Dateline Rice for July 11, 2016 (Weekend Edition)

Editor’s note: The Community Impact article in the July 8 edition of Dateline Rice included an incorrect graphic showing whether various universities allow guns on campus. The newspaper has corrected the graphic online to show that Rice University does not allow guns. Below is a link to the updated version of the graphic.
Community Impact
http://bit.ly/29y8Zat

FEATURED ITEM

The best college in every state
Rice was named the best college in Texas and No. 4 nationally by Money magazine. The rankings are based on quality of education, affordability and alumni success.
Money
http://ti.me/29I24vi

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Perovskites with flipped crystals boost solar cells
In a step that could bring perovskite crystals closer to use in the burgeoning solar power industry, researchers from Los Alamos National Laboratory, Northwestern University and Rice have tweaked their crystal production method and developed a new type of two-dimensional layered perovskite with outstanding stability and more than triple the material’s previous power conversion efficiency. Graduate student Hsinhan Tsai is quoted.
Futurity
http://bit.ly/29CtUZz
Flipping crystals improves solar cell performance
Northwestern NewsCenter
http://bit.ly/29oJ4fn
Flipping crystals enhance solar cell power
Digital Journal
http://bit.ly/2a2eZnM

New theory suggests humans could have existed on Venus, not Earth
If conditions had been just a little different an eon ago, there might be plentiful life on Venus and none on Earth. The idea isn’t so far-fetched, according to a hypothesis by Rice scientists and their colleagues who published their thoughts on life-sustaining planets, the planets’ histories and the possibility of finding more in Astrobiology this month. Adrian Lenardic, professor of Earth science, is quoted.
BGR
http://bit.ly/29o20w5
Comments of the week No. 117: From peeking inside a black hole to magnetic monopoles
Before It’s News
http://bit.ly/29sHaeO
¿Venus exhuberante? ¿Tierra abrasadora? Podría haber ocurrido
Observatori Astronomic (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/29Db96b

States are right to worry about clean power plan costs
Charles McConnell, executive director of Rice’s Energy and Environment Initiative, testified before the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Energy and Power at the hearing “A Review of EPA’s Regulatory Activity During the Obama Administration: Energy and Industrial Sectors” July 6.
The Hill
http://bit.ly/29wOk48
Subcommittee on Energy holds hearing regarding major EPA regulations
Daily Energy Insider
http://bit.ly/29y4jw1

Prophet Muhammad stood for humanity in Medina, while IS tries to destroy it
Craig Considine, a lecturer in Rice’s Department of Sociology, authored an op-ed about the IS attack on Medina.
Middle East Eye
http://bit.ly/29JlrR9

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Probes gain powers in Alzheimer’s search
A metallic molecule being studied at Rice begins to glow when bound to amyloid protein fibrils of the sort implicated in Alzheimer’s disease. When triggered with ultraviolet light, the molecule glows much brighter, which enables real-time monitoring of amyloid fibrils as they aggregate in lab experiments. Angel Martí, an assistant professor of chemistry and bioengineering and of materials science and nanoengineering, and graduate student Amir Aliyan are quoted. Alumnus Benjamin Kirby ’15 and research scientist Christopher Pennington are mentioned.
TMC News (This article appeared in the July 11 issue of TMC Today.) 
http://bit.ly/29JfiVe

A history degree without US history? Possible at America’s top colleges
Rice is cited as one of the elite universities where courses in U.S. history are not required for history majors.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/29VETtp
http://bit.ly/29wNDYR

Clipping, cutting and scanning: How to use coupons effectively
Utpal Dholakia, the George R. Brown Professor of Marketing at Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business and a marketing and consumer behavior expert, is quoted about coupons. Dholakia also authored an op-ed about the benefits of using credits cards.
Houston Chronicle (This also appeared in Nerd Wallet, News OK, WHIO, Palm beach Daily News, Journal-News, Palm Beach Post, Atlanta Journal-Constitution and My San Antonio.)
http://bit.ly/29rIX3g
Does it matter whether you pay with cash or a credit card?
Psychology Today
http://bit.ly/29HrbfN

Mexico lacks workforce for energy reforms
The Mexican government’s so-called Strategic Human Resources Training Program for the Energy Industry is not structured enough to be considered a program, let alone offer a strategic focus for such a plan’s implementation, according to a paper from Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. Miriam Grunstein, contributing expert and scholar in the Mexico Center at the institute, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/29o2G4C

Metal detectors at parks? Is that where we are headed?
Bill Fulton, director of Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted about the Dallas assassinations.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This also appeared in Daily News 724 and Beaumont Enterprise.)
http://bit.ly/29uSMRT
http://bit.ly/29srddz

