This article also appeared in the Des Moines Register, the Ithaca Journal, FirstCoastNews.com [Jacksonville, Fla.] and nearly 70 other media outlets.)
http://usat.ly/U2tGFO

Large Hadron Collider ‘may be producing a new type of matter’ as collisions produce surprise results
Scientists at the Large Hadron Collider beleive their experiments may have created a new type of matter. Wei Li, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, is mentioned.
Daily Mail (U.K.)
http://bit.ly/VbnqCw
Atom smasher creates new kind of matter
FoxNews.com (This article also appeared on Yahoo.com, Space.com, HuffingtonPost.com, NBCNews.com and MNN.com.)
http://fxn.ws/V2jKwY
New form of ‘spooky’ matter found?
Yahoo.com (This article also appeared on GMANews.com.)
http://ph.news.yahoo.com/form-spooky-matter-found-115645193.html
CERN’s Large Hadron Collider reveals new type of matter
DailyGalaxy.com
http://bit.ly/TjI0L6
Large Hadron Collider may have produced new matter
TalkingPointsMemo.com
http://bit.ly/116Aadp

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Texas high school graduation rates among highest in US
New preliminary data released by the U.S. Department of Education shows that Texas ranks fourth in the nation for its four-year high school graduation rates. Rice research is cited.
Texas Tribune (This article also appeared on PermianBasin360.com [Midland, Texas], KVUE.com [Austin, Texas] and EverythingLubbock.com [Texas].)
http://bit.ly/U2uGd6

Strategic plans target research
An article about the University of Texas at Arlington’s plans to achieve Tier One status mentions that Rice is one of three Tier One universities in the state.
TheShorthorn.com
http://bit.ly/TqEoYv

From the discarded comes art
The Rice Gallery is mentioned in an article about artist Lisa Hoke.
San Antonio Express-News
http://bit.ly/TtPuhy

BROADCAST/WEBCAST

KRIV-TV
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 a story about the race to fill the late Mario Gallegos’ senate seat.
http://bit.ly/Y2jN3D

KPFT-FM’s ‘Queer Voices’
Brian Riedel, professor in the practice of humanities and assistant director of Rice’s Center for the Study of Women, Gender and Sexuality, appeared on KPFT-FM’s "Queer Voices" to discuss the Houston ARCH project. The interview begins approximately seven minutes into the clip.
http://archive.kpft.org/mp3/kpft_121126_210001qv.mp3

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

When scandal hits, stay honest
When faced with scandal or wrongdoing, corporations should be factual and informative in their post-crisis messaging, according to a new study from Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business. Anastasiya Zavyalova, assistant professor of strategic management, is quoted.
Business News Daily
http://bit.ly/Wv7whD

Dispatches from the world of science
Rice University scientists have unveiled a revolutionary new technology that uses nanoparticles to convert solar energy directly into steam. Naomi Halas, the Stanley C. Moore Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering, director of Rice’s Laboratory for Nanophotonics and professor of physics and astronomy, chemistry and biomedical engineering, is quoted.
Equities.com
http://bit.ly/116uQGO

The marketer who analyzes the most data fastest wins
Alumnus Brad Terrell ’92 authored this article about market data analysis.
ClickZ.com
http://bit.ly/WVeVvD

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Children in poorer areas may have higher obesity risk
Children living in neighborhoods where poverty levels are high and education levels are low are more likely to be obese than children in more affluent communities. Justin Denney, assistant professor of sociology, is quoted.
IFT.org
http://bit.ly/QLKo22

Portraits for a young musician
Alumnus Kimball Gallagher ’02 is featured in an article about careers in classical music.
San Francisco Classical Voice
http://www.sfcv.org/article/portraits-for-a-young-musician

SPORTS

Bowl-bound Rice will remember this November
An article recaps the Rice Owls’ football season and discusses the team’s bowl prospects.
San Francisco Chronicle (This article also appeared in the Greenwich Time, the Connecticut Post, the Stamford Advocate and the Albany Times-Union.)
http://bit.ly/WWNf9U

Griner leads Baylor women to rout of Rice
Articles recap a women’s basketball game between Rice and Baylor University.
USA Today (This article also appeared in Florida Today.)
http://usat.ly/TlWdHq
Griner towers above Rice in Baylor win
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/Y50RBo
Baylor records season high numbers in 89-49 win over Rice
Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Texas)
http://bit.ly/UX9bxu

Cardinals’ Freese OK after SUV hits tree
Former Rice standout Lance Berkman has joined the Rice University baseball staff as a volunteer assistant coach.
LindysSports.com
http://bit.ly/St6yml

Nationals sign LHP Bobby Bramhall
Alumnus Bobby Bramhall ’09 has been signed to a minor league contract by the Washington Nationals.
MLBDailyDish.com
http://sbn.to/TrSeNj

Basketball star from Westport school heading to Rice
Articles report that a Greens Farms Academy student-athlete has signed to play basketball at Rice.
Westport Daily Voice (Conn.)
http://westport.dailyvoice.com/sports/greenwich-basketball-star-commits-rice
Rice University signs Greenwich resident Obi for hoops team
Greenwich Post (Conn.)
http://bit.ly/Qo9d2o

Johnny Manziel stands tall after most pass him by
Rice is mentioned in articles about Texas A&M University football player Johnny Manziel.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Texas)
http://bit.ly/REmFNQ
‘Johnny Football’ as an Owl? Could have happened
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/VbBCvj

Jalyessa Walker backflips to world record
A former University of Texas at El Paso cheerleader did 49 consecutive back handsprings during halftime of the UTEP-Rice football game and broke a Guinness World Record.
Inquisitr.com
http://www.inquisitr.com/414090/jalyessa-walker-backflips-to-world-record/
Jalyessa Walker beats world back handspring record
MStarz.com
http://bit.ly/ToN7dw
Ex-UTEP cheerleader flips to beat Guinness record
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (Iowa)
http://bit.ly/YqD7GJ

A history of the Heisman Trophy
An article about the history of the Heisman Trophy notes that the award was named after former Rice football coach John Heisman.
KBTX.com (Bryan/College Station, Texas)
http://bit.ly/Tt02OO

Harrisburg starts season off in style
Rice is mentioned in an article about the Harrisburg High School boys’ basketball team.
Harrisburg Daily Register (Ill.)
http://bit.ly/Tlhb9E

NEWS RELEASES

Rice University student named Marshall Scholar
Rice University senior Rahul Rekhi is one of 34 students across the U.S. selected for a 2013 Marshall Scholarship.
https://news2.rice.edu/?p=37582

Djerejian available to comment on Syria and Turkey
Edward Djerejian, founding director of Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and former U.S. ambassador to Syria, is available to comment on the Syrian crisis and Turkey’s request to NATO to assist in protecting Turkey from Syria with Patriot anti-aircraft missile batteries.
https://news2.rice.edu/?p=37552