Dateline Rice for Oct. 26, 2016

FEATURED ITEM

Rice University president named board chair of group of the top US research colleges
Rice University President David W. Leebron was elected Oct. 25 by the Association of American Universities to serve as chair of its board of directors.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This article appeared in the Oct. 26 print edition with a different headline, “Rice president to lead research universities group.”)
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Rice president selected to lead group of nation’s top research universities
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This also appeared in My San Antonio.)
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NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Clinton faces balancing act as she touts unity message in final stretch
Douglas Brinkley, professor of history, is quoted about the presidential election.
USA Today
http://usat.ly/2dKr2WR

Super accurate computing wastes tons of energy
Computer scientists from Rice, Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have used one of Isaac Newton’s numerical methods to demonstrate how “inexact computing” can dramatically improve the quality of simulations run on supercomputers. Krishna Palem, the Ken and Audrey Kennedy Professor of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering and professor of statistics, is quoted.
Futurity (This article appeared in the Oct. 26 issue of Futurity Today. This also appeared in The Exception.)
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System bits: Oct. 25
Semiconductor Engineering
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‘Inexact computing’ improves quality of simulations run on supercomputers
Top Examiner
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Presidential election: Voters can tell if they are participating in a ‘rigged’ ballot, according to research
“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.
The Independent
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Can people tell if they are voting on a secure system?
Before It’s News
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Local university working on voter security
KTRH
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New hybrid nanostructures may be right for next-gen green cars: US scientists
Layers of graphene separated by nanotube pillars of boron nitride may be a suitable material to store hydrogen fuel in cars, according to Rice scientists. Rouzbeh Shahsavari, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, is quoted.
Global Times (This also appeared in Sina and Xinhuanet.)
http://bit.ly/2dKieRa
Boron nitride-graphene hybrid may be apt to store hydrogen fuel in next-gen green cars
AZO Nano
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Hybrid nanostructures hold hydrogen well
Fuel Cells Works (This also appeared in ECN, New Electronics and Nanotechnology Now.)
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Graphene hybrid eyed for next-gen green cars
Controlled Environment
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Energy: Hybrid nanostructures hold hydrogen well
Materialsgate
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Pandora’s box opened
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, expects that within 30 years machines will be capable of doing almost any job that a human can.
The Korea Times
http://bit.ly/2eLH3OO

How white lies snowball into full-on deception
Bryan Denny, assistant professor of psychology, is quoted in an article about lying.
Smithsonian
http://bit.ly/2evkVtw

Thanks to Trump, Texas could go blue for the first time in 40 years
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 2016 presidential and local elections.
Univision
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In some Texas counties, long lines complicate early voting
The Gilmer Mirror (This also appeared in My High Plains.)
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Is Texas really in play?
Hot Air
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Some Democrats believe that Clinton could win Texas
The Star
http://on.thestar.com/2eFOWYb
Usa 2016, Clinton punta al grande colpo: il Texas
Yahoo! Notizie (An English translation is not available.)
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Texas coquetea con demócratas a causa de Trump
Progreso Hispano (An English translation is not available.)
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Clinton punta al grande colpo: il Texas
America 24 (An English translation is not available.)
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Space nation proposal raises questions over regulation and governance
David Alexander, director of the Rice Space Institute and professor of physics and astronomy, is mentioned.
The Broadcast Bridge
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HOUSTON/TEXAS

Dune plan floated to hide ‘Ike Dike’
Jim Blackburn, professor in the practice of environmental law and co-director of the Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disasters Center, is quoted about Houston’s hurricane preparedness.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This article appeared in the Oct. 26 print edition. The online version of this article previously appeared in Dateline Oct. 25.)
http://bit.ly/2dFms0W

Some black voters cool to Trump, dissatisfied with campaign debate
A poll conducted by Rice and the University of Houston is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This article appeared on the front page of the Oct. 26 print edition with a different headline, “Votes of dissatisfaction.”)
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Saving HISD
Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science, is quoted about Houston Independent School District’s November ballot measure.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
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Exxon Mobil puts down deep and lucrative roots
Rice is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This also appeared in My San Antonio.)
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University of Texas at Austin ranked 30th best college in the world: US News and World Report
Rice is No. 61 on U.S. News and World Report’s list of best global universities.
Downtown Austin Patch
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Best Global Universities list ranks UT at No. 30
The Daily Texan
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Central Texas coffee shop offers Butterbeer for Harry Potter fans
Texas Standard (This also aired on 24 other stations. A correction on Rice’s rank has been requested.)
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In San Antonio, fewer choices, higher premiums for 2017 Affordable Care Act exchange plans
Vivian Ho, the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics at the Baker Institute and professor of economics, is quoted about the Affordable Care Act’s fourth enrollment season.
San Antonio Express-News
http://bit.ly/2eRfz9b

