Dateline Rice for April 8, 2016

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Artificial intelligence: 10 things you need to know about the future of AI
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, is mentioned in an article about the future of artificial intelligence. Several media outlets have also reposted Vardi’s recent op-ed in The Conversation about AI, including today’s print edition of the Houston Chronicle.
Alphr.com
http://bit.ly/1qA0QFE
Are robots taking our jobs?
TFS (This also appeared in IFL Science.)
http://bit.ly/1SEFFIC

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Transition team hands broad, lengthy wish list to Turner
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 tax increment reinvestment zone reform in Houston, a recently introduced bill to completely eliminate immigration benefits enjoyed by Cubans and the presidential primaries.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/25PcL29
Ted Cruz and the zombie pipeline
Counter Punch
http://bit.ly/1RURfQ6
Trade pacts under scrutiny in 2016 US presidential race
South-South News
http://bit.ly/1SUI6cG
Analysts say Cruz poised to capture nomination at convention after Wisconsin win
Fox 26
http://bit.ly/1qzW6Qn
Inmigrantes cubanos están en la mira legislativa
La Voz (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1UN5mwV
Các hiệp định thương mại bị chỉ trích trong chiến dịch tranh cử Mỹ
Little Saigon TV (An English translation is not available. This also appeared in Voice of America Viet.)
http://bit.ly/23hTI1G

PayScale releases return on investment data for Texas colleges
PayScale, an online compensation information company, compiled stats on the cost of attendance and return on investment for colleges and universities. The Houston Chronicle created a slideshow comparing the results for schools in Texas, including Rice.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This also appeared in My San Antonio.)
http://bit.ly/1Whxc3T
http://bit.ly/1XlbtGw

Purdue hires Chicago-based firm for athletic director search
An article mentions that DHR International participated in athletic director searches for Rice.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1qzLJfm

Jindal School celebrates generous donors at 40th anniversary event
Rice is mentioned.
UT Dallas News Center
http://bit.ly/1UN6Qap

Study: Can exercising during pregnancy rub off on child?
Findings from a recent study hint at the possibility that to some extent an offspring’s will to work out may be influenced by a mother’s exercise habits during pregnancy. Rice participated in the study.
KAGS
http://bit.ly/1V1S7ZI
Courir enceinte pour donner le goût du sport à son bébé
Famili (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1UN8Mj1

Minority supplier council names president
Alumna Ingrid Robinson ’10 was selected to be president of the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council.
Defender Network
http://bit.ly/1NdLiMn

BROADCAST

Israeli’s ambassador to UN discusses issues with NewsFix
Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, spoke to a group of Rice students.
CW 39
http://bit.ly/1NdznxO

Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley on ‘Eastern Standard’
Douglas Brinkley, professor of history, is quoted about the presidential primaries and past U.S. presidents.
WEKU’s “Eastern Standard”
http://bit.ly/1RUXqE0

Classical 89.5
The broadcast mentions a concert that took place at Rice.
http://bit.ly/1PYFcPz

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Moments of excitement
Peter Wolynes, the D.R. Bullard-Welch Foundation Professor of Science and a professor of chemistry, authored an op-ed about protein folding paths.
Science (This appeared in the April 8 edition of Science magazine.)
http://bit.ly/1VDUJvh

Smart start
Yael Hochberg, the Ralph S. O’Connor Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship, reviews the book “Research to Revenue: A Practical Guide to University Start-Ups.”
Science (This appeared in the April 8 edition of Science magazine.)
http://bit.ly/23hUjkb

Physics professor explains the appeal of viewing a solar eclipse in person
Patricia Reiff, professor of physics and astronomy, authored an op-ed on how to watch a solar eclipse.
Phys Org
http://bit.ly/1qbXsQv

Wafer-scale nanotube film is finally here
A simple filtration process helped Rice University researchers create flexible, wafer-scale films of highly aligned and closely packed carbon nanotubes.
IEEE Spectrum
http://bit.ly/1SEzc0r

Mega study aims to protect Texas Coast against super storm
The Storm Surge Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disasters (SSPEED) Center at Rice is mentioned.
Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System
http://bit.ly/1MYNT1D
Mega study aims to protect Texas Coast against super storm
U.S. Army
http://1.usa.gov/1PYuB7b

Toxic biocides may not be needed routinely at fracking sites, study shows
A Rice lab reported that soured hydrocarbons found in the Bakken Formation underneath the Northwest United States and Canada are caused primarily by geochemical reactions rather than microbial ones. The researchers questioned the need to pump costly biocides into the well to kill sulfide-producing microbes. Pedro Alvarez, the George R. Brown Professor of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, and graduate student Jason Gaspar are mentioned.
C&EN
http://bit.ly/1RIwOt5

