Dateline Rice for Aug. 27, 2019

FEATURED ITEMS

Rice scientists cure prostate cancer in 13
Rice researchers who developed AuroLase Therapy, a gold nanoparticle prostate cancer treatment that left 13 of the 15 patients cancer-free after one year, are featured. Quoted are Naomi Halas, the Stanley C. Moore Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and professor of chemistry, bioengineering, physics and astronomy and of materials science and nanoengineering and the director of Rice’s Smalley-Curl Institute; and former Rice biochemistry professor Jennifer West.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared on the front page of the Aug. 27 print edition, and it appeared in the Aug. 27 print and online editions of the San Antonio Express-News. )
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Rice University reaches milestone in clinical trials for cancer therapy
KHOU Online (This segment also aired on KHOU-TV in Houston.)
http://bit.ly/2znzitt
Full show: New prostate cancer treatment developed at Rice, upcoming Theater District season, and photographer Fred Baldwin (Aug. 27, 2019)
Houston Public Media (This “Houston Matters” segment also aired twice on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://bit.ly/2znPElw
Texas Public Radio
http://bit.ly/2PdrKUL (This segment aired on 30 stations around Texas.)
‘Houston Morning Show at 7 a.m.’
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://bit.ly/2PgreFB
Quest for new cancer treatment crosses milestone
Medical Xpress (This article also appeared in more than 10 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2Pi1Jnd
Cancer treatment with gold nanoparticles can kill tumors and spare healthy tissue, shows clinical trial
MEAWW.com
http://bit.ly/2Pgzx43
New cancer therapy to heat, destroy tumors excels in clinical trial
China.org.cn (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
https://on.china.cn/2PeEsCE

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Amgen to pay $13.4 billion for 1 drug
Vivian Ho, the director of the Center for Health and Biosciences at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about drug manufacturer Amgen’s plan to acquire psoriasis drug Otezla from Celgene.
Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal (This segment aired on more than 700 affiliate radio stations across the U.S.)
http://bit.ly/2Pi0WTh

Please, stop printing unicorns
An “op-ed from the future” highlights Rice’s research into 3D organic bioprinting.
The New York Times (Subscription is required.)
https://nyti.ms/2zovsjw

James Harden makes huge donation to city of Houston
An article mentions that the James Harden Scholarship covers school-related expenses for recipients who attend Rice and are from communities facing economic hardship.
SB Nation
http://bit.ly/2PeRrnZ

En EEUU prevén una relación difícil de Alberto Fernández con la Casa Blanca por su posición sobre Venezuela
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, is quoted.
Infobae (An English translation is not available. This article also appeared in more than 10 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2PggM0V

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Rice University launches financial technology boot camp
An article mentions that Rice’s Glasscock School of Continuing Studies will offer a financial technology boot camp in July 2020. Robert Bruce, dean of the Glasscock School, and David Vassar, assistant dean of professional and executive programs at the Glasscock School, are quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2Fm03yG
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Rice University teams up with workforce accelerator to create a first-of-its-kind fintech boot camp
InnovationMap (This article also appeared in Mirage News.)
http://bit.ly/2zqx4te

Norwegian co. establishes Houston energy headquarters, to hire 
An article highlights the redevelopment of the historic Midtown Sears building into The Ion, the centerpiece of an innovation district that broke ground July 19.
Houston Business Journal (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2zlV0hg

Texas Medical Center experts assess community health 2 years after Hurricane Harvey
An article mentions that experts from Rice spoke at the “Hurricane Harvey: 2 Years After” symposium.
Texas Medical Center News
http://bit.ly/2PqKArM

World Doctors Orchestra performs in Houston
An article mentions that the 29th World Doctors Orchestra concert was held at Rice.
TMC News
http://bit.ly/2PxhPK3

Local students attend Tapia Camps at Rice University
An article features Rice’s Tapia Center for Excellence and Equity’s “Say STEM” summer camps.
Frisco Enterprise
http://bit.ly/2Pf2spb
Local students attend Tapia Camps at Rice University
The Leader 
http://bit.ly/2Pf3zVT

UTSA welcomes more than 70 new faculty members in 2019-2020
Rice is mentioned.
UTSA Today
http://bit.ly/2Pggc3b

