Dateline Rice for April 25, 2017

FEATURED ITEM

Algorithm predicts epileptic seizures in real time
A team of Rice engineering students recently took top honors and a $5,000 prize for its development of a potential digital cure for epilepsy. Behnaam Aazhang, the J.S. Abercrombie Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Gary Woods, professor in the practice of computer technology and electrical and computer engineering; and undergraduate students Sarah Hooper, Erik Biegert, Randy Zhang and Luke Van der Spoel are mentioned.
Futurity
http://bit.ly/2oGUX7S
Creating a digital cure for epilepsy
iConnect 007
http://bit.ly/2peq3FP

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Female astronaut sets NASA record for most days in space
Astronaut and Rice alumna Peggy Whitson ’86 broke the American record for the most cumulative days in space. She surpassed the previous figure of 534 days.
Boston Globe
http://bit.ly/2pecAxV
Trump calls space station as astronaut Peggy Whitson sets record
CBS News
http://cbsn.ws/2q2GojP
Iowa astronaut breaks record for most time in space by American
Des Moines Register
http://dmreg.co/2p0SQPU
Photos, video: Trump makes space call to record-breaking NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson
My Palm Beach Post
http://bit.ly/2pekmrA
President Trump calls International Space Station
Spaceflight Now
http://bit.ly/2oslLgX
Astronauta graduada de Rice bate récord en el espacio
Houston Chronicle’s “La Voz” (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/2oGyisB
Iowan breaks US space travel record
Iowa Public Radio
http://bit.ly/2qaLaIt
Peggy Whitson, US female astronaut breaks record
NAN
http://bit.ly/2oIdjpR
‘Space ninja’ Peggy Whitson sets space duration record, Trump congratulates
Spaceflight Insider
http://bit.ly/2pvYDyg
Trailblazer Peggy Whitson: 1st female commander of the International Space Station keeps breaking records
Inquisitr
http://bit.ly/2pelTOe
President Trump congratulates record-setting astronaut Peggy Whitson
UPI
http://bit.ly/2q2EwYB
Astronaut Peggy Whitson from Iowa sets space duration record
The Gazette
http://bit.ly/2q13019

‘Assembly line’ measures worm cells with a poke
The Rice lab of electrical and computer engineer Jacob Robinson has invented “nanoscale suspended electrode arrays” — aka nano-SPEARs — to give researchers access to electrophysiological signals from the cells of small animals without injuring them. Robinson is an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering.
Futurity
http://bit.ly/2qaugtJ
Nano-SPEARs gently measure electrical signals in small animals
National Science Foundation
http://bit.ly/2oscANv

A reelection challenge (almost) as big as Texas
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 U.S. Rep. Will Hurd and Texas voter ID laws.
Washington Post
http://wapo.st/2q2Ltsg
HB 3328: A step toward better voter ID education, greater transparency
The Orange Leader
http://bit.ly/2qaRPT2

The world may begin to do more but consume less
Scott Sonenshein, the Henry Gardiner Symonds Professor of Management at the Jones Graduate School of Business, discusses his book “Stretch: Unlock the Power of Less — and Achieve More Than You Ever Imagined.”
Los Angeles Times
http://lat.ms/2pegLd0

A new era of China-US cooperation
Rice President David Leebron is mentioned in an article about cooperation between the U.S. and China.
China Daily USA
http://bit.ly/2qaPp73

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Harris County eyes putting water to better use after recent floods
Phil Bedient, the Herman Brown Professor of Engineering, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This article appeared on the front page of the April 25 print edition with a different headline, “Plan would put heavy rains to use.”)
http://bit.ly/2oGqNBC

BCISD formally hires new superintendent
An article mentions that Marshall Scott III worked at Rice.
The Bay City Tribune
http://bit.ly/2peqFvo

BROADCAST

Student’s custom bike stolen at Rice University, later returned
The Rice University Police Department recently helped Lovett College junior Madeleine Pelzel recover her stolen bike.
KPRC
http://bit.ly/2q2MHns
http://bit.ly/2p18Ml4
http://bit.ly/2q0RbrX

The bridges over Highway 59 are getting colorful new art
Geoff Winningham ’65, the Lynette S. Autrey Professor of Humanities and professor of visual arts, is mentioned.
KHOU
http://bit.ly/2oIrds0

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

The next dean of the School of Engineering at Rice University in Houston, Texas
Reginald DesRoches, chair of the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, will become dean of Rice’s George R. Brown School of Engineering July 1.
Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
http://bit.ly/2p0X8GU

A look back at Rice University Art Gallery
An article discusses the history of the Rice Gallery. Kimberly Davenport, director of the gallery, is mentioned.
World-Architects
http://bit.ly/2q17DZg

Imaging array captures details as small as a fingerprint from a distance
A unique camera that can capture a detailed micron-resolution image from a distance uses a laser and techniques that borrow from holography, microscopy and “Matrix”-style bullet time. A prototype built and tested by engineers at Rice and Northwestern University is featured. Ashok Veeraraghavan, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, graduate student Yicheng Wu and alumnus Jason Holloway ’13 are mentioned.
Photonics Media
http://bit.ly/2qazRjB

Block copolymers spiral under control
Ned 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, is mentioned.
Nanotech Web
http://bit.ly/2os9v02

Study: Early organic carbon got deep burial in mantle
Rice petrologists who recreated hot, high-pressure conditions from 60 miles below Earth’s surface have found a new clue about a crucial event in the planet’s deep past. Rajdeep Dasgupta, professor of Earth science, and alumna Megan Duncan ’15 are quoted.
Phys Org
http://bit.ly/2q2zhYP
Early organic carbon got deep burial in mantle
Science Daily
http://bit.ly/2q36CTr

