Dateline Rice for Sept. 24, 2019

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

A last pre-election test for Argentina’s Macri: Provincial elections in Mendoza
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 provincial elections in Argentina. He also is quoted in KTRH and the Texas Standard about U.S. politics.
Forbes
http://bit.ly/2kQhZgU
Taking stock: Senators invested in companies they oversee
KTRH.iheart.com
https://ihr.fm/2kNhPqs
Tighter standards could make it hard for Julián Castro to qualify for November presidential debate
Texas Standard (This segment also aired on 30 affiliate stations around Texas.)
http://bit.ly/2kQdGC9

Crisis en Venezuela: Chevron, la única gran petrolera estadounidense que sigue operando en en el país
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.
BBC Mundo (An English translation is not available. This article also appeared in El Diario NY and El Universal.)
https://bbc.in/2mgF78o

Dan a la CFE e IP gas contaminado
Adrian Duhalt, postdoctoral fellow in Mexico energy studies at the Baker Institute for Public Policy’s Mexico Center and Center for Energy Studies, is quoted.
El Diario MX (An English translation is not available. This article originally appeared in Reforma, and it also appeared in El Diario Chihuahua and El Norte.)
http://bit.ly/2mbUGhM

Ciudadanos, incrédulos de que los tiroteos hayan sido con fines racistas
Rice energy experts are cited.
El Diario Chihuahua (An English translation is not available. This article appeared in the Sept. 23 print edition.)
http://bit.ly/2kAAVA0

HOUSTON/TEXAS

The MOB’s message to Baylor
Alumnus and former Rice Marching Owl Band member Charles Kuffner authored a blog post about the band’s recent halftime performance. Sid Richardson College senior Chad Fisher, spokesman for the MOB, is quoted in SB Nation. Five halftime performances between 1973-2019 are featured in the TransGriot Blog.
Off the Kuff
http://bit.ly/2mswd7S
Rice band spells ‘pride’ at halftime to mock Baylor’s anti-LGBTQ policies
SB Nation
http://bit.ly/2kTQYt2
The MOB strikes again!
TransGriot Blog
http://bit.ly/2ll1r0A
Rice University marching band trolls anti-LGBTQ rival during halftime with stunning display of pride
LGBTQ Nation
http://bit.ly/2kTiuH4

A perfect day of eating: 24 Hours in West U
Rice is mentioned.
Visit Houston
http://bit.ly/2mmxZYm

BROADCAST

‘CNN Newsroom with Ana Cabrera’
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities, is interviewed in a television broadcast.
CNN
http://bit.ly/2ms9GIo

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Study confirms lasting impact of neonatal CPAP technology in Malawi
An article features a Rice study that determined that Malawi’s national adoption of the Pumani CPAP technology, which was developed by the Rice 360° Institute for Global Health, has resulted in sustained improvement in the survival rate of babies with respiratory illness. Co-authors Rebecca Richards-Kortum, Rice’s Malcolm Gillis University Professor, professor of bioengineering and director of Rice 360º; Jennifer Carns, a Rice 360° bioengineer and research scientist in Rice’s Brown School of Engineering; and Maria Oden, a full teaching professor in bioengineering, director of the Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen and co-director of Rice 360°, are quoted.
News-Medical.net (This article also appeared in more than 10 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2kQ2gyr

Probes shed new light on Alzheimer’s cause
An article features Rice research that determined a way to track the formation of soluble amyloid beta peptide aggregates implicated in the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Angel Martí, associate professor of chemistry, of bioengineering and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted.
Science Codex (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2mODNtP

Nano incandescent light source promises advances in sensing, photonics
An article features Rice research into nano light bulbs, which may make solar cells more efficient. Co-authors Gururaj Naik, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, and graduate student Chloe Doiron are quoted.
Smart 2.0
http://bit.ly/2kRUd4b

New method to grow core-shell nanofibrous scaffolds for repair of meniscus tears
Antonios Mikos, the Louis Calder Professor of Bioengineering and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, is quoted.
News-Medical.net (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2kLfJr6

DOE allocates $56.5M toward clean coal-fired energy research
An article mentions that Rice is one of 30 research institutions that will receive a portion of the U.S. Department of Energy’s $56.5 million in funding for development projects focused on advanced coal technologies.
Power Engineering Magazine
http://bit.ly/2kIYrLc

FCC establishes 5G-ready test beds in 2 cities
An article mentions that Rice and the University of Utah will lead Salt Lake City’s 5G testbed.
Electronics360 (This article also appeared in TelCap.)
http://bit.ly/2mTrBs1

Sen. Johnson? Houston and Florida are on line 1
An article cites a Rice study about the emotional well-being of Houston residents after flood events.
The Political Environment Blog
http://bit.ly/2lnzdlQ

WMO warns that urgent action needed as temperatures rise
A photo of the monument unveiled Aug. 18 at the site of Iceland’s first glacier lost to climate change is attributed to Rice.
Digital Journal
http://bit.ly/2msK6Ty

Which 4-year U.S. schools charge the highest in-state tuition?
Rice is mentioned.
Illinois Business Daily
http://bit.ly/2kOy32B

