Dateline Rice for Feb. 24, 2016

FEATURED ITEMS

Rice University black alumni
A slideshow of photos from the reception for “Reflections of the Past, Promises for the Future” is posted. Rice University and the Association of Rice University Black Alumni hosted the event to commemorate 50 years of black undergraduate life at Rice.
Houston Defender/Defender Network
http://bit.ly/1UlYg0F

New theorem helps reveal tuberculosis’ secret
A new methodology developed by researchers at Rice and Rutgers universities could help scientists understand how and why a biochemical network doesn’t always perform as expected. To test the approach, they analyzed the stress response of bacteria that cause tuberculosis and predicted novel interactions. Oleg Igoshin, assistant professor of bioengineering, and Brown College senior Joao Ascensao are quoted.
Science 360 (This is featured on the home page in the “Headlines” section. This also appeared in Web India 123, CanIndiaNews, Innovations Report, the Sugar Land Sun, the Katy Rancher, Bellaire, River Oaks and West University Examiner and the Memorial Examiner.)
http://1.usa.gov/1oAKqLu
Team develops new method that helps reveal tuberculosis’ secret
Scicasts
http://bit.ly/21oAy68
This theorem can help to cure tuberculosis’ secret
ANI News (This also appeared in the Times of India and Business Standard.)
http://bit.ly/21dxtcn
Will this theorem help scientists find the cure for tuberculosis?
The Health Site
http://bit.ly/1OuDmFu
New postulate helps exhibit tuberculosis’ secret
Fresh Ghana
http://bit.ly/1XMALxH

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

A huge week for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton
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, is quoted about Super Tuesday and the Texas Republican party.
The New Yorker (This also appeared in News Hub.)
http://bit.ly/1PZFARx
Marsha Farney draws challenger from the right in Texas House race
My Statesman
http://atxne.ws/1Rn0lXC
Texas primary just a week away
KTRH
http://bit.ly/21owHWE
Time for the presidential campaigns to focus on Texas
Off the Kuff
http://bit.ly/21qByGS
Texas GOP primary to draw record turnout, new voters
Fox 26
http://bit.ly/1VE8Mz5
SA Senate race draws big money
San Antonio Express-News (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1PZFTM4
Open senate seat sparks 4-way East Texas race
Texas Tribune
http://bit.ly/1KK379X

Apple says expert panel should take up encryption issue
Dan Wallach, professor of computer science and of electrical and computer engineering, is quoted in an article about Apple’s fight against the FBI.
MSN Money
http://bit.ly/1QeUYL2

Are we ready for designer babies?
Gang Bao, the Foyt Family Professor of Bioengineering and professor of bioengineering, is quoted about CRISPR, a genome-editing tool.
Popular Science
http://bit.ly/1T4Yc6r

Modified laser cutter creates 3-D objects from multiple materials
Rice University bioengineering researchers have modified a commercial-grade CO2 laser cutter to create OpenSLS, an open-source, selective laser sintering platform that can print intricate 3-D objects from powdered plastics and biomaterials. Jordan Miller, assistant professor of bioengineering, and graduate student Ian Kinstlinger are quoted.
Eureka
http://bit.ly/1KK2Eoq
3-D laser printer creates complex objects from multiple materials
E&T
http://bit.ly/1WGTR7r
Rice researchers build open-source laser sintering printer to create biomaterials
AZO Materials (This also appeared in Converter News.)
http://bit.ly/1T6Ki3T
Modified laser cutter prints 3-D objects from powder
Materialsgate (This also appeared in Space Daily, Medical Design Briefs and Fresh Ghana.)
http://bit.ly/1p4g3Oh
Open-source: Umgebauter lasercutter wird zum 3-D bioprinter
Heise Online
http://bit.ly/1QcH60l

Achieving Clean Power Plan targets well ahead of schedule
Daniel Cohan, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, co-authored an op-ed about the Clean Power Plan.
The Hill
http://bit.ly/1TyPE6q

Meet George P., America’s next Bush
Alumnus George P. Bush ’98 is profiled.
Vox (This also appeared in MSN News.)
http://bit.ly/24nM3gA
Bush family dynasty might not be over with George P. on the rise
Latin Post
http://bit.ly/1oH2Db2

