Dateline Rice for March 7, 2016 (Weekend Edition)

FEATURED ITEM

James A. Baker III speaks to CNN about the passing of Nancy Reagan
Former U.S. Secretary of State James Baker III, honorary chair of Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted about the death of former First Lady Nancy Reagan.
CNN
https://youtu.be/eKi61aK2E1c
James A. Baker III speaks to Fox News about the passing of Nancy Reagan
Fox News
https://youtu.be/6IA-ZojNcFk
Nancy ‘indispensable’ to Reagan’s success, Baker says
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1UMRcdL
‘13 Eyewitness News at 10 p.m.’
KTRK
http://bit.ly/1LajVav
‘13 Eyewitness News at 5:30 p.m.’
KTRK
http://bit.ly/1p2nGnY

Nancy Reagan: He needed only her
Douglas Brinkley, professor of history, is quoted about former First Lady Nancy Reagan.
U.S. News
http://bit.ly/1Su2LGc
Political leaders react to former First Lady Nancy Reagan’s death
Examiner
http://exm.nr/1M2JxAR

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Houston’s perfect storm
An investigative report published by ProPublica and the Texas Tribune argues that Houston is not well-prepared for a major hurricane. Phil Bedient, the Herman Brown Professor of Engineering, and Jamie Padgett, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, are quoted. The Storm Surge Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disasters (SSPEED) Center at Rice is mentioned.
The Atlantic
http://theatln.tc/21SNggW
Galveston levees would cost less, work better than proposed ‘Ike Dike,’ report finds
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1RMNvSK
http://bit.ly/1QwDtpF
Slow p.m. clearing — spring fever watch Sunday — why is 2016 smashing heat records?
Star Tribune
http://strib.mn/1OXyIQB
‘Capital Public Radio’
KXJV (Click on the audio button to listen to the broadcast. This broadcast also aired on WBUR.)
http://bit.ly/1X70sYR
KQED (Click on the audio button to listen to the broadcast. This broadcast also aired on WAMU.)
http://bit.ly/1R39Z4M
Protecting Gulf Coast from major storm could cost $11 billion
Program Business
http://bit.ly/1X73XP9
The best muckreads on the Gulf Coast’s hurricane threat
ProPublica
http://bit.ly/1Su6iVd

Sewage plants are failing to kill lethal superbugs unleashed from hospitals
Scientists at the Environmental Protection Agency recently announced they had discovered a lethal superbug in California sewage plants. Pedro Alvarez, the George R. Brown Professor and chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is quoted.
Los Angeles Times
http://lat.ms/21VPfhf

Winning Scotland’s job challenge
Moshe Vardi, director of Rice’s Ken Kennedy Institute for Information Technology, the Karen Ostrum George Distinguished Service Professor of Computational Engineering and professor of computer science, expects that within 30 years, machines will be capable of doing almost any job that a human can.
Herald Scotland
http://bit.ly/1QxxG1V

Startups: What judges look for at business plan competitions
The Rice Business Plan Competition and John Reale, member of the roundtable advisory board for Rice Alliance, are mentioned.
Forbes
http://onforb.es/1RORVse

How Paddle8 became the elite’s favorite consignment shop
A photo of Lynn Wyatt at James Turrell’s “Twilight Epiphany” Skyspace on the Rice campus is included.
W Magazine
http://bit.ly/24M8Kev

Tech companies and human rights groups support Apple in its case against the FBI
Dan Wallach, professor of computer science and of electrical and computer engineering, is quoted in an article about Apple’s fight against the FBI. Wallach was also one of the seven experts that filed an amicus brief.
Yahoo! News Canada (This also appeared in Yahoo! News and Yahoo! Finance Canada.)
http://yhoo.it/21SMWyT
Apple CEO: US should withdraw demand for iPhone hack help
The Comment
http://bit.ly/1TfdmpD
‘Serious risk’ that Apple-made iPhone cracking code will leak
Tech World AU (This also appeared in IT World, CSO, Tech World, CIO, Computer World AU, ARN, Network World, Channel World and IT News.)
http://bit.ly/21WcYxD

