Dateline Rice for May 13, 2016

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Ryan holds out on Trump endorsement despite unity meeting
Paul Brace, the Clarence L. Carter Professor of Political Science, is quoted about House Speaker Paul Ryan’s stance on Donald Trump.
Bloomberg Politics
http://bloom.bg/24PZPaR
US Speaker Paul Ryan meets Trump but holds out on endorsement, rejecting ‘fake unification’
South China Morning Post
http://bit.ly/1TaRUxI

Theranos is at a critical turning point — What it does next could determine the company’s future
An article mentions graduate student Meaghan Bond and research that she participated in that found 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.
Business Insider (This also appeared in 13 other media outlets.)
http://read.bi/1TC2QUw

The platinum standard
Randy Stevenson, professor of political science, co-authored an op-ed about policymakers and randomized control trials.
HuffPost Impact
http://huff.to/24VPbTy

Laser-like optical amplifier boosts output of captured light
Rice photonics researchers have unveiled a new nanoparticle amplifier that can generate infrared light and boost the output of one light by capturing and converting energy from a second light. The article mentions Naomi Halas, the Stanley C. Moore Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and a professor of chemistry, bioengineering, physics and astronomy, and materials science and nanoengineering; Peter Nordlander, professor of physics and astronomy, of electrical and computer engineering and of materials science and nanoengineering; alumni Yu Zhang ’11 and Jared Day ’11; graduate students Nathaniel Hogan, Linan Zhou and Liangliang Dong and postdoctoral research associate Ciceron Ayala-Orozco.
EET Asia
http://bit.ly/24PZ2H9

Watch molecule-sized nanocars race across frozen gold
An article mentions that a team from Rice will participate in a nanocar race in the fall.
Popular Mechanics
http://bit.ly/1XnumuL
Atom-sized race cars face off in a microscopic racing series, for science
Road & Track
http://bit.ly/1ZN2tuF

HOUSTON/TEXAS

‘Walkable urbanism’ doesn’t seem to be available to all who want it
Findings from the 2016 Kinder Houston Area Survey are discussed. Ryan Holeywell, senior editor at Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, and Kyle Shelton, postdoctoral research fellow at the institute, are quoted about urban development in Houston. Shelton is also quoted about the Next City Vanguard Conference hosted by the institute.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/224hwBR
Young urban leaders offer insight on Houston’s strengths and weaknesses in national conference
Houston Public Media
http://bit.ly/1R14hKq

UT regents question campus carry rules, but put off vote on changes
Rice is mentioned for opting out of the Texas “campus carry” law.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This also appeared in My San Antonio.)
http://bit.ly/1YpWWda
http://bit.ly/24VMdyl
Campus concealed carry: University of Texas hears faculty concerns
The Christian Science Monitor
http://bit.ly/1TaTMX4

Upcoming classical music concerts
The Houston Symphony will perform at Stude Hall May 19 and Chamber Music Houston will have performances at Stude Hall Sept. 20, Oct. 27, Nov. 8 and Dec. 6.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/23L6b93

HISD to vote on school name changes
A slideshow includes a photo from Rice University archives of Richard Dowling, a Confederate army officer and namesake of Dowling Middle School.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1YpX2l4
http://bit.ly/1OrDjf9
HISD votes to rename schools with Confederate ties
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This also appeared in My San Antonio.)
http://bit.ly/1ZMKMv9
http://bit.ly/1qi9CH6

The good/bad plans for Houston Botanic Garden
An op-ed from the Rice Design Alliance discusses the Houston Botanic Garden master plan.
Houston Chronicle (This appeared in the Chronicle’s “Gray Matters” online magazine. Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/24PWQ2d

Texas Tech names new College of Architecture dean
An article mentions that Jim Williamson, the new dean of the Texas Tech College of Architecture, has taught at Rice.
Amarillo Globe-News
http://bit.ly/1Yq1WhR

Builders debut models, designs in coastal community of Pomona
Rice is mentioned as an advanced educational opportunity available near the Pomona community.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1TC2Gwv
http://bit.ly/23Ngl9g

Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero joins Houston Symphony for program of new and romantic-era works
Hector Berlioz’s “Symphonie Fantastique” will be performed at Stude Hall as part of the “Musically Speaking with Andrés” series at 7:30 p.m. May 19.
Here Houston
http://bit.ly/1XoWEVz

