Dateline Rice for Jan. 31, 2019

FEATURED ITEMS

Silicon Bayou? Houston makes tech pitch.
Numerous articles and television broadcasts feature Rice’s plan to redevelop the historic Midtown Sears building into The Ion, part of an innovation district built in collaboration with other Houston agencies and institutions. President David Leebron and Ed Egan, the former director of the McNair Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (now the McNair Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth) at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, are quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Jan. 31 print edition, and it appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2TmWyQz
http://bit.ly/2Bcxch3
Rice University unveils plans for former Sears building
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2TpjyhO
http://bit.ly/2Tmpich
MassChallenge business accelerator opening in downtown Houston
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2BmY6mP
http://bit.ly/2BcsZdz
Houston’s ‘Innovation Corridor’ closer to reality
Houston Public Media
http://bit.ly/2To4xNn
Midtown Sears building’s transformation into innovation hub to begin in May
Houston Business Journal (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2ToBBVd
Boston startup accelerator receives $2.5M grant to expand to Houston
Houston Business Journal (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2Bcn7AS
Rice University transforms iconic Sears building into innovation hub
CultureMap Houston
http://bit.ly/2BbkkI1
Houston unveils plans to become a new tech hub — are you ready for startup city?
PaperCity Magazine
http://bit.ly/2BbEWjs
Renderings show Midtown Sears building donning upper story glass cap, welcoming in both tech stars and wannabees
Swamplot
http://bit.ly/2B9UQec
Old Sears building in Midtown to become space for startup companies
KHOU Online
http://bit.ly/2Tq8l0j
Transformation of iconic Sears building in Midtown to begin in May
KTRK Online
https://abc13.co/2TokMK6
http://bit.ly/2BdH8Hj
Sears building to transform into The Ion in spring
KPRC Click2Houston
http://bit.ly/2TmXjcd

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

US push to oust Venezuela’s Maduro marks first shot in plan to reshape Latin America
Francisco J. Monaldi, fellow in Latin American energy policy at the Center for Energy Studies, the Mexico Center and the Latin America Initiative at the Baker Institute for Public Policy and a lecturer in energy economics at Rice, is quoted in the Wall Street Journal and interviewed by KQED about political developments in Venezuela.
The Wall Street Journal (Subscription is required. This article also appeared on the front page of the Jan. 31 print edition with a different headline, “Venezuela marks the first step in US plan to reshape Latin America.”)
https://on.wsj.com/2BaD9LC
KQED-FM (San Francisco)
http://bit.ly/2To0XTr
US sanctions on Venezuela ‘very severe’: Expert
Kallanish Energy
http://bit.ly/2To1PYb

The moon-forming impact and its gifts
An article features Rice research that determined how the essential elements for life ended up on Earth. Experts of Rice’s Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences pictured include Rajdeep Dasgupta, professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences, and graduate student Damanveer Grewal, research scientist Gelu Costin, postdoctoral researcher Chenguang Sun and research scientist Kyusei Tsuno.
Astrobiology at NASA
https://go.nasa.gov/2Be3ybp
Did a Mars-size body bring life-essential elements to Earth?
Sky & Telescope (Similar articles also appeared in more than 10 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2TjYYzu

Plasmonic pioneers fire away in fight over light
Rice research that determined photoluminescence, rather than Raman scattering, gives gold nanoparticles their remarkable light-emitting properties is featured.
NSF Science360 News (This was featured as a “Top Story” in the Jan. 31 edition of the Science360 newsletter, and similar articles also appeared in Science Times and AZoNano.)
http://bit.ly/2Gc5HHP

‘Kirana stores are here to stay’: FMCG strategy for Indian retail
An article cites research from Sharad Borle, associate professor of marketing at Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business.
Forbes India
http://bit.ly/2TrjPkw

Try going global next time you experience a career change
An article cites Rice research that suggested that living and working overseas can build resilience.
Forbes
http://bit.ly/2Totbxk

HR outsourcing pioneer and CEO challenges leaders to rethink human capital strategy
An article featuring Paul Sarvadi mentions that he attended Rice.
Forbes
http://bit.ly/2TjSQXQ