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Quantum criticality could be a boon for qubit designers
Collaborative Rice research that transformed the quantum behavior of an intermetallic crystal of cerium, palladium and silicon is featured. Co-lead author Qimiao Si, the Harry C. and Olga K. Wiess Professor of Physics and Astronomy, is quoted. Additional Rice co-authors mentioned include graduate students Ang Cai and Chia-Chuan Liu and academic visitors Hsin-Hua Lai, Emilian Nica and Rong Yu.
I-Connect007 (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2zoIg9J

Scientists advance search for memory’s molecular roots
Collaborative Rice research into how brain cells change structure when they learn something is featured. Peter Wolynes, the D.R. Bullard-Welch Foundation Professor of Science, professor of chemistry, of biochemistry and cell biology, of physics and astronomy and of materials science and nanoengineering, and José Onuchic, the Harry C. and Olga K. Wiess Professor of Physics and Astronomy, are quoted.
Phys.org (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2PhBo90

CPRIT grants bring computer scientist, bioengineer to Rice
An article about Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas faculty recruitment grants mentions that Rice received over $3 million to recruit Jiaozhi (George) Lu as an assistant professor of bioengineering and Vicky Yao as an assistant professor of computer science.
Mirage News
http://bit.ly/2Pxby0X

Using solar energy to desalinate seawater 
Rice research into a solar-powered desalination system is featured in a video. Interviewed are Qilin Li, professor of civil and environmental engineering and of materials science and nanoengineering; Naomi Halas, the Stanley C. Moore Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and professor of chemistry, bioengineering, physics and astronomy and of materials science and nanoengineering and the director of Rice’s Smalley-Curl Institute; and graduate student Pratiksha Dongare.
Earth.com
http://bit.ly/2PjNRc4

Organic, protein-packed batteries could sustainably store clean energy 
An article cites Rice research into lithium batteries.
Inverse
http://bit.ly/2zm6T6K

Investigation of female-oriented programs was carried out by the Department of Education
Rice is mentioned.
Industry Reporter
http://bit.ly/2zpcolk

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Cities with ridesharing services like Lyft and Uber also see a rise in auto accidents, a recent study suggests.
An article mentions a Rice study that determined ride-sharing increased the number of car registrations and fatal accidents.
Cape Cod Today
http://bit.ly/2znr5Fv

Ken Shaw: We all need to shoot the moon
President John F. Kennedy’s “moon speech” given at Rice Sept. 12, 1962, is mentioned.
Cleburne Times-Review
http://bit.ly/2zkkVpL

SPORTS

Projecting Rice’s football depth chart
Several article feature Rice’s football team and quote head coach Mike Bloomgren.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.) 
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Rice receiver suspended indefinitely
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.) 
http://bit.ly/2zlVhkl
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Best in Texas poll: Texas gets unanimous nod over Texas A&M for No. 1 spot; TCU, Baylor battle for 3rd place 
The Dallas Morning News
http://bit.ly/2Pgzfdx

Army preview: Beat Navy? How about beat everyone
Two articles mention that Rice’s football team will play Army Aug. 30.
Times Herald-Record (This article also appeared in 247Sports.com.)
http://bit.ly/2zkYf8z
Which college football teams have the longest active home winning streaks? 
Stadium (A similar article also appeared in Metro US.)
http://bit.ly/2Pk7NM2

Texas football: Game-by-game predictions for the Longhorns in 2019
An article mentions that the University of Texas at Austin’s football team will play Rice Sept. 14 at NRG Stadium in Houston.
Fansided
http://bit.ly/2PeThFp

UTSA Roadrunners 2019 season preview — schedule breakdown
An article mentions that Rice’s football team will play the University of Texas at San Antonio Oct. 19
SB Nation
http://bit.ly/2zqVOkV

Arkansas QB pledge Chandler Morris ready for next challenge
Rice football player Regan Riddle is mentioned.
WholeHogSports
http://bit.ly/2PgzbdN

Houston shut out across town by Rice 3-0
An article mentions that Rice’s soccer team defeated the University of Houston 3-0 on Aug. 25. Owl Bella Killgore is mentioned.
The Daily Cougar
http://bit.ly/2zr8sQU

