Dateline Rice for Oct. 15, 2018 (Weekend Edition)

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

The quest to build the perfect horse — for therapy
Rice 2018 alumni Matt O’Gorman, James Phillips and Kelsi Wicker are quoted and pictured in an article about their senior project while working at Rice’s Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen. The team developed a robotic horse as an affordable option for equine-assisted therapy, which can help patients develop coordination, balance and posture. Quoted are co-advisers Marcia O’Malley, the Stanley C. Moore Professor of Mechanical Engineering, professor of computer science and professor of electrical and computer engineering, and Matt Elliott, lecturer in mechanical engineering.
CNET
https://cnet.co/2EjtPsP

Screen time overload: How media multitasking can affect our impressions of new people
An article cites research by Richard Lopez, postdoctoral research fellow in the psychological sciences, that suggests media multitasking affects how users form impressions of others and makes people prone to errors.
ABC News (This article also appeared in 30 other media outlets.)
https://abcn.ws/2RPLQBU

NASA is cooler than Ryan Gosling
President John F. Kennedy’s “Moon Speech” given at Rice Sept. 12, 1962, is mentioned in several articles and broadcasts.
The New York Times
https://nyti.ms/2EtMHpg
Rory Kennedy warns Trump to focus on NASA’s findings on climate ‘before it’s too late’
Fox News
https://fxn.ws/2EluHwW
NASA, a space odyssey: Stunning documentary by JFK’s niece explores 60 years of the space agency and its remarkable discoveries about the universe
Daily Mail
https://dailym.ai/2OZgWrY
‘Metrofocus’
WNET-TV (New York)
http://bit.ly/2Pvoj7w (This segment also aired on NJN-TV Newark, N.J.)
WBAL-AM (Baltimore)
http://bit.ly/2PyOxWF
‘All of It’ with Alison Stewart
WNYC-FM (New York) 
http://bit.ly/2Pvovng
Neal Larson: The most important scene of all is omitted from ‘First Man’
Twin Falls Times-News (This article also appeared in the Idaho State Journal.)
http://bit.ly/2P0O7eP
‘Above and Beyond: NASA’s Journey to Tomorrow’ to premiere on Discovery Channel
Daily Herald
http://bit.ly/2P0OGVZ
The most ‘Murican moments of every presidency, part 4
We Are The Mighty
http://bit.ly/2OYssUn

The enthusiast: Savoring Justin Cronin’s ‘The Passage’ trilogy before network TV inevitably destroys it
The work of best-selling author Justin Cronin, writer-in-residence at Rice, is featured.
The Globe and Mail
https://tgam.ca/2Emv2Qh

Khashoggi crisis threatens Trump’s oil pact with Saudis
Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted in an article about how the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi, a journalist and prominent critic of Saudi Arabia’s rulers, may hamper the Trump administration’s relationship with the Saudis.
Washington Examiner
https://washex.am/2PAwOy4

Packing the Court again
An article mentions that Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts spoke at Rice.
Washington Times
http://bit.ly/2ROe3c7

A trial alleging racial discrimination weighs on Asian-American college applicants
Alumna Alyson Tom ’01, who formerly worked as an admissions counselor at Rice, is quoted.
PRI
http://bit.ly/2EkZpXc

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Too many traffic cops, not enough safety [opinion]
Kyle Shelton, director of strategic partnerships at Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, authored an op-ed arguing for the need to simplify Harris County’s 25 different police agencies.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Oct. 14 print edition with a different headline, “Plenty of traffic cops, too little safety.”)
http://bit.ly/2OYqVO7

