Dateline Rice for March 30, 2016

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Solar-powered ‘Sterile Box’ targets hospital infections in developing countries
Rice students and their mentors have created a sterilization station for surgical instruments that can help minimize risk of infections to patients anywhere in the world.
Gizmag (This also appeared in Technoserv.)
http://bit.ly/1pIHxsC
Sterile solar-powered shelters
Trend Hunter
http://bit.ly/1MBrJ5D

We need to keep talking about nanotechnology safety
The Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology at Rice is mentioned.
Slate
http://slate.me/25wikT7
We don’t talk much about nanotechnology risks anymore, but that doesn’t mean they’re gone
Nanowerk (This also appeared in The Conversation.)
http://bit.ly/1UCcf4g

The full list of Forbes’ best value schools 2016
Rice is No. 20 on Forbes’ Best Value Schools list. Rice is also No. 7 on a list of most important STEM universities for women.
Forbes
http://onforb.es/1RII0F0
Best value colleges in the South 2016
Forbes
http://onforb.es/1MSH5xd
The 13 most important STEM colleges for women
Forbes
http://onforb.es/1MBfyFQ
Best value or best quality?
Forbes
http://onforb.es/1UsKmLB
The 50 best value colleges for 2016
MSN Money
http://bit.ly/1ZKTpal

These are the hardest colleges to get into in every state
Based on data from Niche, Rice was named the hardest university to get into in Texas.
Rare
http://bit.ly/25wwBiC

Could nanobots make your electronics last forever? Molecular machines ‘heal’ damaged circuits in devices automatically
Rice University scientists have created light-driven, single-molecule submersibles that contain just 244 atoms. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is mentioned.
Daily Mail
http://dailym.ai/1RKCK0k

‘Natural’ product claims can be murky
Clarence Miller, the Louis Calder Professor Emeritus of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, is quoted about chemicals found in household products.
The Wall Street Journal
http://on.wsj.com/1WXMicJ

Takeaways from the GOP town hall
Sen. Ted Cruz’s mother, alumna Eleanor Darragh ’56, is mentioned.
CNN (This appeared in 72 other media outlets.)
http://cnn.it/1Ryoicz

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Universities compete to raise funds for pocket prairies
The Katy Prairie Conservancy recently launched a fundraiser to build environmental landscapes at Houston universities. Rice is mentioned as one of the participating Houston-area universities. McMurtry College sophomore Ella Matsuda, Duncan College senior Kira Clingen and graduate student Gabriela Contreras are featured in a photo.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1RKvRMs
http://bit.ly/1WXEYOj

Museum of Natural Science cancels controversial scientist’s lecture
A lecture by Thierry Vrain, a former research scientist for Agriculture Canada, was moved from the Houston Museum of Natural Science to the Rice Media Center.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This article appeared on the front of the March 30 print edition with a different headline, “Museum of Natural Science cancels scientist’s lecture.”)
http://bit.ly/1qit2MN

Best to have expertise when hiring gets tight
An article mentions a Rice study about the link between oil rigs and jobs.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This article appeared on the front of the Business section in the March 30 print edition with a different headline, “Engineers who learn a little business do themselves a favor.”)
http://bit.ly/1Tiq2LQ

3 things to know about millennials in the Houston suburbs
Bill Fulton, director of Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted about the living patterns of millennials.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1ROCqUK
http://bit.ly/1WXIfNB
Los ‘millennials’ quieren comprar casas en los suburbios con ventajas urbanas
La Voz (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1MSE5Rz

Harris County Flood Control District won’t be sued over the Memorial Day floods — for now
“The 2015 Memorial Day Event — Brays Bayou Watershed” report by Phil Bedient, the Herman Brown Professor of Engineering, is discussed.
Houston Press
http://bit.ly/1UClLo5

Support for Trump growing amid GOP machinations
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science, fellow in political science at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and fellow at Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted about the presidential primaries.
San Antonio Express-News
http://bit.ly/231wJof
US, Cuba continue to have deep differences on human rights — Obama
NYSE Post
http://bit.ly/1Y0DQtJ
In Cuba, Obama urges burying ‘last remnant’ of Cold War
SB News Online
http://bit.ly/1MSJqZh
American Muslims react to Cruz’s surveillance proposal
SB News Online
http://bit.ly/21TuGjH
Ted Cruz: Donald Trump a ‘sniveling coward’ for attacking my wife
Lucena Informacion
http://bit.ly/1M0anzc
Cruz in Wisconsin: Donald Trump a ‘sniveling coward’
Quadrangle Online
http://bit.ly/25woGlj

Telegraph Quartet closes 20th season of concert series
Norman Fischer, the Herbert S. Autrey Professor of Cello, performed with the Telegraph Quartet in Bryan March 29.
The Eagle
http://bit.ly/1MBe0eY

