Dateline Rice for March 12, 2019

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Houston, we don’t have a problem: Pro-development candidate wins the battle for the Vaca Muerta
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 about the future of energy policy in Argentina. Jones also is interviewed by Matt Mackowiak’s Mack On Politics about developments in Venezuela and quoted in Ameblo.jp.
Forbes
http://bit.ly/2TxSKA7
Mark Jones
Matt Mackowiak’s Mack On Politics (This segment also appeared in PlayerFM.)
http://bit.ly/2TwcGmR
Twilight in Austin (8)
Ameblo.jp (An English translation is not available.)
https://amba.to/2Twdkkh
Twilight in Austin (5)
Ameblo.jp (An English translation is not available.)
https://amba.to/2TxaJqk

How to make your teaching more engaging
An article about stimulating student engagement cites the work of Josh Eyler, director of Rice’s Center for Teaching Excellence and author of “How Humans Learn: The Science and Stories Behind Effective College Teaching.”
The Chronicle of Higher Education
http://bit.ly/2EVOvEp

AMLO at 100: Trump-Mexican president honeymoon is ending
Rodrigo Montes de Oca, research scholar at the Mexico Center at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, authored an op-ed about Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s first 100 days in office.
The Hill
http://bit.ly/2EX3cH3

Journey to Antarctica: Icy subterranean homesick blues
An article about the effects of climate change on the Thwaites glacier in Antarctica features photos by Linda Welzenbach, a science writer in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at Rice.
Rolling Stone
http://bit.ly/2EX2VUD 
Journey to Antarctica: The dark art of coring
Rolling Stone (This article also appeared in Yahoo! News.)
http://bit.ly/2ETL7tz

Embryos’ signals take multiple paths
Rice research that determined differences between the methods signaling pathways use to prompt cells to differentiate is featured.
NSF Science360 (This research was featured on the March 12 homepage and in the March 12 newsletter.)
http://bit.ly/2Y1zfyy

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Proceeds top $1.418 million at 2019 Tiger Ball: Celebrating Asia Society’s 40th anniversary in Houston
An article about the 2019 Tiger Ball mentions that President David Leebron and University Representative Y. Ping Sun co-chaired the event.
Asia Society Texas
http://bit.ly/2TvaQ5M

Will Space Force headquarters be at Ellington Airport?
President John F. Kennedy’s “Moon Speech,” which was given at Rice Sept. 12, 1962, is mentioned.
KPRC Click2Houston Online (This article also appeared in EastTexasMatters.com.)
http://bit.ly/2F0GIF8
Bringing new life to man’s greatest feat
Winnipeg Free Press
http://bit.ly/2EYvPnt

Understanding the cell waste disposal problems in Lou Gehrig’s disease
An article mentions that Antonios Mikos, the Louis Calder Professor of Bioengineering and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, contributed to the research of a cell’s disposal mechanism in Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Baylor College of Medicine News
http://bit.ly/2Tz1dCX

How Texas MBA programs fared on latest US News rankings
An article about the U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 rankings of MBA programs mentions Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2EXJ5IN
http://bit.ly/2F6oouD
Here’s how Texas grad schools rank among top programs: US
Patch.com
http://bit.ly/2EVf6kN 
UT Austin graduates near top of class on US News & World Report rank
CultureMap Austin
http://bit.ly/2TxUKbr

ComSciCon-Houston 2019 
An article mentions that the third annual ComSciCon-Houston Workshop, which helps participants learn how to communicate science through written and digital media, will be held at Rice March 16 and March 23.
TMC News
http://bit.ly/2TxwZR4

KTRK’s Christine Dobbyn set to sign off on air for last time in April
An article featuring and picturing Christine Dobbyn mentions that she is attending Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2EXuddu
http://bit.ly/2F0K1w2

Economist Ray Perryman optimistic about US, Texas economies
Alumnus Ray Perryman is featured and pictured.
The Marshall News Messenger
http://bit.ly/2EYwdSX

BROADCAST

Curtailing immigration could cost Houston billions in GDP
An article features “The Future of Immigration in Houston” conference held March 7 at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Houston Public Media
http://bit.ly/2ESO51u

