Dateline Rice for April 10, 2014

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

How to study the numinous
An opinion piece references Jeffrey Kripal, the J. Newton Rayzor Professor of Religious Studies, and his review in the Chronicle of Higher Education of popular stories that test human consciousness.
New York Times
http://nyti.ms/1ql62HJ

Rice University and University of Tokyo enter MoU for academic exchange
Rice President David Leebron and University of Tokyo Executive Vice President Yoichiro Matsumoto signed a memorandum of understanding to begin an ongoing academic exchange. Junichiro Kono, professor of electrical and computer engineering and of physics and astronomy, and Tayfun Tezduyar, the James F. Barbour Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, are mentioned.
Universities News
http://bit.ly/1hDKKhq

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Obama in town
An editorial about President Barack Obama’s visit to Houston quotes Stephen Klineberg, professor of sociology and co-director of Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1lSVVKS

Culture scene: April 10-16
“Crossing the Farther Shore” by Dinh Q. Le opens April 10 at the Rice Gallery and will run through Aug. 28.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1hl0Ote

Join the conversation on a cancer breakthrough, a Rice uproar and Jadeveon Clowney
A Rice alum’s comments on Charles Murray and Rice University are included in a compilation of online feedback. Former visiting professor Mary Ellen Carroll is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1hDHmD4

Obama offers solace to nation at Fort Hood
President Barack Obama visited Fort Hood to grieve with the families of those killed. Douglas Brinkley, professor of history and fellow in history at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted about the evolving role of the president in conveying the country’s grief after a tragedy.
Star-Telegram (This article also appeared in DailyNewsEn.com and 60 other affiliates.)
http://bit.ly/PULxEQ

Matt Schaub’s going away party is a gift to Houston charity that brings out major sports celebs
Head football coach David Bailiff attended the GR8 Hope Foundation “Hope Can Heal” gala.
CultureMap
http://bit.ly/1hlg6Ov

SHSU professors in search for musical talent
Student vocalists and pianists at the Sam Houston State University School of Music are collaborating on the first Art Song Competition at the Gaertner Performing Arts Center. Grant Loehnig, artist teacher of opera studies, is quoted.
The Houstonian
http://bit.ly/1hDCEoW

100 favorite dishes 2014: A love letter to Houston food
Houston is often overlooked as a culinary destination, despite the diversity of food options. A Rice study about Houston being the most ethnically diverse city in the country is referenced.
Houston Press
http://bit.ly/1mZnC4W

Controversial social scientist met with protest
Rice students’ protest of libertarian political scientist Charles Murray is mentioned.
The Horn
http://bit.ly/1qkJjLZ

BROADCAST

KHOU-TV
HISD’s “Cooking Up Change” will be at Rice’s West Servery April 12. It is open to the public.
http://bit.ly/1gPVNUr

CNBC-TV
A report on Houston financial adviser David Salinas on the CNBC show “American Greed: Scams, Scoundrels and Scandals” mentions Rice.
http://bit.ly/1qy64u0

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Researcher develops synthetic hydrogel that promotes natural clotting, heals surgical wounds
Rice researchers developed a synthetic collagen that may help wounds heal through natural clotting of blood. Jeffrey Hartgerink, professor of chemistry and of bioengineering, and postdoctoral researcher Vivek Kumar are quoted.
News Medical
http://bit.ly/OJjXcw
Synthetic hydrogel may help natural healing of surgical wounds by promoting blood clotting
AZoNano.com
http://bit.ly/1lN04NO
Synthetic collagen promotes natural clotting
Phys.org (This article also appeared in e! Science News, Science Codex, Science Daily, Science Newsline, Science 2.0 and Laboratory Equipment.)
http://bit.ly/Q9GZKD

Graphene and carbon nanotubes: Two great materials even better together
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 about the technique he created that makes sheets of graphene easier to manipulate.
IEEE Spectrum
http://bit.ly/1jvWDue

Study: Black carbon ancient when it reaches seafloor
Rice scientists contributed to an analysis of how black carbon gets into deep ocean sediments. Caroline Masiello, associate professor of Earth science, is quoted.
Reporting Climate Science
http://bit.ly/1gcMYbk

