Dateline Rice for Oct. 24, 2016 (Weekend Edition)

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Awaiting next US president: A splintered Middle East in ‘free fall’
Ambassador Edward Djerejian, director of Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted in an article about the Middle East.
The New York Times
http://nyti.ms/2eC6Aea

Rigged election or secure system? Most voters can tell
“Rigged” election rhetoric in the headlines aims to cast doubt about the security of the American voting system; however, people have a sense of whether a voting system is secure, according to new research from Rice. Postdoctoral fellow Claudia Ziegler Acemyan is quoted and Philip Kortum, assistant professor of psychology, is mentioned.
Futurity (This article appeared in the Oct. 24 issue of Futurity Today.)
http://bit.ly/2egQfLt
People can tell if they are voting on a secure system, study finds
Phys Org (This also appeared in Science Blog.)
http://bit.ly/2eBNl4u
KRLD
http://bit.ly/2dDnpC3 (Click on the audio button to listen to the broadcast.)

Bad ‘zipper’ explains trouble with carbon fibers
Carbon fiber, a pillar of strength in materials manufacturing for decades, isn’t as good as it could be, but there are ways to improve it, according to Rice scientists. Research scientist Evgeni Penev; Boris Yakobson, the Karl F. Hasselmann Professor of Materials Science and NanoEngineering and professor of chemistry; graduate student Nitant Gupta; and Vasilii Artyukhov, a former postdoctoral researcher, are mentioned.
Futurity
http://bit.ly/2e4boH9

Who’s No. 1? As college rankings proliferate, it depends.
Rice is No. 18 on the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education ranking of U.S. colleges, which is based on outcomes, resources, engagement and environment.
The Washington Post
http://wapo.st/2dPyof0

Here’s a new college ranking, based entirely on other college rankings
Rice is No. 13 on the Washington Post’s composite college ranking based on other college rankings.
The Washington Post
http://wapo.st/2ezZLrS
How do you rank college rankings?
Texas Standard (This also aired on 24 other stations.)
http://bit.ly/2dPw6wK

A mathematician deals with another complex system
An article features Robin Forman, former dean of undergraduates at Rice, who is the new provost at Tulane University.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
http://bit.ly/2enTxQL

The next US president will have to make some important space decisions
Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy hosted a “Lost in Space 2016” panel Oct. 3.
Ars Technica (This also appeared in Ars Technica UK.)
http://bit.ly/2egKYU9

Our roads could hold the secret to sucking carbon out of natural gas
A Rice University laboratory has improved its method to turn plain asphalt into a porous material that can capture greenhouse gases from natural gas. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted.
Forbes
http://bit.ly/2egFKHQ

Scientists explain how happiness makes us less creative
Jennifer George, the Mary Gibbs Jones Professor of Management and professor of psychology, and Jing Zhou, the Houston Endowment Professor of Organizational Behavior and professor of psychology, are mentioned in an article about creativity.
Quartz (This also appeared in MSN Lifestyle.)
http://bit.ly/2eDIIG8

‘Planes will fall from the sky’ huge solar storm could plunge Britain into darkness
David Alexander, director of the Rice Space Institute and professor of physics and astronomy, is quoted.
Daily Star
http://bit.ly/2dPjdmi

Nasty ladies of Texas unite! Houston is not impressed by Trump.
The author of a column mentions she is taking a class at Rice’s Glasscock School of Continuing Studies.
Daily KOS
http://bit.ly/2f9mD5h

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Oil producers intrigued by Mexico’s deep-water fields
Francisco Monaldi, a fellow in Latin American energy policy at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted about the auction of Mexican deep-water blocks.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This article appeared on the front of the Business section Oct. 22 print edition with a different headline, “Mexico’s crude is drawing a closer look.”)
http://bit.ly/2ennYEb