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Outsiders rending Republican Party in Texas too
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, Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, the 2017 Texas Legislative session, the Detroit Republican debate and the Argentina’s economic crisis.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This article appeared on the front of the March 6 print edition with a different headline, “In Texas, too, GOP tested by outsiders.”)
http://bit.ly/1ROMRnN
Trump talks, ratings soar, journalists lose focus
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This article appeared on the front of the City & State section of the March 6 print edition with a different headline, “Media frenzy over Trump is putting him on the path to victory.” This also appeared in My San Antonio.)
http://bit.ly/1Rwve9A
http://bit.ly/1TZl07H
Media frenzy over Trump is putting him on the path to victory
Midland Reporter-Telegram
http://bit.ly/1pu39ck
Is record Republican turnout a sign of things to come?
Fort Worth-Star Telegram (Subscription required. This also appeared in 27 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/1LZ3J6O
Lawmakers have mixed feelings about 2017 session
Amarillo Globe-News
http://bit.ly/1TEkZXh
Reserved Grand Old Party a thing of the past
San Antonio Express-News
http://bit.ly/1ROPENP
With most primaries settled, legislators look to challenges of 2017
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
http://bit.ly/1LaeMPM
Outspoken education board candidate headed to runoff
Teach the Vote
http://bit.ly/1ROSFO9
Education board candidate calls Obama gay prostitute
Opposing Views
http://bit.ly/21VUM7s
‘FOX 26 News 5 p.m.’
KRIV
http://bit.ly/1TZyDn9
Mark Jones: ‘Donald Trump es el candidato más popular, pero no es mayoritario y tiene un techo’
Infobae America (An English translation is not available. This also appeared in Radio Huancavilca, Entorno Inteligente, El Poder, Hoy Bolivia and La Banda Diario.)
http://bit.ly/1Sue7Ks
L’Argentine et le FMI sur la voie du dégel
Le Matin (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1TEBdQ5

Science may scoff, but Rice professor and best-selling author believe the ‘inexplicable’ does occur
Jeffrey Kripal, the J. Newton Rayzor Professor of Religion, is interviewed about the new book he co-authored, “The Super Natural: A New Vision of the Unexplained.”
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This article appeared on the front of the City & State section of the March 6 print edition with a different headline, “Professor, author join forces in exploration of paranormal.”)
http://bit.ly/1p25Otu

Houston businesswomen to watch in 2016
A slideshow of Houston-area businesswomen to watch this year features Mary Ann Wilkins, a member of the board of directors for the Jones Partners, a committed group of business professionals working to open doors and increase collaboration between the Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business and the Houston business community.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This also appeared in My San Antonio.)
http://bit.ly/1QxogU6
http://bit.ly/1paIwSG
29 Houston businesswomen to watch in 2016
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1QZT8tE

Rauf: Houston should rise above politician-stoked fear
Rabbi Reuven Firestone and Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, two thought leaders in their respective faith communities who are committed to interfaith dialogue and exchange, will visit Houston March 9 to participate in a discussion about the relationship between religion and extremism. Rice’s Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance and the World Affairs Council of Greater Houston are co-hosting the event.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1U7aBFN
Interfaith conversation examines relationship between faith and extremism
University of Houston News
http://bit.ly/21SJW5y

‘Around the World in 80 Days’: Alley Theatre takes us along for the ride
Joseph Campana, the Alan Dugald McKillop Chair in English and associate professor of English literature, is interviewed about the play “Around the World in 80 Days” that he is directing at the Alley Theatre.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1p26D5q

Cancer cells’ evasive action revealed
Researchers at Rice and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have uncovered a trick used by lung cancer cells to hide from the body’s immune system. Herbert Levine, the Karl F. Hasselmann Professor of Bioengineering, is quoted.
TMC News (This article appeared in the March 7 issue of TMC Today.) 
http://bit.ly/21JIVJx

Crowded Houston roads mean longer commute times
Stephen Klineberg, professor of sociology and founding director of Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted about traffic in Houston. Klineberg and the “Shared Prospects: Hispanics and the Future of Houston” Kinder Institute report are mentioned on “Latina Voices.”
KTRH-AM
http://bit.ly/24M3BDi
‘Latina Voices’
KHOU
http://bit.ly/24M6P9J

Houston Grand Opera names new leader
Jim Crownover ’65, former chair of the Rice Board of Trustees, has been named the chair of the Houston Grand Opera Board of Directors, effective Aug. 1.
Houston Business Journal
http://bit.ly/1Twn1bK

Will Clinton take a risk with Texan Julian Castro as VP pick?
Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science, is quoted about Hillary Clinton’s campaign.
Houston Press
http://bit.ly/1R30yCs

