Dateline Rice for Nov. 4, 2015

FEATURED ITEM

Voters soundly reject equal rights ordinance
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, and Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science, explain why voters rejected the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance and discuss the overall results of the Houston elections.
Houston Chronicle (This is featured on the front page. Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1RSLqTV
Voters extend term limits
Houston Chronicle (This appeared on the front of the City & State section. Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1Mhk6Pt
Malfunctioning voting machines raise ire at precinct
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1SopaCu
Takeaways from Tuesday? We asked the experts
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1GLsJkZ
Houston decided it had a problem: Its LGBT nondiscrimination law        
Washington Post
http://wapo.st/1Wz2uQc
How bathroom fears conquered transgender rights in Houston
The Atlantic
http://theatln.tc/1KWL0GZ
All propositions pass, from tax exemptions to road funding
Corpus Christi Caller-Times (This article also appeared in San Angelo Standard-Times, Reporter News and Times Record News.)
http://bit.ly/1P9eN70
A simple Election Day, mostly yes or no answers
WFAA.com (This article also appeared in KRTS-FM, My High Plains, Marfa Public Radio, TPR.org, KETR.org and Gilmer Mirror.)
http://bit.ly/1kaxn1S
Texas voters to decide 7 amendments
1190TalkRadio.com
http://bit.ly/1l7RDBr
Houston voters reject Equal Rights Ordinance, CNN projects
FinancialCV.com
http://bit.ly/1KXIf8g
Millones de latinos eligen alcalde este martes
Univision (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1MI33Ie
Elecciones para alcalde de Houston aun prometen final de pronóstico reservado
Semana News (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1iDboPr

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Caught in the act: New wasp species emerging
A new study from biologists at Rice University, the University of Notre Dame, Michigan State University, the University of Iowa and the University of Florida finds that recent evolutionary changes for the fruit fly known as the “apple maggot” is having a domino effect on three predatory wasp species. Scott Egan, assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology and co-lead author of the study, is quoted.
National Science Foundation
http://1.usa.gov/1WzG1CA
New wasp species emerging
Terra Daily (This article also appeared in NewsR.in.)
http://bit.ly/1GLDunq

Silicone blood vessel constructs for growing new body tissues
Using sugar, silicone and a 3-D printer, a team of bioengineers at Rice University and surgeons at the University of Pennsylvania have created an implant with an intricate network of blood vessels that points toward a future of growing replacement tissues and organs for transplantation. Jordan Miller, assistant professor of bioengineering, is quoted. Graduate student Samantha Paulsen and bioengineering research technician Anderson Ta are mentioned.
medGadget
http://bit.ly/1MyXWni
Researchers create transplantation model for 3-D printed constructs
Texas Medical Center News (This article also appeared in Medical Xpress, Science Codex, Science Newsline and iConnect007.)
http://bit.ly/1l7Raz0
Rice and Penn researchers create silicon construct with complex network of blood vessels
News-Medical (This article also appeared in Science Daily, Nigerian Herald and My Informs.)
http://bit.ly/1iCWpF9
Scientists create functional tissue implant with intricate blood vessel network
Genengnews.com
http://bit.ly/1LPWoIv
Researchers inspired by pastry chefs: 3-D printed constructs lead to more successful tissue engineering
3DPrint.com
http://bit.ly/1Ww6Wob
KTRK-TV
http://bit.ly/1HroIwH

Anti-immigration Republicans rein in Ryan
The article quotes a June 8 speech at Rice by Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson.
Chicago Tribune (This article also appeared in Investors.com.)
http://trib.in/1MHGinN

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Axiom Quartet reaches out to audiences
The Axiom Quartet will perform a piece by Shih-Hui Chen, professor of composition and theory, at the University of St. Thomas Nov. 8.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1LPXrIt

Shedding light on Houston’s ‘invisible cyclists’
Andrew Keatts, content editor for Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is featured for his op-ed explaining the cyclist demographic.
Houston Public Media (This article also appeared in Naperville Magazine.)
http://bit.ly/1QcdIKX

BROADCAST

Katherine Whaley goes back to Memorial High School
Alumna Katherine Whaley ’04 visits Memorial High School, her alma mater.
ABC13.com
http://abc13.co/1Q5eBpB
 
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Experts insist the US and Mexico must jointly develop vaccine for Chagas
Chagas disease — the third most common parasitic infection in the world — affects approximately 7.5 million people, mostly in Latin America. To help reduce outbreaks of this disease in their countries, the United States and Mexican governments should implement a range of programs as well as fund research for the development of Chagas vaccines and treatments, according to a new policy brief by tropical-disease and science policy experts at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. Kirstin Matthews, an adjunct lecturer of sociology and a fellow in science and technology policy at the Baker Institute, is quoted.
Pharmaceutical Processing (This article also appeared in My Informs and News-Medical.)
http://bit.ly/1l7Fe09
US and Mexico must jointly combat Chagas disease
Bionity.com
http://bit.ly/1Q5ojYV

Snake venom hydrogel stops bleeding fast
A hydrogel infused with snake venom may be the best material to stop bleeding quickly, even in the presence of anti-coagulants, according to Rice University scientists. Jeffrey Hartgerink, professor of chemistry and of bioengineering, is quoted. Postdoctoral researcher Vivek Kumar is mentioned.
Digital Journal (This article also appeared in Electronic Products.)
http://bit.ly/1MhpEcH
Medizin: Schlangengift-Gel stoppt Blutungen
Trends der Zukunft (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1PmiJjh

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Principals go to school to learn management
Andrea Hodge, executive director of Rice’s Education Entrepreneurship Program, discusses the Education Entrepreneurship Program at Rice’s Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business, a vital program for school leaders.
Education Week
http://bit.ly/1H7Ifrk

Guardians of the Galaxy: ISS celebrates 15 years in orbit
The International Space Station celebrated its 15th birthday. Neal Lane, the Malcolm Gillis University Professor Emeritus, senior fellow in science and technology policy at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and professor emeritus of physics and astronomy, is quoted.
FinancialCV.com
http://bit.ly/1P9hKnS
15 years of humans living on worldwide Space Station
Wakey Wakey News
http://bit.ly/1MyYPfK

Jiehae Park’s ‘Peerless’ to make world premiere at Yale Rep this fall
Amy Boratko ’03 is the production dramaturge for Yale Repertory Theatre.
Broadway World
http://bit.ly/1Mz0GkD

SPORTS

Rice seniors offer guidance to national-high 31 freshman players
The Rice football team is featured. Players Ross Winship, Driphus Jackson, Andrew Reue and Caleb Williams are quoted. Head coach David Bailiff and player Ryan Pollard are mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1MHNqAz

Conference USA honors Swinney and Wolons
Sophomore swimmer Kaitlyn Swinney was honored as Conference USA Swimmer of the Week.
Swim Swam
http://bit.ly/1ksAP7y

NEWS RELEASE

‘The Birth of the Pill’ topic of Rice U. lecture Nov. 9
Author Jonathan Eig will discuss his 2014 book, “The Birth of the Pill: How Four Crusaders Reinvented Sex and Launch a Revolution,” at Rice University Nov. 9.
http://bit.ly/1Hr7i3n