Temples of the gods: Houston’s religious diversity reflects community
Stephen Klineberg, founding director of Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research and a professor of sociology, and Elaine Howard Ecklund, the Herbert S. Autrey Chair and Professor of Sociology and director of the Religion and Public Life Program, are quoted in an article about Houston’s religious diversity.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This also appeared in My San Antonio.)
http://bit.ly/2enOMGJ
http://bit.ly/2eDzTwc

Texas colleges weekly roundup: Baylor under scrutiny; UH jilted
The Hangout, an installation created by Rice students in the grove on the south side of the university’s Fondren Library, was dedicated Oct. 13.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/2dP8kAG

Curious Midtown property for lease had an earlier life as a recording studio and electronics museum
Rice is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/2f8OJgG
http://bit.ly/2dCX0Vb

Houston school district at the mercy of voters on local tax revenue forfeiture
Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science, is quoted about the Houston Independent School District’s November ballot measure and the 2016 election.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/2exB0iP
New UH poll bodes well for Harris County Democrats
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/2f0lgX9
UH Hobby School (Harris County only): Clinton 43, Trump 36
Off the Kuff
http://bit.ly/2eodsir
Election: Early voting begins across Georgia
iNewsToday
http://bit.ly/2dPxPSM

Judicial Q&A: Steven Kirkland
An article features a Q&A with alumnus Steven Kirkland ’82.
Houston Chronicle (This also appeared in Off the Kuff.)
http://bit.ly/2eBJfJt

Trump trickle-down could impact education board races
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 State Board of Education and presidential elections.
The Texas Tribune (This also appeared in The Gilmer Mirror, KOXE and Herald Democrat.)
http://bit.ly/2enS8tt
750,000 to cast ballots in Harris County as early voting begins
KPRC
http://bit.ly/2eo2s4x
Decision 2016: Straight talk from the candidates
KPRC
http://bit.ly/2eE1bCO
http://bit.ly/2eyhCDX

Mexico fights illegal immigration on its own southern border
A study by Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy is mentioned.
The Texas Tribune (This also appeared in The Gilmer Mirror.)
http://bit.ly/2ey0Bd3

Find a role to play in Fort Worth’s quality education initiative
An article discusses a recent presentation by Stephen Klineberg, founding director of Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research and a professor of sociology.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
http://bit.ly/2e3TCn5

Oil and gas pipelines cement place as chief target of environmentalists
Charles McConnell, executive director of Rice’s Energy and Environment Initiative, is quoted in an article about pipeline protests.
San Antonio Express-News
http://bit.ly/2e3V3SH

Four superb organists stir up mighty sounds at the Meyerson Symphony Center
An article mentions that Jonathan Gregoire is studying at Rice.
Dallas Morning News
http://bit.ly/2eDKKX7

National Merit semifinalist begins patient wait for finalist spot
An article mentions students applying to Rice.
Stephenville Empire-Tribune (This also appeared in Waxahachie Daily Light.)
http://bit.ly/2enW65s
Pettit: Time can’t stand still but it could slow down
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
http://bit.ly/2enDhN5

Richter Architects receives design awards
Rice is mentioned.
Corpus Christi Caller-Times
http://bit.ly/2enXBR3

‘The Blind Astronomer’s Daughter’ looks into the sky and the human heart
Alumnus John Pipkin ’97 is featured.
Austin American-Statesman
http://atxne.ws/2dPlNIW

Geography, growth concerns present challenges for Gallo
Alumnus Robert Walker ’69 is mentioned.
Austin American-Statesman
http://atxne.ws/2eolzeT

Service night, Brahms Festival recital kick off week’s events
Anthony Pinn, the Agnes Cullen Arnold Professor of Humanities and professor of religion and fellow at Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, will speak at the University of Houston Oct. 27.
The Daily Cougar
http://bit.ly/2e48qlY

Texas museum guide
The Rice Gallery is mentioned.
Texas Monthly
http://bit.ly/2eKAj2i

