Dateline Rice for Feb. 21, 2014

FEATURED ITEM

Tea party tempest boils over in Montgomery County split
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor and chair of political science and fellow in political science at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted about Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff’s political spending and the Texas primary.
Houston Chronicle (This appeared on the front page.)
http://bit.ly/1fmNdzY
Yes, travel is costly, and deceit is cheap
My San Antonio
http://bit.ly/1c5yg0D

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Faith and reason
Elaine Howard Ecklund, the Herbert S. Autrey Chair and Professor of Sociology, co-director of the Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance and director of Rice’s Religion and Public Life Program, conducted a study that supported coexistence and introduced similarities among science and religious communities.
The Economist
http://econ.st/1dTwynt
Science group and evangelicals push collaboration
The Baptist Standard
http://bit.ly/1jkchbB

Houston: A semisweet land of liberty
Alumnus Juan Martinez ’00 is featured.
World Magazine
http://bit.ly/1fFciTd

Călătorie în timp prin istoria artei/de Dan Radu Stănescu
Joseph Manca, the Nina J. Cullinan Professor of Art and Art History, is mentioned.
Ziarul Financiar (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1p10nXx

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Scientists create artificial muscles from fishing line
Scientists at UT Dallas have created powerful artificial muscles out of fishing line. Boris Yakobson, the Karl F. Hasselmann Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science and professor of chemistry, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1jkiYKB
Scientists just created some of the most powerful muscles in existence
io9
http://bit.ly/NhODRF

Prioritizing public safety over applying outdated drug policy
Rehman Bhalesha authored a blog post about jury nullification for this installment of Baker Institute Viewpoints.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1nTyD3G

33 things to do in the Houston area this weekend
Five London actors in residency at Rice will perform a concert staging of “As You Like It” Feb. 20-22.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/NhUQNF

Houston Dynamo select Methodist Sugar Land doctor as new head physician
Houston Methodist is mentioned as the official health care provider of Rice Athletics.
Sugar Land Sun
http://bit.ly/1mwMVMd

UH rejects anti-Israel boycott
University of Houston has joined Rice and more than 200 other universities and colleges across the U.S. to oppose the academic boycott of Israel passed by the American Studies Association.
Jewish Herald-Voice
http://bit.ly/MgxmHL

Houston Hillel students enjoy Havdalah dinner
Rice students attended a dinner at the Houston Hillel Student Center after celebrating Havdalah.
Jewish Herald-Voice
http://bit.ly/1l5Dcea

Upcoming events: Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday celebrations galore
Rice chefs will serve gumbo at the Rice Farmer’s Market March 4 for Fat Tuesday.
Houston Press
http://bit.ly/1gnNC36

BROADCAST

Duke: $60,000 a year for college is actually a discount
Jennifer West, a former Rice professor of bioengineering, is mentioned in an article about the factors that affect tuition at Duke University.
NPR’s “Morning Edition” (This article also appeared on KUHF-FM, OPB.org and 16 other affiliates.)
http://bit.ly/1edxlv5
Harvard’s exit strategy
The Economist
http://econ.st/1mh0tI8
KUT 90.5 (Austin) (This broadcast also aired on KPCC-FM and 16 other affiliates.)
http://bit.ly/1f3mOCE

NFL Network
Jordan Babineaux mentions working out at Rice on “NFL AM.”
http://bit.ly/1cxZNLG

KRIV-TV
Rice’s campus is mentioned on “FOX 26 News at 4 a.m.”
http://bit.ly/1dYQqpg

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Houston college master’s programs prepare future energy executives
To prepare energy executives to navigate the myriad challenges faced by the oil and gas industry, and to provide them with the opportunity to broaden their scope while increasing their knowledge and skills, two Houston colleges are offering energy-focused graduate programs in business administration. Rice’s Energy and Environment Initiative and Jones Graduate School of Business are featured. Rice President David Leebron and Provost George McLendon are quoted.
Rigzone
http://bit.ly/1hzuynH

Profits from US natural gas exports could disappoint, researcher says
According to a Rice study, new natural gas export terminals in the U.S. might not be as profitable as imagined. Kenneth Medlock III, the James A. Baker III and Susan Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, senior director of the Center for Energy Studies at the Baker Institute and lecturer on economics, is quoted.
Hellenic Shipping News
http://bit.ly/1daA5to

Many Texans struggling to pay for health service as Affordable Care Act is about to launch
Many Texans were struggling to pay for basic health services before the launch of the Affordable Care Act, according to a new Rice study. Vivian Ho, the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics at the Baker Institute for Public Policy and professor of economics, and Elena Marks, scholar in health policy at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, are quoted.
HealthCanal (This article also appeared in MEDIndia and TMCnet.com.)
http://bit.ly/OiALYr

Health science center programs for young researchers extended in new CPRIT grants
Rice received a grant from the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas to develop bio-nano-chip technology to detect ovarian, prostate and oral cancers.
BioNews Texas
http://bit.ly/1edF38x