‘Action News A.M.’
Anna Rhodes, an assistant professor of sociology at Rice who examined how children adjust to more affluent neighborhoods and higher-performing schools after their families moved with the help of a housing voucher program, is interviewed.
WMC-TV (Memphis, Tenn.)
http://bit.ly/2TvzCTt

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Murkowski: Climate change is a policy priority
An article mentions that Kenneth Medlock, senior director of the Center for Energy Studies at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, testified before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on March 5.
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (This article also appeared in the March 4 edition of U.S. Fed News.)
http://bit.ly/2TthhX9
BCSE President Lisa Jacobson testifies before Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
The Business Council for Sustainable Energy
http://bit.ly/2TwI4ld

What does the future of architectural materials look like?
A materials roundup highlights Rice research that developed an innovative, “programmable” cement and cites Rouzbeh Shahsavari, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering and of materials science and nanoengineering.
Archinect
http://bit.ly/2TuPrtr

The atoms and molecules of data models
An article mentions Sidney Lamb, the Agnes Cullen Arnold Professor Emeritus of Linguistics and Cognitive Sciences.
Dataversity
http://bit.ly/2TwqDRL

Red phosphorus barrier keeps batteries safe
Research by James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Chair in Chemistry and a professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, which developed a layer of red phosphorus in rechargeable lithium metal batteries to prevent short circuits, is featured in Tech Briefs. The Clemson Newsstand mentions that Tour gave the keynote talk March 11 at the annual Chemistry Research Symposium at Clemson University. Emerging Scholars Blog mentions that Tour will speak at the American Chemical Society conference in Orlando, Florida, on April 1.
Chemistry symposium put student research on display
The Clemson Newsstand
http://bit.ly/2Twjdhn
April 1: Christians in chemistry meetup at ACS in Orlando
Emerging Scholars Blog
http://bit.ly/2TwgnZD

System selectively sequesters toxins from water
An article features Rice research that developed a treatment system that can be tuned to selectively pull toxins from drinking water and wastewater, cleaning and restoring it to its original capacity for reuse. Postdoctoral researcher Kuichang Zuo is credited with the included illustration.
Tech Briefs
http://bit.ly/2TDEUfK

Christine Ehlig-Economides, University of Houston
An article features and pictures alumna Christine Ehlig-Economides.
Hart Energy
http://bit.ly/2Tzs9CO

A conversation with Li Hu of OPEN Architecture
Alumnus Li Hu is featured in a Q&A.
ArchDaily
http://bit.ly/2TxmFbM

Alabama architect to serve on AIAS board of directors
An article features and pictures alumna Kristine Harding.
The American Institute of Architecture Students
http://bit.ly/2EXNGL3

HPC data poses dominant challenge, opportunity
Rice is mentioned.
Hart Energy (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2EVeAmR

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Graying US faces major population shift
Steve Murdock, the Allyn and Gladys Cline Professor of Sociology and director of Rice’s Hobby Center for the Study of Texas and former U.S. Census Bureau director, is quoted.
ChinaDaily USA
http://bit.ly/2EVYM3r

Taking the Cold War to outer space
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and author of “American Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race,” will speak April 12 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois.
Shelbyville Daily Union (This article also appeared in MyRadioLink.)
http://bit.ly/2EPbGQs

Experimental unit in Texas makes electricity minus emissions
Peter Hartley, the George and Cynthia Mitchell Chair in Sustainable Development at Rice, is quoted about the possibility of increased use of carbon capture in Texas industries.
Pinal Central (This article also appeared in Daily Inter Lake and Columbia Basin Herald.)
http://bit.ly/2EWijR8

Time to set realistic AI expectations is now
An article features research by Genevera Allen ’06, associate professor of statistics, computer science and electrical and computer engineering, which determined that machine-learning techniques used by thousands of scientists to analyze data is producing results that are misleading and often completely wrong.
UniverSmartphone (This article also appeared in IT Business Edge.)
http://bit.ly/2TynzEA
‘Artificiell Intelligens skapar vetenskaplig kris’
Dagens Analys (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/2TxESpx

Outside the Box to bring internationally known musicians and composers to campus
Arthur Gottschalk, professor of composition and theory and the chair of composition and theory at Rice’s Shepherd School of Music, is featured.
SIU News
http://bit.ly/2TDmeg8

