Dateline Rice for May 20, 2013 (Weekend Edition)

FEATURED ITEMS

Annise Parker: The modern American boomtown
An article profiling Houston Mayor Annise Parker cites Rice research on the city’s diversity. Stephen Klineberg, professor of sociology and co-director of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted. The Dallas Morning News also profiled Klineberg for his research. A news brief about new members of Financial Mentors of America’s advisory board notes that Klineberg is among the members of the board. Klineberg appeared on KPRC-TV’s "Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall" and KTRK-TV’s "Viva Houston" to discuss the results of the Kinder Houston Area Survey.
Wall Street Journal
http://on.wsj.com/12BccrX
Research shows melting pot’s working in Texas, but education isn’t
Dallas Morning News (subscription required)
http://dallasne.ws/111zhpn
People in business
Houston Chronicle
http://www.chron.com/business/article/People-in-Business-4526525.php
KPRC-TV’s ‘Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall’
http://bit.ly/13BYAul
KTRK-TV’s ‘Viva Houston’
http://bit.ly/12pgv8d

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

$28.5-million gift supports Rice center on religious tolerance
With a $28.5 million gift from Houston philanthropists Dr. Milton and Laurie Boniuk, Rice will establish the Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance to conduct research, engage in public outreach and develop new courses.
Chronicle of Philanthropy
http://bit.ly/14cPfvJ
Rice University to build tolerance institute with $28 million donation
Houston Business Journal
http://bit.ly/114IH3m
Rice to set up a religious tolerance institute after a $28.5 million donation from Boniuks
UniversityHerald.com
http://bit.ly/13BwE9G

When will the human mind upload to a computer?
Moshe Vardi, the Karen Ostrum George Distinguished Service Professor of Computational Engineering and professor of computer science, is quoted in an article about computer/human hybridization. Vardi also appeared on IEEE Spectrum’s "Techwise" to discuss automation and the job market of the future. Separate articles discuss Vardi’s comments on automation.
Discovery.com
http://bit.ly/16roDv6
IEEE Spectrum’s ‘Techwise’
http://bit.ly/16Er259
Driverless cars, pilotless planes … will there be jobs left for a human being?
The Guardian (U.K.) (This article also appeared on HereIsTheCity.com.)
http://bit.ly/114vuSc
Will robots take all the jobs?
BoingBoing.net
http://bit.ly/19F1UYT
Will the robot uprising make everyone unemployed?
iTechPost.com
http://bit.ly/10gog26
Rice University professor: SkyNET’s gonna take ur jerbs!
TechDirt.com
http://bit.ly/Z2nven
Robots will soon rule the roost
TGDaily.com
http://www.tgdaily.com/hardware-brief/71722-robots-will-soon-rule-the-roost

Global health innovations could lower costs in Texas, Houston expert says
Innovations in health care are already reducing the cost of care in developing countries around the globe and have the potential to do the same here, said University Representative Y. Ping Sun at a meeting of the Junior League of Houston as part of National Women’s Health Week. Rice President David Leebron is mentioned.
ArgentinaStar.com (This article also appeared on CambodianTimes.com, KazakhstanNews.net, KenyaStar.com, MalaysiaSun.com and AlbuquerqueExpress.com.)
http://bit.ly/14orNeY

Urging government action on water, roads and power in Texas
With Texas’ rapid population growth projected to continue in future decades, infrastructure problems such as water supply, clogged roads and a strained power grid loom. Michael Cline, research scientist at the Hobby Center for the Study of Texas, is quoted.
New York Times (This article also appeared in the Texas Tribune, the San Marcos Mercury, KTSM.com [El Paso, Texas] MyHighPlains.com [Amarillo, Texas], KUHF.org [Houston] and KEYETV.com [Austin, Texas].)
http://nyti.ms/10gDg08

Angelina Jolie proves medical care saves lives — if you can get it
Marc Epstein, distinguished research professor of management at the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business, co-authored this op-ed about Angelina Jolie and medical care.
Forbes.com
http://onforb.es/14k4X8v

Venezuela’s Maduro still waiting on Washington’s recognition
More than a month since Nicolas Maduro was elected Venezuelan president by less than two percent of the vote, the U.S. has not recognized his victory. 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. Jones is also quoted in news items about immigration reform efforts, recent presidential scandals and the Texas legislative session.
Christian Science Monitor (This article also appeared on Yahoo.com and AlaskaDispatch.com.)
http://bit.ly/13tLkIa
Texas lawmakers play key roles in immigration debate
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and the Albany Times-Union.)
http://bit.ly/19NwBuW
KTRK-TV
http://bit.ly/10J1nUS
Is the road back for Democrats paved with education dollars?
Houston Chronicle (subscription required)
http://bit.ly/13FEYc8
Veterans up for slew of new benefits from bills in Texas Legislature
Dallas Morning News (subscription required)
http://dallasne.ws/16Crh16

Now, shoes that generate electricity
Rice mechanical engineering students Carlos Armada, Julian Castro, David Morilla and Tyler Wiest have created PediPower — a device embedded in the soles of shoes that generates power to charge the batteries of mobile devices.
MSN.com (This article also appeared on MedIndia.net, PhilippineTimes.com, KenyaStar.com, NetIndia123.com, Sify.com and TopNews.in.)
http://on-msn.com/19VIKxY

Chicago Tribune All-State Academic Team
Rice is mentioned in an article about the Chicago Tribune All-State Academic Team.
Chicago Tribune
http://bit.ly/13BAHD7

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Rice’s OwlSpark startup accelerator launches first class
OwlSpark, Rice University’s startup accelerator, began its first class May 16 and has high hopes of launching eight game-changing technology companies. Alumnus Darren Clifford ’13 is quoted. The Rice Business Plan Competition is mentioned.
Houston Business Journal (This article also appeared on ArgentinaStar.com, CambodianTimes.com, MalaysiaSun.com and AlbuquerqueExpress.com.)
http://bit.ly/19V3eqL

