Dateline Rice for Aug. 26, 2014

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Elon Musk may use the ‘wonder material’ graphene to push Tesla performance to the next level
Tesla Motors is creating a 500-mile battery with graphene-based anodes. Rice researcher’s study of graphene mixed with vanadium oxide to create battery cathodes that recharge in 20 seconds is referenced.
Business Insider (This article also appeared in the Houston Chronicle and 34 other publications.)
http://read.bi/1q1lGK3

How nanotechnology is gaining momentum in manufacturing
Nanotechnology has had a major impact on science, engineering and technology and is expected to be widespread by 2020. Rice is mentioned as a school with a program focused on nanotechnology.
Forbes
http://onforb.es/1ny8uaK

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Senator steps nimbly, in heels, to top post
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 mentioned for his rating of Texas Sen. Jane Nelson.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This article also appeared in San Antonio Express-News.)
http://bit.ly/1qJOtiu

Survey: Most prefer Astrodome green space proposal to leaving as is … if those are the only options
The results of a poll on the future of the NRG Astrodome conducted by the University of Houston’s Hobby Center for Public Policy and Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy were released. A majority of the Harris County residents surveyed strongly support the “Discovery Green-type” private-public proposal.
Houston Press
http://bit.ly/1tFpJMi

Hidden Houston: The Theater District
James Turrell’s “Twilight Epiphany” Skyspace on the Rice campus is No. 3 on News 92 FM’s list of “Hidden Houston” destinations.
News 92 FM
http://bit.ly/1tQIADm

Texas A&M ranked among top 5 universities in the nation
Rice is No. 36 on Washington Monthly’s ranking of national universities.
The Eagle
http://bit.ly/1mN8ZxG

BROADCAST

Ice-bucket challenge: Where are your funds going?
Angela Seaworth, director of the Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, is quoted about the need for the ALS Association to explain how they will use the money raised from the ice-bucket challenge.
My Fox Houston
http://bit.ly/VLHRI1

Political roundup: Perry indictment and the governor’s race
Paul Brace, the Clarence L. Carter Professor of Political Science, discusses the indictment of Texas Gov. Rick Perry and its impact on his potential presidential campaign.
Houston Public Media’s “Houston Matters”
http://bit.ly/1pCNPY3

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Rice’s OpenStax College will add 10 new titles by 2017
Rice’s OpenStax College will add 10 new titles to its catalog of free textbooks by 2017, thanks to grants from the Laura and John Arnold Foundation, Rice alumni John Doerr ’73 and Ann Doerr ’75 and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. Richard Baraniuk, the Victor E. Cameron Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and founding director of Rice’s OpenStax College, is quoted.
Phys.org
http://bit.ly/1tzs3W5
OpenStax, un novedoso libro que adapta su contenido al alumno que lo use
EducacionyCulturaaz.com (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1qcv2RV

CMOS-compatible aluminum pairs with silicon for on-chip color detection
Rice researchers created a CMOS-compatible, biomimetic color photodetector that responds to red, green and blue light much like the human eye. Naomi Halas, the Stanley C. Moore Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering and director of Rice’s Laboratory for Nanophotonics and professor of physics and astronomy, is quoted.
Laser Focus World (This article also appeared in BioPortfolio, Phys.org, e! Science News, OptolIQ, Product Design and Development and Controlled Environments.)
http://bit.ly/1nxylzI
Octopus-inspired sensor can detect colors
DaijiWorld.com (This article also appeared in Times of India and Jagran Post.)
http://bit.ly/VPoKfW

NSF awards $1.2M grant to develop cloud-computing tools
Christopher Jermaine, associate professor of computer science, received a grant from the National Science Foundation to help optimize statistical machine learning techniques for distributed computing systems.
Product Design & Development
http://bit.ly/1p6Yh4F

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Boko Haram ‘seeking attention’ with caliphate call
David Cook, associate professor of religious studies, is quoted about Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau’s declaration of a caliphate in Nigeria.
Naharnet.com
http://bit.ly/1qoR59e

How to cut your textbook costs in half — or more
Rice’s OpenStax College is mentioned.
Jewish World Review
http://bit.ly/1lu1kJI

Timeline pinpoints the role of cancer scandal in a progression leading to Perry’s indictment
A timeline compiled by The Cancer Letter includes a reference to the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas’ approval in 2012 of proposals from MD Anderson Cancer Center and Rice for a biotech incubator in Houston.
The Cancer Letter
http://bit.ly/1tFruZZ

SPORTS

Owls prepare for season opener versus Notre Dame
Rice football is featured in preparation for their upcoming game against Notre Dame Aug. 30. Head football coach David Bailiff and players Driphus Jackson and Christian Covington are quoted.
KPRC-TV
http://bit.ly/1BYJYJJ
C-USA NOTEBOOK: Rice turns to Jackson as its new quarterback
Charleston Daily Mail
http://bit.ly/1ltR97P
Your week 1 college football TV schedule
DawgSports.com
http://bit.ly/1BYKW8H
WNDU-TV (South Bend, Ind.)
http://bit.ly/1t9qorL

Baker and Simonette named captains
Head football coach David Bailiff announced that senior Gabe Baker and Matt Simonette have been chosen as captains for the 2014 season.
Conference USA
http://bit.ly/1svJCnm

4 bold predictions for Notre Dame’s 2014 season
The Aug. 30 Rice football game against Notre Dame is mentioned.
Bleacher Report (Similar articles appeared in 19 other media outlets.)
http://ble.ac/1ltYXGF
WSBT-TV (South Bend, Ind.)
http://bit.ly/1zyJlTd
ESPNU
http://bit.ly/1t9pRGf
WSJV-TV (South Bend, Ind.)
http://bit.ly/1tzQv9K
http://bit.ly/1q1Mhqs
WMBF-TV (Myrtle Beach, S.C.)
http://bit.ly/VLX386

Aggies announce 2015 schedule
The Sept. 13 football game against Texas A&M is mentioned.
KBTX.com (This article also appeared in KXXV-TV and Dallas Morning News.)
http://bit.ly/1viWi5N

Red Wings hang in playoff race with win
Alumnus Tyler Duffey ’13 is mentioned.
Democrat & Chronicle
http://on.rocne.ws/1wws5l9

NEWS RELEASE

Expert Alert: Many lessons to be learned from the ice-bucket challenge, Rice University expert says
Angela Seaworth, director of the Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Rice University’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, said there are lessons in philanthropy that can be learned from observing the ALS ice bucket challenge campaign. She is available to discuss her insights with the media.
http://bit.ly/1qp5uCc