Dateline Rice for March 24, 2015

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Who is Heidi Cruz?
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, comments on Sen. Ted Cruz’s presidential announcement and his wife, Heidi Cruz, and her ability to handle her public role. He is also quoted about the Republican’s fight against the Obama administration program called “Operation Choke Point.”
USA Today (This article also appeared in 25 other media outlets.)
http://usat.ly/1DT4ajs
Texas senator Ted Cruz launches 2016 presidential campaign
ABC News (This article also appeared in NBC Dallas-Fort Worth.)
http://abcn.ws/1FzAfgI
Analysts: No issue with ‘Citizen Ted’s’ presidential eligibility
WOAI.com
http://bit.ly/1FT5dPl
Analysts split on Cruz’s presidential prospects
My Fox Houston
http://bit.ly/1N4Ikeb
Full video: Ted Cruz announces 2016 candidacy at Liberty University
Real Clear Politics
http://bit.ly/1EEdp1V
Republicans fight ‘Operation Choke Point’
KTRH-AM (This article also appeared in KODA-FM.)
http://bit.ly/1ENnjAZ
Ted Cruz makes his run for the White House official
Houston Public Media
http://bit.ly/1CLWHB7
Cruz se concentrará en su talante anti-Obama y poco en su origen hispano: expertos
La Voz de Houston (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1bqnHvB
National Public Radio
http://bit.ly/1ENpnZC
KUT 90.5
http://bit.ly/1xuXXs2
WOAI-AM (San Antonio, Texas)
http://bit.ly/1Iqk97q

Most evangelical Christians say religion and science can coexist
Media and popular culture might portray religion and science as being at odds, but new research from Rice suggests just the opposite. Elaine Howard Ecklund, the Herbert S. Autrey Chair and Professor of Sociology, co-director of the Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance and director of Rice’s Religion and Public Life Program, is quoted.
Business Insider
http://read.bi/1BoUWEJ
Morning roundup 3/24/15
Christianity Today
http://bit.ly/18UJcDb

From the community: Bach Week Festival to bring ‘Brandenburg’ Concertos
Barbara Butler, professor of trumpet and director of artist diploma program, will perform at the 42nd annual Bach Week Festival.
Chicago Tribune (This article also appeared in Evanston Now.)
http://trib.in/1xeB5fN

6 social media faux pas that can turn off recruiters
An article offers tips for job applicants. A 2013 Rice study about discrimination against pregnant job applicants is referenced.
The Week
http://bit.ly/1C7xGyo

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Minimal device maximizes macula imaging
Researchers at Rice University have a developed the mobileVision device that when paired with a smartphone gives detailed images of the eye without artificially dilating the pupil. Rice research engineer Adam Samaniego ’12; graduate student Vivek Boominathan; Ashutosh Sabharwal, professor of electrical and computer engineering; and Ashok Veeraraghavan, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, are mentioned. The article includes a video produced by Rice’s Brandon Martin.
TMC News (This is featured in the daily newsletter.)
http://bit.ly/1LxpWgy
Smartphone-linked device to help diagnosis of vision-threatening conditions
The Engineer
http://bit.ly/1IqbotQ

Rice University joins national engineering education initiative
Rice’s Brown School of Engineering is one of more than 120 U.S. engineering schools leading a transformative movement in engineering education announced today at the White House. Edwin Thomas, the William and Stephanie Sick Dean of the George R. Brown School of Engineering, is quoted.
Memorial Examiner (This article also appeared in Fort Bend Sun, Sugar Land Sun and Bellaire Examiner.)
http://bit.ly/1LTcFPO

My top 5: KTRK anchor Katherine Whaley
Alumna Katherine Whaley ’04 included the James Turrell “Twilight Epiphany” Skyspace on the Rice campus in a list of the top 5 things to do in Houston.
365thingsinHouston.com
http://bit.ly/1ENAstE

Economist, engineer project the good, bad and ugly for the Texas economy
Alumnus Bryan Pipes ’78 spoke at the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region’s semi-annual Business Update Luncheon.
Deer Park Broadcaster
http://bit.ly/1bqhj7A

BROADCAST

Gems of wisdom – April D Deconick
April DeConick, the Isla Carroll Turner and Percy Turner Professor of Religious Studies and department chair, discusses “Easter in Memory of Her,” an innovative and interactive musical performance featuring the Houston Chamber Choir.
Blog Talk Radio
http://bit.ly/1Bp3DyF