Protecting privacy in the digital age
Chris Bronk, fellow in information technology policy at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted in news items about online privacy.
KTRH.com
http://bit.ly/11S1Sze
KTRH-AM
http://bit.ly/17Uu2La

How about indoor skiing in the Dome?
A column about Houston mentions Rice’s Reckling Park.
Houston Chronicle (subscription required) (This column appeared on the front of the Star section.)
http://bit.ly/14IVFCv

Business is booming in Fort Bend County. Expansions, relocations push county to No. 6 in US rankings for job growth
Rice research is cited in an article about job growth in Fort Bend County.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/12OXufR

For early music performers, it’s like ‘going through a wormhole’
Alumnus Jonathan Godfrey ’00 is featured in an article about performing early music.
Houston Chronicle (subscription required)
http://bit.ly/114Ej4y

Aggie jumps into 3-D printing startup business
Alumnus Mike Mehlman ’09 is profiled for his 3-D printing startup.
Bryan/College Station Eagle
http://bit.ly/10eNV82

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Rice University sends spring-loaded AutoSyP infusion pump prototypes to Fiji
A team of Rice students developed a spring-loaded device called AutoSyP, which is designed to dispense controlled, round-the-clock doses of medications for patients with cardiac conditions. The team includes Rice students Glenn Fiedler, Peter Jung, Lemuel Soh and Kevin Jackson. Rebecca Richards-Kortum, the Stanley C. Moore Professor of Bioengineering and professor of electrical and computer engineering, and Maria Oden, professor in the practice of engineering education and director of the Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen, are mentioned.
BioNews-TX.com
http://bit.ly/12P3DZv

Graphene-boron mix promising for lithium-ion batteries
Calculations show that a graphene/boron anode should be able to hold lots of lithium and perform at the right voltage for use in lithium-ion batteries. Boris Yakobson, the Karl F. Hasselmann Chair of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science and professor of chemistry, is quoted.
ResourceInvestingNews.com
http://bit.ly/18Yt9jy

Chesapeake confirms Lawler as CEO
Alumnus Robert Lawler ’02 was named CEO of Chesapeake Energy.
Upstream
http://www.upstreamonline.com/live/article1327086.ece

Architecture and hospitality students from around the world meet to design EHL’s tomorrow’s campus
The Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne is devising its future campus by adopting an innovative, unique and international approach. Rice is mentioned.
HospitalityNet.org
http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/global/154000320/4060720.html

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Scientists find new tools for tracing fracking impacts
Andrew Barron, the Charles W. Duncan Jr.-Welch Professor of Chemistry and professor of materials science, is quoted in an article about hydraulic fracturing.
Scranton Times-Tribune (Penn.) (This article also appeared on Equities.com.)
http://bit.ly/11Rbryi

Local students share struggles, victories
Rice is mentioned in an article about Brendan Sullivan Duluth High School students.
Gwinnett Daily Post (Ga.)
http://bit.ly/10HVtzg

Government of wolves ruled by pigs
Research by Donald Huddle, professor emeritus of economics, is cited in an op-ed about immigration research by the Heritage Foundation.
Columbus Republic (Ind.)
http://bit.ly/12paDM8

Starting businesses is contagious, so spread the bug
The Rice Business Plan Competition is mentioned in an article about a business plan competition at the University of Oregon.
Eugene Register-Guard (Ore.)
http://bit.ly/13FIVgN

SPORTS

Rice wins share of 18th consecutive conference baseball championship
The Rice Owls baseball team won its 18th consecutive conference championship.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/18bZfHc
UH’s win bolsters Rice’s bid for C-USA baseball title
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/161LUEf
Conference USA baseball seeding scenarios
Houston Chronicle (Coverage of Rice also appeared in the West University Examiner, the Livingston Daily, the Huntington Herald-Dispatch, the Hattiesburg American, the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette, the Lansing State-Journal, the Jackson Clarion-Ledger, Examiner.com, TheDailyCougar.com, UWire.com, GoTigersGo.com, ECUPirates.com, VIPJacksonMag.com, HuntingtonNews.net, WOAY.com [Oak Hill, W.Va.], WTVA.com [Tupelo, Miss.], WHBQ-TV [Memphis, Tenn.] and WNCT.com [Greenville, N.C.].)
http://bit.ly/14ACdYs

KHOU-TV
Alumnus Clayton Chaney ’13 is profiled for his career in track-and-field.
http://bit.ly/16K4GiO

Irvin suspended for season’s first four games
An article discusses the performance of alumnus Luke Willson ’13 at a Seattle Seahawks rookie minicamp.
LindysSports.com (This article also appeared in the South Bend Tribune and KY3.com [St. Louis].)
http://bit.ly/18c9N9b

Taylor Jordan scoreless streak hits 19 innings; Ricky Hague and Anthony Rendon go wild; Tyler Herron debuts: Harrisburg Senators game notebook
Former Rice baseball players Anthony Rendon and Rick Hague are mentioned in an article about the Harrisburg Senators.
PennLive.com
http://bit.ly/14Dwr8o

No. 1 draft pick reactions
Martel College junior Austin Kubitza is mentioned in an article about the Major League Baseball draft.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution (This article also appeared on SBNation.com.)
http://www.ajc.com/feed/sports/baseball/1-draft-pick-reactions/fM2mr/

Track teammates push each other toward excellence
Rice is mentioned in an article about two Saugeen Track and Field Club members.
Owen Sound Sun Times (Ontario)
http://bit.ly/14J9zoe