Another view of Democratic goals for 2016
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, the Dallas assassinations and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s policies.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/29CUu2G
Obama set to visit Dallas
KTSA
http://bit.ly/29xWOul
Texas businesses worry about Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s bathroom position
Austin American-Statesman
http://atxne.ws/29sCvcG

Girls find voice in the literary world
An article examines the prevalence of the word “girl” in book titles and the indication that readers are embracing its newly empowered use. Judith Roof, the William Shakespeare Chair in English and professor of English, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (This also appeared in My San Antonio.)
http://bit.ly/29sxXmH

Hillwood Community: Fish Camp opens, exploration zone nears completion within Pomona
Rice is mentioned as an advanced educational opportunity available near the Pomona community.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/29wOkBt
http://bit.ly/29nCKFh

Longtime Houston restaurateur Frankie Mandola dies at 68
Alumnus Frank Mandola ’69 died Friday.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/29Jdrja

There’s at least 1 winner in $540M Mega Millions jackpot
A slideshow credits Rice with finding the odds of being randomly selected from all Americans.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This also appeared in The Hour, NewsTimes, Greenwich Times, Beaumont Enterprise, CT Post, Stamford Advocate, SF Gate and My San Antonio. )
http://bit.ly/29rkKys
http://bit.ly/29y13AX
Mega Millions jackpot hits $540M for Friday drawing
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/2a29V2R

Guide: Farmers markets around Houston
The Rice Farmers Market is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/29syqVU
http://bit.ly/29Jn81D

MCPHA accepts medical director job in Austin
Alumnus Mark Escott ’96, Rice Emergency Medical Services medical director and founder, is mentioned.
The Courier of Montgomery County
http://bit.ly/29sXxr0

World-famous architect shares inspiration behind 609 Main
Rice is mentioned as an inspiration for ExxonMobil’s campus in Houston.
Houston Business Journal
http://bit.ly/29D2Wz2

BROADCAST

The Tanglewood Music Center
Alumna Francesca McNeeley ’14 is featured.
WAMC
http://bit.ly/29nBKky

KAKE
Brown College senior Lesley Miller is featured.
http://bit.ly/29PHokA

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Part XIV: How Al got it right
The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas is examined. Rice is mentioned.
Cancer Letter
http://bit.ly/29JmGA3

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Shribman: Experiments in Republicanism
Douglas Brinkley, professor of history, is quoted about President Gerald Ford.
Daily News (This also appeared in Gloucester Times and The Salem News.)
http://bit.ly/29PyZh6
Evolution of Grand Rapids and the GOP
Toledo Blade
http://bit.ly/29BO7xF
David M. Shribman: Experiments in Republicanism
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
http://bit.ly/29y13WY
Experiments in Republicanism
Uexpress
http://bit.ly/29ruHM0
National perspective: Experiments in Republicanism
The Conway Daily Sun
http://bit.ly/29BYcdG

LSU law professor named to editorial board
Alumnus Edward Richards III ’72 is mentioned.
Louisiana Record
http://bit.ly/29Px4Jd

COC partners with OpenStax to promote free textbooks
Rice University-based publisher OpenStax selected 11 universities and colleges to be members of its national Open Educational Resource Institutional Partnership Program starting in the 2016-17 academic school year. The program could potentially save students at partner schools a combined $4.2 million through further adoption of open educational resources, such as OpenStax textbooks.
The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
http://bit.ly/29vhMnE
Cutting student costs
Highlands Today
http://bit.ly/29I4n1h
TCC joins partnership to promote low-cost and free textbooks
Public Radio Tulsa
http://bit.ly/29JiZdm

Ending crude oil export ban already helping US economy
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 the U.S. economy.
New American (This also appeared in Before It’s News.)
http://bit.ly/29yT0Gl

Albert Lea anoints 7 members into H.O.F
Alumnus Jonathan Christian ’89 is mentioned.
Albert Lea Tribune
http://bit.ly/2a2fP3O

Is there a link between terrorism and engineering?
Research by Erin Cech, former assistant professor of sociology, is mentioned.
Manufacturer’s Monthly
http://bit.ly/29sW6ZE

No más muertes: ¡Bebé, niño o mascota a bordo del auto!
Rice is mentioned for the Infant SOS alert system that some students developed to alarm and text a caretaker if a baby is left in a car.
El Nuevo Herald (An English translation is not available.)
http://hrld.us/29yRdBe

In Asia mancano le donne manager, fari puntati sulle Business School
Rice is mentioned.
Il Sole 24 Ore (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/29PCqnW