Texas: No country for young voters?
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 TribTalk about Texas’ low voter turnout, especially among young voters. Jones is quoted the Texas Tribune about upcoming Texas House races and the Houston Chronicle about the importance of the Latino vote for both Republicans and Democrats in the November midterms. Jones is interviewed in two radio broadcasts about the campaign finances of U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-Texas. Jones is mentioned on a television broadcast from KPRC.
TribTalk (This article also appeared in Latino Public Policy Foundation.)
http://bit.ly/2OYA7lS
In Texas’ tightest state House races, right-leaning groups are giving Republicans an edge
Texas Tribune (This article also appeared in The Eagle, KPRC Click2Houston, KOXE Online, Waco Tribune-Herald, Victoria Advocate, the Glen Rose Reporter and the Stephenville Empire-Tribune.)
http://bit.ly/2EhRvhm
The Latino vote: A Texas tale of growth and misconceptions
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Oct. 14 print edition with a different headline, “Parties misjudge Latino vote power.”)
http://bit.ly/2EjV5Hz
KRLD-AM (Dallas)
http://bit.ly/2QQqy5G
TSN News
KUIK-AM (Portland, Ore.)
http://bit.ly/2Py8qx6 (This segment aired on more than 130 affiliate radio stations across Texas.)
‘KPRC Local 2 Special: Straight Talk’
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://bit.ly/2OYzhoV

Ed Emmett aims re-election campaign at Democrats
Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science at Rice, is quoted in the Houston Chronicle about how straight-ticket voting may negatively affect Republican incumbent Ed Emmett in the race for Harris County judge. Stein is also quoted in a Cleburne Times-Review article about what may motivate Latinos to vote in the November midterms.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared on the front page of the Oct. 15 print edition with a different headline, “Emmett fears blue wave could sweep in bold newcomer.”)
http://bit.ly/2ElOBbi
Texas’ Latino midterm vote could be critical
Cleburne Times-Review
http://bit.ly/2En7db3

Lacy M. Johnson on injustice and ‘The Reckonings’
Lacy Johnson, assistant professor of creative writing and author of “The Reckonings,” a collection of essays, is featured in a Q&A and pictured.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in a previous edition of Dateline when it was first posted online.)
http://bit.ly/2PAL3TM

People in business
An article mentions that Michelle Michot Foss was named a fellow in energy and minerals in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2PAS7j2

‘H is for Harvey’ author helps heal Houston through reading
An article mentions that a children’s book about Hurricane Harvey titled “H Is for Harvey” was illustrated by Eduardo Martinez, graphic designer at Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business.
The Daily Cougar
http://bit.ly/2EtN17s

Dispelling the myth of immigrants stealing jobs from Americans: The ‘Rational Middle’
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, and Luz Garcini, a postdoctoral research fellow in psychology, are quoted in an article about the latest installment in the documentary film series “Rational Middle.”
TexasGOPVote.com
http://bit.ly/2EjWfmp

Area’s parking garages getting colorful touches
An article about artistic parking garages in Houston features Rice’s Cambridge Office Building parking garage, which has angled mesh screens in a fig vine pattern to blend in with the tree-lined campus.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in a previous edition of Dateline when it was first posted online.)
http://bit.ly/2Pv5elL

Texas debate: Ted Cruz bio and background
An article mentions that the mother of Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, attended Rice.
KENS5 Online
http://bit.ly/2EivHly

DEI committee strategizes plan for diversity into TCU Core Curriculum
An article about university diversity mentions Rice.
TCU 360
http://bit.ly/2ElvAWi

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Cheniere CEO defends importance of LNG contracts, China market
An article mentions that an energy forum was recently held at Rice.
Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide
http://bit.ly/2EmhfJd

Utah Symphony’s Jason Hardink performs Beethoven, Messiaen
Alumnus Jason Hardink ’01, principal keyboard player of the Utah Symphony Orchestra, is featured and pictured.
The Independent 
http://bit.ly/2EiBV4L

Houston Exponential announces $25M in commitments from 9 companies
An article mentions that Rice and other agencies are creating an innovation district in Houston.
Smart Cities Dive
http://bit.ly/2OWpy2K

Houston nearly catches up to Austin in Q3 venture funding
An article about venture capital in Houston mentions Rice.
Crunchbase News
http://bit.ly/2P18isZ

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

ConocoPhillips, Venezuela’s PDVSA reach $2 billion settlement over seized oil projects in the Caribbean
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.
Hartsburg News
http://bit.ly/2PBirtE

