Dateline Rice for Nov. 9, 2015 (Weekend Edition)

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Cancer survivors get fewer job interview callbacks
Researchers at Rice and Penn State University found that job applicants who are cancer survivors are less likely to receive callbacks from potential retail employers. Michelle “Mikki” Hebl, professor of psychology and management, is mentioned.
Futurity
http://bit.ly/1OzphfP
Cancer survivors at risk of discrimination during hiring process
Youth Health Mag
http://bit.ly/1PwHrO7
Cancer survivors may face discrimination from potential employers
Psych Central (This article also appeared in Medical Xpress and 14 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/1L5lkrI

Citing climate change, Obama rejects construction of Keystone XL oil pipeline
Douglas Brinkley, professor of history, is quoted in articles about President Barack Obama’s rejection of a Canadian company to build the Keystone XL pipeline.
New York Times (This article also appeared in MSN News and ACQ Magazine.)
http://nyti.ms/20AcuOd
Some Texans puzzled by Keystone XL pipeline rejection
Texas Public Radio (This broadcast also aired on KRWG-FM and 15 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/1RIMV7o
Keystone XL pipeline nixed but environmentalists should not relax
Nonprofit Quarterly
http://bit.ly/1NZufzl
Obama’s climate agenda
The Bulletin (This article also appeared in Bills Insider and The Star.)
http://bit.ly/1OzkwTz

Educators seek more effective bilingual education strategies
English language learners, primarily Hispanics, are scoring low on state standardized tests and have high dropout rates. Steve Murdock, the Allyn and Gladys Cline Professor of Sociology and director of Rice’s Hobby Center for the Study of Texas, is cited for his projected growth of Texas’ Hispanic population.
Washington Times (This article also appeared in Denton Record-Chronicle, WRAL-TV and the Montgomery County Courier.)
http://bit.ly/1MvcQiX

Persian Gulf producers delay oil projects
Persian Gulf oil producers are delaying projects until contractors offer cheaper terms. Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow in Energy Studies at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Wall Street Journal (This article also appeared in Hellenic Shipping News.)
http://on.wsj.com/1S4bPhC

Fears monster volcano could be set to blow again after huge magma chamber found underneath
Scientists from Rice, University of New Mexico, University of Texas at El Paso and the University of Washington found a pair of magma chambers beneath Mount St. Helens that could explain its latest eruption. Postdoctoral researcher Eric Kiser is quoted.
Express.co.uk
http://bit.ly/1WIEG1P
Could Mount St. Helens erupt again? Volcanic tremors hint of magma being injected
Tech Times (This article also appeared in Red Orbit, Daily Star, Star Plus Ireland, KGW-TV, KREM-TV and KING 5.)
http://bit.ly/1XZtpYe
Is Mount St. Helens going to erupt? Scientists discover vast magma chamber beneath the volcano
Inquisitr
http://bit.ly/1SDu5zs
Mount St. Helens study confirms 3 more magma chambers
The Columbian
http://bit.ly/1kkK3mS

Gasoducto: un proyecto que ‘dará luz’ a México y Centroamérica
The new pipeline between Mexico and Central America is expected to boost industries, create jobs and strengthen its electricity sector. Miriam Grunstein, contributing expert and scholar in the Mexico Center at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Forbes (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1NZqqdz

Jon Hanson
Alumnus Jon Hanson ’86 is featured for his academic and professional career.
Harvard Magazine
http://bit.ly/1GTjJdG

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Church will offer options for ‘spiritual, not religious’ generation
The Bishop John E. Hines Center for Spirituality and Prayer will open in January 2016. Jeffrey Kripal, the J. Newton Rayzor Professor of Religion, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This appeared on the front page of Sunday’s newspaper.)
http://bit.ly/1kGrJEb

Rice experts suggests crowning Thanksgiving ‘National Cheat Day’
Roberta Anding, a lecturer in kinesiology who has created meal plans for Rice student-athletes, shares tips for enjoying Thanksgiving without the stress of calories.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1MH4PmG
http://bit.ly/1QpiS6d

Before the next vote, pro-HERO folks need their own slogan
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, comments on the political focus of the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance. Jones also comments on Adrian Garcia’s support for Houston mayoral candidate Sylvester Turner, Gov. Greg Abbott’s detainment request for criminal immigrants and the possibility of a casino opening in Texas. Jones’ nonpartisan study on the Texas Senate is also cited.
Houston Chronicle (This appeared on the front of the City & State section in Sunday’s Chronicle. Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1HoU0cX
Garcia throws support behind Turner’s mayoral bid
Houston Chronicle (This appeared on the front of the City & State section in Saturday’s Chronicle. Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1Mkessh
Adrián García anuncia apoyo a la campaña de Sylvester Turner por alcaldía de Houston
La Voz de Houston (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1Mv7bJK
East Texas tribe seeks casino on reservation
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1GT0Qrb
Texas casino to open in 2016?
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
http://bit.ly/1kkCEUD
For Harris County Democrats, a win and 2 losses
Houston Public Media
http://bit.ly/1NZnTQK
The Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO) was defeated by an unholy alliance
Daily Kos
http://bit.ly/1OziV0b
Defeating HERO’s LGBT bill could mean Jared Woodfill’s huge political victory
All Christian News
http://bit.ly/1GTiMSy
Immigration a safe issue for Texas GOP, despite demographics
The Huntsville Item (This article appeared in 11 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/1WIwz5j
When ‘Republican’ isn’t good enough
Texas Scorecard
http://bit.ly/1M2pnZQ

Keatts: Policies are blind to ‘invisible’ cyclists
Andrew Keatts, content editor for Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, authored an op-ed explaining the cyclist demographic and the challenges they face on the roads.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1Qpm7KV
http://bit.ly/1Sc6LrC

