Dateline Rice for July 6, 2015 (Weekend Edition)

FEATURED ITEMS

Greece: Here’s what happens next
Ted Temzelides, professor of economics, is quoted about the resignation of Greece’s finance minister and Greece’s current economic standing, which he also authored a blog about in the Houston Chronicle.
ABC News (This article also appeared in ABC7News.com.)
http://abcn.ws/1HaOXJz
Greece, creditors to discuss new plan as bailout to expire
CCTV America
http://bit.ly/1S3cM9c
http://bit.ly/1JQjKwq
What’s next for Greece?
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1KLcPFY
Texas can learn a lesson about debt from the crisis in Greece
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1FOzs5U

With $10 million in her pocket, Rice scientist buys a microscope
Rice researchers now have one of the most powerful microscopes in the United States. The Titan Themis will allow them to view and characterize materials with atom-scale resolution. Emilie Ringe, assistant professor of materials science and nanoengineering and of chemistry, is featured for her professional background and purchase of the microscope. Edwin Thomas, the William and Stephanie Sick Dean of the George R. Brown School of Engineering, and Naomi Halas, the Stanley C. Moore Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and a professor of chemistry, bioengineering, physics and astronomy, and materials science and nanoengineering, are quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1KGoebV

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Are hotels dangerous?
Caroline Levander, vice president for strategic initiatives and digital education, the Carlson Chair in the School of Humanities and professor of English, co-authored an op-ed about the positives and negatives of hotels, which sit “at the intersection of public and private life.”
New York Times
http://nyti.ms/1LO156G

What’s harming the health of bisexual people?
Bisexual males and females report poorer health than gays, lesbians and heterosexuals, according to a new study from sociologists at Rice University. Bridget Gorman, professor of sociology, and Justin Denney, assistant professor of sociology, are quoted.
Futurity
http://bit.ly/1KHaEVr
Bisexual people report poorer health than homosexuals and heterosexuals: Study
International Business Times (Similar articles appeared in over 25 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/1H3nPKp
Bisexuality: Gay, lesbian and heterosexual people report better health
Science World Report
http://bit.ly/1NM4zWd
Gays, lesbians have better health than bisexuals
The Times of India
http://bit.ly/1LNEgje
Bisexual people ‘more likely to be poor’
The Telegraph
http://bit.ly/1Tggj6D
Being bisexual ‘is bad for your health’: People with male and female partners report poorer well-being than those of other sexualities
Daily Mail
http://dailym.ai/1Hb6Yrk
Bisexual people ‘more likely to be poor and unhealthy’
Metro
http://bit.ly/1fgMpAB
I bissessuali si ammalano più facilmente di eterosessuali, gay e lesbiche
Velvet Body (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1S2X6Tq
USA: La salute dei bisessuali è peggiore di quella di gay e etero
PagineMediche.it (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1M7GJmI

The risks of changing your prices too often
Utpal Dholakia, professor of marketing at Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business, authored an op-ed about the negative effects of frequent price changes, which may inflict lasting damage to a company.
Harvard Business Review
http://bit.ly/1dHxBcx

This ‘Emergency Floor’ is going to make life easier for millions of refugees
The Emergency Floor project initiated by Rice School of Architecture students through the Rice Building Workshop has been flagged for funding by the federal government’s USAID program. Alumnus Scott Austin Key ’13 is quoted and alumnus Sam Brisendine ’14 is mentioned.
Forbes
http://onforb.es/1HaPGup

Barack Obama, an above-average president
Douglas Brinkley, professor of history and fellow in history at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, comments on President Barack Obama’s legacies, including implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
NY Daily News
http://nydn.us/1LSDdj8

Coverage of Qatar’s World Cup mirrors some of the world’s prejudices
Qataris believe that they are unfairly targeted by Western journalists and are worried about the coverage they will receive for the 2022 World Cup. The article cites a passage from the book “Qatar and the Arab Spring” by Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Al-Fanar Media
http://bit.ly/1ChBhh7

Freestanding ERs eye lobbying to win state approval for growth
Vivian Ho, the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and professor of economics, is quoted about the rapid increase in freestanding emergency room operators.
Modern Healthcare
http://bit.ly/1LNHinV

Meet the women shaping the future of the drone business
An article features four women who are working in the drone industry. Dyan Gibbens, CEO and founder of Trumbull Unmanned, mentions that her company is partnering with BP to host a summer drone camp at Rice University.
Fortune (This article also appeared in CNNMoney.com and Computer Magazine.)
http://for.tn/1UcSgGZ