As public universities unveil campus carry plans, private universities opting out
Rice is mentioned for opting out of the Texas “campus carry” law.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
http://bit.ly/1RqDjR8

BROADCAST

‘Not the News’
A Rice study on stress is mentioned.
WFXB
http://bit.ly/1q24JCQ

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

7 ways to bring your small business team closer together
A Rice study on work teams is mentioned.
Small Business Trends
http://bit.ly/1MBnVBd

Theranos hit again as new study shows firm’s tests aren’t as reliable as standard tests
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.
BioSpace
http://bit.ly/1SmKfex

A T-shirt to dye for
A cotton T-shirt impregnated with titanium dioxide nanoparticles acts as a useful filter for degrading the stubborn dyestuff methyl orange when exposed to direct sunlight. Jun Lou, associate professor of materials science and nanoengineering, is mentioned.
Materials Today
http://bit.ly/1WXSFgp

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

What is the ‘missing middle’ and how can it make cities more walkable?
Ryan Holeywell, senior editor at Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, authored an op-ed about mixed housing types in cities.
Gov Tech
http://bit.ly/1q1RWjR

Saudi Arabia, refining and the battle for crude market share
Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow in Energy Studies at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted about Saudi Aramco.
ICIS
http://bit.ly/1RyodWz
Saudi Aramco starts up Hasbah gas production
Interfax
http://bit.ly/1q24jg3

Q&A: Author Douglas Brinkley talks FDR, conservation and his love for history
Douglas Brinkley, professor of history, discusses his new book, “Rightful Heritage: Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Land of America.”
Ohio Magazine
http://bit.ly/22OLqhN

Wisconsin’s voter ID law requires an education campaign, which the state hasn’t funded
Rice research about the primary reason people gave for not voting in a 2014 Texas congressional district is mentioned.
NM Politics (This also appeared in Truth Out.)
http://bit.ly/1RqziMw

Rice University engineering students’ device makes composting easier
A team of Rice students, known as (com)post-haste, invented a device that sits under one’s sink and takes macerated food waste produced by a standard garbage disposal and sends it in one direction while liquid waste (including water) goes in another. Effectively, it simplifies the process of recycling garbage into a useful product while helping to protect water supplies. Matthew Elliott, lecturer in mechanical engineering, and undergraduate students Christina Petlowany, Andrew Miller, Edgar Silva, Mitch Torczon and Ryan Yeh are mentioned.
Gineers Now
http://bit.ly/1qiEU1r

Losing my religion, twice
A podcast with Jeffrey Kripal, the J. Newton Rayzor Professor of Religion, is discussed.
Patheos
http://bit.ly/1ZKLWbh

RRAM specialist Crossbar enters into China market
Alumnus Wei Lu ’99 is mentioned.
Storage Newsletter
http://bit.ly/1V5983k

Emergency room? … It’s complicated
Vivian Ho, the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics at the Baker Institute and professor of economics, is mentioned in an article about freestanding emergency rooms.
The Lakewood Observer
http://bit.ly/1TizMph

Leaders For Life recipients to be honored at May 6 luncheon
Centennial historian Melissa Kean will be recognized by Creighton University with its 2016 Believe and Achieve Award in May.
Creighton Athletics
http://bit.ly/22OCTLK

Rochester Flute Association to host Leone Buyse
Leone Buyse, the Joseph and Ida Kirkland Mullen Professor of Flute and chair of woodwinds, will perform with the Rochester Flute Association April 10.
Irondequoit Post (This also appeared in Henrietta Post.)
http://bit.ly/1Sx0MiG

Louisiana Tech history student wins Louisiana Historical Association Rankin Prize
Alumna V. Thompson ’77 is mentioned.
KNOE
http://bit.ly/1olWhN4
La. Tech student wins Rankin Prize
The Shreveport Times (This also appeared in The News Star.)
http://bit.ly/1RqyLdB
Louisiana Tech history student wins Louisiana Historical Association Rankin Prize
MyArkLaMiss
http://bit.ly/1qiAaJ5
History student wins Louisiana Historical Association Rankin Prize
Louisiana Tech University News
http://bit.ly/1olXqEp

More STL seniors superlative at college testing
Articles mention students who want to attend Rice.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
http://bit.ly/1Sx2pwN
Queen all about the ‘ag’
The Madisonville Meteor
http://bit.ly/1RqFd4j

President Obama nominates Karen Gren Scholer to Eastern District of Texas
Alumna Karen Gren Scholer ’79 has been nominated by President Barack Obama to serve on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
IP Watchdog
http://bit.ly/1ZKPiLe

FG school board candidate Elliston would like to see stronger curriculum
Alumnus Jeffrey Elliston ’96 is mentioned.
Buffalo Reflex
http://bit.ly/1MBlrTx

