Dateline Rice for Feb. 7, 2019

FEATURED ITEMS

Gensler and SHoP architects to transform historic Sears store into Ion building
An article features Rice’s plan to redevelop the historic Midtown Sears building into The Ion, the centerpiece of an innovation district built in collaboration with other Houston agencies and institutions. President David Leebron is quoted in the Houston Business Journal.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Architectural Digest.)
http://bit.ly/2SFlp4O
Construction to start soon on Houston’s innovation district
Houston Business Journal (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2MU1v0N
Houston trails behind Dallas when it comes to co-working office growth
InnovationMap Houston
http://bit.ly/2MST5Xs
Rice Management has its ‘Ion’ historic Sears building
Texas A&M University’s Real Estate Center News
http://bit.ly/2MWqwZ3

US shale pushed OPEC to alliance with Russia: Krane (Radio)
Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and author of “Energy Kingdoms: Oil and Political Survival in the Persian Gulf,” discusses his work in a radio broadcast.
Bloomberg
https://bloom.bg/2SF7Pic
Trump is beginning to cave on North Korea: Eli Lake (Radio)
Bloomberg
https://bloom.bg/2SA0lNb

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Why I can’t stop wasting money on subscriptions I never use, according to experts
There are several techniques brands employ to keep subscribers paying for their services, according to Utpal Dholakia, the George R. Brown Professor of Marketing at Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business and author of “How to Price Effectively: A Guide for Managers and Entrepreneurs.”
Money 
http://bit.ly/2SELzoi

A traffic jam of light
Kaden Hazzard, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, authored an article.
Nature
https://go.nature.com/2UKKKb1

Qatar Asian Cup victory to ‘deepen’ Gulf tensions: Analysts
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted in an article about Qatar winning the Asian Cup soccer tournament in the United Arab Emirates.
Agence France-Presse (This article also appeared in more than 70 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2SxmhZu

Nano-infused ceramic could report on its own health
A ceramic that becomes more or less conductive under different types of strain could lead to a new generation of sensors able to monitor their own health. Rouzbeh Shahsavari, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted.
NSF Science360 (This article was featured as a “Top Story” on the Science360 homepage, and it appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2ULN2GN

Nearly half of people would end a relationship over irresponsible spending
Valentine’s Day gift-giving behaviors tend to align with and reinforce gender identity, according to Constance Elise Porter, visiting assistant professor of marketing at Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business.
Consumer Affairs
http://bit.ly/2MTHqrr

Why it pays to have ‘Gen Z’ women on business teams
An article mentions that data from student business plan competitions at Rice and other institutions was used to determine the value of “Generation Z” employees.
Fox Business
https://fxn.ws/2SAoGm1

HOUSTON/TEXAS

The Go List: Texas Home and Garden Show, Chucho Valdés
An article mentions that Brazos Bookstore and Rice’s Center for the Study of Women, Gender and Sexuality will co-host author Soraya Chemaly in conversation with Julie Fette Feb. 11.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2SFfcpT
http://bit.ly/2Ss7nUn

Terrific ‘Tejano’ an indie-film debut worth cheering
An article mentions that Rice Cinema screened “Tejano” Feb. 6.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2SCxSX2

Department of Economic Opportunity and Equity
The 2018 Houston Area Survey by Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research is cited.
Forward Times Houston
http://bit.ly/2MRhuNd

Rice University to host the Lee England Jr. Evolution Experience Concert on March 9
An article mentions that Rice’s Shepherd School of Music will host the Lee England Jr. Evolution Experience Concert March 9.
Woodlands Online (This article also appeared in The Paper Magazine and Downtown Houston Bubblelife.)
http://bit.ly/2MVhLPg

BROADCAST

The Debrief — State of the Union
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, appears in a television broadcast and is interviewed by two radio outlets.
Fox 26 Online (This segment also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2SA6VDn
Full show: Health care merger called off and non-citizen voters list (Feb. 5, 2019)
Houston Public Media
http://bit.ly/2MSBE9y
Texas Attorney General Paxton wants Planned Parenthood ousted from Medicaid
KTRH
https://ihr.fm/2MSBYVO
http://bit.ly/2RJ832X (This segment aired twice.)