HOUSTON/TEXAS

UH faculty suggest steering clear of some topics if students armed
A forum of professors suggested recently that University of Houston faculty members might want to avoid sensitive subjects or drop certain topics from their curriculum altogether after “campus carry” takes effect. Rice is mentioned for opting out of the Texas law.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This article appeared on the front of the City & State section of the Feb. 24 print edition with a different headline, “Gun law may alter UH topics.” This also appeared in My San Antonio.)
http://bit.ly/1SRktUW
http://bit.ly/1L9EAes
UH faculty suggest steering clear of some subjects if students armed
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1KJZXDi
Survey: 80 percent of faculty opposed to ‘campus carry’ in major UTSA areas
My San Antonio
http://bit.ly/21qPuAL
Profesores de la Universidad de Houston expresan inquietud con ley que permite el acceso de armas en las aulas
La Voz (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1OuBAnG

Houston has a history of Oscar also-rans
Alumna Amy Hobby ‘86 is mentioned for her 2016 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature nomination.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1KHVO2D

Pediatrician pens illustrated guide for parents
Alumnus Peter Jung ’95 is profiled.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1p43Uc7
http://bit.ly/1UlWYCU

Houston energy leaders optimistic that next year will bring good fortune for industry
Ken Medlock, the James A. Baker III and Susan Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics and senior director of the Center for Energy Studies at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and lecturer of economics, is quoted about oil prices.
Houston Business Journal (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1QxOJ0L
Most big oil producers unwilling to cut production
The Gulf Today
http://bit.ly/1STZWiE

2016 State of the College highlights HCC accomplishments
Stephen Klineberg, professor of sociology and founding director of Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted.
Memorial Examiner (This also appeared in Your Fort Bend News and the Katy Rancher.)
http://bit.ly/1KHR8tD

Your blood varies drop to drop
Bioengineers at Rice University recently found that different drops from single fingerpricks on multiple subjects varied substantially on results for basic health measures like hemoglobin, white blood cell counts and platelet counts. 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, and graduate student Meaghan Bond are quoted.
KTRH
http://bit.ly/24p61rg
In more bad news for Theranos, study points to issues with fingerprick testing
Fierce Medical Devices
http://bit.ly/24nM83D
‘7 Eyewitness News at 10’
WBBJ
http://bit.ly/1XMxQVI

Incumbent Raney, challenger Fields spar over which is the ‘more true’ conservative
A Rice ranking of liberal Republicans in the Texas House is mentioned.
The Eagle
http://bit.ly/1oAOz20

UNT again weighs gender-inclusive housing
Rice’s gender-inclusive housing policy is mentioned.
North Texas Daily
http://bit.ly/1oAUXq8

What to do for spring break in Houston: Free and cheap
Rice students have free entrance to the Houston Zoo with a valid student ID.
Houston on the Cheap
http://bit.ly/1QcILDd

BROADCAST

KPFT
Richard Stoll, the Albert Thomas Chair in Political Science and scholar at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, discusses President Barack Obama’s plan to close Guantanamo.
http://bit.ly/1Qcz3ka

‘KHOU 11 News’
Kyle Shelton, postdoctoral research fellow at Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted about a driver who posted a sign on a bridge to apologize for almost hitting a cyclist.
KHOU
http://bit.ly/1LFWqAD
http://bit.ly/1Um3IRi
Driver posts public apology to bicyclist after close call
KAGS
http://bit.ly/1PZJXvK

‘NewsFix’
Bernard “Bun B” Freeman, former distinguished lecturer at Rice, is mentioned for his coverage of the 2016 presidential primaries.
CW39
http://bit.ly/1T6OkZT

‘Food Paradise’
Alumnus Greg Gatlin ’03 is featured for his restaurant Gatlin’s BBQ.
Travel Channel
http://bit.ly/1PZTSkZ

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Marine virus outbreaks linked to coral bleaching
A study by biologists from Rice University and Oregon State University has found that significant outbreaks of marine viruses may be associated with coral bleaching events, especially as a result of multiple environmental stresses.
National Science Foundation
http://1.usa.gov/1STZrFn

