Dateline Rice for June 2, 2014 (Weekend Edition)

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Symbolic slap at social sciences
U.S. Rep. David Price, D-N.C., cited Rice University research on public reactions to natural disasters being used to improve evacuation plans as an example of why National Science Foundation funding for social science studies should not be cut.
Inside Higher Ed
http://bit.ly/1jMfE8L

Josh Earnest named new White House press secretary
Alumnus Josh Earnest ’97 has replaced Jay Carney as White House press secretary.
ABC News (Similar articles appeared in more than 61 media outlets.)
http://abcn.ws/1k8WeRa
10 things about Josh Earnest
Politico
http://politi.co/1n3Qt6l
Rice University grad Josh Earnest named new spokesman for President Obama
San Antonio Express-News
http://bit.ly/1ki9Nhk
Everything you need to know about Josh Earnest, Jay Carney’s replacement
Mediaite
http://bit.ly/1kiaKWP
Josh Earnest: 5 fast facts you need to know
Heavy
http://bit.ly/1nHBjXJ
Josh Earnest: A look at the new White House press secretary
Inquisitr
http://bit.ly/1p0rjpO
KHOU-TV
http://bit.ly/1kq61RQ
TXCN-TV (Dallas, Texas)
http://bit.ly/1pMgNlM
KMBC-TV (Kansas City, Mo.)
http://bit.ly/1nYDJ1J

State Senator to lead Texas Tech; U. of Miami names architecture dean
Vicki Colvin, vice provost for research, the Kenneth S. Pitzer-Schlumberger Professor of Chemistry and professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, will become provost of Brown University July 1.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
http://bit.ly/1rCLluP

Morningstar acquires HelloWallet for $52.5 million
Morningstar investment research firm acquired HelloWallet for $52.5 million. Rice is mentioned as a customer of HelloWallet.
Forbes
http://onforb.es/1rCyYPw

50 college diplomas with the highest pay
Rice is ranked among the top 50 major universities whose graduates have the highest average starting salary.
Forbes
http://onforb.es/1rCBs0a

Energy subsidies: Easy to enact, difficult to retract
Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, authored an op-ed about oil consumption and the need for reform.
The National
http://bit.ly/1hQZAmc

After largest drug bust in Chester history, Chester County DA describes futility of drug war
Drug kingpin Salvador Lemus was arrested, along with members of his drug ring. Nathan Jones, the Alfred C. Glassell III Postdoctoral Fellow in Drug Policy at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Philly Mag
http://bit.ly/1wUgF8I

Divorce could make your children FAT: Kids of separated parents are 1.5 times more likely to be overweight
Norwegian research suggests children of divorced parents are more likely to be obese. A Rice study on the effect of divorce on children is cited.
Daily Mail
http://dailym.ai/1hrRFkI

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Dewhurst anxious to get back to work
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 Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst’s plans for the state and the GOP’s stance on the recently passed nondiscrimination ordinance. Houston Chronicle (This was the top story on the front of the City/State section. Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1nY4OCg
Abbott silent on nondiscrimination law
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1tBqJPj
What’s next for Texas Republicans
El Paso Inc.
http://bit.ly/1nHH6fT
Is the tea party poised for Texas take over?
My Fox Houston
http://bit.ly/1oO4LLe
Matthew Waller: Tea party aims to seize Texas Senate
San Angelo Standard-Times (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1kqecgR

Clarinetist from Rice wins Houston Symphony contest
Clarinetist Lin Ma, a graduate student at the Shepherd School, won first prize at the Houston Symphony’s annual young-artists Ima Hogg Competition. He also performed at the Houston City Club’s Ovarcome fundraising gala.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1tBo9ZJ
Lin Ma wins Ima Hogg Concerto Competition
China Daily
http://bit.ly/1p0Pkgh

Doctor party! Medical hunks and groundbreaking young scientists get down and do good
Shepherd School of Music graduate students Zhu Zhu and Lin Ma performed at the Ovarcome gala.
CultureMap
http://bit.ly/1hRlQfM

Woodlands student got deported
An article discusses the need for reform of immigration laws after a student was deported as a punishment for a fight at school. Rice is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1wTQ9Mw

Population continues to soar across the DFW area
Steve Murdock, the Allyn and Gladys Cline Professor of Sociology and director of Rice’s Hobby Center for the Study of Texas, is quoted about Fort Worth’s growth.
Fort Worth Star Telegram (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1nHK6ZF

Orkand: June 6, 1944: ‘The Longest Day’ 70 years later
Douglas Brinkley, professor of history and fellow in history at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is cited for his write-up on the D-Day landing.
Huntsville Item
http://bit.ly/1kxKZAS

McMullen named new principal of Schiff Elementary
Jessica McMullen is the new principal of Schiff Elementary School. She attended Rice’s Educational Entrepreneurship and Leadership Program.
Sugar Land Sun (This article also appeared in Fort Bend Sun.)
http://bit.ly/1rCuFDP

BROADCAST

KTRK-TV
Phil Bedient, the Herman Brown Professor of Engineering, discusses the Centennial Gate proposal to prepare and protect the Houston-Galveston region from severe storms and hurricanes.
http://bit.ly/1kq5qzi