Heady success for young string quartet
Rice’s Dover Quartet will perform at Stude Concert Hall Nov. 10.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1NEKnbk

Rice prof sheds new light on global health
Rebecca Richards-Kortum, the Malcolm Gillis University Professor, director of the Institute of Biosciences and Bioengineering and of Rice 360°: Institute for Global Health Technologies, is featured for her contribution to improving global health. Rebekah Drezek, professor of bioengineering and of electrical and computer engineering, is quoted. Maria Oden, professor in the practice of engineering and director of Rice’s Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen, and McMurtry College sophomore Zach Kortum are mentioned.
TMC Today (This is a reprint of the Houston Chronicle feature.)
http://bit.ly/1MSkd62

Researchers create transplantation model for 3-D printed constructs
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.
TMC Today
http://bit.ly/1MSkd62

WOSMS 8th-graders tour Rice University
Students from West Orange-Stark Middle School toured Rice to learn about college requirements, extracurricular activities and salaries.
The Record
http://bit.ly/1GSXHHZ

BROADCAST

KPRC-TV
Lovett College freshman Reese Rosales shares advice to high school students about applying to college.
http://bit.ly/1WMxUTv

KUT 90.5
Gary Hale, a nonresident fellow in drug policy at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, discusses the Mexican Supreme Court’s decision to allow four Mexican citizens to cultivate, harvest, prepare and use marijuana for recreational purposes.
http://bit.ly/1HCYt6u

Did voters know they were approving extended term limits in Houston?
Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science, discusses the possibility that Houstonians didn’t understand they were voting to extend term limits for council members.
Houston Public Media
http://bit.ly/1MkxGy7

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Know how cleanliness begets honesty
According to marketing experts, cleanliness can help people return to ethical behavior. Vikas Mittal, the J. Hugh Liedtke Professor of Marketing at Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business, is quoted.
State Times
http://bit.ly/1OzmCCW

Science café: Ants of Big Thicket National Preserve
Scott Solomon, professor in the practice of ecology and evolutionary biology, will give a presentation on his ant research for the Big Thicket National Preserve and the Big Thicket Association Science Café program series.
PANews.com
http://bit.ly/1RIrAex

Bennett: Combining elections would lure more voters
Melissa Marschall, professor of political science, comments on the contributing factors to low voter turnout.
Pharos-Tribune
http://bit.ly/1iOrN3t

God and public school classrooms? These clashes are hard to report and that’s a fact
Elaine Howard Ecklund, the Herbert S. Autrey Chair and Professor of Sociology and director of Rice’s Religion and Public Life Program, comments on the recent controversy concerning an English teacher’s lesson about what constitutes as a fact, using God as an example.
Get Religion (This article also appeared in My Informs.)
http://bit.ly/1WLYk7X

Stanford Splash brings hundreds of kids to college
Jones College sophomore Bailey Tulloch represented Rice at Stanford University’s annual Splash program, which is a two-day learning marathon for local middle and high schoolers.
The Stanford Daily
http://bit.ly/1SDkaKb

Houston LGBT ordinance opponent Lance Berkman talks about personal attacks by Mayor Annise Parker
Houston Mayor Annise Parker used social media to express her disapproval of former Houston Astros star Lance Berkman’s public opposition to the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance. The article notes that Berkman ’98 is a Rice alum.
Christian Post (This article also appeared in One News Page and News Reality.)
http://bit.ly/1kFTiNS
Defeat of Houston LGBT-rights measure may have broad impact
Columbia Daily Tribune
http://bit.ly/1NmuRMP

SPORTS

UTEP edges Rice on late field goal
Rice football fell to University of Texas at El Paso 21-24 at the Sun Bowl. Head coach David Bailiff is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1Mv2a3Y
Rice’s bid for 4th straight bowl appearance takes a hit with loss to UTEP
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1Nn6MoU
Can UTEP right the ship? Miners get gut-check win over Rice University KORD.com
http://bit.ly/1klcjpt

College football rewind: Week 10
Rice football will play against Southern Mississippi University Nov. 14 at Rice Stadium.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1lgg3IX
College football week in review
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1MkqAcE

Rhoades pushes freshmen hard to get up to speed for Rice
Head men’s basketball coach Mike Rhoades discusses his strongest players and the team’s preparation for this season.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1SDH308

Women’s tennis wraps up second day at Kitty Harrison Invitational
Rice women’s tennis competed at the Kitty Harrison Invitational in North Carolina.
Gopsusports.com
http://bit.ly/1MRfCRC
Virginia drops Rice in women’s tennis to close UNC fall invite
Cavalier Insider (This article also appeared in GoDanRiver.com.)
http://bit.ly/1OzMGxR

LSU men’s tennis team enjoys first tournament at new tennis complex
Rice men’s tennis competed at the Louisiana State University Invitational. Player Henrik Munch is mentioned.
The Daily Reveille
http://bit.ly/1Nl7rr4

Hoop Cats start season strong
Rice women’s basketball will play against the University of Kentucky Nov. 13.
KYKernel.com (This article also appeared in WKYT.com, WLKY-TV and WLEX-TV.)
http://bit.ly/1MRhhXg

NEWS RELEASES

Sun Belt cities’ bike-share users more likely to bike for recreation
A new report from Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research finds that Sun Belt city residents are most likely to use bike-share programs for recreation, compared with users in the Midwest or Northeast, who regularly use the same programs for their daily commute.
http://bit.ly/20H63cc

Thanksgiving should be crowned America’s national ‘Cheat Day’
Americans should enjoy their Thanksgiving without the stress of calories, according to a Rice expert.
http://bit.ly/1PkLeQ3