Dateline Rice for Dec. 8, 2014 (Weekend Edition)

FEATURED ITEM

Initiative by Rice blends aid with training
Rice University’s new Initiative for Students is raising money to strengthen the quality of education, offer hands-on research, internship and externship experiences and provide additional financial aid to ensure that a Rice education is affordable for more students from all socio-economic backgrounds. Rice President David Leebron and Jones College sophomore Carmella DeSerto are quoted.
Houston Chronicle (This story appeared online last week and was on the front of the City & State section in the print edition of Saturday’s paper, where it was previewed on the front page. The headline above is from the print edition. Subscription required.)
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NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Gulf women: ‘Modernization’ versus ‘marginalization’
The status of Arab Gulf women varies by country, despite common perceptions by feminists and social commentators. Marwa Shalaby, director of the Women and Human Rights in the Middle East Program at the Baker Institute, commends Gulf women’s progress and strong activism, yet argues that there is still a considerable gender gap.
Ahram Online
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Missing in America: Reny Jose
An NBC News feature called “Missing in America Unsolved” included former
Rice student Reny Jose on a website that mentions people who have disappeared.
NBC News
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HOUSTON/TEXAS

Houston’s Pearl Harbor survivors recount tragic day
Family and friends of Pearl Harbor victims and survivors gathered for a ceremony at the Battleship Texas in La Porte. Douglas Brinkley, professor of history and fellow in history at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (This appeared on the front of the City & State section and is previewed on the front page. Subscription required.)
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Rice president one of nation’s highest paid
Rice President David Leebron is referenced in articles about a Chronicle of Higher Education report comparing the 2012 salaries of presidents of private universities.
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared on the front of the City & State section. Subscription required.)
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Executive compensation at private colleges, 2012
Chronicle of Higher Education
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The 10 highest paid college presidents
Business Insider India
http://bit.ly/1ywiyWJ
The $1.5 million man: Rice University president among nation’s highest paid private college leaders
CultureMap Houston
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Jackson’s $7 million pay at RPI leads private college presidents
Bloomberg
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Top earning private college presidents in 2012
ABC News (This Associated Press article also appeared in Fox Business and 105 other media outlets.)
http://abcn.ws/1wSrlXD
36 private-college presidents make more than $1 million
Baltimore Sun (This article also appeared in Carroll County Times and the Capital.)
http://bsun.md/1zjkju6

Diminishing returns: Only 7 white Democrats in new Legislature
There will be seven non-Hispanic white Democrats in the Texas House and Senate when the 84th session of the Legislature convenes in January. 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.
Austin American-Statesman
http://bit.ly/1A8In17

Hispanic Chamber report: Educating tomorrow’s Texans
The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce released its new report, “The Impact of Education on Economic Developments in Texas.” Steve Murdock, the Allyn and Gladys Cline Professor of Sociology and director of Rice’s Hobby Center for the Study of Texas, is mentioned.
Rivard Report
http://bit.ly/1vpePbi

BROADCAST

KRIV-TV
Clark Haptonstall, professor in the practice of sport management and chair of the Department of Sport Management, and color analyst Nate Griffin discuss the college football playoffs.
http://bit.ly/1G7roAb

KTRH-AM
The Urban Harvest fruit tree sale will be Jan. 17 at Rice Stadium.
http://bit.ly/1w658na

WBUR-AM (Boston)
Alumnus George Foreman III ’06 is featured.
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TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Buckyballs enhance carbon capture
Amines bound by buckyballs can absorb carbon dioxide from emissions at industrial plants and at natural gas wells, according to Rice University scientists. Andrew Barron, the Charles W. Duncan Jr.-Welch Professor of Chemistry and professor of materials science, is quoted. Robert Curl, University Professor Emeritus and the Kenneth S. Pitzer-Schlumberger Professor Emeritus of Natural Sciences, and the late Richard Smalley are mentioned.
RedOrbit (This article also appeared in Today’s Energy Solutions and Before It’s News.)
http://bit.ly/1IpD2bI

Rice University reveals insights into the cell’s skeleton
Computer models developed at Rice University show how microtubules age. The models help explain the dynamic instability seen in microtubules, essential elements in cells’ cytoskeletons. Anatoly Kolomeisky, professor of chemistry and of chemical and biomolecular engineering, is quoted. Postdoctoral researcher Xin Li is mentioned.
BioNews-Texas
http://bit.ly/1ytyyOk

NFL players getting stem cell treatments
Some National Football League players have been seeking out unproven stem cell therapies to help accelerate recoveries from injuries, according to a new paper from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. While most players seem to receive treatment within the United States, several have traveled abroad for therapies unavailable domestically and may be unaware of the risks involved, the paper found. Kirstin Matthews, an adjunct lecturer of sociology and a fellow in science and technology policy at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Live Trading News (This article also appeared in EIN News, Med India and Science Daily.)
http://bit.ly/1ATAhuc