David Daniels, opera star, is arrested on sexual assault charge
An article mentions alumnus Samuel Schultz ’09, who has accused David Daniels of sexual assault.
The New York Times (Subscription is required.)
https://nyti.ms/2TokrHk
Opera singer Daniels, husband arrested on sex assault charge
The Washington Post (Subscription is required. This Associated Press article also appeared in more than 350 other media outlets.)
https://wapo.st/2Tp3uNc
Opera star David Daniels and conductor husband arrested on sexual assault charges
People
http://bit.ly/2Bd7nxk
Opera star and husband charged in 2010 rape case
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared in the Jan. 31 print edition, and it appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://bit.ly/2BdaRQq
‘My TV20’ (Detroit)
http://bit.ly/2TvHcsQ

Recent events highlight an unpleasant scientific practice: Ethics dumping
An article about gene editing in humans mentions Michael Deem, the John W. Cox Professor of Biochemical and Genetic Engineering and a professor of physics and astronomy, and that He Jiankui, the Chinese scientist who claimed he produced the first genetically engineered twins, attended Rice.
The Economist (Subscription is required. This article will also appear in the Feb. 2 print edition.)
https://econ.st/2BeyBnl
American scientist played more active role in ‘CRISPR babies’ project than previously known
STAT
http://bit.ly/2BcYync
The other shoe dropped: Researchers familiar with Chinese CRISPR scandal under increased scrutiny
BioSpace
http://bit.ly/2BdN8Ql

HOUSTON/TEXAS

What Brokaw got wrong. What America can get right about assimilation [Editorial]
An editorial cites the Kinder Houston Area Survey by Stephen Klineberg, professor of sociology and founding director of Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Jan. 31 print edition, and it appeared in the Longview News-Journal.)
http://bit.ly/2Bgns5z

Protesters rally against Fort Bend ISD’s plans to move skeletal remains of Sugar Land 95
An article about Sugar Land’s defunct convict-leasing system quotes Associate Professor of History Caleb McDaniel.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2BlTehN

Podcasts from Houston’s hip-hop community find a growing audience
Rapper Bernard “Bun B” Freeman, former distinguished lecturer at Rice, is featured and pictured.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2BgnOZX

10 Texas schools among nation’s best ‘value colleges’ for 2019, according to Princeton Review
An article about the Texas universities on Princeton Review’s 2019 list of best value colleges features Rice.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2BbCUjx
http://bit.ly/2BfdRvN

Reef experts from throughout the Gulf region gather to share knowledge
An article features Adrienne Correa, assistant professor of biosciences, who presented at “Gulf of Mexico Reefs: Past, Present, Future” at the University of Texas at Austin. The article also mentions that the Rice University Creative Ventures Fund supported attendance by postdoctoral and graduate students.
UT Research Showcase
http://bit.ly/2Bcnnjo

BROADCAST

Political roundup: Shutdown ends for now and a controversial post from Harris Co. GOP
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, participates in a panel discussion about the week’s news.
Houston Public Media
http://bit.ly/2B5Qm8v
With new judges, Houston could flip the script on evictions
Governing
http://bit.ly/2BeAeBt

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

FT MBA rankings: Here are the world’s top 100 business schools, 2019
An article about the Financial Times’ annual global ranking of Master of Business Administration programs mentions that Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business is ranked No. 56 in the world.
CEOWorld Magazine
http://bit.ly/2BbRhEt

Birthplace of Earth’s continents discovered under these mountains
Rice research that determined continental crust formed deep beneath continental arcs like the Andes Mountains is featured. Members of Rice’s Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences mentioned include Cin-Ty Lee, professor and chair of the department, and postdoctoral research associate Ming Tang.
Live Science (This article also appeared in Archaeology News Network, Long Room, Scienmag, Tech Explorist, IFL Science and Science Codex.)
http://bit.ly/2Bn6TVR

Merichem appoints new senior VP and general manager
Alumna Cyndie Fredrick is featured.
Hydrocarbon Engineering
http://bit.ly/2B9R8kY

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

8 reasons why you should move to Texas
Rice is mentioned.
Edmonton Gazette
http://bit.ly/2TnlVSb (Scroll down to “5. Higher Education.”)

SPORTS

Dayton’s Cannatelli leads ‘Starting Five’ after setting DI mark for made free throws in a game this season
An article about NCAA.com’s “Starting Five” honors, which features players from around the country who had standout performances for the week, features Rice women’s basketball player Nancy Mulkey. The article also mentions that the Owls are currently in first place in Conference USA.
NCAA.com
https://on.ncaa.com/2ToizOT (Scroll down to “Nancy Mulkey, Rice.”)