Shutout win for Alabama soccer against Utah
An article mentions that Rice’s soccer team will player the University of Alabama Aug. 30.
TideSports.com (This article also appeared in Tuscaloosa News and The Crimson White.)
http://bit.ly/2PeSTH3

Soccer season underway
An article mentions that Rice’s soccer team will play the University of Texas at San Antonio Sept. 29.
The Paisano
http://bit.ly/2zqCEvK

Cross-country season begins Friday evening with Aggie Opener
An article mentions that Rice has top 10 men’s and women’s cross-country teams in the South Central Region.
KBTX Online
http://bit.ly/2zq354M
2019 NCAA DI men’s cross-country regional rankings — preseason
U.S. Track & Field and Cross-Country Coaches Association
http://bit.ly/2zntznt
2019 NCAA DI women’s cross-country regional rankings — preseason
U.S. Track & Field and Cross-Country Coaches Association
http://bit.ly/2zqVvXj

Lamar athletics hosts Fan Day
The Sept. 13 Rice Invitational cross-country meet is mentioned.
KFDM-TV News
http://bit.ly/2PiynVQ

Maroon and Gold weekly wrap-up: Bobcats plan for big football season, track and field and soccer 
An article mentions that the Rice volleyball team will face Texas State University Sept. 3.
San Marcos Corridor News
http://bit.ly/2PeCPVq

Aggies open SEC play at Auburn in 2020
An article mentions that Rice’s baseball team will play Texas A&M University March 19, 2020.
KBTX Online
http://bit.ly/2Pc3Vwn

Fort Bend area stocked with top football recruits
An article mentions that Kobie Campbell and Devin Gunter plan to play football at Rice.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
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Opening Weekend: Top prospect matchups across Texas
An article mentions that Cole Latos plans to play football at Rice.
247Sports.com
http://bit.ly/2zrcxVe

Cessna: Game week is finally here for Aggies’ long-awaited 2019 season
An article mentions a 2013 football game between Rice and Texas A&M University.
The Eagle (This article also appeared in more than 50 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2zqYSO8

Tampa Bay Rays 2019 midseason top 50 prospects
Former Rice baseball player Ford Proctor is featured.
Prospects1500
http://bit.ly/2zmKQgn

Clarence McKinney debuts as TSU coach in Labor Day Classic
An article mentions that former Labor Day Classic football games have been held at Rice Stadium.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.) 
http://bit.ly/2zu6mjb

A Q&A with Texas athletics director Chris Del Conte
Former Rice athletics director Chris Del Conte is featured in a Q&A. Former assistant football coach Tom Herman is mentioned.
SB Nation
http://bit.ly/2zmOmr6

NEWS RELEASES

Quest for new cancer treatment crosses milestone
A cancer therapy invented at Rice has crossed a milestone in clinical trials, a major development in a decades-long quest to develop a treatment that destroys tumors without the debilitating side effects of chemotherapy, invasive surgery and radiation.
http://bit.ly/2zqQv5e

Scientists advance search for memory’s molecular roots
Colleagues from Rice, the University of Houston and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston combined theories, simulations and experiments to determine how a central binding protein — calcium-calmodulin-dependent kinase II — binds and unbinds from the cytoskeleton of a neuron.
http://bit.ly/2PfKfba

Conservatives make the best investors, says Rice U. research
When it comes to investing, conservatives may have a built-in advantage, according to a study by business scholars at Rice, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the University of Texas at San Antonio, the University of Bath and Southern Methodist University.
http://bit.ly/2PgU5JJ

Rep. Brady to discuss new trade agreement at Rice’s Baker Institute
U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, will visit Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy Sept. 5 to discuss the future of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, challenges to ratifying the agreement in Congress and the future of trade in the region.
http://bit.ly/2zqOMgc

Groundbreaking FinTech Boot Camp launched by Rice University, Trilogy Education
A boot camp for financial technology is now offered by Rice’s Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, the latest in a series of professional tech training programs the university teaches in partnership with leading workforce accelerator Trilogy Education.
http://bit.ly/2PfEhHj