KNOW-FM (Minneapolis)
President John F. Kennedy’s “Moon Speech” given at Rice Sept. 12, 1962, is mentioned.
http://bit.ly/2SzciTb

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Ismaili Muslims hire rising architect Farshid Moussavi to design first US cultural center in Houston
Sarah Whiting, dean of Rice’s School of Architecture and the William Ward Watkin Professor of Architecture, is quoted in an article about plans by London-based Farshid Moussavi Architecture to design an Ismaili Muslim cultural center in Houston.
Enjoy Travelling
http://bit.ly/2MSeMH7

Study finds fostering social change at work takes more than money
Collaborative research by Scott Sonenshein, the Henry Gardiner Symonds Professor of Management at Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business, on when and how moral language could be successful in selling social issues, such as protecting the environment, expanding health care and curbing poverty, is featured.
The University of Michigan Record
http://bit.ly/2MTU1Lf

Texas has enough sun and wind to quit coal, Rice researchers say
An article cites a study co-authored by Daniel Cohan, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, and Brown College senior Joanna Slusarewicz that determined that Texas may be able to supplant coal with wind and solar power.
CoalZoom.com
http://bit.ly/2SzAKE6
With all its renewable energy resources, Texas still can’t rely on it as a substitute for coal
Prairie Pundit Blog
http://bit.ly/2MSnC7X
The Lone Star State’s Energy independence
The Vector
http://bit.ly/2MVRPmC

Borophene could have impressive electronic and physical properties
Boris Yakobson, the Karl F. Hasselmann Professor of Materials Science and NanoEngineering and a professor of chemistry, is quoted.
C&EN
http://bit.ly/2SzC9KS

Viewpoint: Baylor, Memorial Hermann breakup may be better for health care
The dissolution of the pending merger between Baylor Scott & White Health of Dallas and Memorial Hermann of Houston may ultimately benefit consumers, according to Vivian Ho, the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy’s Center for Health and Biosciences.
Becker’s Hospital Review (This article also appeared in Medical Health News and Health Leaders.)
http://bit.ly/2MSmfpx

What is the biggest mistake I can make in my MBA application?
George Andrews, associate dean of degree programs at Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business, is mentioned and pictured.
BusinessBecause
http://bit.ly/2MTC3sj

Stanford will investigate its role in the Chinese CRISPR baby debacle
A news roundup 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. Deem’s research of flu vaccine efficacy is cited in Lake County News.
MIT Technology Review
http://bit.ly/2MSlAV5
Demasiado para He
MSN Noticias (An English translation is not available. This article originally appeared in El Pais.)
http://bit.ly/2MWghE5
Flu activity expected to increase in Lake County
Lake County News
http://bit.ly/2MSlKvF

Tissue engineering market in the US
Antonios Mikos, the Louis Calder Professor of Bioengineering and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, co-authored an article.
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
http://bit.ly/2MU1SbR

How can C-suite execs boost earnings? Talk like your CEO
Research from Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business that determined CFOs who mimic the way their CEOs talk are not only likely to pocket bigger paychecks but also more likely to win seats on their corporate boards is featured.
Becker’s Hospital Review (This article also appeared in Long Room.)
http://bit.ly/2N0KKBj

Who counts? How to rightly divide American Christianity
A blog post featuring Jason Shelton mentions that he is a former postdoctoral research at Rice.
Live by the Word Blog (This article also appeared in Black Christian News Network 1.)
http://bit.ly/2MVsEAC

Webinar: ‘Beyond Messaging: Integrating Systems for a Safer Campus’
An article mentions that Rice experts will participate in the March 14 webinar.
Campus Safety Magazine
http://bit.ly/2N0LUwF

A neurologist goes to business school
Alumnus Eddie Patton is featured and pictured.
Practical Neurology
http://bit.ly/2MTOx39

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Interview: What’s next for energy, economy in Venezuela?
Luis Pacheco, a nonresident fellow at the Center for Energy Studies at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is featured and pictured in a Q&A about political developments in Venezuela.
Anadolu Agency (This article also appeared in AlaTurka and Yeni Şafak.)
http://bit.ly/2MSTidc   