Houston Symphony League Bay Area meets
Alumna Rodica Gonzalez ’90 is mentioned.
The Bay Area Citizen
http://bit.ly/27jK7qR

BROADCAST

New president could face recession quickly
John Diamond, the Edward A. and Hermena Hancock Kelly Fellow in Public Finance at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and an adjunct professor of economics, is quoted about a possible upcoming recession.
KTRH (This also appeared on KPRC.)
http://bit.ly/1TeG0VB
http://bit.ly/27jLcPx (Click on the audio button to listen to the broadcast.)

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Microwaved nanoribbons may bolster oil and gas wells
Wellbores drilled to extract oil and gas can be dramatically reinforced with a small amount of modified graphene nanoribbons added to a polymer and microwaved, according to Rice University researchers. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, and Rouzbeh Shahsavari, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, are quoted.
Phys Org (This also appeared in Houston Style Magazine, Nanotechnology Now, Science Codex, Nanowerk, Science Daily, eScience News, Directors Talk, DailyMe and R&D.)
http://bit.ly/24VOl9x
Microwaved nanoribbons strengthen oil and gas wells
Engineering Materials
http://bit.ly/1TaHWla

Study probes heart of synthetic heart valves
Rice researchers are studying the characteristics of hydrogels that may be used as a tunable bioscaffold for new spongiosa, the middle tissue layer in the leaflets of heart valves. The ultimate goal is to develop synthetic replacement heart valves that mimic natural ones. Jane Grande-Allen, the Isabel C. Cameron Professor of Bioengineering, and graduate student Dan Puperi are quoted.
Science Daily (This also appeared in News Medical, Medical Product Outsourcing, Health Canal and Bionity.)
http://bit.ly/23NiWzY
Bioengineers offer tissue engineers flexibility in designing replacement heart valves
MDT
http://bit.ly/1rK0vk1

Best way to use Google AdWords when starting a PPC campaign
Alumna Amber Callan ’15 authored an op-ed about PPC campaigns.
Business 2 Community
http://bit.ly/1R14DR2

Driving innovation with your teams
President John F. Kennedy’s famous “Moon Speech” delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962, is discussed.
CIO
http://bit.ly/1R14Jbu
JFK’s Moon Speech from 1962 still applies today
Portage Life
http://bit.ly/24W4KdZ

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Ted Cruz may resume 2016 campaign if he wins Nebraska Republican primary
Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science, is quoted about the presidential primaries.
Football Reporters Online
http://bit.ly/1X74d2M
Ted Cruz jumping back in presidential race?
You Don’t Know Football
http://bit.ly/1TaxVT4
Cruz mum on Trump support
1190 AM
http://bit.ly/1Nt9HTK

Republicans divided over Trump nomination ahead of Capitol Hill visit
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 and “bathroom bills.”
Quadrangle Online
http://bit.ly/1ZMNLE2
Who said Trump should get out?
SoloNews
http://bit.ly/1R10AUO
Pulitzer prize columnist all wet on bathroom ordinances
Before It’s News
http://bit.ly/1OrLiZE
KRLD
http://bit.ly/1Nt8An3 (Click on the audio button to listen to the broadcast.)
http://bit.ly/1Yq4JHM (Click on the audio button to listen to the broadcast.)
WOAI
http://bit.ly/224vaVL (Click on the audio button to listen to the broadcast.)
http://bit.ly/1TSKG3p (Click on the audio button to listen to the broadcast.)

How ‘no zoning laws’ works for Houston
Alumnus Tory Gattis ’91 is mentioned.
The Federalist
http://bit.ly/1qiddVV

Voters will decide on voter photo ID this year in Missouri
An article mentions a Rice study on voter ID laws.
St. Louis Dispatch (This also appeared in Lake Expo and eMissourian.)
http://bit.ly/1ZN6Aaa

Anniversary programs look at science, cultural work at Mount St. Helens
An article mentions that Rice researchers participated in a study on Mount St. Helens.
The News Tribune (This also appeared in The Olympian.)
http://bit.ly/24Q1cqg

As yearbooks die, colleges lose a link to the past
Kelley Lash, director of student publications, is quoted about trends in campus publishing.
Philly
http://bit.ly/1qidVSV