Elon Musk gave millions to protect us from artificial intelligence
Major tech companies and scientists are concerned about the future of artificial intelligence and are monitoring its development. Rice is mentioned for the grant it received to study artificial intelligence.
CBS News
http://cbsn.ws/1KLCApS
Elon Musk-backed group gives $7M to explore artificial intelligence risks
CNET.com
http://cnet.co/1JJtKKu
Elon Musk, Stephen Hawking and Steve Wozniak are worried that the machines will take over at some point in future
Tech News Today (A similar article appeared in ITavisen.no and Le Vif.)
http://bit.ly/1JJlMRG
Hoe Elon Musk ons wil beschermen tegen robots
ZDNet.be (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1J0AVsc
Musk steekt 7 miljoen in inperken robotintelligentie
Data News (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1UsaIeQ

Rapper Bun B performs prior to Houston versus Chicago MLS game
Bernard “Bun B” Freeman, the Center for Engaged Research and Collaborative Learning’s Distinguished Lecturer, performed at the Bud Light Beer Garden before the Houston Dynamo game against Chicago Fire at the BBVA Compass Stadium.
Examiner.com
http://exm.nr/1Cl73dj

HOUSTON/TEXAS

The 2015 gubernatorial elections in Argentina’s petro-provinces: Phase 1
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, authored a blog post about the first phase of the provincial election season in Argentina. Jones also comments on the decision by the United States and Cuba to reopen embassies in Washington and Havana, the rejection of Texas’ “Two-Step” presidential primary, the legalization of marijuana in Texas and the success of recently passed abortion bills.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1KLepb8
Before Obama, a long history of attempted US-Cuba détente
Voice of America (This article also appeared in Thai News Service.)
http://bit.ly/1Cl2v6K
Obama: Kerry to raise US flag over embassy in Havana
Good Morning Turkey
http://bit.ly/1eyLNoU
Texas Democrats, Republicans scrapping ‘Two-Step’ presidential primary
Austin American-Statesman
http://atxne.ws/1UsuZ3X
When it comes to abortion rights in Texas, ‘it could be worse’ isn’t good enough
RH Reality Check
http://bit.ly/1NwQTxB
La legalización de la marihuana se abre camino en Texas
El Pais (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1fgWDB8

In the gay marriage debate, tolerance and time may heal most wounds
Traditionalists are struggling to accept the recent same-sex ruling by the Supreme Court and fear others will shame them for their views. William Martin, the Harry and Hazel Chavanne Senior Fellow in Religion and Public Policy at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (This appeared on the front of the City & State section in Sunday’s newspaper. Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1CkQRJ4

Pixar. Pooh. And pain.
Joshua Eyler, director of the Rice’s Center for Teaching Excellence, explores the deeper meanings of Pixar movies in an op-ed.
Houston Chronicle (This op-ed was featured on the front of the Extra section in Friday’s online newspaper. It also appeared in the Houston Chronicle’s “Gray Matters” online magazine. Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1UsmdmB

Voting rights
States are trying to find the best way to increase voter turnout and eliminate voter fraud before the next election. Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science, said voting centers that allow voters to register and vote on Election Day are working well in 11 Texas counties and around the country. Stein is also cited for his poll on voters’ opinion on tax increases to improve problems the city cares about.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in Beaumont Enterprise. Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1NLnmkz
City financial chief no longer ‘crying wolf’ about deficit
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1J0zOIY

Millennials now are more than one-quarter of US population
New U.S. Census data reported that American youth born between 1982 and 2000 now make up more than one-quarter of the country’s population. Stephen Klineberg, professor of sociology and founding director of the Kinder Institute, is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1LSHxyS

BP settlement to benefit Texas research, Gulf restoration
Petroleum energy company BP agreed to pay $18.7 billion for its role in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010. Texas would receive $788 million of this settlement, which will benefit a research consortium that combines officials from the University of Houston, Rice University and NASA.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1IEUM4n
Gulf states to get $18.7 billion from BP
San Antonio Express-News (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1J0rhpm

Entrepreneurs dazzle, then break for ice cream
The Texas Medical Center and Houston’s British International School challenged 80 second-graders to develop a solution to a health care problem and present their pitch. Doctors, scientists and business leaders from Rice, Genseler and MD Anderson Cancer Center quizzed the teams about their inventions and named Team Air Crutch as the winner.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1S2QJzh

Editorial: Renaming Dowling Street
Caleb McDaniel, assistant professor of history, is quoted in an article about renaming Dowling Street, named after the Confederate hero Dick Dowling.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1dHz1Uq

How 20 Texas icons got their names
The Houston Chronicle compiled a slideshow of the origins of famous Texas names. The article mentions that Rice is named for Massachusetts-born businessman William Marsh Rice, who made his fortune in Texas in the 1800s. Rice is also featured in the slideshow.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in San Antonio Express-News and DailyNews724. Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1IEUH0k
http://bit.ly/1JQ5xQ3

The divide: Income inequality in America’s most economically segregated big city
Local residents are featured for their family survival strategies in Houston, which has a noticeable divide between its rich and poor households. Rice’s location and tuition are mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (This is featured on the front page of Sunday’s newspaper. Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1euaIKo

