Dateline Rice for March 12, 2015

FEATURED ITEM

Carina Nebula survey reveals details of star formation
A new Rice University-led survey of one of the most active, star-forming regions in the galactic neighborhood is helping astronomers better understand the processes that may have contributed to the formation of the sun 4.5 billion years ago. Patrick Hartigan, professor of physics and astronomy, is quoted.
U.S. Department of Energy (This appeared on the home page in the “University Research” section.)
http://science.energy.gov/

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Did Gulf States miss the chance to cut their oil addiction?
Most Gulf Arab nations did not create alternative sources of revenue in preparation of a drop in crude prices. Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Bloomberg Business
http://bloom.bg/1MskZko

Shale on sale: Oil price crash hinders debt-ridden players
Small shale companies with heavy debt and high costs are up for sale and may be bought by larger companies. William Arnold, professor in the practice of management at the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business, is quoted.
The Globe and Mail
http://bit.ly/1L28kJq
Oil’s price plunge opens industry to consolidation
Trib Live
http://bit.ly/1Gw2iu8
Shale on sale as oil crash tilting seller markets to buyers
San Antonio Express-News (This article also appeared in Fort Worth Business Press, World Oil, Express News, Denver Post Online and Repubblica.it.)
http://bit.ly/1Mufdi4

How Rebellion Photonics built a business on gas fumes
The Environmental Protection Agency announced its plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Alumna Allison Lami Sawyer ’10 is featured for her company, Rebellion Photonics, which helps detect and stop methane emissions.
Forbes India
http://bit.ly/1EeQ0GE

HOUSTON/TEXAS

How Texas grad schools fare in latest rankings
Rice is ranked No. 33 for its business school and No. 31 for its engineering school in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2016 ranking of graduate schools.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1xgXioh

She’s back: Houston-native Hilary Duff lands role in TV Land’s ‘Younger’
Houston native Hilary Duff will be in TV Land’s new show “Younger.” The article includes a slideshow of other well-known Houstonians, including Howard Hughes, who attended Rice but did not complete a degree here.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1wZCvel

Top things to do this weekend: March 13-15
“Also Like Life: The Films of Hou-Hsiao-Hsien” will play at Rice Cinema March 13-15.
Houstonia
http://bit.ly/1Ap4oY8

Chamber Music Houston announces 2015-16 season: New talents. Bold sounds. Epic journeys.
Chamber Music Houston released its 2015-16 season series line-up, which will be held at Rice’s Stude Concert Hall.
The Paper
http://bit.ly/1wyzLEa

Liberty County Genealogical Society to meet March 17
Alumnus Robert Scherer ’60 will speak at the Liberty County Genealogical Society monthly meeting March 17.
Liberty County Vindicator
http://bit.ly/1wZugz0

BROADCAST

NASA mission launches tonight
Tonight NASA is launching the Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission to learn more about magnetic reconnection, energetic particle acceleration and turbulence. Patricia Reiff, professor of physics and astronomy, is quoted.
KTRH-AM
http://bit.ly/1EeP4SJ
http://bit.ly/1DaGmHb

KTRH-AM
John F. Kennedy’s speech given at Rice in 1962 is mentioned.
http://bit.ly/1ApIB2s

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

BP: China, India to lead energy demand
Spencer Dale, group chief economist at BP, is featured for his BP Energy Outlook 2035 presentation at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Asian Oil & Gas (This article also appeared in SZEenergy.biz.)
http://bit.ly/1ECOT6q

Plaque celebrating Dame Honor Fell unveiled in Oxford
Kate Beckingham, professor of biochemistry and cell biology, gave a speech about her former professor, Dame Honor Fell, who was honored with a plaque at her former school.
Society of Biology
http://bit.ly/1E8w0Tr
Blue Plaque unveiled at Wychwood to celebrate former pupil, Dame Honor Fell
Wychwood School
http://bit.ly/19eFjtn