SPORTS

Division 1A Athletic Directors Association announces minority scholarship winners
Bryan Blair, associate athletics director for compliance, is one of 10 recipients of the minority scholarship award from the John McLendon Minority Scholarship Foundation for the 2016 Division 1A Athletic Directors’ Institute.
NACDA
http://bit.ly/29Icdb7

Astros’ Alex Bregman ranked MLB’s No. 8 prospect
Former Rice baseball player Lance Berkman is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/29CubM4
http://bit.ly/29tIJKz

The Pokemon you’ll find on each C-USA school’s campus in Pokemon Go
Rice is mentioned.
SB Nation
http://bit.ly/29wOGI5

Sports Illustrated names Bears’ Bryce Callahan as the 7th best nickelback in the NFL
Alumnus Bryce Callahan ’14 is featured.
SB Nation
http://bit.ly/29rJ4vN
Chicago Bears defender the only rookie ranked among best at his position last year
Sports Mockery
http://bit.ly/29y8DRr

The Woodlands ranks 2nd in Lone Star Cup Class 6A standings
An article mentions that Rosehill Christian School will play at Rice Stadium Aug. 25.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/29sSN4K
http://bit.ly/29sxXmH

Bouquets and Brickbats
Jones College freshman Ford Proctor has been named a first-team Freshman All-America by D1 Baseball.
Houston Chronicle (This also appeared in Beaumont Enterprise.)
http://bit.ly/29sT8nR

Morantes wins men’s city golf championship
James Lee ’16 is mentioned.
KOB 4
http://bit.ly/29BLGLx

Pocket Adventure ATX series: We came, we danced, we got our hair wet
Alumna Becky Wade ’12 is featured.
Austin American-Statesman
http://atxne.ws/29sB6mr

Austin Speedo sectional championships, night 2: Sydney Pickrem captures breaststroke/IM double
Wiess College sophomore Kaitlyn Swinney is mentioned.
Swimming World
http://bit.ly/29sDiKZ

2015 Lookouts reliever J.T. Chargois selected for MLB Futures game
Former Rice baseball player J.T. Chargois is featured.
The Chattanoogan
http://bit.ly/29JlJru
Predicting MLB arrival date on each prospect in 2016 All-Star Futures game
A Breaking News (This also appeared in Daily News 724.)
http://bit.ly/29y8rBG

Gonzales graduate places 8th in javelin throw
Alumnus Ariana Ince ’11 is mentioned.
Victoria Advocate
http://bit.ly/29Jn80T
KAVU
http://bit.ly/29PHjgM
http://bit.ly/29zksmk

Brampton earns medals at national track and field
Alumnus Evan Karakolis ’16 is mentioned.
Brampton Guardian
http://bit.ly/29HkQRu

Tulane follows its baseball footprint with choice of Travis Jewett
Tulane’s David Pierce, a Houston native and former Rice assistant, has agreed to become the Longhorns’ new head coach. Rice baseball head coach Wayne Graham is mentioned.
Sports NOLA
http://bit.ly/29JtgqD

Michael tries to turn up intensity on Tigers in weight room
An article mentions that Nick Michael coached at Rice.
Columbia Daily Tribune
http://bit.ly/29sZaoA

Jefferson named to Bronco Nagurski Trophy watch list
Rice football is mentioned.
Texas Sports
http://bit.ly/29rqk3R
The Gekko files: Previewing Arizona Wildcats football for 2016
SB Nation
http://bit.ly/29zhs9o
Texas’ Malik Jefferson named to Nagurski Trophy Watch list
247 Sports
http://bit.ly/29BPI6C

Williams: Hale a hearty friend to many
An article mentions that Clovis Hale coached at Rice.
Red Raiders
http://bit.ly/29PDh7X

Pregame notes: Sugar Land versus York
Former Rice baseball player Ricky Hague is mentioned.
Our Sports Central
http://bit.ly/29D41Hb

Are automated game stories the future of sports reporting?
Rice is mentioned.
Houston Press
http://bit.ly/29wOTLi

KTXX
An unnamed Rice athlete is mentioned.
http://bit.ly/29ydnAX

NEWS RELEASE

Baker Institute scholar: Physician payment reform has led to decrease in home-based dialysis
The Medicare program’s transition in 2004 to tiered fee-for-service physician reimbursement for dialysis care had the unintended consequence of reducing use of home dialysis, according to a paper co-authored by a nonresident scholar at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and colleagues from Stanford University and Baylor College of Medicine.
http://bit.ly/29JDAOL