BROADCAST

KENS
Dan Wallach, professor of computer science and of electrical and computer engineering, is quoted about election security.
http://bit.ly/2enUmqf

‘CNN Newsroom with Poppy Harlow’
Douglas Brinkley, professor of history, discusses the 2016 presidential election.
CNN
http://bit.ly/2f0MHQN

C-SPAN3
Alumnus Michael Benedict ’71 is featured and the late Harold Hyman, the William P. Hobby Professor Emeritus of History, is mentioned.
http://bit.ly/2f0Lid4

KRLD
President John F. Kennedy’s famous “Moon Speech” delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962, is discussed.
http://bit.ly/2f0Qygx (Click on the audio button to listen to the broadcast.)

KRLD
John Alford, professor of political science, discusses the possibility that party affiliation may be genetic.
http://bit.ly/2eykEZ7 (Click on the audio button to listen to the broadcast.)

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Toughen up, metallic cubes!
Scientists at Rice are smashing metallic microcubes to make them ultrastrong and tough by rearranging their nanostructures upon impact. Edwin Thomas, the William and Stephanie Sick Dean of the George R. Brown School of Engineering and professor of materials science and nanoengineering and of chemical and biomolecular engineering; postdoctoral research associate Ramathasan Thevamaran; graduate student Olawale Lawal; research scientist Sadegh Yazdi; alumni Seog-Jin Jeon and Jae-Hwang Lee are mentioned.
Controlled Environment
http://bit.ly/2eDKHKN
Smashing metallic cubes toughens them up
Materialsgate
http://bit.ly/2eA2TUM

Materials Today steps into a new era
An article mentions that Jun Lou, associate professor of materials science and nanoengineering, has joined the journal Materials Today as an editor-in-chief.
Materials Today
http://bit.ly/2eKytOW

Rice’s energy-stingy indoor mobile locator ensures user privacy
Rice University computer scientists have created a new system for mobile users to quickly determine their location indoors without communicating with the cloud, networks or other devices. Anshumali Shrivastava, assistant professor of computer science; Krishna Palem, the Ken and Audrey Kennedy Professor of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering and professor of statistics; and graduate student Chen Luo are mentioned.
Wireless Design & Development
http://bit.ly/2f9qPSg

Rice U, SXSWedu open Rather Prize to improve Texas education
An article discusses the Rather Prize, which is being offered in partnership with Rice’s Center for Civic Leadership.
THE Journal
http://bit.ly/2ezGxmm

Nonmedical exemptions for vaccines must be reduced in Texas
As one of the states with the least restrictive vaccine exemption laws in the country, Texas should make the process of obtaining nonmedical exemptions more rigorous to avoid the public health risks and costs associated with preventable diseases, according to a brief by science policy experts at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. Kirstin Matthews, a fellow in science and technology policy at the Baker Institute, and Duncan College senior Jackie Olive are mentioned.
Med India
http://bit.ly/2egV8UK

Self-healing battery withstands the rigors of wearable computing
Rice is mentioned.
New Atlas
http://bit.ly/2eBR429

Low socio-economic status, fear of abandonment can lead to poor adult health
Low socio-economic status and fear of abandonment early in life can lead to poor health in adulthood, regardless of adult socio-economic status, according to a new study from psychologists at Rice. Christopher Fagundes, assistant professor of psychology, and Kyle Murdock, a postdoctoral research fellow in psychology, are quoted.
Science Bulletin
http://bit.ly/2eL8RT6

SunTrust Robinson Humphrey adds Sill to equity research team
Alumnus Ken Sill ’83 is mentioned.
Oil & Gas Financial Journal
http://bit.ly/2f9oPtv

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

US-Mexico border has problems, but a wall isn’t 1
Tony Payan, the Baker Institute for Public Policy’s Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies and director of the institute’s Mexico Center, is quoted bout U.S. border counties.
KPTV
http://bit.ly/2f0OXrk