Rice University is the best college in Texas, says Forbes
Rice was named the best college in Texas by Forbes.
Hispanic Houston
http://bit.ly/1ROUxGB

Lone Star College to host world-class book festival
The article mentions that a panel at the Lone Star Book Festival will include professors from Rice.
Kingwood News (This also appeared in The Paper.)
http://bit.ly/1nlW105

Houston Symphony launches first-ever podcast
The Houston Symphony’s “Musically Speaking” series at Rice is mentioned.
Your Houston News
http://bit.ly/1YmK5sm
Houston Symphony launches first podcast
Broadway World (This also appeared in GCO New.)
http://bit.ly/1nlVtqW

Students, ROTC program celebrates 100th anniversary
Rice is mentioned.
The Cougar
http://bit.ly/1QxzhVv

The 12th Man tradition
Alumnus Dick Maegle ’55 is mentioned.
Texas Monthly
http://bit.ly/1RORGxn

Community news: Aquatic plan meetings Monday, Tuesday
The Welch Foundation presented its prestigious Norman Hackerman Award in Chemical Research to University of Texas scientist Christopher Ellison. The article mentions that the award is named after former Rice President Norman Hackerman.
Austin American-Statesman
http://atxne.ws/21hcHmS

American Jews and the American Civil War
Joshua Furman, the Stanford and Joan Alexander Postdoctoral Fellow in Jewish Studies, is mentioned.
Jewish Herald-Voice
http://bit.ly/1pucJvU

BROADCAST

‘KCCI 8 News at Noon’
The broadcast mentions that a student has received a scholarship to Rice.
KCCI
http://bit.ly/1TmeEPN

WOAI
Alumnus Tommy Kramer ’77 is mentioned.
http://bit.ly/24M654n (Click on the audio button to listen to the broadcast.)

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Q.N.S.
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.
PM 360
http://bit.ly/1R0gvmT
Embattled Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes backs out of SoCal conference amid company controversies
Bio Space
http://bit.ly/1pb1HvD

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Southern perspective: Robots invade Pensacola — for good
James McLurkin, professor in the practice of computer science, was a featured speaker at the WSRE Public Square Speakers Series at Pensacola State College.
Pensacola News Journal
http://on.pnj.com/1R31czP

Kanye tweets for cheaper textbooks
College textbooks are becoming increasingly challenging for students to afford. Rice’s OpenStax College is mentioned as an example of a successful initiative that provides alternatives to expensive textbooks. David Harris, editor-in-chief of OpenStax College, is quoted.
VOA
http://bit.ly/1pu4iAM
ATG news and announcements March 5
Against the Grain
http://bit.ly/1X76ZD0

Ranking of the most popular courses on Coursera and edX.org
A Rice Coursera course is included on a list of most popular online courses.
IBL
http://bit.ly/1QxLrh3

Porter Ranch gas leak is sealed
Gerald Dickens, professor of Earth science, is mentioned.
The Tolucan Times
http://bit.ly/1U7B7yB

Alabaster soldier’s company wins $50,000 investment at Shark Tank-style competition
The 2016 Entrepreneurs Organization-Houston Veterans Business Battle was held at Rice.
AL.com
http://bit.ly/1RONoG9

Rice joins organization focused on teaching, diversity in STEM
Rice University is one of 25 research universities that are new members of the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL), a national initiative to increase the number and diversity of graduates in the STEM fields. Joshua Eyler, director of Rice’s Center for Teaching Excellence, is quoted.
University Business
http://bit.ly/24Mc0q7

2016 Steinbeck Festival: ‘From Salinas to Sea of Cortez: Steinbeck on Land and Sea’
Sergio Chavez, assistant professor of sociology at Rice and Baker Institute Rice Faculty Scholar, will participate in the 35th annual Steinbeck Festival May 6-8 at the National Steinbeck Center.
Amazines
http://bit.ly/1OXDEF8

SMU’s pioneering pedagogy, SMU-X, recognized globally for innovation, creativity and impact
Bill Glick, dean of Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business, is quoted.
Singapore Management University News
http://bit.ly/1QxuGTl

Here’s what to expect this morning from Ralph Lauren
A Rice study is mentioned.
Seeking Alpha
http://bit.ly/1pb24X8
Will J.C. Penney finally get its sales growing again this quarter?
Seeking Alpha
http://bit.ly/21SQRvB

