Dateline Rice for Sept. 3, 2015

FEATURED ITEM

Report says Rice Village needs better parking management
Although many patrons of Rice Village might say that parking is a persistent problem in the popular shopping area, a new report from Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research finds that Rice Village actually has ample parking, but more can be done to improve the use of available spaces. Kyle Shelton, postdoctoral research fellow at Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1hWPUh1
Kinder Institute tackles Rice Village’s parking problem
Houston Business Journal
http://bit.ly/1LNv90P

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Mexico’s Peña Nieto acknowledges ‘a difficult year’ and public anger
Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto on Wednesday acknowledged that the nation has experienced a “difficult year” that has generated anger and damaged the public mood and trust. Miriam Grunstein, contributing expert and scholar in the Mexico Center at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Los Angeles Times (This article also appeared in My Informs.)
http://lat.ms/1N5l690
Mexico set to sell its seismic data
The Free Library
http://bit.ly/1KMfqQY

Concerns about Iran go beyond nuclear deal
Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, fellow for the Middle East at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, comments on the complications of the nuclear agreement between Iran and the West.
The Boston Globe
http://bit.ly/1OcnOZ0

Rev up the engines! Accelerators set start-ups on fast track
An article lists the 10 best accelerators for 2015. Yael Hochberg, the Ralph S. O’Connor Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship, is mentioned for her Seed Accelerator Rankings Project, which ranks accelerators by performance.
CNBC
http://cnb.cx/1IN11OE

Iran nuclear deal may blow up ban on US oil exports
Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow in Energy Studies at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, comments on the United States’ strong energy security in articles about the nuclear agreement between Iran and the West.
Yahoo! Finance (This article also appeared in Yahoo! Singapore, Finance Canada and India Business.)
http://yhoo.it/1VzbGFF
After Iran deal, will US lift oil embargo on Texas?
Barchart
http://bit.ly/1KMcLXx

The mysterious Howard Hughes
Howard Hughes, who attended Rice but left before earning a degree, is featured.
The New Indian Express
http://bit.ly/1Ocu3fl

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Thousands of Californians moving to Texas
More Californians are choosing Texas as their new home over any other state. Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science, cites Texas’ low cost of living and no state income taxes as incentives for new residents.
KTRH-AM (This also appeared in KODA-FM.)
http://bit.ly/1NcDdeM
http://bit.ly/1FlpoTg

Ready to launch or expand your startup? This workshop’s for you
The Austin Chapter of the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship is sponsoring a nine-week training workshop for entrepreneurs this month.
Austin Business Journal
http://bit.ly/1KtEqhk

SHSU Art Department to prolong that ‘summer feeling’ with new exhibition
Sam Houston State University artist Debra Barrera recently completed a piece that will become a part of a collection at Rice.
The Houstonian
http://bit.ly/1NPeflE

BROADCAST

Driving Zipcar in Houston? How one Houstonian makes it work
Rice University is mentioned as one of the locations in Houston where Zipcars are available. Bill Fulton comments on how he uses Zipcars. (Fulton is director of Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, but his title is not cited in this story.)
KTRK-TV
http://abc13.co/1ik45MV

WFSB-TV (Hartford-New Haven, Conn.)
Rice is among the top 25 healthiest colleges in the U.S., according to surveys conducted by Greatist.com.
http://bit.ly/1JQ5fKs

WZVN-TV (Fort Myers, Fla.)
Rice University graduates designed a new car seat accessory that can not only protect infants accidentally left in hot cars but can also notify caregivers and emergency personnel.
http://bit.ly/1fXlSb1

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

For 2-D boron, it’s all about that base: Rice University theorists show flat boron form would depend on metal substrates
If two-dimensional boron can be made at all, the material’s substrate will have a significant impact on its final form, according to Rice scientists. Boris Yakobson, the Karl F. Hasselmann Professor of Materials Science and NanoEngineering and professor of chemistry, and postdoctoral researcher and lead author of the paper Zhuhua Zhang are quoted.
Nanotechnology Now
http://bit.ly/1PNmyMh
For 2-D boron, it’s all about that base
Phys.org (This article also appeared in Nano Magazine, Science Newsline, Electronic Component News Online and e! Science News.)
http://bit.ly/1UnKmNy

Chatty cellular machines take synthetic biology to next level
Rice scientists made a living circuit from multiple types of bacteria that prompt cooperation to change protein expression. Matthew Bennett, assistant professor of biochemistry and cell biology, is mentioned.
New Scientist
http://bit.ly/1Flfa5o
Modified bacteria become a multicellular circuit
Space Daily (This article also appeared in NewsR.in.)
http://bit.ly/1JBxqJq

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Denver Lyric Opera Guild celebrates 50th anniversary
Julie Simson, professor of voice, taught one-on-one coaching sessions with 12 participants in the Competition for Colorado Singers.
The Villager
http://bit.ly/1KMdzMf

SPORTS

KHOU-TV’s ‘Great Day Houston’
Head football coach David Bailiff and players Luke Turner, Driphus Jackson, Grant Peterson and Andrew Reue taught Great Day Houston correspondent Courtney Perna football techniques. Rice’s mascot, Sammy the Owl, also visited the show.
http://bit.ly/1ECgQw9

Wagner not shying away from opening challenge at Rice
Rice football will play its opening game against Wagner College at Rice Stadium Sept. 5. Head football coach David Bailiff is quoted.
Silive.com
http://bit.ly/1JPAl4R
Labor Day weekend signals college football start
Defender Network
http://bit.ly/1L7ytkx

128 key betting notes for 128 college football teams
Rice football is mentioned.
Covers.com
http://bit.ly/1KLwpmu

The week ender: Happenings Sept. 4-6
Rice women’s volleyball will play against Yale University Sept. 5 at Payne Whitney Gymnasium.
Yale News
http://bit.ly/1NPfqBy

Goedert, Stainback named 2015 team award winners
The Greeneville Astros chose Rice baseball player Ford Stainback the Oscar Padron Award for character and leadership.
Milb.com (This article also appeared in Our Sports Central.)
http://atmilb.com/1L7klrD

Arizona State’s Graham recalls eventful season at Rice
Former Rice football coach Todd Graham reflects on his time at Rice, which he believes had an impact on his coaching career.
Houston Chronicle (This appeared on the front of the Sports section. Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1UuDKYp

5 Texans to watch against Dallas
Former Rice football player Christian Covington is mentioned as a Texans player to watch.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1L7rb0l

Last thing Giants need: Trouble at the kicker spot
Former Rice football player Chris Boswell is mentioned.
New York Post
http://bit.ly/1JE21sj

3 players to watch Thursday
Former Rice football player Jordan Taylor is profiled.
Mile High Sports
http://bit.ly/1JBgW44

NEWS RELEASES

Rice’s Boniuk Institute to host Sacred Geometry Lecture and Workshop Series Sept. 13-15
Rice University’s Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance will host a Sacred Geometry Lecture and Workshop Series, an interfaith program designed to build bridges of interfaith and intercultural understanding through the arts, on campus Sept. 13-15.
http://bit.ly/1NPjmT4

For 2-D boron, it’s all about that base
If two-dimensional boron can be made at all, the material’s substrate will have a significant impact on its final form, according to Rice scientists.
http://bit.ly/1XkNoBe