Dateline Rice for Nov. 4, 2016

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Republicans appear to be on rebound in early voting
Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science, is quoted about the 2016 election.
ABC News
http://abcn.ws/2e8szLI
Early voting: Tighter race but still good signs for Clinton
Senegal-Actu
http://bit.ly/2f1O28b

Will self-driving cars put cab drivers, truckers out of business?
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.
CBS News
http://cbsn.ws/2f1r80Q
Automated cars could threaten jobs of professional drivers
Fox News (This also appeared in ABC News.)
http://fxn.ws/2eGKNA7
Automated cars could threaten jobs of professional drivers
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/2fjB9Eu
http://bit.ly/2ev95iU

Light drives these 3-wheel, 1-molecule nanocars
Scientists at Rice University and at the University of Graz, Austria, are driving three-wheeled, single-molecule “nanoroadsters” with light and, for the first time, seeing how they move. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is mentioned.
Futurity
http://bit.ly/2f8T7cv
Light drives single-molecule 3-wheelers
Phys Org
http://bit.ly/2fp09sK
Light drives single-molecule nanoroadsters
Scienmag
http://bit.ly/2fjTSCt
Molecules rev up for world’s tiniest race
Horizon Magazine
http://bit.ly/2f8SvUj

Yes, broken voter ID laws will affect the 2016 election
A Rice study on voter ID laws is mentioned.
Daily Mail
http://dailym.ai/2fmKewW

6 Australian universities have ranked in the top 100 in the world
Rice is among the top 100 world universities in the 2016-17 rankings announced Sept. 21 by Times Higher Education. Rice moved up to No. 87 from No. 101 last year among 980 top universities from 79 countries in the new rankings.
Yahoo 7 Finance
https://yhoo.it/2fCIKC1

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Rice’s Baker Institute starts program to analyze presidential campaigns
Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy has become the nation’s first think tank to establish a program dedicated solely to the study of U.S. presidential campaigns and elections. Ambassador Edward Djerejian, director of Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted and 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, and John Williams, who has been named an institute fellow to help coordinate the program, are mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/2fCdpiW
http://bit.ly/2fjyTzG

Sam Gibbs is still working with technology
Alumnus Sam Gibbs ’68 is featured.
Houston Chronicle (This also appeared in the Midland Reporter-Telegram and My San Antonio.)
http://bit.ly/2fCe4kb

Democrats blame CPS mess on GOP incumbents in key Texas House 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 2016 election.
Dallas Morning News
http://bit.ly/2fjAaqy
As Election Day nears, Texas millennials gravitate toward Clinton
Austin American-Statesman
http://atxne.ws/2fjbVGm
Trump campaign hitting the road in Texas — literally
WOAI
http://bit.ly/2fLlzoj
Retórica antiinmigrante en EEUU puede volver demócratas a estados fronterizos
Yahoo! Noticias (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/2f8WL5Y

5 K-12 education issues to watch in Texas this legislative session
Leah Binkovitz, staff writer for Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, authored an op-ed about education in Texas.
Rivard Report
http://bit.ly/2fmzpek

Magnolia West senior receives Reliant scholarship
A student who hopes to attend Rice is mentioned.
The Paper
http://bit.ly/2fjDwYf

Free day the free way: A business traveler’s guide to free fun in Houston
Rice is mentioned.
Houston News Info
http://bit.ly/2f8QCqz

BROADCAST

How worried should Texas’ oil industry be about this week’s drop in crude prices?
Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at the institute, discusses oil prices.
Houston Public Media
http://bit.ly/2ev9rpF
OPEC deal’s collapse could ease pain in your wallet
KTSA
http://bit.ly/2f1yjpB
http://bit.ly/2fk27yd

Houston rich, poor communities expanding — Where does the middle class fit in?
Houston prides itself on being a city of opportunity, but the number of poor neighborhoods has quadrupled since the 1980s, according to a new Rice study.
KIAH
http://bit.ly/2fCeKpY

WPSD
Maria Oden, director of Rice’s Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen and a professor in the practice of engineering education, Brown College senior Sarah Hooper and Baker College senior Renata Wettermann discuss their research and work in Malawi.
http://bit.ly/2fk6EAY (Similar broadcasts aired on WWTV and WFQX.)

KTRK
A newscaster recalls that someone had a pet squirrel at Rice.
http://bit.ly/2fmIAeE

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

BCBS opens health care big data stores to academic research organizations
Vivian Ho, the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics at the Baker Institute and professor of economics, is quoted.
Health IT Analytics
http://bit.ly/2fCwmlH

Researchers propose mechanism for spread of metastatic breast cancer to bone
Antonios Mikos, the Louis Calder Professor of Bioengineering and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, is mentioned.
Scienmag
http://bit.ly/2fjzyyG

Growing expectations
An article discusses a panel discussion on Mexico’s Energy Reform that took place at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Offshore Engineer
http://bit.ly/2fp3zfs

Solid State Technology and Devices Seminar, Nov. 4
Alumna Kei Lau ’91 is mentioned.
Environment Guru
http://bit.ly/2elGLMu

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Holding out for a hero
Duane Windsor, the Lynette S. Autrey Professor of Management at Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business, authored an article about business leaders.
Human Development Project
http://bit.ly/2f1OtiW