SPORTS

Rice coach hopes there’s strength in his recruiting numbers
Rice head football coach Mike Bloomgren is featured and the football program is mentioned in numerous articles and broadcasts.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Feb. 7 print edition with a different headline, “Bloomgren is finding strength in numbers.”)
http://bit.ly/2SFmlqc
Rice inks 14 football players on National Signing Day
KPRC Click2Houston
http://bit.ly/2Syo2p5
Stanford center Brian Chaffin will play at Rice as grad transfer
San Francisco Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2SuMGXT
http://bit.ly/2SFEVhX
Serra linebacker E.J. Lahlouh commits and signs with Rice on National Signing Day
San Francisco Examiner
http://bit.ly/2SD8hgA
36 Humble ISD athletes commit to college on National Signing Day
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2SuMec9
http://bit.ly/2SBavgG
HBU bolsters offensive line on National Signing Day
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2SyfnTG
http://bit.ly/2SAa5ad
Texas A&M addresses linebacker need on National Signing Day
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2SyoC6f
http://bit.ly/2SwAiqm
Texas coach Tom Herman makes a couple changes to his staff
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2SCAXGA
http://bit.ly/2SFfLju
Texas A&M adds versatile player to 2019 signing class
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2SAyiNJ
http://bit.ly/2Sxy6yJ
Report: Bengals expected to hire Texas A&M OL coach Jim Turner
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2SF17bE
2019 National Signing Day: Local signings
Fox 29 Online (This article also appeared in WOAI Online.)
http://bit.ly/2SxxMA8
‘This is our ta-da presentation’: Cedar Hill’s elaborate signing day included a band, highlights and recognition for all levels
Dallas Morning News (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2SAaxFr
Eric Dooley looks beyond Texas for Prairie View A&M’s recruiting class
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2SyUdEN
http://bit.ly/2SANcDF
National Signing Day still brings excitement, but here’s how the early signing period has altered a tradition once filled with drama
Dallas Morning News (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2SscofF
National Signing Day 2019: East Texas student-athletes sign the dotted line
CBS 19 Online (This article also appeared in News Live.)
http://bit.ly/2MU3sKF
Local athletes make commitments official on National Signing Day
Katy Times
http://bit.ly/2MVF3nZ
National Signing Day: De Pere’s Coisman, Wright among local college commitments
Green Bay Press Gazette
http://bit.ly/2SxyiOt
Bound and determined
Texarkana Gazette
http://bit.ly/2Suma0I
National Signing Day is here!
EastTexasMatters.com
http://bit.ly/2SygXVC
Stories from Signing Day: Read the stories behind the signatures from Tulsa-area high school athletes
Tulsa World
http://bit.ly/2SD8lNm
NSD: LIST: See where area athletes signed on Wednesday
Longview News-Journal
http://bit.ly/2SD8QqI
National Signing Day celebration for athletes at Treasure Coast High School
TCPalm
http://bit.ly/2SCBTe4
HP athletes saluted for college choices
Park Cities People
http://bit.ly/2SxGNcs
Everything you need to know about SMU’s 2019 recruiting class: All the Mustangs’ signees, top players and more
Dallas Morning News (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2MW15a2
Wells adds 7 to initial Texas Tech signing class
EverythingLubbock.com (This article also appeared in KCBD Online and CBS 7 Online.)
http://bit.ly/2SxZ3lJ
Texas Tech football signees: Individual glimpses, Matt Wells’ analyses
LubbockOnline.com (This article also appeared in the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.)
http://bit.ly/2MSEj2Y
Les Miles’ first KU football recruiting class grows significantly on signing day
KUSports.com
http://bit.ly/2SyhJlu
Recruiting stars don’t always align: A look back at TCU’s 2014 signing class
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
http://bit.ly/2MUegbJ
Keeler breaks down Kats’ incoming recruits
The Huntsville Item
http://bit.ly/2MTFKyb
Keeler adds 17 Bearkats for 2019
KBTX Online
http://bit.ly/2MTG8wD
San Antonio Christian TE wants to chase big dreams at Michigan
San Antonio Express-News
http://bit.ly/2MVbuD1
Ragin Cajuns announce 7 new members to 2019 signing class
KADN Online
http://bit.ly/2SDjw8M
Wildcats add running back Evan Hull, finalize 2019 class
NUSports.com (This article also appeared in Gossipela.)
http://bit.ly/2MVvVjo
The Breakdown: How proximity plays a significant role for UTEP recruiting
KROD.com
http://bit.ly/2SBdxS6
UCA Bears add 25 on National Signing Day
KATV
http://bit.ly/2SBdBBk