Texas A&M volleyball announces spring schedule
An article mentions that Texas A&M University’s volleyball team will play Rice April 5. Rice is the defending Conference USA regular-season and tournament champion.
KXXV Online
http://bit.ly/2TiAVki
Texas A&M volleyball announces spring schedule
KAGS Online
http://bit.ly/2TnYoAu

Transfer portal: Tracking players exploring transfer options
Former Rice football player Zach Abercrumbia is featured.
247Sports.com
http://bit.ly/2BeQ0fL 
Late recruiting signing period has turned into sellers’ market
Hawkeye Nation
http://bit.ly/2B5S9dJ

Mean Green tennis starts conference play with long homestand
An article mentions that Rice’s women’s tennis team defeated the University of North Texas in 2016 and 2017.
North Texas Daily
http://bit.ly/2TnYurQ

Football’s Shelton-Mosley and Stewart announce grad transfers to Vandy and Rice
An article featuring Tom Stewart mentions that he plans to play football at Rice as a graduate transfer.
Harvard Crimson
http://bit.ly/2Tk2I40

Lady Toppers seek 1st road win at UTSA
An article mentions that Western Kentucky University’s women’s basketball team will play Rice later this season.
Bowling Green Daily News
http://bit.ly/2BdX1xg

UNT notebook: Mean Green women aiming to end slide this week
An article mentions that Rice’s women’s basketball team defeated the University of North Texas earlier this season.
Denton Record-Chronicle
http://bit.ly/2BbSewx

Texas Tech football to host Virginia Tech grad transfer WR Eric Kumah
Former Rice football player Preston Gordon is mentioned.
Fansided
http://bit.ly/2BlUkdp

Lady Tigers ranked No. 25 in TYR Top 25
An article about Louisiana State University’s women’s swimming and diving team mentions that the Tigers will compete against Rice Jan. 31-Feb. 1.
LSUSports.net
http://bit.ly/2B7dq6z

UK women drop 4 spots in AP Top 25
Rice is mentioned.
Fox 56 Online (This article also appeared in the Winston-Salem Journal.)
http://bit.ly/2B9si4A
Richey’s women’s basketball ballot breakdown: Jan. 29, 2019
Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette
http://bit.ly/2TlUfNy
Basketball: NBA standings, college scores, college polls, prep scores, prep boys’ rankings
Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
http://bit.ly/2TnnaAP
Baylor replaces Notre Dame atop AP women’s basketball poll
Brookings Register
http://bit.ly/2TnYiJp

All-America honors for Zack Hess
A 2017 regional championship baseball game between Louisiana State University and Rice is mentioned.
247Sports.com
http://bit.ly/2TpaU2G

Photos: A look back at all 52 Super Bowls
An article features images from Super Bowl VIII between the Miami Dolphins and the Minnesota Vikings held at Rice Stadium.
GoDanRiver.com
http://bit.ly/2ToBv02

Wallner, Ginn, Caracci earn preseason All-American honors from Baseball America
An article mentions that Rice baseball player Matt Canterino received Baseball America preseason All-American second team honors.
WTVA
http://bit.ly/2TpF7ia

Former Tech player LaAdrian Waddle preps for his 3rd Super Bowl game
Rice is mentioned.
EverythingLubbock.com
http://bit.ly/2TkqRY0

Ibe receives word from NCAA
Former Rice football player J.T. Ibe is featured.
247Sports.com
http://bit.ly/2TosVOJ

NEWS RELEASES

Holocaust survivor to give free public talk at Rice U. on eliminating genocide
At 96 years old, Jacob Eisenbach is one of the estimated 100,000 remaining survivors of the Holocaust. Eisenbach is a public speaker, and he will give a talk at Rice Feb. 17 in Duncan Hall.
http://bit.ly/2TorMXr

Policy must guide human embryo research, Baker Institute experts say
A new series of research papers from Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy is discussing human embryos and the related ethical, policy and scientific issues that arise during the research process.
http://bit.ly/2TpIl5l

Rice’s Baker Institute and its Center for Energy Studies continue to be highly ranked in global think tank survey
Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy is ranked No. 3 among the best university-affiliated think tanks in the world and its Center for Energy Studies is the No. 1 energy- and resource-based think tank, maintaining their high rankings from the previous year, according to the 2018 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report published this week.
http://bit.ly/2BfsPBZ