Meet Sabina Bharwani, founder, Hello World
Alumna Sabina Bharwani ’07 is featured.
Upstart
http://bit.ly/2eHa8tB

Symphony concert to focus on beloved Scottish opus
An article mentions that Camilla Wicks taught at Rice.
The Joplin Globe
http://bit.ly/2eGIygl

Girls gravitate to some STEM classes, avoid others
An article mentions research by Elaine Howard Ecklund, the Herbert S. Autrey Chair and Professor of Sociology and director of the Religion and Public Life Program.
Women’s e-News
http://bit.ly/2f1yWzA

Why the Paris Climate Change Agreement means nothing
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.
Wall Street Daily
http://bit.ly/2f8qkVz

Some scientists critical of ‘fundamentalist atheist’ Richard Dawkins: Rice University study
Controversial British evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins is well-known for his criticism of religion, but a new Rice study of British scientists reveals that a majority who mentioned Dawkins’ work during research interviews reject his approach to public engagement and said his work misrepresents science and scientists because he conveys the wrong impression about what science can do and the norms that scientists observe in their work.
The Christian Post
http://bit.ly/2f8r3G6

Sanctuary sounds: Church concert series start now
Ken Cowan, associate professor of organ at Rice’s Shepherd School of Music, is mentioned.
Naples Daily News
http://bit.ly/2f8KmiG

Bun B goes ‘Face 2 Face’ with the Houston Texans’ DeAndre Hopkins
Bernard “Bun B” Freeman, former distinguished lecturer at Rice, is mentioned.
2DopeBoyz
http://bit.ly/2fCzcXN

Art movements
Evan Garza has been named the new director of public art at Rice.
Hyperallergic
http://bit.ly/2f8LGlC

Free Colgate concert Sunday with violinist David Kim
An article mentions that David Kim held a residency at Rice.
Rome Sentinel
http://bit.ly/2eH6AYq

Lab Atlanta and Leadership Atlanta announce partnership
An article mentions that Mike Pardee was a member of Rice’s staff.
Midtown Patch
http://bit.ly/2f1UUm2

SPORTS

Rice’s Marcus Evans might be the best college basketball player in Texas
Brown College sophomore Marcus Evans is featured. Rice basketball head coach Mike Rhoades is quoted. Players Marquez Letcher-Ellis, Egor Koulechov, Marcus Jackson, Chad Lott, Andrew Drone and Connor Cashew and former player Max Guercy are mentioned.
Houston Press
http://bit.ly/2fp0ITx

Breaking down Rice versus Florida Atlantic
Rice football will play Florida Atlantic University Nov. 5.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/2fL55wG
Rice versus FAU prediction, game preview
Campus Insiders
http://bit.ly/2fmEW4t
C-USA: Week 10 preview
Be In Sports
http://bit.ly/2f1QY4y
Rice versus FAU preview: The Bowel Bowl
Underdog Dynasty/SB Nation
http://bit.ly/2fLncm8
Choosing C-USA: Week 10 predictions for C-USA
Underdog Dynasty/SB Nation
http://bit.ly/2fp0GuW

Houston ready for Rice Invitational
Rice swimming is mentioned.
Swim Swam
http://bit.ly/2eGZZgF
Falcons ranked 23rd in the nation
Air Force Athletics
http://bit.ly/2eH69gG

Tom Herman’s giving nature more than just talk
An article mentions that Tom Herman coached at Rice.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/2f1wI3p

River City Rascals engage in busy off-season
Baker College senior Connor Teykl is mentioned.
Our Sports Central
http://bit.ly/2fCrwEO

No. 14 Gonzaga reloads, favored to win WCC again
A Rice transfer is mentioned.
The Washington Times
http://bit.ly/2elCKI9
Pack youngsters counted on to make impact as freshmen
Reno Gazette-Journal
http://on.rgj.com/2e8QeLM

UTEP soccer to face host Charlotte in C-USA semifinals Friday
Rice soccer is mentioned.
El Paso Herald-Post
http://bit.ly/2fmxeaq
UTEP soccer to face Charlotte in the C-USA Soccer Semifinals
El Paso Proud
http://bit.ly/2fLqYvz

Herd volleyball hits the road for conference weekend
Rice volleyball is mentioned.
Marshall Athletics
http://bit.ly/2fLlYqT

NEWS RELEASES

Ballot design, not ‘rigged’ elections, may be to blame for inaccurate votes
In the weeks leading up to the 2016 election, headlines about “rigged” voting have raised questions about the legitimacy of election results. However, a new paper from Rice University psychologists suggests that a bigger problem may exist within America’s voting systems: poor ballot design.
http://bit.ly/2f1WCnF

Rice Expert Alert: Oil glut: ‘The mother of all collective-action problems’
Two Rice University energy experts are available to comment on oil prices plummeting this week. Barrel prices are down to $45, the lowest level since September, according to OilPrice.com. The revival of oil production and massive inventory buildup has led to a significant surplus, creating a perfect storm for suppliers to undercut each other.
http://bit.ly/2fjKBb5

Baker Institute establishes program to study US presidential elections
Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy has become the nation’s first think tank to establish a program dedicated solely to the study of U.S. presidential campaigns and elections.
http://bit.ly/2fCEwum