Dateline Rice for Sept. 24, 2014

Correction: Rebecca Richards-Kortum’s grant from the National Cancer Institute’s Center for Global Health will support the development and validation of low-cost, portable technologies for high-resolution microendoscopy for cervical cancer diagnosis. Yesterday’s Dateline referenced the wrong grant. We apologize for the error.

FEATURED ITEM

Analysis: Is Islamic State battle now Obama’s war?
Edward Djerejian, founding director of Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and former U.S. ambassador to Syria and Israel, is quoted about the United States’ need for military action to destroy ISIS.
Wall Street Journal’s “News Hub” (video)
http://on.wsj.com/1mSMrBj
Analysis-RPT-Obama forges anti-ISIL coalition, but will it hang together?
Trust.org (This article also appeared in Reuters Africa and Zawya.)
http://tmsnrt.rs/1ohIjFZ
A big question remains about Obama’s global motley coalition against ISIS
Business Insider
http://read.bi/1DxpPLx
Former ambassador to Syria: Military action necessary against ISIS
News 92 FM
http://bit.ly/1xfbXUy
Can Obama’s anti-ISIL coalition hang together?
MSN News
http://on-msn.com/1pshTk8
Obama forges disparate coalition to combat Islamic State, but will it stick?
The Japan Times (This article also appeared in Reuters India, Chicago Tribune, Free News POS, Baltimore Sun, Today Online, Bao Moi, NDTV India and Jakarta Globe.)
http://bit.ly/1msDNZV
US President Barack Obama forms anti-Islamic State coalition, but will it stay together?
DNA India
http://bit.ly/1xfYcFf
Obama forges anti-ISIL coalition, but will it hang together?
The Virginia Gazette
http://bit.ly/1sXNi05
Will Obama’s anti-IS coalition hang together?
Manorama Online
http://bit.ly/1unyk9h

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

6 things you need to know about US airstrikes in Syria
The United States launched airstrikes against Islamic extremist groups in Syria, the first since a civil war began there three years ago. Richard Stoll, the Albert Thomas Chair in Political Science and scholar at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Fusion.net
http://fus.in/1sXMAQw

ISIS’ chemical attraction
A chemical weapons seizure is not necessary for ISIS jihadists if they have the capacity to construct their own weapons. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted about the simple production of chemical weapons like sarin gas.
Times of Israel
http://bit.ly/Y32KPW

India’s Mars mission: ‘A major achievement’
David Alexander, director of the Rice Space Institute and professor of astronomy, is interviewed about India’s first successful mission to Mars.
En.Haberler.com
http://bit.ly/1psmXVH

How a Houston housing project earned a MacArthur grant
Artist Rick Lowe was named one of the 2014 winners of a MacArthur Foundation Genius Grant. Rice and Project Row Houses’ 2009 Solar Decathlon entry, ZeRow House, is pictured.
CityLab
http://bit.ly/1v85vuD

HOUSTON/TEXAS

New Rice lecture series explores the future
Reporter Sarah Rufca previews Rice Design Alliance’s “Near Future” 2014 lecture series.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1r9moa3

Guáqueta: Mexico is doing a poor job preparing students
Lisa Guáqueta, program administrator for the Mexico Center and Latin America Initiative, and Baker College senior Kristin Foringer, research intern at the Mexico Center, co-authored an op-ed about Mexico’s energy reform.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1uGRaom

Civil Courts, part 1
Alumnus Bill Burke ’65 is profiled.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1tZ5uL0

David Grubbs’ latest project surveys listening practices
Musician David Grubbs will play solo guitar at James Turrell’s “Twilight Epiphany” Skyspace on the Rice campus Sept. 27.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1ChvCDl

Yellow Rose Distilling offers tours of its whiskey-making facility
Alumnus Ryan Baird ’12 is featured for his legal whiskey distillery, which is Houston’s first.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1mSIaOo

Culture scene: Sept. 25-Oct. 1
The chamber music group “Context” will perform at Rice’s Alice Pratt Brown Hall Sept. 28.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1vbQUyZ

Family friendly: Dock Dogs is a splash
The Rice Art Gallery will participate in the Houston Museum District Association’s quarterly block party.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1rnfDjI

Top 5 arts videos: From devil fiddle to dancing on water, Houston is a creative powerhouse
An Apollo Chamber Players’ performance video is included in alumnus Joel Luks’ ’03 list of talented Houston performers.
CultureMap Houston
http://bit.ly/1wLz4Dc

BROADCAST

Websites provide average comparisons for surgery costs
The website NerdWallet.com has made it possible for people to compare prices of health care procedures. Vivian Ho, the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics at the Baker Institute for Public Policy and professor of economics, is quoted. Elena Marks, scholar in health policy at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted in the KUT 90.5 broadcast.
KPRC-TV
http://bit.ly/1mspKDr
KUT 90.5 (Austin)
http://bit.ly/1r9GrVQ

Study: Immigrant children are more likely to be sedentary
According to a new Rice study, immigrant children are more likely to have lower levels of physical activity than U.S.-born white children. Rachel Kimbro, associate professor of sociology, is interviewed about this study.
Houston Public Media’s “Houston Matters”
http://bit.ly/1ruDM8p

With record revenue state taxes won’t rise for Texans
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 the unlikelihood of taxes being raised in Austin.
My Fox Houston
http://bit.ly/1mRVbHK

