Dateline Rice for July 30, 2015

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

‘Fourth city?’ Here’s how to encourage more people to live in Chicago
Chicago is worried about losing its status as the third-largest city in the country. Houston has grown 1.6 percent over the past four years compared with Chicago’s 0.2 percent, according to a study conducted by Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
Crain’s Chicago Business
http://bit.ly/1MVqGJa

Around the world in 30 days – July 2015
Former Rice President George Rupp, who was recently appointed chair of the board of directors for the International Baccalaureate, is mentioned for his interview about the needs of contemporary global education.
Huffington Post
http://huff.to/1LZCa12

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Perry warns of new financial crisis, calls for Wall Street reforms
Former Gov. Rick Perry delivered a bold proposal for Wall Street reform. Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science and fellow in political science at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, said this could help boost Perry’s national media attention and secure him a spot in the upcoming presidential debate. Jones also comments on the health of Venezuela’s democracy and the timing of North Carolina Rep. Mark Meadows’ decision to a file a motion to vacate a chair.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1SjTjXb
El Nuevo Herald: Elecciones serán prueba de fuego para el autoritarismo venezolano
Acceso a la Justicia (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1SjZ8Uu
Is John Boehner toast?
KTRH-AM
http://bit.ly/1MzLatU

In Houston history, socialite, store owner served as inspiration for classic character
Alumnus Larry McMurtry ’60 is mentioned in an article about business owner Grace David.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1MWbXxG
http://bit.ly/1DbW5Hf

Data show the most zen places in Texas
Rice’s 3-mile loop lined with oak trees is included in a slideshow of “zen” city spots.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in DailyNews724.com. Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1OQIeY4

How did North Texas schools fare in Forbes’ ranking of top US colleges?
Rice is ranked No. 32 on Forbes’ list of America’s Top Colleges.
Dallas Business Journal
http://bit.ly/1I4cz2T

BROADCAST

Politifact Texas: Operation strong safety
Tony Payan, the Baker Institute’s Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies and director of the institute’s Mexico Center, is quoted in a fact-check of former Gov. Rick Perry’s claim that the deployment of the Texas National Guard to the Mexico border led to the decrease of illegal crossings.
Texas Standard
http://bit.ly/1I4x0wE

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Don’t let learners phone it in
A yearlong study of first-time smartphone users by researchers at Rice University and the U.S. Air Force found that users felt smartphones were actually detrimental to their ability to learn. Phil Kortum, assistant professor of psychology, is quoted.
Chief Learning Officer
http://bit.ly/1Dbc8F5

SPORTS

Waco events calendar: August-September 2015
Rice football will play Baylor University Sept. 26 at McLane Stadium.
Waco Today
http://bit.ly/1SOI8kk

Broncos training camp: Jordan Taylor profile
Former Rice football player Jordan Taylor is featured.
Fansided
http://bit.ly/1DbXj5r

12 random facts about Broncos players from the 2015 media guide
Alumnus James Casey ’11 is mentioned.
CBS Denver
http://cbsloc.al/1INq36F

NEWS RELEASES

Ethics of research not so black and white
With federally funded research under growing scrutiny from the public, researchers face more pressure than ever to defend their work and make ethical decisions regarding their research process. However, a new study from sociologists at Rice University finds that the scientists see many scenarios in the research process as “gray areas” when it comes to ethical decision-making.
http://bit.ly/1KCMgBU

Texas uninsured remains predominantly Hispanic, middle-aged, undereducated and poor
Texas’ uninsured population remains primarily Hispanic, middle-aged, with low incomes and no college degree.
http://bit.ly/1Sk5vr3