Dateline Rice for May 18, 2018

FEATURED ITEM

Europium points to new suspect in continental mystery 
Rice research that brings new insight into tectonics and volcanoes is featured in “Top Story” on the National Science Foundation’s homepage and in the May 18 issue of the NSF’s Science 360 newsletter. Researchers Cin-Ty Lee, professor and chair of the Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences, and Ming Tang, postdoctoral research associate in Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences, are quoted in Cosmos.
National Science Foundation
http://bit.ly/2ItCV83
Findings challenge standard theory for continental iron content
Cosmos                                             
http://bit.ly/2GvM7mu
This could be the real reason Earth doesn’t look like Mars: Life, oxygen and all
CETUSNews.com
http://bit.ly/2rR0xJw

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Michael Bloomberg at Rice University commencement: ‘Honesty matters’
Michael Bloomberg’s commencement speech at Rice is quoted.
WBUR On Point
https://wbur.fm/2rTMVwU (This segment aired on more than 300 other affiliate stations.)
Editorial: Do voters have a threshold regarding politicians’ lies?
Washington Times-Reporter
http://bit.ly/2rRSM65
Daily Kickoff: Scene in Jerusalem for embassy opening; Republican Senators on lack of Dems
Jewish Insider
http://bit.ly/2wVpd8s
Bloomberg warns of ‘epidemic of dishonesty’
Sentinel (This article also appeared in Vos Iz Neias? and STLNewsOnline.) 
http://bit.ly/2GuE8pH
KMOX-AM Online
https://cbsloc.al/2wRbIqz (Scroll down to May 14th TIAM Overtime.)

Theory accounts for weird ‘heavy fermion’ superconductor
A 2017 theory to explain the contradictory behavior of an iron-based high-temperature superconductor is helping solve a puzzle in a different type of unconventional superconductor, the “heavy fermion” compound known as CeCu2Si2. Qimiao Si, the Harry C. and Olga K. Wiess Professor of Physics and Astronomy, and alumnus Emilian Nica ’13 are quoted.
Futurity
http://bit.ly/2IyBQrH

Sanctions on Iran and Venezuela May empower US rivals
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 two articles about Venezuela’s plunging oil production and its impact on international relations.
The New York Times (This article also appeared in Independent Recorder, CETUSNews.com and ACQ.)
https://nyti.ms/2rS5ba8
US sanctions on Venezuelan crude off the table for now: Analysts
Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide
http://bit.ly/2wSH0gN
PDVSA failed to set firewalls to contain $2 billion assault
BNN Bloomberg
http://bit.ly/2wSX9mp

We must have it both ways: Affordable and environmentally responsible energy
Charles McConnell, executive director of Rice’s Energy and Environment Initiative, authored an op-ed calling for the need for energy to be reliable and affordable as well as environmentally responsible.
The Hill
http://bit.ly/2IuuSro

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Democrats are geared up for primary runoff D-Day in 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, authored an op-ed in The Hill about the Texas House seats most vulnerable to Democratic flipping. Jones is also quoted in two articles and interviewed in a radio broadcast about probable voter turnout in upcoming runoff elections. Jones is quoted in an article from the Forth Worth Star-Telegram about the challenges and successes of a student-athlete from Venezuela.
The Hill
https://bit.ly/2KCpdMu
Third election in 3 months? Yep, but the one Tuesday could be the most important
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
http://bit.ly/2wS6f2G
With Texas runoff numbers still low, Dem governor candidates heat it up
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2Gu4LLi
Paralyzed fighting guerrillas in Venezuela, he graduated a star student-athlete at UTA
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
http://bit.ly/2L7aURc
KRLD-AM (Dallas)
http://bit.ly/2rRIAdL (Click the audio button to listen to the broadcast.)

Mexico frontrunner could stymie US cooperation on cartels, migration
Tony Payan, the Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and director of the institute’s Mexico Center, is quoted in an article and interviewed in a radio broadcast about the upcoming Mexican presidential elections.
Austin American-Statesman (Subscription is required.)
https://atxne.ws/2IvxXna
KUT-AM Austin
http://bit.ly/2Iu42Qq (Click the audio button to listen to the broadcast.)