What it’s like to follow a college baseball coaching legend
Rice head baseball coach Matt Bragga is featured and pictured.
Baseball America
http://bit.ly/2SxkTpH

Lady Toppers ready to host league leader Rice on Thursday night
An article about Western Kentucky University’s men’s and women’s basketball teams mentions that the Hilltoppers will play Rice Feb. 7.
Bowling Green Daily News
http://bit.ly/2Sx5Tbk
WBKO-TV (Bowling Green, Ky.)
http://bit.ly/2SxtgS6 (This segment aired four times.)
Streak that Lee began can reach 1,000 on Thursday
Bowling Green Daily News
http://bit.ly/2SCCpJ2
Hilltoppers look to keep hot streak alive on Texas road trip
College Heights Herald
http://bit.ly/2SuNwnv

Marshall basketball: Herd hopes Mikel Beyers keeps improving as North Texas game nears
An article mentions that Rice’s men’s basketball team will play Marshall University Feb. 9.
Charleston Gazette-Mail
http://bit.ly/2SwC9vk
Marshall waiting for Beyers to break out
The Herald-Dispatch
http://bit.ly/2MTNjoC

Hard work pays off for 113 student-athletes from Mansfield ISD on National Signing Day
An article mentions that Destiny Jackson plans to play basketball at Rice.
Fort-Worth Star-Telegram
http://bit.ly/2MSeArn

High school girls’ basketball roundup: Washington’s Katelyn Crosthwait playing on different level
An article featuring and picturing Katelyn Crosthwait mentions that she plans to play basketball at Rice.
NewsOK
http://bit.ly/2SBKqOr
High school sports: 2019 college signing list
NewsOk
http://bit.ly/2SBL52n

Byrnes High sends 11 to next level
An article mentions that Chris Rivera signed a letter of intent to join Rice’s track and field team.
GoUpstate.com
http://bit.ly/2MSqdyr

Signing Day: Full list of Montgomery County signees
An article mentions that Gini Okafor plans to join Rice’s track and field team.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2SxRgog

Bengals name offensive coordinator, add 3 other assistant coaches
Former Rice football player James Casey, who will join the Cincinnati Bengals as an assistant coach, is featured and pictured.
Bengals.com (Similar articles also appeared in SB Nation, Hamilton Journal News, Springfield News Sun, WHIO Online, DevDiscourse and NJ.com.)
http://bit.ly/2Sx7rCa

UTSA wraps up 2019 recruiting class on a high note
Rice football player Aaron Cephus is mentioned.
SB Nation
http://bit.ly/2MT7CCC

Potential Broncos free agent target: Cornerback, Bryce Callahan
Former Rice football player Bryce Callahan is featured and pictured.
SB Nation
http://bit.ly/2Sz529T

Running back from Houston Josh Williams commits to LSU, will be preferred walk-on
Rice is mentioned.
The Advocate (This article also appeared in 30 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2MTdvj4

NEWS RELEASES

Baby Day ‘more than just a day,’ says Baker Institute expert
Feb. 8 is Baby Day, the first Texas-wide celebration of the critical first three years of life. Quianta Moore, fellow in child health policy at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is available for interviews about Baby Day and its importance for families and communities across the state and country.
http://bit.ly/2SCXOBS

‘Myth and Reality in US-North Korean Relations’ is topic at Rice Feb. 13
As President Trump prepares for his second summit with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, a historian who’s written extensively about relations between the two countries warns that American leaders have never sought to know their North Korean enemy. That’s the premise of a Feb. 13 lecture at Rice by Bruce Cumings, a professor of history at the University of Chicago who specializes in modern Korean history and East Asian-American relations.
http://bit.ly/2SyYtUY

Cancer cells’ plasticity makes them harder to stop
Members of Rice’s Center for Theoretical Biological Physics and cancer metabolism researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have created a basic framework of how cancer cells adapt when their attempts to metastasize are blocked by drugs or the body’s immune system. Understanding the cells’ strategies could someday help scientists design therapies that keep them in check.
http://bit.ly/2SyF9Hj