Rice University presents Garrett Marsh: Sunprint Landscapes: Photographs of Honey Creek Ranch opening reception
The Visual and Dramatic Arts Department at Rice will present “Sunprint Landscapes: Photographs of Honey Creek Ranch” by Garrett Marsh Oct. 26.
CultureMap Houston
http://bit.ly/2eLRan4

BROADCAST

Drug use across America is lower than you think
An extensive and easy-to-use collection of charts that present findings from decades of government survey data of drug use in the United States is now available on the website of Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. William Martin, the Harry and Hazel Chavanne Senior Fellow in Religion and Public Policy at the institute, is quoted.
Texas Standard (This also aired on 24 other stations.)
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TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Why Samsung’s Note 7 crisis won’t hurt its brand long term
Utpal Dholakia, the George R. Brown Professor of Marketing at Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business and a marketing and consumer behavior expert, authored an op-ed about Samsung’s brand.
Harvard Business Review
http://bit.ly/2eFCUOv

Why do consumers pay more? Research finds the surprising effect of consumer local identity
New research by Vikas Mittal, the J. Hugh Liedtke Professor of Marketing at Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business, debunks a long-held belief by companies that they could charge more for locally produced goods and services because of consumers’ sense of attachment to their community. The study, published in the Journal of Marketing, determined consumers with a local identity will pay more than consumers with a global identity even when a product’s country of origin is unknown.
Phys Org
http://bit.ly/2f7tjBr
Why do consumers pay more? Rice research finds the surprising effect of consumer local identity
Science Bulletin (This also appeared in Promotion World, Houston Style Magazine and Health Medicine Network.)
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Amec appoints Philip Luna as VP, business development
An article mentions that Philip Luna was a member of the board of the Rice University Global E&C Forum.
Gulf Oil and Gas
http://bit.ly/2eFKXej

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Hacked US elections: The probabilities and defenses
Dan Wallach, professor of computer science and of electrical and computer engineering, authored an op-ed about election security.
Brink
http://bit.ly/2eaKiOk
An ‘e-vote’ of confidence?
Daily Tech News Show
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C-SPAN3
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Area history, Oct. 26
An article mentions that Danny Powell was a member of Rice’s administration.
The News-Gazette
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Prevent diabetes with your mind
A Rice University study has found a link between emotional stress and diabetes, with roots in the brain’s ability to control anxiety. Kyle Murdock, a postdoctoral research fellow in psychology, is quoted.
Bottom Line Inc.
http://bit.ly/2dIs5M3

4th Wall Theatre Company presents 1st annual Up-Close Cocktails Benefit
An article mentions that Trish Rigdon was a member of Rice’s staff.
Broadway World
http://bit.ly/2f7lCLy

Ever had a shrub? 5 drinking vinegar recipes you should definitely try
An article mentions that Houston chef Chris Shepherd partners with Rice students.
Rodale’s Organic Life
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This smart vest lets the deaf ‘hear’ with their skin
Alumnus Scott Novich ’07 is mentioned in an article for helping to design the Versatile Extra-Sensory Transducer (VEST).
Internet Medicine
http://bit.ly/2f7mTT8

Subjugation, sanity, femininity explored on SE
Alumna Vicky Sapp ’92 is mentioned.
The Collegian
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Class of 2016 in ABCUSD earned $23M in scholarships and grants
Articles mention students who want to attend Rice.
Los Cerritos News
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Student spotlight: Brittany Lawrence
The Pony Express
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SPORTS

Baylor takes over at top of Texas Dirty Dozen
Rice football will play Louisiana Tech University Oct. 29.
San Antonio Express-News (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/2dWEhYb

Big 12 commissioner doesn’t like Mountain West comment
The Big 12 conference voted against expansion Oct. 17. Articles mention that Rice was one of the universities that made a pitch to Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby to join the conference.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
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Coronado lifeguards Graves and Rocheleau can help you live your masterpiece
Alumna Carter Graves ’14 is featured.
Coronado Eagle & Journal
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Texas A&M’s Rinderknech wins ITA Texas Regional; Olivares Captures Women’s Consolation Finals
Rice tennis players Jamie Mailk, Eric Rutledge, Wendy Zhang, Lindsey Hodge, Priya Niezgoda, Savannah Durkin, Alison Ho and Fernanda Astete are mentioned.
WTAW
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Taylor thinks Herd can be one of the best
Rice men’s basketball is mentioned.
Herald-Dispatch
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NEWS RELEASES

Connecting research and policy may improve educational equity
Better communication about how educational research can impact public policy may improve educational equity, according to a new paper from Rice University.
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Houston’s high poverty areas have quadrupled since 1980
High poverty areas in Houston have quadrupled and expanded beyond the city’s Interstate 610 Loop since 1980, according to a new report from Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
http://bit.ly/2ffSPUl