Music 101 at Orcas Island Library
Jon Kimura Parker, professor of piano at Rice’s Shepherd School of Music, is featured and pictured and Desmond Hoebig, professor of cello at the Shepherd School, is mentioned.
Islands’ Sounder
http://bit.ly/2PuHZIx

Wiley College Debaters bring home prizes from Rice University Classic Swing
An article features the results of the Rice University Classic Swing Speech and Debate Tournament hosted by the Rice University Alumni Association Sept. 28-30.
Marshall News Messenger
http://bit.ly/2PAfBFa

Udvar Hazy Artificial Intelligence Summit attracts 300 students
An article mentions that the Girls Computing League will help fund an artificial intelligence summit at Rice.
Fairfaxtimes.com
http://bit.ly/2PBnnP2

SPORTS

Erdely leads UAB to 42-0 shutout over Rice
Several articles mention Rice football’s 42-0 loss to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Oct. 13 at Rice Stadium.
Washington Post (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in 25 other media outlets.)
https://wapo.st/2Ab8rly
Rice shut out by UAB, extend losing streak to 6
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Oct. 14 print edition with a different headline, “Owls hit rock bottom on way to 6th consecutive loss.”)
http://bit.ly/2PznzhT 
Owls Extra Points: UAB 42, Rice 0
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2PAAxM2
5 takeaways from UAB’s easy win over Rice
AL.com
http://bit.ly/2OTO9oT
‘WBRC News at 10 p.m.’
WBRC-TV (Birmingham, Ala.)
http://bit.ly/2PwXz6F
‘ABC 33/40 News at 5:00’
ABC33/40-TV (Birmingham, Ala.)
http://bit.ly/2P4E4VU
Texas college football rankings: Longhorns win, but could lose big piece
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2PAHVag 
Best in Texas poll (Week 7): Texas and Texas A&M stay on top; Texas Tech rides win over TCU to best ranking of season
Dallas Morning News
http://bit.ly/2OTPY5d
Texas scene
Longview News-Journal
http://bit.ly/2PAgltU
College football: Texas schools win big in Week 7 
SportsMap Houston
http://bit.ly/2PFBKSE
Stat Watch: Alabama hits midway point atop offensive charts
ABC News (This article also appeared in more than 100 other media outlets.)
https://abcn.ws/2PuVbgx

Volleyball: Rice overpowers North Texas
An article about the University of North Texas volleyball team mentions that the Mean Green lost to Rice 3-0 Oct. 14.
Denton Record-Chronicle
http://bit.ly/2PBBMuA

Gonzales leads volleyball past FIU in 5 sets
An article about the University of Texas at San Antonio volleyball team mentions that Rice is in first place in Conference USA.
UTSA Athletics
http://bit.ly/2OY8VUc

WKU overcomes 2-goal deficit to draw with Rice
An article about Western Kentucky University soccer mentions that the Lady Toppers drew with Rice 3-3. The Bowling Green Daily News mentions that the Owls were the 2017 Conference USA regular season champions.
WBKO Online
http://bit.ly/2PAU9Qv
Lady Tops earn tie with No. 24 North Texas
Bowling Green Daily News
http://bit.ly/2OWefYl

Roundup: Marshall women’s soccer drops 2-1 decision to Rice
An article about Marshall University’s soccer team mentions that the Herd lost to Rice 2-1 Oct. 12. Owls players Lianne Mananquil, Erin Mikeska, Annie Walker and Bella Killgore are mentioned.
Charleston Gazette-Mail
http://bit.ly/2PBFrbY

Oregon State’s women runners capture Bronco Invitational
An article about Oregon State University’s women’s cross-country team mentions that Rice tied for second place in the Bronco Invitational.
The Register-Guard
http://bit.ly/2PwtqVa

Texas A&M basketball hosts Maroon Madness tipoff Nov. 7
An article about Texas A&M basketball mentions that the Aggies will host Rice’s men’s team in the season opener Nov. 7.
KBTX Online 
http://bit.ly/2Pwx6WY

Bouquets and Brickbats
Rice is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the San Antonio Express-News, Laredo Morning Times, Midland Reporter-Telegram, Midland Daily News, Plainview Daily Herald, Beaumont Enterprise and the Edwardsville Intelligencer.)
http://bit.ly/2PvqGqN