City of Houston announces first-of-its-kind alliance with Microsoft to expand innovation and computer literacy
An article about Houston’s momentum to become a destination for high-tech startups and venture capital mentions the Houston innovation district that is being created on property owned by Rice Management Co.
Houston Forward Times
http://bit.ly/2rRF42S

SMU just lost its independent student newspaper. Is your college next?
Brown College senior Drew Keller, former co-editor-in-chief of the Rice Thresher, is quoted.
The Texas Observer
http://bit.ly/2KBcnOT

The warrior wants peace
Rice is mentioned in a caption.
San Antonio Express-News 
http://bit.ly/2rRFBBU

American aviation legends and heroes soar at ‘Flights of Fancy’ gala
The late alumnus Noel Parrish ’28 was inducted into the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame. The honor was accepted by Ira Gruber, the Harris Masterson Jr. Professor Emeritus, who is pictured.
CultureMap Houston
http://bit.ly/2IvwfC8

Midlander serves as guest professor at Texas Tech
An article mentions that Chris Cuyler attended Rice.
Midland Reporter-Telegram (This article also appeared in the San Antonio Express-News.)
http://bit.ly/2wPZKNC

TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine name chair of medical education
Alumnus Stephen Scott ’94 is featured and pictured. Scott has been named as academic chair of medical education and director of the longitudinal integrated clerkship of Texas Christian University.
Fort Worth Business Press
http://bit.ly/2IuwlxU

BROADCAST

UH moment: How the Thwaites Glacier is affecting global sea levels
Rice is mentioned as a research partner in the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration.
Houston Public Media
http://bit.ly/2rRMIKG

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Discovery will impact design of drug delivery systems at the molecular level
Researchers at Houston Methodist and Rice have made a discovery that will impact the design of not only drug delivery systems, but also the development of newer applications in water filtration and energy production. Rice theoretical physicist and co-author Alberto Pimpinelli is quoted. Pimpinelli and Rice are mentioned in several international outlets as research partners with the University of Turin to study these “ultra-nano” channels.
Phys.org (This article also appeared in Scicasts, Nanowerk, Drug Discovery and Development Online, EnvironmentGuru and News-Medical.net.)
http://bit.ly/2GyhsoM
Ultra-nanoscala: Le nanoparticelle scoperte da PoliTO e Rice University
Retrò Online (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/2Gvn0QH
Politecnico di Torino: Ai confini del piccolo: l’ultra-nanoscala, dove la fisica classica e fisica quantistica si incontrano
Le Scienze
http://bit.ly/2GtmH96 (An English translation is not available.)
Fisica, nell’ultra-nanoscala interazioni uniche tra le molecole
Askanews.it
http://bit.ly/2Gx9njV (An English translation is not available.)

Dance Center hires Ellen Chenoweth as permanent DPS director
A feature of Ellen Chenowith mentions that she attended Rice.
Broadway World
http://bit.ly/2GxfYLc

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Washington STEAM Multilingual Academy becomes first school in California to earn National Certificate for STEM Excellence
An article mentions that STEM professional development originated at Rice.
Pasadena Now
http://bit.ly/2IszeeD

Living abroad helps you figure out your priorities
Research by Hajo Adam, an assistant professor of management at Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business, which determined that living abroad can clarify your sense of self, is cited.
Vice
http://bit.ly/2IsFxTC

Review essay: ‘New Perspectives on Energy’
Matthew Wolf-Meyer, who formerly taught at Rice, authored a book review.
PolarJournal.org
http://bit.ly/2wRb6RN

Essential opportunity
Rice is mentioned as a collaborator in new materials skills improvement and device design.
Site Selection Magazine
http://bit.ly/2It1rWP

It’s like a jungle sometimes
Anthony Pinn, the Agnes Cullen Arnold Professor of Humanities and professor of religion and fellow at Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is mentioned.
Freitag-Das Meinungsmedium (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/2Ld52WS