KDAF-TV (Dallas, Texas)
The Rice University Police Department arrested the suspect who is reported to have exposed himself to a jogger along University Boulevard.
http://bit.ly/U7bdk7

KPNE-TV (North Platte, Neb.)
Alumna Mother Cecilia (Martina Snell) ’99 is featured for her successful music group, The Benedictines of Mary.
http://bit.ly/1kAXRBu

WRGB-TV
The family of missing Martel College senior Reny Jose is seeking help from the U.S. attorney general’s office.
http://bit.ly/1rCT4ct
Family of missing man seeks federal help
KRIV-TV (This article also appeared in 23 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/1hRms5b

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Parsing pathogens
Rice researchers have developed a fast biosensor for pathogens in food. Sibani Lisa Biswal, assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, is quoted, and graduate student Jinghui Wang is mentioned.
The Scientist
http://bit.ly/1p13v50

Hitchhiking nanotubes show how cells stir themselves
Chemical engineers from Rice and biophysicists from George-August Universität Göttingen in Germany and the VU University Amsterdam have successfully tracked single molecules inside living cells with carbon nanotubes. Matteo Pasquali, professor of chemical and biological engineering and of chemistry, and alumna Nikta Fakhri ’10 are quoted. Bruce Weisman, professor of chemistry, and the late Richard Smalley are mentioned.
Phys.org (This article also appeared in Nano Magazine and Hispanic Business.)
http://bit.ly/1kiJt6y

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Turning away millions that could fund mission
Angela Seaworth, director of the Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, is quoted on the morality of donating a small percentage of earnings to preserve the reputation of a donor or company.
The NonProfit Times
http://bit.ly/1kio3GA

BPO ends season with Russian composers
Jon Kimura Parker, professor of piano, performed with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
All Voices
http://bit.ly/1mJqbEv

20 conservative questions liberals can easily answer
Vikas Mittal, the J. Hugh Liedtke Professor of Marketing at Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business, is cited for his research on the differences between both major political parties.
Daily KOS
http://bit.ly/1onHdJA

CSO’s female trumpet pioneer to be honored at concert
Marie Speziale, former professor of trumpet and chair of brass, will receive the Pioneer Award at the International Women’s Brass Conference.
Cincinnati.com
http://cin.ci/1hs1qzn

Discover the lesser-known side of Houston’s art scene
James Turrell’s “Twilight Epiphany” Skyspace is featured.
Santa Fe New Mexican
http://bit.ly/1nYcBA6

Editorial: Think big
John F. Kennedy’s speech given at Rice in 1962 is referenced.
Ocala Star Banner
http://bit.ly/1hrEIHQ

Meilin Jao selected as new Hammond principal
Alumna Meilin Jao ’98 is Francis C. Hammond Middle School’s new principal.
Alexandria News
http://bit.ly/1gZz3YL

Where are they headed?
Bellaire High School senior Hailey Haut plans to study computer science at Rice.
West University Buzz (This article also appeared in River Oaks Buzz and Memorial Buzz.)
http://bit.ly/1pLWEMI

SPORTS

Rice Owls baseball rally past the George Mason Patriots, 7-2
Rice baseball beat George Mason University 7-2 at the NCAA Regional at Reckling Park.
Boxscore
http://bit.ly/1n3XrYZ
Rice defeats baseball 7-2 in game 1 of Houston Regional
Sportballa
http://bit.ly/1n4Gn4U

Texas edges Rice in extra innings
Rice baseball fell to the University of Texas at Austin 3-2 and Texas A&M University 8-9 at Reckling Park.
Houston Chronicle (Similar articles appeared in more than 210 media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/1l0Dfao
Texas edges Rice 3-2 in gripping late-night game
Examiner.com
http://exm.nr/U75x9L
Rice’s defense leaves Owls vulnerable, eliminated
Austin American-Statesman
http://bit.ly/1kALFk3
Texas A&M Aggies baseball down the Rice Owls via wild comeback
Boxscore
http://bit.ly/1u8N1tU
UT-A&M rivalry renewed, but no contest
San Antonio Express-News
http://bit.ly/1hR2PKy
KEYE-TV (Austin, Texas)
http://bit.ly/1pMgBmv

Maine Red Claws’ Dajuan Eubanks on the importance of hard work and academics
Alumnus Dajuan Eubanks ’94 is interviewed.
Mainebiz
http://bit.ly/1onfJUi

Ranking strength of every Houston Texans positional unit
Senior kicker Chris Boswell is mentioned.
Bleacher Report
http://bit.ly/1wUs4Fn

NEWS RELEASE

‘Quadrapeutics’ works in preclinical study of hard-to-treat tumors
The first preclinical study of a new Rice University-developed anti-cancer technology found that a novel combination of existing clinical treatments can instantaneously detect and kill only cancer cells — often by blowing them apart — without harming surrounding normal organs. The research, which is available online this week Nature Medicine, reports that Rice’s “quadrapeutics” technology was 17 times more efficient than conventional chemoradiation therapy against aggressive, drug-resistant head and neck tumors.
http://bit.ly/1kxUJeG