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

UMass Police Chief John Horvath offered top job in Rockport, Mass.
University of Massachusetts Chief John Horvath was offered the top police job in Rockport, Mass. Rice University Police Chief Johnny Whitehead previously held Horvath’s current position.
MassLive.com
http://bit.ly/1GIEE0W

Our opinion: A familiar argument for public records
Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, filed a bill that would require private university police departments to obey requests under the Texas Public information Act. Rice is mentioned.
South Bend Tribune
http://bit.ly/1NOxZUX

University receives $6.5 million natural disasters research grant
The University of Illinois received a grant for $6.5 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology. Rice is mentioned as a member of this program.
The Daily Illini
http://bit.ly/1Aitqbn

Playhouse announces 2015 concert series
The Blair String Quartet’s performance at Rice is mentioned.
Crossville Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1FRM92a

Lamphier: New AIMCo chief settles in
Alumnus Kevin Uebelein ’86 is featured as the new CEO of Alberta Investment Management Corp.
Edmonton Journal
http://bit.ly/1xgBCZo

Sense of Harmony: Architect John Rhett
Alumnus John Rhett ’79 is featured for his architecture designs.
The Georgetowner
http://bit.ly/1C95hJY

Maryland’s chief judge appoints chief of staff
Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera named alumna Suzanne Schneider ’84 as chief of staff.
Southern Maryland News Net
http://bit.ly/1C8Szuw

Baylor students master the Japanese language in regional contest
Three Baylor University students competed at the Texas State Japanese Contest sponsored by the Consulate-General of Japan in Houston at Rice.
Baylor.edu
http://bit.ly/1Ap3Dy4

SPORTS

Rice opens C-USA tourney with a bang
Rice men’s basketball beat North Texas University 82-54 at Legacy Arena in Alabama. Head coach Mike Rhoades and player Marcus Jackson are quoted. Player Seth Gearhart is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. Similar articles appeared in over 250 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/1AhHUsO
Houston’s college basketball madness underway
CBS Houston
http://cbsloc.al/18DD8yq
Men’s basketball dominates North Texas in C-USA tourney opener
Conference USA
http://bit.ly/1AhN08G
Rice hammers North Texas 82-54
Miner Rush
http://bit.ly/18eJOTJ
Recap: North Texas versus Rice
Sun Herald
http://bit.ly/1EeEOd0
Rice (11-19) versus North Texas (14-16)
Bradenton Herald
http://bit.ly/1AhIqXY
Wednesday’s local interest college basketball roundup: Norfolk State climbs from 15-point hole to reach MEAC semis; ODU women advance
Daily Press
http://bit.ly/1wZxdj3

Rice (12-19) vs. Louisiana Tech (24-7)
Rice men’s basketball will play against Louisiana Tech University at Legacy Arena in Alabama.
Idaho Statesman
http://bit.ly/1NOR7Ci
Louisiana Tech versus Rice — March 12, 2015 C-USA Tournament pick, odds and prediction
Sports Chat Place
http://bit.ly/1C8X9ZV

UTSA women to face Old Dominion Thursday in C-USA quarterfinals
Rice women’s basketball fell to Old Dominion University 57-62 at Legacy Arena in Alabama.
San Antonio Express-News (Similar articles appeared in 30 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/1NOV8qm
Conference USA tournament recaps
Athlon Sports
http://bit.ly/1wZwTAP

Rice AD: Plan in works to ‘fully restore’ Rice Stadium
Athletics Director Joe Karlgaard discusses potential plans for Rice Stadium. The ceremonial groundbreaking held March 10 for the $31.5 million, 60,000-square-foot Brian Patterson Sports Performance Center is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1L2BzvX

UT Arlington and UL Monroe pick up wins on Wednesday
Rice baseball beat Texas State University 14-5 at Reckling Park.
Sun Belt Sports
http://bit.ly/1Gwmuw3
Baseball loses to nationally ranked opponent
The University Star
http://bit.ly/1E8yn8P

King leaving a legacy as one of UTSA’s best
McMurtry College sophomore Maya Hawkins is mentioned for her game play against University of Texas at San Antonio.
San Antonio Express-News
http://bit.ly/1HKo4vi