Oil sinks as shale resilient, Iran deal deadline nears
Crude oil prices have fallen below $60, which is less than the benchmark for producers to maintain production growth. Bill Arnold, professor in the practice of management at Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business, is quoted.
Fuel Fix
http://bit.ly/1IEOfGH

Study: Microendoscope could eliminate unneeded biopsies
In a clinical study of patients in the United States and China, researchers found that a portable, low-cost, battery-powered microendoscope developed by Rice bioengineers could eventually eliminate the need for costly biopsies for many patients undergoing standard endoscopic screening for esophageal cancer. Rebecca Richards-Kortum, the Stanley C. Moore Professor of Bioengineering, professor of electrical and computer engineering and director of the Institute of Biosciences and Bioengineering and of Rice 360°: Institute for Global Health Technologies, is quoted.
Texas Medical Center News
http://bit.ly/1M7WTg3
http://bit.ly/1NJfShf

Local eats
The Rice University Farmers Market is featured for its diversity and commitment to providing quality local food. Martel College senior Belle Douglass, a student intern employed by the market, is quoted.
Texas Medical Center News
http://bit.ly/1JJBMDf

BROADCAST

KTRK-TV
Brian Riedel, assistant director of Rice’s Center for the Study of Women, Gender and Sexuality and professor in the practice of humanities, discusses the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to legalize same-sex marriage in all 50 states on “City View.”
http://bit.ly/1ChJnpG

C-SPAN
Sen. Ted Cruz mentions his mother, alumna Eleanor Darragh ’56.
http://bit.ly/1H4eguF

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Now that we can edit our genome, where do we go?
Gang Bao, the Foyt Family Professor in Bioengineering and the director of Rice’s Nanomedicine Center for Nucleoprotein Machines, is mentioned for his research on the use of CRISPT/Cas9 to block sickle cell disease supported by a grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
Daily Herald
http://bit.ly/1UrTDlo

Faulconer’s planning director is a nobody
San Diego mayor Kevin Faulconer’s administration is still searching for a replacement for city planning director, a position once held by Bill Fulton, director of Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
San Diego Reader
http://bit.ly/1eyco5J

The Mimir Chamber Music Festival is back at Texas Christian University. Founder Curt Thompson talks about what to expect.
Musicians from Rice’s Shepherd School of Music will perform at the Mimir festival, which begins Thursday at Texas Christian University.
Theater Jones
http://bit.ly/1M7B8Nh

Social-media singing sensations: Internet showcases talent of youngsters
Alumnus Harold Hadnott ’05 is quoted about singer Alyssa Light, who recently released her first single on iTunes.
Recordnet.com
http://bit.ly/1JJk6Yd

SPORTS

Rice announces 2015 Hall of Fame Class
Rice announced its 2015 Rice Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, who will be honored Oct. 23.
Bellaire Examiner (This article also appeared in Fort Bend Sun, Sugar Land Sun and Memorial Examiner.)
http://bit.ly/1G3c3he

Drone still growing on the court at Rice
Sid Richardson College junior Andrew Drone is featured for his improvement in his sophomore year on the men’s basketball team. Drone and head basketball coach Mike Rhoades are quoted.
The Southern Illinoisan
http://bit.ly/1NIxLNf

1st year of college is good one for Beall
Lovett College sophomore swimmer Kiley Beall was named co-Rookie of the Year.
So Md News
http://bit.ly/1JQ4NdA

Team Louisiana 19U finishes 3rd in nation
Team Louisiana, a summer league baseball team that features some of the area’s top high school players, will play a tournament at Rice this week.
The News Star
http://tnsne.ws/1HHlL0a

NEWS RELEASES

What’s next for Greece?
Rice University economist Ted Temzelides tackles the complex situation in a new commentary.
http://bit.ly/1NLSr7J

$2.2M to Rice from Houston Endowment and Arnold Foundation will support HISD education research
With grants totaling $2.2 million from Houston Endowment and the Laura and John Arnold Foundation, Rice University’s Houston Education Research Consortium plans to explore new areas of education research in the Houston Independent School District.
http://bit.ly/1S36JRV

Gas sensors promise advances in Earth science
Rice University researchers receive $1 million from the W.M. Keck Foundation to develop new tools to study Earth’s microbes.
http://bit.ly/1G37jIy

Saudi Arabia’s new king is invigorating the country’s energy sector, Baker Institute expert says
Saudi Arabia’s new king, Salman, has made moves in energy policy that appear aimed at invigorating a sector that has stagnated in recent decades, according to a new issue brief from an energy expert at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. In particular, Salman has taken steps to prepare Saudi Arabia for a new generation of leaders in the sector, the researcher found.
http://bit.ly/1H469y9