Creation of longest mural on the East Coast kicked off in Newark
The Rice Gallery is mentioned.
Brick City Live
http://bit.ly/24Q3ghW

What do we mean when we say religion and science are (or aren’t) in conflict?
Elaine Howard Ecklund, the Herbert S. Autrey Chair of Social Sciences, professor of sociology and director of Rice’s Religion and Public Life Program, and her research on religion and science are mentioned.
Patheos
http://bit.ly/1s67rYz

SPORTS

Interview with Rice head football coach David Bailiff
Rice football head coach David Bailiff is featured.
KTBC
http://bit.ly/224lKts
KABB
http://bit.ly/24Q4Hgd
KSAT
http://bit.ly/1R14gpP

Tom Herman has Houston thinking playoff in Year 2
An article mentions that Craig Naivar and Tom Hermann coached at Rice. Owls head coach David Bailiff is quoted.
ESPN
http://es.pn/1XoXaCZ

Texans punter Shane Lechler still chasing elusive Super Bowl ring
Alumnus Larry Izzo ’96 is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1X711Ep

Administrators named to Cooper’s executive leadership team for 2016-17 school year
An article mentions that John Hoye coached at Rice.
The Paper
http://bit.ly/1rJUfsm

Men’s tennis takes on Rice in NCAA 1st round
Rice men’s tennis is mentioned.
LSU Sports
http://bit.ly/27jGWiR
Cards face Texas in NCAA opening-round match
12 News Now
http://bit.ly/1rJWGez
LSU tennis teams to compete in NCAA tournaments
The Advocate
http://bit.ly/1TKxiM3
TCU men, women, UT Arlington set for NCAA tennis regionals
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
http://bit.ly/1TaIY0l

TV-radio listings: May 13
Rice baseball will play Florida Atlantic University May 13-15.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1Wv3DNi
Big baseball series set this weekend for Southern Miss and Louisiana Tech
WDAM
http://bit.ly/1Nt6OCk
Side by side, FAU coach and catcher both battle cancer
Sun Sentinel
http://bit.ly/1Wv5Isq
Rice hosts Florida Atlantic in final home series
C-USA
http://bit.ly/27jPrdE

Cougars set to face No. 14 Washington in Seattle
Rice baseball is mentioned.
WSU Athletics
http://bit.ly/1TavHDf
Bearkats begin 3-game series with Lamar today
The Huntsville Item
http://bit.ly/1TSJbT5
Final American road series at No. 15 Tulane
Tulane Athletics
http://bit.ly/1TC5jya
Olympic sports postseason weekend extravaganza
SB Nation
http://bit.ly/24Q2YaG
What does Ole Miss have to do to lock up a regional host?
SB Nation
http://bit.ly/1XoYsOt
LA Tech set to battle No. 16 Southern Miss in final road test
LA Tech Athletics
http://bit.ly/24W4RGr

Here’s a path to Big 12 relevance in playoff era without expansion
Rice football is mentioned.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
http://bit.ly/1s65ifs

Women’s tennis places 4 on All-Big 12 teams
Duncan College sophomore Lindsey Hodge is mentioned.
Texas Tech Athletics
http://bit.ly/1s65Im3

NEWS RELEASES

Rice Athletics to host 4th annual Student Leadership Conference Friday
Rice University’s Athletics Department and Rice faculty, students and staff will host 645 students from the IDEA Public Schools charter schools May 13 for the fourth annual Student Leadership Conference from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. IDEA Public Schools are based in the Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio and Austin, Texas. The conference will culminate with students attending the Rice-Florida Atlantic University baseball game in the evening.
http://bit.ly/1XoTfWP

NASA probe results could improve space weather forecasts
New findings from NASA’s orbiting Magnetospheric Multiscale mission could help Rice University physicists and their colleagues better predict “space weather,” magnetic storms high above Earth that can damage satellites and terrestrial power grids.
http://bit.ly/1qia1JI

Microwaved nanoribbons may bolster oil and gas wells
Wellbores drilled to extract oil and gas can be dramatically reinforced with a small amount of modified graphene nanoribbons added to a polymer and microwaved, according to Rice University researchers.
http://bit.ly/1rJQLGn