The link between Saudi donations to US universities and the Israeli Apartheid Week
An article mentions that Rice is one of the universities in the U.S. that have received grants for endowed chairs in Islamic studies and Middle Eastern studies.
Campus Watch
http://bit.ly/1UUCEtI

SPORTS

Errors costly in Bearkats’ 5-3 loss at Rice
Rice baseball defeated Sam Houston State University 5-3. Players Willy Amador and Dane Myers are mentioned.
The Huntsville Item
http://bit.ly/1Sx4SY6

Owls claims milestone win over Red Raiders in a thriller
Rice men’s tennis defeated Texas Tech University 4-3. Players Tommy Bennett, David Warren, Adam Gustafsson, Jamie Malik, Jake Hansen and Emanuel Llamas are mentioned.
Tennis World USA
http://bit.ly/231xMEL
ITA collegiate tennis men’s team rankings — March 29: North Carolina keeps the lead
Tennis World USA
http://bit.ly/1MSPxNd

Hightower relay turns in personal best
The Victor Lopez Classic was hosted at Rice.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1WXCRu3
http://bit.ly/25whYM8
Pearland on cusp of breakthrough
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1UUok4q
http://bit.ly/1Smv2Kn
Dragons start season with win
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1SmtqQO
http://bit.ly/1ZKE21D
Mustangs enter second round on a roll
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1UUoWqw
http://bit.ly/1VTe6Rf
Area schools sending elite athletes to Texas Relays
Bellaire, River Oaks and West University Examiner
http://bit.ly/1SmEwWb
Katy ISD sends track and field elite to Texas Relays
The Katy Rancher
http://bit.ly/21TzGop
Memorial athletes invited to 89th Nike Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays
Memorial Examiner
http://bit.ly/1ZKOoyC

Photos of the week
A photo from the 2016 Shriners Hospitals for Children College Classic Rice-Texas Christian University baseball game is included.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This also appeared in My San Antonio.)
http://bit.ly/1VTcRl3
http://bit.ly/1WXF74t

Around sports: Matt Harvey OK after passing blood clot
Alumnus Philip Humber ’05 is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1UsMBhX
Ex-Mets top prospect’s career ends with a whimper
New York Post
http://nyp.st/1RKzL85

Earl Campbell photos that will make you miss the Oilers
A photo from the 1977 University of Texas-University of Houston football game played at Rice Stadium is included.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1SmtWym
http://bit.ly/1RIDAOo
Earl Campbell’s playing days
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1WXFgF9

Kevin Sumlin: Johnny Manziel’s ‘gotta change’ if he’s going to make it in the NFL
A photo from the 2013 Rice-Texas A&M University football game is included.
Houston Chronicle (This also appeared in My San Antonio.)
http://bit.ly/1ZKEqgD

2016 HS baseball preview: Area preps looking for improvement
Student-athletes have signed national letters of intent to play at Rice.
The Trentonian
http://bit.ly/1V4RBrY
HS baseball wrap: Silber pitches Lawrenceville baseball past Peddie
The Trentonian
http://bit.ly/1MBkjiw

Rumor roundup
Alumnus Tyler Duffey ’13 is mentioned.
Baseball Prospectus
http://bit.ly/22OzWe0

10 things you might not know about Cowboys’ mysterious draft guru, talent evaluator Will McClay
Alumnus William McClay ’89 is mentioned.
Sports Day
http://bit.ly/1UCip4k

KT’s mock draft 2.0
A photo of Wiess College senior Driphus Jackson during the 2015 Rice-Baylor University football game is included.
CBS DFW
http://cbsloc.al/1WXOa5s
Scouting the NFL draft: DL Andrew Billings
NBC DFW
http://bit.ly/1MSPmRQ

Alumni notebook: TWHS grad Lang, Longhorns fall to No. 1 UConn
Brown College junior Charlie Warren is mentioned.
The Woodlands Villager
http://bit.ly/1ZKNCS2

Q&A with former Arkansas basketball player Leroy Sutton, part 2
Alumnus Ricky Pierce ’83 is mentioned.
SB Nation
http://bit.ly/1TiAGSO

Matt Deggs blueprint beginning to take shape at Sam Houston State
Rice baseball is mentioned.
College Baseball Central
http://bit.ly/1RKK3oE

5 Texas quarterback battles to remember
Rice football is mentioned.
Hook ’em
http://bit.ly/1pKESyK

MTSU offense lacking in loss to Tennessee
Rice baseball will play Middle Tennessee University April 1.
MTSU Sidelines
http://bit.ly/1V5ba3e

NEWS RELEASES

Medieval music, architecture and books topic of Rice conference April 6
Leading scholars will gather at Rice University April 6 for “Paper and Parchment,” a conference that will explore medieval music, architectural drawings and illuminated books.
http://bit.ly/1Ryt0Hg