Quartet coming to York redefines ensemble playing
Alumnus Matthew Detrick ’03 will perform with the Apollo Chamber Players March 13 in York, Penn.
Flip Side PA
http://bit.ly/1LFifWh

Tom Hagemann’s ‘1946’ to premiere at Main Street Theater
The world premiere of “1946,” a play by the late alumnus Thomas Hagemann ’78, opens March 26 at Main Street Theater.
Broadway World
http://bit.ly/21h0C14

United appoints 3 new independent directors
Alumnus James Whitehurst ’89 has been appointed to the United Continental Holdings Board of Directors.
Aviation Tribune
http://bit.ly/1QBFnoV

New York Times best-selling author Justin Cronin coming to Florence
Justin Cronin, writer-in-residence at Rice, will be a featured guest at the 2016 Writer’s Series at the University of North Alabama.
Shoals Insider
http://bit.ly/1p5iArI

Marina Zurkow’s 2nd solo exhibition with bitforms gallery on view in New York
The article mentions that Marina Zurkow has shown art at Rice.
Art Daily
http://bit.ly/1nrBd7B

Gwinnett Chamber luncheon honors 28 STAR students
The article mentions that a student has applied to Rice.
Gwinnett Daily Post
http://bit.ly/1RMNaiO

Banner names former Zions CFO, 2 others to board
Alumnus and trustee Doyle Arnold ’70 has been named to the board of Banker Corp.
American Banker
http://bit.ly/1nm7E7m

Guns on campus: Goofy
Frederick Steiner, the dean of the School of Architecture at the University of Texas at Austin, will leave the school in part due to the new “campus carry” law. Rice is mentioned for opting out of the Texas law.
The Item
http://bit.ly/1SoQhQf

School news: March 6
Rice is mentioned.
Tuscaloosa News
http://bit.ly/1p2k2dJ

OpenSSL: Impressora 3iD a laser de código aberto
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.
Inovacao Tecnologica (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1TZsdVh

Couple: Comment assumer la différence de taille?
A 2014 Rice study about relationships and height is mentioned.
L’Express (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1TZssPY

Exomundos. Capítulo 2: Nacimiento planetario
Andrea Isella, an assistant professor of physics and astronomy, presented images of the binary system known as HD 142527 at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Washington, D.C.
VIU (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1TZsyHo

Vedci objavili silnú zbraň proti nádorom: Rakovinové bunky môžu vyhľadať a zabiť atómy zlata!
Rice is mentioned.
Zivot (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1paQFGQ

Anish Kapoor s’approprie l’’ultra-noir?’ Pas de panique: Il en existe un autre
Rice is mentioned.
L’obs (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1X0t9qt

SPORTS

Charlotte 49ers top Rice Owls in Houston, 75-88
Rice men’s basketball fell to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 75-88. Brown College freshman Marcus Evans is mentioned.
The Best College Sports News Network
http://bit.ly/1QwBSjD
North Texas Mean Green versus Charlotte 49ers — March 5 college basketball pick, odds and prediction
Sports Chat Place
http://bit.ly/1RMNiio

Rice Owls versus Old Dominion Monarchs — March 5 college basketball pick, odds and prediction
Rice men’s basketball fell to Old Dominion University 67-74. Head coach Mike Rhoades and Brown College freshman Marcus Evans are quoted. Players Max Guercy, Egor Koulechov and Connor Cashaw are mentioned. Rice women’s basketball fell to Old Dominion University 52-61.
Sports Chat Place
http://bit.ly/1oWmgvg
Late surge by Rice staved off by Old Dominion
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1RwvuW6
http://bit.ly/1YmxGVp
Saturday’s college basketball
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1nrgdOb
Old Dominion beats Rice 74-67
Houston Chronicle (Similar articles appeared in 39 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/1RONoG9
Old Dominion turns back Rice’s Senior Day run
Examiner
http://exm.nr/1ROQLgl
Saturday’s local interest college basketball: ODU men, women overcome Rice in regular-season finales
Daily Press
http://bit.ly/1pu5WCk
‘NewsFix’
CW-39
http://bit.ly/1p2mO2B

Kendall Noble leads WKU past Techsters
Rice women’s basketball will play Louisiana State University March 9.
The News Star (This also appeared in the Shreveport Times.)
http://tnsne.ws/1UN6Ohz
Women’s conference tournament glances
The San Diego Union-Tribune
http://bit.ly/1pu74pI
MTSU basketball teams earn No. 2 seeds in C-USA tourney
Murfreesboro Post
http://bit.ly/1OXA3Hb
Lady Techsters earn No. 7 seed in C-USA Tournament
LA Tech Sports
http://bit.ly/1SuoaiC
Nobel leads W. Kentucky past Techsters
Ruston Daily Leader
http://bit.ly/1TmtAgz