Consumer education lacking for health insurance marketplace purchases in Texas
Texans who bought their own health insurance were less likely to understand basic terms and how to use their plans compared with those who have Medicare, Medicaid or employee-sponsored health insurance, according to a report released by Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and the Episcopal Health Foundation.
Becker’s ASC Review
http://bit.ly/1SECeli

APPEA 2016 program features key experts from across the globe
Peter Hartley, the George and Cynthia Mitchell Chair in Sustainable Development at Rice’s Baker Institute and professor of economics, will speak at the APPEA 2016 Conference and Exhibition in Brisbane June 6.
Gas Today
http://bit.ly/1WFkERN

How data science is changing the energy industry
The energy industry uses data science to cut costs, optimize investments and reduce risk. Rice is mentioned.
CIO Asia (This also appeared in MIS Asia, IDG Connect, Network World, Computer World Singapore and Computer World Malaysia.)
http://bit.ly/1qbV1xi

Higher education across the pond deserves attention
An article mentions that Alice Gast, the president of Imperial College London, has a son attending Rice.
University Business
http://bit.ly/1VdnQX2

New terahertz material characterization system installed in Brown University lab
An article mentions that Daniel Mittleman taught at Rice.
AZO Materials (This also appeared in Cern Courier.)
http://bit.ly/1qbXaJs

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

City planners must address pedestrian safety while making walkable/rideable cities
Leah Binkovitz, staff writer for Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, authored an op-ed about pedestrian safety in cities.
Gov Tech
http://bit.ly/1VDVIeT

Rice University professor sends peaceful message to Islamic nations
Craig Considine, a lecturer in Rice’s Department of Sociology, is quoted about Islamphobia.
Good News Shared
http://bit.ly/1S1ocg6

NASA granted $5.7M in funding to investigate astronaut health and performance on future space missions
An article mentions that Rice will help conduct a study to determine what kind of astronauts should go to Mars.
Albany Daily Star
http://bit.ly/1VdfjU1

Grammy nominated Ensō Quartet to perform at history museum
Rice’s former quartet-in-residence, the Ensō Quartet, will perform at the History Museum of Carteret County in Morehead City, N.C. April 9.
Carolina Coast Online
http://bit.ly/1SEzGU8

5 minutes with local musician and conductor, Lester Kong
An article mentions that Lester Kong studied at Rice.
Weddings
http://bit.ly/1MzDTX8

Daybook — Thursday — General
Russell Green, an international economics expert at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, will be a speaker at the Peterson Institute and Centre for International Governance Innovation “The Plaza at 30” conference.
NewsOK
http://bit.ly/1qbVLm1

New clinic, family keep physician on the run
Alumnus Ananth Ranganathan ’07 is featured.
About You
http://bit.ly/1oIRNAr

Glimpsing truth through the blinders of religion
A Rice study about scientists and their religious beliefs is mentioned.
Patheos
http://bit.ly/1VdhEP5

A family affair
An article mentions a student who will attend Rice.
Urban Milwaukee
http://bit.ly/1RIJ6BE

Colleges with the highest standardized test scores
Rice is No. 19 on a ranking of colleges with the highest standardized test scores.
Arizona Daily Star
http://bit.ly/1qbVqQe

Oljeministeren: Asker og Bærum viktigere enn noensinne
Charles McConnell, executive director of Rice’s Energy and Environment Initiative, is mentioned.
Budstikka (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1qxVAC8

Computers verbeteren door ze slordiger te maken
An article discusses efforts by Krishna Palem, the Ken and Audrey Kennedy Professor of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering and of statistics, to address the trade-off between computing performance and energy efficiency.
New Scientist NL (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1RUTG5a

SPORTS

Owls host UAB In C-USA weekend series
Rice baseball will play University of Alabama at Birmingham April 8-10.
Head coach Wayne Graham and players Willy Amador, Glenn Otto, Jon Duplantier, Blake Fox, Dane Myers, Hunter Kopycinski, Connor Teykl and Ricardo Salinas are mentioned.
C-USA
http://bit.ly/1YiQvIr
Owls, Otto have it rolling heading into UAB series
Examiner
http://exm.nr/1PYtbJU

ESPN predicts tough time for Roadrunners, Texas State in 2016
Rice football is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1YiLS0Z
Hilltoppers’ spring football practice underway
Franklin Favorite
http://bit.ly/1qA4zmv

Kats trending upward with string of recent success
Rice baseball is mentioned.
The Huntsville Item
http://bit.ly/1V1QTxi

Lone Star College-Tomball Lady Timberwolves win volleyball championship
Rice volleyball is mentioned.
The Paper
http://bit.ly/1qbLKp2

Faces off the field: Jessie Meek, junior, Westlake tennis
In a Q&A, a student-athlete mentions her hopes to attend Rice but notes that due to injuries, she will not be playing tennis in college.
Austin American-Statesman
http://atxne.ws/1MYR5ud