OU Symphony Orchestra to perform concert in Houston to recruit students, showcase talent
Anthony Brandt, professor of composition and theory, is featured.
The Oklahoma Daily
http://bit.ly/2EVMPdU
Ode to the museum, font of creativity
LIHerald.com
http://bit.ly/2TxenAp

New weapon against breast cancer
The research of alumna Emily Day is featured.
University of Delaware News
http://bit.ly/2EZSkYX

Davenport University names new executive vice president of alumni and development
An article mentions that Rachel Render led the Rice Centennial Campaign for the Jones Graduate School of Business.
Le Lezard
http://bit.ly/2EUx4Eg

Chemeketa Community College selects Jessica Howard as next president and CEO
Alumna Jessica Howard is featured and pictured.
Statesman Journal
http://bit.ly/2ETSilG

Hando brings hand-rolled sushi to Heights
An article mentions that Jason Andaya attended Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business.
The Leader News
http://bit.ly/2ETxoD6

Robotics expert to headline UPJ series
An article mentions that James McLurkin formerly taught at Rice.
The Tribune-Democrat (This article also appeared in CNHI.)
http://bit.ly/2EV5hU0

Nicolás Dujovne viajará a EEUU la semana que viene y se reunirá con Christine Lagarde en Washington 
Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy is mentioned.
MSN Argentina (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/2TyjIrp
Dujovne viaja a EEUU para reunirse con Lagarde
Elancasti.com/ar (An English translation is not available. This article also appeared in SanJuan8.com, Diario de Carlos Paz, Diario de la Pampa, Diario Registrado, Jornada Online, Puntal.com.ar, Cronica and Cronista Digital.)
http://bit.ly/2TAihZD

Waarom greep niemand in bij de CRISPR-baby’s?
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.
NRC.nl (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/2TDmRq0

SPORTS

WBB: C-USA announces superlative honors
An article featuring Conference USA women’s basketball awards mentions that Owl Nancy Mulkey was named the Defensive Player of the Year and Lauren Grigsby was named the Sixth Player of the Year. UTSA Athletics mentions that Mulkey and Erica Ogwumike were named to the All-Conference USA first team and Nicole Iademarco was named to the second team.
Conference USA
http://bit.ly/2EXQmIB
Marie Benson named to All-Conference USA team
UTSA Athletics
http://bit.ly/2TwSLEn
3 Lady Toppers receive All-C-USA honors
WBKO (This article also appeared in College Heights Herald and WSAZ Online.)
http://bit.ly/2F0WU9o 
Givens, Elgedawy, Abdelgawad earn All-C-USA honors
Bowling Green Daily News
http://bit.ly/2TuvcMx
MTSU’s A’Queen Hayes, Alex Johnson, Taylor Sutton, Antonio Green named to All-C-USA teams
The Daily News Journal
https://bit.ly/2NYFZZi

MBB: All-conference teams announced
An article featuring the Conference USA men’s basketball awards mentions that Rice player Chris Mullins was named to the All-Freshman team. Former Owl Marcus Evans is featured and pictured in the Richmond Free Press, and the Bowling Green Daily News mentions that Evans was named to the all-conference first team as a freshman in 2016.
Conference USA
http://bit.ly/2TvtGtm
Bassey named to 1st-team All-Conference C-USA team
WBKO
http://bit.ly/2EZmyLF
Jackson, Wallace earn All-Conference USA accolades
UTSA Athletics
http://bit.ly/2TwYUAs 
VCU in place to win A-10 Tournament
Richmond Free Press
http://bit.ly/2TwRywP
Bassey, Hollingsworth garner All-Conference USA honors
Bowling Green Daily News (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2ETjgd8 
Kinsey named to C-USA All-Freshman team
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
http://bit.ly/2EZW2BR
Marshall’s Gore, Elmore named All-Conference 1st team
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
http://bit.ly/2EU3Xkr
C-USA honors: Efe Odigie recognized; Hawkins and Lathon Snubbed
KROD Online
http://bit.ly/2F1xJDE
ODU’s Ahmad Caver, B.J. Stith voted 1st team All-Conference USA basketball
WTKR Online 
http://bit.ly/2ESXyG2   
Picking favorites and sleepers for 19 NCAA conference tournaments
SB Nation
http://bit.ly/2Ttuvmu