Why America’s space renaissance starts in Oklahoma
Alumnus and U.S. Rep. Jim Bridenstine ’97 is profiled.
OZY
http://bit.ly/2eLeWil

Rice tops 2017 Niche list of best colleges in Texas
Rice is No. 1 in Texas and No. 6 in the U.S. on Niche’s ranking of the best universities.
TVN
http://bit.ly/2e45fL1

West Michigan native lives the dream with Grand Rapids Symphony debut in DreamWorks Animation in Concert
Alumnus George Goad ’15 is featured.
The Rapidian
http://bit.ly/2eBNvJe
Rockford grad living his musical dream this weekend with Grand Rapids Symphony
MLive
http://bit.ly/2dD5xY1

10 healthy university dining halls on American campuses
Rice is featured on a list of healthy university dining halls.
Health Fitness Revolution
http://bit.ly/2eyg1yd

An accelerating —  and dismaying — political tendency
In an op-ed, Peter Latham mentions that he taught ROTC at Rice.
The Pilot
http://bit.ly/2enQSEd

Dr. Richard Barnhouse Named VP for Strategic Enrollment Management
An article features Richard Barnhouse, former assistant director for operations at the Recreation Center.
Bradenton Patch
http://bit.ly/2ey0Q6E

Solar up, coal down: US shakes up energy supply
Daniel Cohan, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, is quoted about solar energy.
Grist
http://bit.ly/2ezJ0x2
Fine October weekend, 3rd-longest growing season at MSP?
MPR News
http://bit.ly/2f8YHib
US solar capacity triples in 3 years
Seeker
http://bit.ly/2dCZrf9
Solar energy overtaking coal as primary source of energy among countries
iTechPost
http://bit.ly/2eBONE6

SPORTS

Tyler Stehling’s career day passing sparks Rice to 1st win of year
Rice football defeated Prairie View A&M University 65-44. Articles mention head coach David Bailiff, players Tyler Stehling, James Mayden, Emmanuel Ellerbee, D’Angelo Ellis, Temi Alaka, Kylen Granson, J.T. Granato, J.T. Ibe, Austin Walter, Sam Stewart, Carl Thompson, Connor Cella, Blain Padgett, Graysen Schantz, Parker Smith and Aston Walter and former Rice football player Chase Clement.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/2eDxktY
Tyler Stehling’s career day sparks Rice to 1st win of 2016
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/2exuOHG
http://bit.ly/2eK0uG7
For Rice and Prairie View, a chance to make a statement
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/2exJZ3N
http://bit.ly/2dP6YWU
Oct. 22: Rice 65, Prairie View A&M 44
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/2f0hCwu
Stehling throws for 407 yards, 5 TDs in Rice’s 1st win
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/2exJZ3N
http://bit.ly/2ezy2Ym
Has Fall finally come to Houston?
News Fix/KIAH (A correction on the misspelling of Schantz’s last name has been requested.)
http://bit.ly/2eBOlp8

Women’s Tennis advances 4 in singles and doubles at ITA Texas Regional
Rice women’s tennis players Alison Ho, Priya Niezgoda, Lindsey Hodge, Wendy Zhang and Fernanda Astete are mentioned.
Texas Sports
http://bit.ly/2e3PiVe
Rosell Canudas wins 4 singles matches, makes run to ITA Texas Regional semifinals
UTSA Athletics
http://bit.ly/2dDhblS
Baylor trio advances in ITA Regional
Baylor Athletics
http://bit.ly/2e43q0J
Daily Bears report Oct. 23
Our Daily Bears/SB Nation
http://bit.ly/2eDZViW
3 Longhorns advance at ITA Texas Regional Championship
Hook ’em
http://bit.ly/2enMC7y

Yuya Ito, Harrison Scott reach quarterfinals at ITA Texas Regional Championships
Rice men’s tennis player Eric Rutledge is mentioned.
Hook ’em
http://bit.ly/2f9htWQ
Ito, Scott advance to singles quarterfinals at ITA Texas Regional
Texas Sports
http://bit.ly/2f0I2Ox