Religious people more likely to oppose reproductive technologies
As new and more effective human reproductive genetic technologies develop, people of faith are more likely to disapprove of these tools than nonreligious people, a new Rice study found. Elaine Howard Ecklund, the Herbert S. Autrey Chair and Professor of Sociology and director of the Religion and Public Life Program, is quoted.
Health News Digest
http://bit.ly/2q3qJAJ

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

2 Indian-American students at liberal arts colleges named Watson Fellows for 2017
McMurtry College senior Madhuri Venkateswar has been named a 2017 Thomas J. Watson Fellow and McMurtry College senior Mishi Jain has been selected as a 2017 Truman Scholar.
India West
http://bit.ly/2p0Q5OA
Aspiring Indian-American public service leaders named 2017 Truman Scholars
India West
http://bit.ly/2pw8GTU

Fossil fuel industry exposed to new threats as sustainability movement gathers pace
Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Desmog UK
http://bit.ly/2q2JF2K

Former blockchain head at BHP Billiton joins ConsenSys as director of energy and consulting
An article mentions the Business and the Blockchain conference that was hosted at Rice.
Econo Times
http://bit.ly/2pej9Rd

Julianne Mulvey on NPR national show this week
An article mentions that Julianne Mulvey will attend Rice.
Daily Times Chronicle
http://bit.ly/2q2AAHd

Hart goes farther than Earhart
An article mentions that Amelia Hart attended Rice.
The Oracle
http://bit.ly/2qaMZVT

The 2017 Rice Business Plan Competition and new ways to recognize social enterprises
The Rice Business Plan Competition is mentioned.
3BL Media (This also appeared in Just Means.)
http://bit.ly/2os8sx3

Reset your circadian rhythms with a plant-based diet
An article mentions research by Janet Braam, professor of biochemistry and cell biology and department chair of BioSciences.
LifeSpa
http://bit.ly/2phAKd3

SPORTS

College career rankings of No. 1 picks
Former Rice football player King Hill is mentioned.
Sports on Earth
http://bit.ly/2os74dZ

Western Kentucky athletics to part ways with Russell Athletic, sign with Nike
An article mentions that Rice has a contract with Adidas.
WBKO
http://bit.ly/2pekbfK

Mules golfer Meissner overshadowed no more
Duncan College senior Mitchell Meissner is mentioned.
San Antonio Express-News
http://bit.ly/2q0RMKk

Cougars beat Wisconsin on the road
Former Rice baseball player Jon Duplantier is mentioned.
Daily Herald
http://bit.ly/2q0U1NO

Impact of Elliott, deep 2017 class fuels running back resurgence
An article includes a photo from a Rice football game.
Daily Tribune
http://bit.ly/2qawcSU

Pitching hurts Hilltoppers as they drop series to Rice
Rice baseball won all three games against Western Kentucky University.
WKU Herald
http://bit.ly/2oIptzi

Mike Rhoades: VCU is a destination job for me
Former Rice coach Mike Rhoades is mentioned.
FanRag Sports Network
http://bit.ly/2oGTgax

Week in review — April 17-23
An article mentions Rice men’s basketball players who have announced intentions to transfer.
Fox Sports
http://foxs.pt/2p13AxH

University of Texas head football coach Tom Herman to throw out ceremonial 1st pitch Tuesday
Former Rice coach Tom Herman is mentioned.
Round Rock Express News
http://atmilb.com/2phCToZ

Local football community takes a stand with DePelchin against child abuse in Harris County
The Rice football team will join DePelchin Children’s Center April 25 in tying blue ribbons for the 5,812 victims of child abuse in Harris County in 2016.
Houston Style Magazine
http://bit.ly/2osxqN1

Wiggins, O’Callaghan set PRs at Rice
Rice hosted the J. Fred Duckett Twilight Meet April 22.
Sports NOLA
http://bit.ly/2pwbLDv

The remarkable Weldon Humble
Former Rice football player Weldon Humble is featured.
The SWC Round-Up
http://bit.ly/2phoGZ6

NEWS RELEASES

Blanchard, Duncan Williams and Orujyan elected to Baker Institute Board of Advisors
The board of advisors at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy has elected three new members with expertise ranging from community development to entrepreneurship and energy: Angela Blanchard, Randa Duncan Williams and Armen Orujyan.
http://bit.ly/2pw7C2D

Study: Higher costs for complex cancer surgery indicator for worse care
Higher costs for complex cancer surgery may be an indicator for worse — rather than better — quality of care, according to new research by experts at Rice University and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Their findings are published in the journal Surgery and provide multiple implications for care delivery.
http://bit.ly/2oIuxDG

Religious people more likely to oppose reproductive technologies
As new and more effective human reproductive genetic technologies develop, people of faith are more likely to disapprove of these tools than nonreligious people, a new Rice University study found. Evangelical Christians are the most likely of any religious group to stand in opposition, the researchers found.
http://bit.ly/2oInbzT

Study: Early organic carbon got deep burial in mantle
Rice University petrologists who recreated hot, high-pressure conditions from 60 miles below Earth’s surface have found a new clue about a crucial event in the planet’s deep past.
http://bit.ly/2peEPfG

Creating a digital cure for epilepsy
A team of Rice engineering students recently took top honors and a $5,000 prize for its development of a potential digital cure for epilepsy.
http://bit.ly/2oGJjtK