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Rice University research yields new 2-step strategy for weakening cancer
Rice scientists recently found that the immune system may be the most powerful ally against cancer. Eshel Ben-Jacob, a senior investigator at Rice’s Center for Theoretical Biological Physics, is quoted. José Onuchic, the Harry C. and Olga K. Wiess Professor of Physics and Astronomy, is mentioned.
News-Medical
http://bit.ly/1pcPOON
Immune system is key ally in cyberwar against cancer
HealthCanal (This article also appeared in Science Codex, Disabled-World.com, Bio-Medicine and Medical Xpress.)
http://bit.ly/1B7afSY
Immune system is key ally in cyberwar against cancer: Rice University study yields new 2-step strategy for weakening cancer
Nanotechnology Now
http://bit.ly/1ChmZZq

Nanotubes help healing hearts keep the beat
Matteo Pasquali, professor of chemical and biological engineering and of chemistry, and Jeffrey Jacot, assistant professor of bioengineering, led a team to create patches infused with conductive single-walled carbon nanotubes that serve as bridges for electrical signals to pass unhindered through pediatric heart-defect patches. Pasquali and Jacot are quoted. Bioengineering research scientist Seokwon Pok is pictured.
Science Codex (This article also appeared in News-Medical, DailyNewsEn.com, Phys.org, Bio-Medicine, HealthCanal, Nanotechnology Now, Medical Design Technology, Bioscience Technology and RedOrbit.)
http://bit.ly/1qtWVla
Pediatric heart-defect patches infused with conductive single-walled carbon nanotubes
AZoNano.com
http://bit.ly/1r9wveW

Free online Stanford course examines medical education in the new millennium
Kirsten Ostherr, professor of English, will be a guest lecturer for an 11-week online course titled “Medical Education in the New Millennium.”
Stanford.edu
http://stanford.io/1uGF26M

Do people expect too much from DNA data? (Op-ed)
Rice graduate student Mohit Kumar Jolly interviewed Nobel Prize winner Walter Gilbert.
Live Science (This article also appeared in DailyNewsEn.com and the Conversation.)
http://bit.ly/1r9LK7u

A look at 5 free Python editors
Scott Rixner, associate professor of computer science and in electrical and computer engineering, is mentioned for his Python editor “CodeSkulptor.”
Dice.com
http://bit.ly/1yqZCOI

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

6 fascinating mind tricks that help you save money
Utpal Dholakia, professor of marketing at Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business, is quoted about his study on money-saving habits.
DailyWorth.com
http://bit.ly/1ChEcC0

Harvard-MIT partnership opens MOOCs for high schoolers
EdX has launched 26 new MOOCs (massive open online courses) covering AP, high school and college-level material. Rice is among the universities that developed some of the courses.
Education Week
http://bit.ly/1sXHKTg

Shoes by Jews takes the tribe by storm
According to research from Rice and the University of North Texas, the height of a potential partner matters more to women than to men, and mostly for femininity and protection.
The Jewish Daily
http://bit.ly/1vbnqRT

Area digest
Graduate and professional programs from Rice will be available to discuss potential postgraduate educational opportunities at Sam Houston State University’s Career Expo.
The Madisonville Meteor
http://bit.ly/1quudAI

Cary Pint named to ’20 Under 40′ by American Society for Engineering Education
Alumnus Cary Pint ’09 was named to the American Society for Engineering Education’s Top “20 Under 40.”
Vanderbilt.edu
http://bit.ly/1uGAc9v

Belton High student a National Merit Scholar semifinalist
National Merit Scholar semifinalist Tristan Boss plans to attend Rice.
Temple Daily Telegraph
http://bit.ly/1ps8ZmI

SPORTS

Wright’s breakout year adds football to family’s legacy at Rice
Rice football player Zach Wright is featured. Head football coach David Bailiff is quoted. Players Jordan Taylor and Driphus Jackson are mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1spYNms

Ray Guy Day celebration set for Saturday
Rice football will play Southern Mississippi University Sept. 27 at Roberts Stadium.
Toledo News Now (This article also appeared in KLTV-TV.)
http://bit.ly/1sXTgOx

Ladyjacks go 1-2 at Houston tournament
Rice women’s volleyball won against Stephen F. Austin State University 1-3 at the Rice Invitational tournament.
The Pine Log
http://bit.ly/1ChbHVg

Men’s professional tennis comes to Rice University Oct. 4-12
The 2014 Texas Tamale Company Houston Cup will take place at the new George R. Brown Tennis Center on the Rice campus. Head men’s tennis coach Efe Ustundag is quoted.
USTA.com
http://bit.ly/1uGFtxR

2015 NFL draft report: Week 4 stock report
Rice football fell to Old Dominion 45-42 at Rice Stadium.
Yahoo! Sports (Similar articles appeared in ESPN and 10 other media outlets.)
http://yhoo.it/1pd8spH
C-USA Top 5: Marshall clear No. 1; ODU creeps into picture
SunHerald.com
http://bit.ly/1ChB7SJ
Georgia Southern runs like crazy but can pass, too
Tyler Star News (This article also appeared in Wetzel Chronicle and San Jose Mercury News.)
http://bit.ly/1unLGCn
Musings from Manoa: Bye week perfect time to innovate
Hawaii Tribune Herald (This article also appeared in West Hawaii Today.)
http://bit.ly/1ruCjyN

NEWS RELEASE

Survey: Costs of Affordable Care Act health insurance in Texas vary significantly depending on income, plan generosity
The cost of monthly premiums for health insurance plans for Texans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) can vary by hundreds of dollars, depending on a person’s income and the level of coverage chosen, according to a report released today by the Episcopal Health Foundation and Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
http://bit.ly/1wLxqRW