Сланцевые бурильщики теряют деньги на дорогой нефти
Рамблер/новости
Modern fracking jobs now require 500 tons of steel pipe, enough water to fill 35 Olympic swimming pools and enough railcars filled with sand to stretch for 14 football fields, according to the Center for Energy Studies at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
News.Rambler.ru (An English translation is not available.) 
http://bit.ly/2wShB6L

SPORTS

New Rice coach Mike Bloomgren wants to duplicate his Stanford success
Rice head football coach Mike Bloomgren is featured and pictured.
Austin American-Statesman (Subscription is required.)
https://atxne.ws/2KBK3Mh

Purdue hosts Oral Roberts in final nonconference game
Rice is mentioned.
Hammer and Rails
http://bit.ly/2IvGbvy

Sports roundup: RHS sidelined in playoffs by The Woodlands
An article mentions that Calista Ukeh signed with Rice’s women’s track and field.
Rockwall County Herald Banner
http://bit.ly/2KxN53Y

Washington, Wallace set tone for Tech defensive tackles
Former Rice football player Preston Gordon is mentioned.
LubbockOnline.com
http://bit.ly/2KBKiXH

Alabama adds to impressive upcoming Texas nonconference slate
Rice is mentioned.
247Sports.com
http://bit.ly/2IvEtdE

2018 NCAA Baseball Tournament: Date, schedule, projected field 
Rice is mentioned as participating in the 2008 College World Series.
SECcountry.com
https://sec.news/2IxeX7I

College Baseball Central Mid-Major 12
Rice is mentioned.
College Baseball Central
http://bit.ly/2KBB11U

Has Texas won the transfer lottery?
Former Rice football players Calvin Anderson and Tre Watson are mentioned in several articles. Watson is mentioned in a Hook ’Em Headlines article. Former Rice football player Preston Gordon is also mentioned in the second Burnt Orange Nation article.
Burnt Orange Nation
http://bit.ly/2GyrF4A
Texas Football: Which grad transfer has the most immediate impact in 2018?
Hook ‘Em Headlines
http://bit.ly/2GrTgUV
Grad transfer arrives at Auburn
247Sports.com
http://bit.ly/2wPGQ9W
Texas is not the only Big 12 school improving through the transfer market
Burnt Orange Nation
http://bit.ly/2GteWQw

11 teams honored by NCAA for APR achievement
Rice is mentioned.
GoDuke.com
http://bit.ly/2rTiW8k
Notre Dame receives 13 NCAA APR Public Recognition Awards
Notre Dame Official Athletic Site
https://ntrda.me/2rTjtXS

UTSA to wrap up home stand against Charlotte
An article mentions that Rice baseball is seventh in Conference USA league play.
UTSA Athletics
http://bit.ly/2IsMDHT

Season ends for UNCW Men’s Golf in NCAA Regional
Rice men’s golf player Mitchell Meissner is mentioned. He tied for eighth place in the NCAA Regional tournament.
WWAY NewsChannel 3
http://bit.ly/2IrF7wN

Texas-San Antonio is rebuilding its offense, No. 103 in 2018 preseason college football rankings
The Orlando Sentinel’s 2018 College Football rankings mention Rice.
Orlando Sentinel
http://bit.ly/2IqQ4id

Origin of Ben Franklin quote is not so certain
An op-ed mentions a quote from a former Rice golf coach.
Loveland Reporter-Herald
http://bit.ly/2rQIfbk

Rugby legend Doddie Weir’s plea to fight ALS front and center in Houston
Former Rice football player O.J. Brigance, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2007, is mentioned. Brigance founded the Brigance Brigade Foundation to fight ALS and raise awareness.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2Lamk6X

NEWS RELEASE

‘Bloggers’ and ‘spies’ will clarify marine processes
Rice University researchers who have developed sophisticated gas-sensing microbes to report on conditions within soil are making tools for similar tasks in marine environments. Rice biogeochemist Caroline Masiello, synthetic biologist Jonathan Silberg and microbiologist George Bennett are leading the development of tools to extend the soil technologies they’ve established in recent years.
http://bit.ly/2wSG0cx