Arkansas’ 70 most memorable games in 70 years at War Memorial Stadium
An article about the University of Arkansas’ 70 most memorable football games played at War Memorial Stadium highlights games against Rice in 1954, 1960 and 1980.
Whole Hog Sports
http://bit.ly/2PzvawV

Southern Miss travels to North Texas
An article mentions Rice football’s Sept. 22 loss against Southern Mississippi University.
HubCitySpokes.com
http://bit.ly/2OWZyUQ
Southern Miss at North Texas: Preview, start time, TV, prediction
SB Nation
http://bit.ly/2P4yAdM

Can Southern Miss football reach bowl eligibility? Here are my projections.
An article mentions Rice football’s Oct. 6 loss against the University of Texas at San Antonio.
The Sun Herald
http://bit.ly/2OYprni

UH helmet stickers: Top performers versus East Carolina
An article mentions Rice football’s Sept. 1 loss against the University of Houston.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2OWPgUO
Houston’s Ed Oliver named AAC Defensive Player of the Week
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the San Antonio Express-News, Laredo Morning Times, Midland Reporter-Telegram, Midland Daily News, Plainview Daily Herald, Beaumont Enterprise and the Edwardsville Intelligencer.) 
http://bit.ly/2PBZffk
http://bit.ly/2PB4LPh

‘KHOU 11 News Extra’
Former Rice baseball player Brock Holt is featured in a television broadcast and mentioned in two articles.
KHOU-TV (Houston)
http://bit.ly/2Py8QDG
Best show in baseball
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2PAT3UA
Keys to Astros-Red Sox ALCS Game 1
KPRC Click2Houston
http://bit.ly/2P4yJ0O

Cross-country prepped for Texas A&M meet
An article mentions that Rice’s men’s cross-country team competed in the Texas A&M Arturo Barrios Invitational.
SoonerSports.com
http://bit.ly/2P6TdX7

Coris knocks off Federer in Shanghai semis
The Texas Tamale Company Houston Cup tennis tournament held Oct. 14 at Rice’s Brown Tennis Center is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2PzyM1T
Rangers interview ex-Yanks manager Girardi
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2PBsPRR
Almirola advances with Talladega victory
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2PAEuAA

7 things to watch: Louisiana Tech at UTSA
Rice is mentioned.
Monroe News Star
http://bit.ly/2P2actp

Baylor notebook: Texas fans give injured Williams ovation
An article about Baylor University football mentions a game between the Bears and Rice in 2016.
Green Valley News (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2P6GQdD

Clemson moves up in Coaches Poll
Rice head football coach Mike Bloomgren is mentioned.
TigerNet
http://bit.ly/2OXAP2z

Gamecock Central Gameday Headquarters — South Carolina versus Texas A&M
Former Rice football player J.T. Ibe is mentioned.
Rivals.com
https://rvls.co/2PAJYuY

NEWS RELEASES

US, Mexico need joint policy to address needs of unaccompanied minors, say Rice experts
A child-centric approach in the U.S. and Mexico is necessary to address the needs of migrating unaccompanied minors in both countries, according to an issue brief from Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. The brief provides an overview on unaccompanied minors arriving in Mexico and the U.S. and discusses the main reasons why these children and adolescents flee their home countries.
http://bit.ly/2OWS30e

Big award enables study of small surfaces
Matt Jones, the Norman and Gene Hackerman Assistant Professor of Chemistry, has won a prestigious Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering, a five-year, $875,000 grant to develop techniques in the relatively new field of liquid cell transmission electron microscopy to view chemical processes in real time at the atomic scale.
http://bit.ly/2P4k0D6

Fluorine flows in, makes material metal
By getting in the way, fluorine atoms help a two-dimensional material transform from a semiconductor to a metal in a way that could be highly useful for electronics and other applications. A study led by Rice materials scientist Pulickel Ajayan and lead author Sruthi Radhakrishnan details a new method to transform tungsten disulfide from a semiconductor to a metallic state.
http://bit.ly/2OWSRlM