Developments in bullet proof materials using nanotechnology
Rice University scientists use microbullets in experiments to show graphene is 10 times better than steel at absorbing the energy of a penetrating projectile. Edwin Thomas, the William and Stephanie Sick Dean of the George R. Brown School of Engineering, is quoted.
AZoNano
http://bit.ly/12EHh20

Project PLINY: Speed coding
Computer scientists at Rice are leading an $11 million project called PLINY to develop software that makes it easier to write code.
Compute Scotland
http://bit.ly/1ytEUNH

Can Tesla Motors technology sustain its technological edge?
Tesla Motors is creating a battery that will last 500 miles with graphene-based anodes. Rice researchers’ study of graphene mixed with vanadium oxide to create battery cathodes that recharge in 20 seconds is referenced.
Bidness Etc.
http://bit.ly/1wT1crE

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Cornell University professor with Rome roots unlocks mysteries of paintings
Don H. Johnson, the J.S. Abercrombie Professor Emeritus of Electrical and Computer Engineering and professor of statistics, collaborated with a colleague at Cornell University to develop digital weave density maps of canvases to make it easier for scholars to study paintings.
Rome News-Tribune
http://bit.ly/1scqJW1

At Napa, fusion of East and West a delight to the ears
Alumnus Kimball Gallagher ’02 performed at the Napa music festival.
The News
http://bit.ly/1G9bCmH

Business in brief
Alumna Jenny Narrod ’08 joined the firm of Charles Cunniffe Architects.
Aspen Daily News
http://bit.ly/1yZK0Pe

SPORTS

Rice’s historic 3rd straight bowl game will be in Hawaii
Rice football accepted an invitation to play at this year’s Hawaii Bowl Dec. 24 at Hawaiian Airlines Field at Aloha Stadium against California State University, Fresno. Head football coach David Bailiff is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (Similar articles appeared in KETK-TV and 11 other media outlets.)
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Rice to face Fresno State in Hawaii Bowl
KHOU.com
http://bit.ly/1ucqTwl
Fresno State versus Rice: Hawaii Bowl preview with TV schedule
Rant Sports
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Hawaii Bowl matchup: Fresno State Bulldogs to take on Rice Owls
MWC Connection
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Complete 2014/2015 Bowl schedule
Fansided
http://bit.ly/1A8CDVh
Fresno State to play in Hawaii Bowl on Christmas Eve
ABC30.com
http://abc30.tv/1qkAKVl
‘Dogs set to take on Rice in Hawaii Bowl
The Collegian
http://bit.ly/12XVh85
Rice, Fresno accept invitation to Hawaii Bowl
Kaleo Voice
http://bit.ly/1s4kjhi
KFSN-TV (Fresno, Calif.)
http://bit.ly/1vFg2An

John Daugherty discusses real estate with Rice football player
Lauren Cavellaro, director of student-athlete development, organized a meeting for senior football player Malcolm Hill with realtor John Daugherty to discuss the real estate field.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/12YcNcv

Texans star J.J. Watt is everywhere — and loving it
Houston Texans player J.J. Watt is featured. Clark Haptonstall, professor in the practice of sport management and chair of the Department of Sport Management, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
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Rice holds off St Edwards, 54-49
Rice men’s basketball beat St. Edward’s University 54-49 at Tudor Fieldhouse. Players Andrew Drone, Bishop Mency, Max Guercy and Marcus Jackson are mentioned.
CBSSports.com (This article also appeared in Memorial Examiner, Sugar Land Sun and Bellaire Examiner.)
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Home stand continues Saturday against St. Edwards
Conference USA
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Dec. 29 game at Texas moved to noon
Rice men’s basketball will play against University of Texas Dec. 29 in Austin.
Conference USA
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Texas A&M women’s swimming extends unbeaten streak to 18 with win over Rice
Rice swimmer Erin Flanigan won the 1,000-freestyle against Texas A&M University in College Station. Head swim coach Seth Huston and swimmers Caitlynn Moon, Ellen Quirke, Hannah Deters, Madison Livingston, Casey Clark, Kaitlyn Swinney, Julie Litver and Kiley Beall are mentioned.
Swimming World
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4 Aggie swimmers double up to beat Rice in College Station
Swim Swam
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No. 1 Aggies down Rice Owls
KBTX.com (This article also appeared in World News, Austin American-Statesman and Texas A&M.)
http://bit.ly/1w7054B

College and pro football: This weekend’s best bets
Rice’s game against Louisiana Tech University is mentioned.
Houston Press
http://bit.ly/1sd2GGo

NEWS RELEASE

EPA’s new carbon emissions standards topic at Rice’s Baker Institute Dec. 12
Megan Ceronsky, a leading climate change expert at the Environmental Defense Fund, will speak at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy Dec. 12 on the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed national standards to address carbon emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants.
http://bit.ly/1w7g1E5