How gravitational wave detectors survived the ‘Contract with America’
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 about the National Science Foundation funding.
Ars Technica UK
http://bit.ly/24nGSNz

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

CNN contributor to talk presidential politics at U of M
Douglas Brinkley, professor of history, will speak at the University of Memphis March 1.
The Daily Helmsman
http://bit.ly/1p1B2RJ

Brands are like organized religion
Utpal Dholakia, the George R. Brown Chair of Marketing and professor of management at Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business, authored an op-ed about how some marketers use basic principles of organized religion to connect with costumers.
Live Mint
http://bit.ly/20TuIYa

How to ace Beer Bike
Duncan College junior Cassandra Gibson authored an op-ed about Beer Bike.
The Odyssey
http://bit.ly/1QcF7Jr

These are the best colleges in every state
Rice was named the best college in Texas by Forbes.
College Candy
http://bit.ly/1oAUPa5

Openness and transparency are keys to success for Red Hat CEO
Alumnus Jim Whitehurst ’89 is interviewed.
Financial Post
http://bit.ly/24nGSgF

Jasper String Quartet comes to Shalin Liu on Feb. 26
Rice’s former graduate quartet-in-residence, the Jasper String Quartet, will perform at the Shalin Liu Performance Center Feb. 26.
Manchester Wicked Local (This also appeared in Beverly Wicked Local.)
http://bit.ly/1QwwAAq

Reed to review ‘Unfit for Duty: Serendipity and Sorrow’
The late alum John Jiannas’ book “Unfit for Duty: Serendipity and Sorrow” will be reviewed at First Baptist Church in Pine Bluff, Ark.
Pine Bluff Commercial (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1QZdPWG

Waterbury Symphony plans March concert
Alumnus Carlton Ford ’12 will perform March 13 at the NVCC Fine Arts Center in Waterbury, Conn.
Voices
http://bit.ly/1TFItdP

Houston: Buses, bayous, beltways and abounding optimism for better mobility
The Rice Media Center is mentioned.
Street Films
http://bit.ly/21fZwYE

Alabaster soldier’s association creates garments for going from a courtroom to chasing down bad guys
The 2016 EO Houston Veterans Business Battle will be held at Rice Feb. 26-27.
Alabama News
http://bit.ly/1Lc8pLi

SPORTS

Frosh of the Week: Rice’s Marcus Evans, who joins top 10 of the Watch
Brown College freshman Marcus Evans set a record with his eighth C-USA Freshman of the Week award, his fourth honor in a row. Head coach Mike Rhoades is also mentioned.
CBS Sports
http://cbsprt.co/1UkZJoa
C-USA salutes Kelly again
Herald Dispatch
http://bit.ly/1ozFZAH
Feb. 23 men’s basketball notebook
C-USA
http://bit.ly/1LFXe8E

College basketball schedule
Rice men’s basketball will play the University of Southern Mississippi Feb. 25 and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte March 3.
The San Diego Union-Tribune
http://bit.ly/1KHOTGC
Rice at Southern Mississippi tomorrow
KKTX
http://bit.ly/1T6RCfZ

Chuck Landon: C-USA doing poor job of scheduling
Rice men’s basketball is mentioned.
Herald Dispatch
http://bit.ly/1QZ0Ggq
FIU gives up 52 1st half points against Owls
FIUSM
http://bit.ly/1KK3LnY
C-USA basketball power rankings: Feb. 23
The News Star
http://tnsne.ws/1T6MOqP

Around sports: Reed, 4 former champs commit to play in SHO
Rice baseball beat Dallas Baptist University 6-2.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1S0YIAZ

What’s up next for the Bobcats: Baseball
Rice baseball will play Texas State University Feb. 24, the University of Arkansas Feb. 26 and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Feb. 28.
The University Star
http://bit.ly/1mVyEKx
UL baseball moves up in national rankings
The Advertiser
http://bit.ly/1p1zuas
Fierce competition on tap for week 2
Big 12 Sports
http://bit.ly/1VCrszd
Texas State baseball: Bobcats can’t fend off Washington State’s late-game heroics in 9-8 extra-inning loss
San Marcos Daily Record
http://bit.ly/1LEJzPp
UL’s midweek plan will be put to the test in Ruston
The Advertiser
http://bit.ly/1oH5elp
No. 6 Louisiana renews rivalry at Louisiana Tech
KATC
http://bit.ly/1QeSrk1
Cajuns open season with 3 wins against Sam Houston
The Vermilion
http://bit.ly/1T6MxnL
Diamond Hogs sweep weekend against Chippewas
The Arkansas Traveler
http://bit.ly/1T6MHvk