Local report
Rice soccer defeated Old Dominion University 2-0. Players Aliza Wolfe and Nia Stallings are mentioned.
The Virginian-Pilot
http://bit.ly/2dPiIZa
Friday’s ‘360’: ODU to retire Bazemore’s jersey; women’s football team forming in Newport News
Daily Press
http://bit.ly/2f8YDyY
Women’s soccer — ODU opens Texas trip with shutout loss to Rice
The Virginian-Pilot
http://bit.ly/2enKRaD

Advance historic page from Jan. 13, 1974: Miami eyes Super Bowl title
An article mentions that Super Bowl VIII was hosted at Rice Stadium.
SI Live
http://bit.ly/2eK8OGd

John Brown diagnosed with sickle cell trait — what it means
An article mentions a Rice football player who had sickle cell trait and died.
Revenge of the Birds/SB Nation
http://bit.ly/2ezFXou

’96 Bauxite title team to be honored tonight
Former Rice athletes Dan Dawson, John Walton Wilkins and Drew Mehringer are mentioned.
The Saline Courier
http://bit.ly/2enz4cw
Wilkins reviews gridiron history
OA Online
http://bit.ly/2exKeeU
College football: 10 burning questions
North Jersey
http://bit.ly/2eo8Hp6

UTEP soccer to play host to FAU in ‘orange out’ game Sunday
Rice soccer is mentioned.
El Paso Proud
http://bit.ly/2enMANf

Stats across Texas: A ton of big performances in week 9
A Rice commit is mentioned.
247Sports
http://bit.ly/2eobL4L

Boskovic sets single-match record to lead UTSA to Friday sweep of Rice
Rice volleyball fell to UTSA 0-3 and defeated UTEP 3-1. Players McKay Kyle and Chelsey Harris are mentioned.
UTSA Athletics
http://bit.ly/2e44fX1
UTEP Volleyball suffers 1-3 loss against Rice
El Paso Herald-Post
http://bit.ly/2eDXfSb
Rice rallies to defeat UTEP in volleyball
El Paso Times
http://bit.ly/2eE0zwT

Friday tennis blog: Nadal pulls plug, injuries complicate ATP/WTA finals; more
An article mentions that Jimmy Parker coached at Rice.
USTA Florida
http://bit.ly/2egXKC5

Biancamano to lead development effort
An article mentions that David Biancamano was a member of Rice Athletics.
UMass Athletics
http://bit.ly/2eL8cRz

KTRK
A broadcast mentions that Rice football held a moment of silence for Bob Allen at the Oct. 22 game.
http://bit.ly/2e4996B

Shine on: Afterschool program adds up to success for students
Rice men’s basketball head coach Mike Rhoades is mentioned.
Times News
http://bit.ly/2eLgRU6

NEWS RELEASES

Shepherd School Opera to present ‘Trouble in Tahiti’ and ‘Gianni Schicchi’
Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music’s Opera Department and Chamber Orchestra will present Leonard Bernstein’s “Trouble in Tahiti” and Giacomo Puccini’s “Gianni Schicchi” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4, 8 and 10 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 6 at Rice’s Wortham Opera Theatre in Alice Pratt Brown Hall.
http://bit.ly/2eh1Mu6

Rice’s Baker Institute, Houston Public Libraries host author talk Nov. 2 in honor of Veterans Day
Pulitzer Prize-winning authors and veterans Robert Olen Butler and Bruce Weigl will speak at an event hosted jointly by Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and Houston Public Libraries Nov. 2.
http://bit.ly/2eCiZ1F

Study: People can tell if they are voting on a secure system
“Rigged” election rhetoric in the headlines aims to cast doubt about the security of the American voting system; however, people have a sense of whether a voting system is secure, according to new research from Rice University.
http://bit.ly/2f9pafL