Marshall faces Rice in C-USA tourney
Numerous articles mention that Marshall University’s men’s basketball team will play 11th-seeded Rice in the first round of the Conference USA tournament beginning March 13.
Fox Sports (This Associated Press article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets.)
https://foxs.pt/2XTPL3x
2019 college basketball conference tournament schedule
USA Today
http://bit.ly/2EUUM35
C-USA renews tournament contract with Frisco, Texas
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
http://bit.ly/2EXTXGB
3 Herd players named All C-USA
WSAZ Online
http://bit.ly/2ESYr1k
Minnocci competes in national event; Elmore honored
The Exponent Telegram
http://bit.ly/2EYBB8m
College basketball bounces back to Frisco with Conference USA action
Lifestyle Frisco
http://bit.ly/2EXt5Xu
Marching toward madness: Conference tournament previews
RotoWire
http://bit.ly/2ETQ5qm

Baylor’s stay as AP No. 1 reaches 7 weeks
An article mentions that Rice’s women’s basketball team, which is ranked No. 24 in the nation, will begin C-USA tournament play March 14.
ESPN (This Associated Press article also appeared in more than 50 other media outlets.)
https://es.pn/2TBvaCr
C-USA extends hoops championship at The Star
Conference USA
http://bit.ly/2TuZiQ1
UConn stays at No. 2 in AP poll; Crystal Dangerfield named finalist for Lieberman Award
Hartford Courant
http://bit.ly/2TAaY3S

Matt Canterino thriving in junior season
Rice baseball player Matt Canterino is featured.
BaseballProspectJournal.com
http://bit.ly/2TsFQTY

A baseball battle of birds set for Tuesday
An article previews Rice’s March 13 game against Lamar University.
LamarCardinals.com
http://bit.ly/2XUGmZE

Meet the mid-major qualifiers for Division I women’s NCAAs
An article mentions that Rice swimming and diving member Marie-Claire Schillinger has earned an invite to the Women’s NCAA Division I Championships.
SwimSwam
http://bit.ly/2Ttogz4

Monday Morning Manager: Do the lineup shuffle
An article mentions that the Rice baseball team defeated Texas Christian University at the Shriners Hospitals for Children College Classic.
SB Nation
http://bit.ly/2EW3f6d

UTEP set for Conference USA Tournament
An article mentions that Rice’s women’s basketball team defeated the University of Texas at El Paso Jan. 12.
KTSM News Channel 9
http://bit.ly/2EU8Vh6

Toughest nonconference college football schedules
An article mentions that Rice will play Army on Aug. 30.
PressFrom.info
http://bit.ly/2TyNsV2

2019 NFL draft: Complete Pro Day schedule
An article mentions that Rice will hold an NFL pro day on March 25.
Fansided
http://bit.ly/2Tx08f2

Texans DL Christian Covington expected to hit free agency
Former Rice football player Christian Covington is featured, and former player Bryce Callahan is pictured in numerous slideshows.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2XS4v2S
http://bit.ly/2Tw1aYF
NFL free agency: Best players available and who already signed
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2ETvUJ9
http://bit.ly/2EUubDe
Source: Nick Foles to sign 4-year, $88M deal with Jaguars
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2EUdgAN
http://bit.ly/2ETgh4m
Texans re-sign DeAndre Carter, retain Brandon Dunn
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2ETTLII
http://bit.ly/2ESoXrE

Who might start for LSU in 2019? Take a look at The Advocate’s projected offensive 2-deep
Former Rice football player Brandon Douglas-Dotson is pictured.
Wisconsin Gazette (This article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2TwD1kB

2019 South Side Sox Prospect Vote: Round 27
An article features former Rice baseball player Jordan Stephens.
SB Nation
http://bit.ly/2TAkLXR

Report: Vikings not exercising option on Andrew Sendejo, making him a free agent
Former Rice football player Andrew Sendejo is featured and pictured.
ClutchPoints
http://bit.ly/2Txlqcl

Ryle floor leader Scherr named Gatorade Player of the Year for her role in team’s successful season
An article mentions that Lauren Schwartz plans to play basketball at Rice.
Northern Kentucky Tribune
http://bit.ly/2TvLhS2

Cheering your team’s great, but maybe it’s time for fresher material [column]
A cheer by Rice students in the 1970s is quoted.
Lancaster Online
http://bit.ly/2Tzwiq6