Carbon nanotube fibers outperform copper
According to new research, carbon nanotube-based fibers invented at Rice have greater capacity to carry electrical current than copper cables of the same mass. Junichiro Kono, professor of electrical and computer engineering and of physics and astronomy, is quoted. Matteo Pasquali, professor of chemical and biological engineering and of chemistry and Xuan Wang, postdoctoral researcher and lead author of this study, are mentioned.
Electronics News
http://bit.ly/1eaySlz
Researchers at Rice Univ. invent CNT-based fibers surpassing electrical conductivity of copper cables
SpecialChem
http://bit.ly/1jQWW1Z

10 great MOOCs for teacher professional development
Rice is mentioned for its four-week online professional course for science teachers.
Education World
http://bit.ly/1nTBdXy

How will Wal-Mart report amid rocky holiday retail sales?
A Rice stock market study is referenced.
Seeking Alpha
http://bit.ly/1eZoTiV
High expectations for Marvell Technologies Thursday in semiconductor industry
Seeking Alpha
http://bit.ly/1hbLLiw

Nanotechnology in Texas, USA: Market report
An article about nanotechnology in Texas mentions Rice, Rice’s Smalley Institute and Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology, and Nanospectra Biosciences several times. Rice research on nanoparticles and on nearly transparent films of electrically conductive carbon nanotubes is mentioned.
AZoNano.com
http://bit.ly/1c86Rv7

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Conkrite biographer to speak at Western
Douglas Brinkley, professor of history and fellow in history at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, will be the featured speaker at Missouri Western State University.
News-PressNOW.com
http://bit.ly/1cxJqPd

Stephen Muecke on ‘Hyperobjects: Philosophy and Ecology after the End of the World’
Stephen Mueke reviews “Hyperobjects: Philosophy and Ecology after the End of the World” by Timothy Morton, the Rita Shea Guffey Chair in English.
Los Angeles Review of Books
http://bit.ly/OiU2ZQ

The picture frame, not the picture
An article describes the architecture of Rice’s campus.
Canadian Architect
http://bit.ly/1jNA03t

Out of the country and onto College Hill
Rice has collaborated with Brown University to send admission officers on nationwide travel to recruit students in rural regions.
Brown Daily Herald
http://bit.ly/1l5iLOu

SPORTS

Rice men’s basketball fell to Old Dominion 55-51 Feb. 20 in Norfolk, Va.
Old Dominion wins 55-51 comeback over Rice
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in ESPN and CBSSports.com.)
http://bit.ly/1hBALQf
Rice (7-17) at Old Dominion (12-14)
Ledger-Enquirer (This article also appeared in Macon Telegraph and 12 other publications.)
http://bit.ly/1jhAEqu
Rice (7-17) at Old Dominion (12-14)
Athlon Sports (This article also appeared in Kansas City Star.)
http://bit.ly/1jUPYMj
Recap: Old Dominion vs. Rice
Idaho Statesman (This article also appeared in Charlotte Observer and 10 other publications.)
http://bit.ly/1f2T6xQ
ODU squeaks past Rice
WSBT-TV (Mishawaka, Ind.) (This article also appeared in Reuters and 11 other affiliates.)
http://bit.ly/1edydjo
ODU comes from behind to beat Rice 55-51
PilotOnline.com (This article also appeared in the Daily Press.)
http://bit.ly/1mhGCbS
ODU rallies past Rice 55-51
WAVY-TV (Hampton Roads, Va.)
http://bit.ly/1dYhaGv
Monarchs rally for win over Rice 55-51
WVEC.com
http://bit.ly/1h5hL9c
Richard Ross has 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead Old Dominion in 55-51 comeback over Rice
The Republic
http://bit.ly/1bsVAuq

Lady Monarchs cruise to C-USA victory over Rice
Rice women’s basketball fell to Old Dominion 85-49 Feb. 20 in Norfolk, Va.
PilotOnline.com
http://bit.ly/1nTcfYq

Surging Cowgirls prepare for outdoor matches
Rice women’s tennis will play Oklahoma State at the Blue Gray Classic.
The Daily O’Collegian
http://bit.ly/1jkAkae

Notre Dame sets kickoff times for 2014 home football games
Rice men’s football will play Notre Dame Aug. 30 in South Bend, Ind.
FBSchedules.com
http://bit.ly/1dajrKv

Garcia looks to build off strong sophomore campaign
Rice men’s baseball will play Florida International University in the first season of Conference USA.
FIUSM.com
http://bit.ly/MghJAf

Purdue makes 1st trip to Texas since 2009 for series at Rice
Rice’s baseball team will play Purdue Feb. 20-22 at Reckling Park.
Purdue Sports
http://bit.ly/1my9Nv2

Swimming | Norfolk Academy’s Kaskel goes out on top
Norfolk Academy senior swimmer Jacob Kaskel earned early admission to Rice.
Virginian-Pilot
http://bit.ly/1h5xrcK

Gallery buys fame with Super Bowl sales promotion
Alumnus Luke Willson ’12 is featured.
Furniture Today
http://bit.ly/1bPFBqD
Luke Willson still adjusting to star status (with video)
Windsor Star
http://bit.ly/1mxbpoJ

Catherine Fitzsimmons (Yzeure)
Alumna Catherine Fitzsimmons ’11 is featured.
Foot d’Elles (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1fFcx0q