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Terahertz technology is set to enter the mainstream, enabling better performance in a wide range of applications
Rice scientists received a grant to develop terahertz-based technology to advance wireless communications and other disciplines. Daniel Mittleman, professor of electrical and computer engineering, is quoted.
New Electronics
http://bit.ly/1Nb9kHa

Matthews recognized for ‘total lack of selfishness, her openness and frankness’
Kathleen Matthews, the Stewart Memorial Professor of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, was chosen as the recipient of the William C. Rose Award from the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. John Olson, the Ralph and Dorothy Looney Professor of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, nominated Matthews for the award.
ASBMB Today
http://bit.ly/1CLZcn7

Saphire, a ‘leading light in molecular biology and human health’
George Phillips, the Ralph and Dorothy Looney Professor of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, wrote a letter in support of alumna Erica Ollmann Saphire ‘93, professor of immunology and microbial science at The Scripps Research Institute, who is the recipient of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Young Investigator Award.
ASBMB Today
http://bit.ly/1FTndcl

Cray details new 5 petaflop oil and gas supercomputer
Jan Odegard, executive director of Rice’s Ken Kennedy Institute for Information Technology, is quoted about the new Petroleum Geo-Services system called Cray XC40.
The Platform
http://bit.ly/19hu7eO

Is blood really thicker than water?
Alumnus Xiaoyun Liao ’14 helped test mathematical models that were supposed to be an alternative to the theory of inclusive fitness.
Lab Manager (This article also appeared in Science Newsline and Washington University.)
http://bit.ly/1N4BLbx

Students applying lessons learned to develop safer spacecraft
Alumnus John Olivas ’96 is leading the University of Texas at El Paso’s Center for the Advancement of Space Safety and Mission Assurance Research.
Aero News Network
http://bit.ly/1xuXhTp

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

NPS marchers learning through power of place
Sid Richardson College senior Natasha Cruz reflects on her participation in the National Park Service’s Selma-to-Montgomery march.
Montgomery Adviser
http://on.mgmadv.com/1CLOMUr

Sex assault, drinking push colleges to moment of reckoning
John Hutchinson, dean of undergraduates, explains the benefit of Rice’s residential college system in an article about problems that other college campuses across the country have experienced. Martel College senior Ravi Sheth is quoted.
Security Info Watch (This article also appeared in Burlington Free Press, Lockhart Post-Register and St. Louis Dispatch.)
http://bit.ly/1OvNKQX

New contemporary art + design wing to open at the Corning Museum of Glass
Rice’s Brochstein Pavilion is mentioned in an article profiling architect Thomas Phifer.
Glass on Web
http://bit.ly/19hvPwG

Boston Brass to perform at Penn State Behrend
Rice’s Shepherd School of Music is mentioned as a previous host for Boston Brass.
Penn State
http://bit.ly/1GPBRjB

USA grad wins prestigious Metropolitan Opera competition
Former Rice student Nick Brownlee is one of five grand prizewinners of the 2015 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions.
MyFoxAL.com (This article also appeared in WSFA.com.)
http://bit.ly/1IpYA6Y

SPORTS

Wilsonville hoops star named 2nd-team All-Conference USA
Rice men’s basketball fell to Louisiana Tech University 64-70 at Legacy Arena in Alabama. Player Seth Geahart was named second-team all-Conference USA.
KGW.com
http://bit.ly/1bqhLTa

Economou leads Rice golf at Lone Star Invitational
Rice men’s golf tied for 13th place at the Lone Star Invitational opening day at Briggs Ranch Country. Players Tommy Economou, James Lee, Kevin Reilly, Mitchell Meissner, Alex Levy and Joe Beck III are featured.
Conference USA
http://bit.ly/19MQ3j3

ACU baseball to host No. 15 Dallas Baptist Tuesday night
Rice baseball is No. 14 in Baseball America’s top 25.
Big Country Homepage
http://bit.ly/1BdeOLR

NEWS RELEASE

Free online course ‘Religion and Hip-Hop Culture’ launches today
Religion and Hip-Hop Culture, a new free edX online course being offered by Rice University’s Center for Digital Learning and Scholarship, launched today.
http://bit.ly/1BKKGq2