Conference tournament glances
Rice men’s basketball will play the University of North Carolina at Charlotte March 9.
The San Diego Union-Tribune
http://bit.ly/1W3hg2E
Tops hope magical run starts with win over North Texas
WBKO
http://bit.ly/1LM1h8J
UTEP edges UTSA, caps regular season on high note
KVIA
http://bit.ly/1OXA7Xg
Charlotte 49ers struggle with 3-pointers in loss to North Texas
Charlotte Observer
http://bit.ly/1TZvjIE
UTSA at UTEP game thread, live radio feed, starting time, radio, streaming info
SB Nation
http://bit.ly/1R07EBB
UAB closes regular season at FAU, goes for another school record
AL.com
http://bit.ly/24M30Bu

Charlotte women’s basketball scores win against Rice
Rice women’s basketball fell to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 63-68.
Niner Times
http://bit.ly/1TVoSqh

ECU rally comes up short against State
Rice baseball will play East Carolina University March 11-13.
WITN
http://bit.ly/1QBWHu6

Andrew Wilson, Abbey Weitzeil, Santo Condorelli shine during LCM portion of American Short Course Championships
Swimmers Marie-Claire Schillinger and Anniina Ala-Seppala are mentioned.
Swimming World
http://bit.ly/1OXAdOH

UH to host pair of weekend matches
Rice women’s tennis played Brown University March 5.
Bellaire, River Oaks and West University Examiner (This also appeared in the Sugar Land Sun, Your Fort Bend News and the Memorial Examiner.)
http://bit.ly/1QxAVX2

The Spartans’ wide receiver is 1 of 15 semifinalists
Sid Richardson College senior James Lee is one of 15 male semifinalists for the annual Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Award given by Diverse Issues in Higher Education.
San Jose State Spartans
http://bit.ly/1QGaPPF

RGV Capsules: Vaqueros women knock off WAC champs
Rice men’s tennis will play the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley March 12.
The Brownsville Herald
http://bit.ly/1pudPru

Free agent Jared Crick could figure into Texans’ defensive plans
Alumnus Christian Covington ’15 is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1TwQOks
http://bit.ly/1Tfu4oT

Andrew Sendejo agrees to 4-year deal with Vikings
Alumnus Andrew Sendejo ’10 is mentioned.
Nano News (This also appeared in Abruzzo.)
http://bit.ly/1pu3kVc
Minnesota Vikings agree to terms with 2 defensive players
End Zone Score (This also appeared in Yard Breaker.)
http://bit.ly/1pu3VX2
Vikings re-sign Andrew Sendejo
Today’s Pigskin (This also appeared in The Comment.)
http://bit.ly/1RwB6zG
Minnesota Vikings re-sign Andrew Sendejo
SB Nation
http://bit.ly/1LLWeoY

Rick Porcello goes 2 innings, Red Sox beat Twins 6-5
Alumnus Tyler Duffey ’13 is mentioned.
Wingate Wire
http://bit.ly/1pu7Gvo

March Madness 2016
The article mentions that Rice will be one of the hosts for the Final Four and Championship.
Long Island Weekly
http://bit.ly/1M2W47j

Former Jackets named to all-conference baseball teams
Hanszen College junior Jordan Stephens is mentioned.
Alvin Sun-Advertiser
http://bit.ly/21herwo

Strong and Texas start pressure-packed spring drills
A photo from the 2015 Rice-University of Texas football game is included.
MSN News (This also appeared in MSN Sports.)
http://bit.ly/1UNps8Y

NEWS RELEASES

Baker Institute report: Venture capital in Texas declining
Despite Texas having the third-largest venture capital investment in the nation just a decade ago, the state’s current venture capital investment of $1.2 billion is falling — and falling fast. It has slipped to fourth and is set to slide to sixth, likely even before 2016 is over, according to an issue brief from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
http://bit.ly/1nrDEH9

Statement of James A. Baker III on the passing of Nancy Reagan
Former U.S. Secretary of State James Baker III, honorary chair of Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, made a statement on the death of former First Lady Nancy Reagan.
http://bit.ly/24Me4P8