Evan Guillory, another of the Ragin’ Cajuns’ super sophomores, starts Wednesday at Louisiana Tech
Rice baseball is mentioned.
The Advocate
http://bit.ly/1mXuWQF

Cardinals hammer Wildcats with 4 jacks (2 4-baggers)
Rice baseball played the University of Arizona Feb. 19-21.
The News
http://bit.ly/1VClaiV
The long ball dooms Arizona as Lamar wins 13-5
Arizona Wildcats
http://bit.ly/21oFt72
JC Cloney named Madness Pac-12 Player of the Week
Arizona Wildcats
http://bit.ly/21qDP4R

Lady Raiders win 7th straight game
Rice women’s tennis will play Texas Tech University March 13.
The Daily Toreador
http://bit.ly/1QYUg0H

Golf competes in their 2nd go-round
Rice golf is mentioned.
The Houstonian Online
http://bit.ly/21fUATM
Former Deer Park golfers compete at All-American Intercollegiate
The Pasadena Citizen
http://bit.ly/1VEhfSQ

2016 C-USA championship preview
Rice women’s swimming will participate in the C-USA Championship Feb. 24-27. Wiess College sophomore Kaitlyn Swinney, Lovett College sophomore Kiley Beall and Duncan College freshman Marie-Claire Schillinger are mentioned.
Swimming World
http://bit.ly/1KHYld3
Swimming and diving team confident heading to conference tourney
The Parthenon
http://bit.ly/1UlY3KY
Herd swimming and diving begins C-USA championships Wednesday
Herd Zone
http://bit.ly/1STU1Kn

Oak Ridge hopes to keep good times rolling
Student-athletes have signed national letters of intent to play at Rice.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1QecHCl
http://bit.ly/1OsZdwR

Women’s basketball preview: FAU heads to Miami to face in-state rival FIU
A photo of Lovett College sophomore Wendy Knight is included.
UPress
http://bit.ly/1PWJIBu

Another chance for UAB fans to put up and shut up their critics
A photo from the 2016 Rice-University of Alabama at Birmingham men’s basketball game is included.
AL.com
http://bit.ly/1QBwJJ4

Johnny Manziel: A timeline of the troubled NFL star
Johnny Manziel was suspended for half of the 2013 season opening game against Rice.
CNN (This also appeared in 11 other media outlets.)
http://cnn.it/1QZ0Q7r

Mike Neu puts finishing touches on football coaching staff
Co-offensive coordinator Billy Lynch is mentioned.
Ball State Sports
http://bit.ly/24nLVO2

NEWS RELEASES

Baker Institute expert: HPV vaccination rates have improved in recent years, but they still have a long way to go
Kirstin Matthews, a fellow in science and technology policy at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is available to discuss issues surrounding human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations in Texas and across the U.S.
http://bit.ly/1p4jvIy

Rice study identifies factors that affect state-owned enterprises’ welcome overseas
When a multinational company is a state-owned enterprise, the choice of where to expand may hinge on more than just economic considerations, according to a new paper by strategic management experts at Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business.
http://bit.ly/1T6TeGz

Rice mathematician Gillman named Sloan Research Fellow
Adrianna Gillman, assistant professor of computational and applied mathematics at Rice University, has been selected as a 2016 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow in Mathematics.
http://bit.ly/1QBFZwT

Rice University to host FotoFest exhibitions
Rice University will host five exhibitions that are part of FotoFest’s 16th International Biennial of Photography and Mixed Media Arts, which takes place in Houston March 12 through April 24. The 2016 biennial will feature the work of 34 leading international artists whose exhibitions will explore the theme “Changing Circumstances: Looking at the Future of the Planet.”
http://bit.ly/20TAfOz