Scalable CVD process for making 2-D molybdenum diselenide
Rice researchers in collaboration with Nanyang Technological University in Singapore created a method for making one-atom-thick layers of molybdenum diselenide. Pulickel Ajayan, the Benjamin M. and Mary Greenwood Anderson Professor in Engineering, professor of mechanical engineering and materials science, of chemistry and of chemical and biomolecular engineering, and Emilie Ringe, assistant professor of materials science and nanoengineering and of chemistry, are quoted.
ECN Mag
http://bit.ly/1hvBKAJ
Researchers find ‘potentially scalable’ way to make 2-D moly diselenide
Resource Investing News
http://bit.ly/1iAmP4Q
2-D molybdenum diselenide process holds promise for LEDs
EE Times Europe
http://bit.ly/1oQbuF6

Qatar uses liquefied natural gas to build ‘extraordinary’ global clout
According to a new study from Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, Qatar has built a high level of global influence with its success in the export of liquefied natural gas.
Next Big Future
http://bit.ly/1hvF6DZ

House ways and means committee hearing
Ray Bowen, lecturer and distinguished visiting professor in mechanical engineering and materials science, is quoted about surrounding nations challenging the United States at being the world leader in science and technology.
Hispanic Business
http://bit.ly/1hDJomT

Rice Business Plan contest in gear, with almost $2M up for grabs
An article discusses the beginning of the Rice Business Plan Competition, including current contestants and past winners.
Xconomy
http://bit.ly/1ixCL6C
Boulder startup Superior Ecotech pairing with Upslope on algae technology
Daily Camera
http://bit.ly/OJdFcM
Nonpolluting battery, charger cord protector win OSU Fisher business plan competition
Columbus Business First
http://bit.ly/1oPS5UX

Here’s what to expect from Rite Aid earnings Thursday
A Rice stock market study is referenced.
Seeking Alpha
http://bit.ly/1iAqM9x

Family Dollar store expected to report drop in revenue and profit
A Rice stock market study is referenced.
Investing.com
http://bit.ly/1sGo0GM

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Hey Hillary, here’s some data showing how you could make a difference
An article discusses the effect of having women as political leaders. The Rice study “‘Fairer Sex’ or Purity Myth? Corruption, Gender and Institutional Context” is cited.
Slate
http://slate.me/1kvdvVp

Hey Western Washington Chestertonians!
Alumnus Luis Fraga ’81 will lead a discussion at the University of Washington Newman Center.
Patheos
http://bit.ly/1oQ82dB

There’s nothing especially educational about factory-style management
An article discusses the struggle leaders face when reforming American education. Rice’s Educational Entrepreneurship Program is mentioned.
Education Week
http://bit.ly/1lQ402P

Cutting the cost of college one step at a time
Rice’s OpenStax College is referenced.
Burlington County Times
http://bit.ly/1eotsKK

Belhaven student accepted into Juilliard
Violinist Shellie Brown has been accepted to Rice. Paul Kantor, the Sallie Shepherd Perkins Professor of Violin, is mentioned.
The Clarion Ledger
http://on.thec-l.com/1hvwvRs

Physical punishment of children is a human-rights violation
Rose Anne Medeiros, a quantitative methodologist in the Department of Sociology, is referenced for her study, which makes a case against spanking.
The Pitt News
http://bit.ly/1lMTDdD

Building America’s fuel bridge
John F. Kennedy’s speech given at Rice in 1962 is referenced.
The Hill
http://bit.ly/1mZkZ39

SPORTS

Hartman takes position at Rice
Columbia University associate head coach Carlin Hartman will serve as associate head coach under Rice’s new head basketball coach Mike Rhoades.
Campus Watch
http://bit.ly/1lMHpBO

Pirates blank State
The Rice baseball team is mentioned.
The East Carolinian
http://theeastcarolinian.com/?p=32940

Men’s track and field
Rice’s Victor Lopez Classic is featured.
GoViks.com
http://bit.ly/1gPH1x9

USA cricket: Marketing expert joins ACF board as independent director
Alumnus Stephen Rooke ’08 has been appointed as independent director of the board of directors of the American Cricket Federation.
DreamCricket.com
http://bit.ly/1sGmZyv

Matt Williams on Nationals’ 2011 1st round pick Anthony Rendon’s glove and swing
Alumnus Anthony Rendon ’12 is featured.
Federal Baseball
http://bit.ly/1kNGKi1