In memoriam: Dr. David R. Criswell, 1941-2019
Alumnus David Criswell, who died recently at the age of 78, is featured.
Planetary News
http://bit.ly/2lnaJJF

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

The big one: AI is taking on earthquake prediction — and appears to be succeeding
Maarten de Hoop, the Simons Chair in Computational and Applied Mathematics and Earth Science, professor of computational and applied mathematics and professor of Earth, environmental and planetary science, is quoted.
The Lowdown Blog
http://bit.ly/2mRW3me

Minnesota Orchestra’s Sommerfest gets a new face, and maybe a new name
Jon Kimura Parker, professor of piano at Rice’s Shepherd School of Music, is featured and pictured.
Minneapolis Star Tribune (This article also appeared in TwinCities.com, Broadway World and the St. Paul Pioneer Press.)
http://strib.mn/2lapr6Q
Jon Kimura Parker named creative partner at Minnesota Orchestra
Ludwig Van
http://bit.ly/2ll6JcC

Modi government claims good response from foreign faculty to its advanced joint research plan
An article mentions that Rice participates in the Visiting Advanced Joint Research program, which invites foreign faculty to mentor students and conduct collaborative research with a host institute in India over a period of three months.
The Print
http://bit.ly/2la7xB8

Monday roundup: Texas literary calendar Sept. 23-29, 2019
An article mentions that author Deirdre Cooper Owens will give Rice’s Gray/Wawro Lecture in Gender, Health and Well-being Sept. 26.
Blogarama
http://bit.ly/2mRHwXI

Saving the planet means overthrowing the ruling elites
An article mentions that former President Barack Obama spoke at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy’s 25th anniversary celebration.
OpEdNews.com
http://bit.ly/2kOHtv7

LSU receives INSIGHT Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for the 7th time
An article mentions that Rice was honored with INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine’s Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award.
Louisiana State University News
http://bit.ly/2mrn9jE

SPORTS

Rice volleyball ranks No. 22 in AVCA poll
Several articles feature Rice’s volleyball program, which was ranked No. 22 in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association Coaches Poll, the first time it has been in the AVCA top 25 in the program’s history. Head coach Genny Volpe is quoted in the first Houston Chronicle article, and Owl Nicole Lennon, who became the third player in league history to be named Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week four consecutive times, is featured in the second Houston Chronicle article.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in Business Breaking News, Prime Property and Health Breaking News.)
http://bit.ly/2ljPOHe
Cinco Ranch grad finishes historic upset for Rice volleyball
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2mMxI0V
http://bit.ly/2msr1Rt
College volleyball rankings: Stanford edges undefeated Baylor for No. 1 spot
NCAA.com (This article also appeared in KHON Online and the Ames Tribune.)
http://bit.ly/2laKlTm
Still a top-10 team, Texas finds itself looking up at Baylor in the AVCA poll
Austin American-Statesman
http://bit.ly/2mPmpFj

College football conference power rankings
Several articles mention that Rice’s football team was defeated by Baylor University 21-13 Sept. 20. Head coach Mike Bloomgren is quoted in The Dallas Morning News.
ESPN
http://bit.ly/2kLO5u4
5 takeaways from Baylor availability: Rice coach follows Matt Rhule’s example; remembering the Iowa State brawl
The Dallas Morning News (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2mlG5As
Big 12 notebook: Surprising Baylor gets first Power Five test this week
Austin American-Statesman
http://bit.ly/2mkr41Z
Dave Campbell: Baylor eases past Rice to start 3-0
Dave Campbell’s Texas Football
http://bit.ly/2kNCJWu
Tim’s thoughts and notes: Baylor at Rice
247Sports.com
http://bit.ly/2mniW0u
Iowa State football: 5 Things to know about Baylor
The Gazette
http://bit.ly/2mrLJ3T
‘News Ten Tonight’
KWTX-TV (Waco, Texas)
http://bit.ly/2moFyxP

PHOTOS: Vintage football programs show a less serious game face
The official programs for the 1953, 1954 and 1956 football games between Rice and the University of Texas at Austin are featured.
University of Texas at Austin News
http://bit.ly/2kO6hmZ

Notebook: UNT soccer team aiming to build on big win over Old Dominion
An article mentions that Rice’s volleyball team will play the University of North Texas Sept. 29.
Denton Record-Chronicle
http://bit.ly/2ms51pO

49ers lose first conference matchup against Rice
An article mentions that Rice’s soccer team defeated the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 1-0 Sept. 22. Head coach Brian Lee is mentioned and Owls Delaney Schultz, Maya Hoyer and Bella Kilgore are highlighted.
NinerTimes.com
http://bit.ly/2mryCje

How the Twins’ Tyler Duffey became ‘one of the best relievers in baseball’
Former Rice baseball player Tyler Duffey is featured.
TwinCities.com
http://bit.ly/2lb39lp

Big 12 football: Texas Tech coach noncommittal on QB vs. Oklahoma
Former Rice football player Jackson Tyner is mentioned.
The Oklahoman
http://bit.ly/2kT1SiI
It’s a safe bet that Texas Tech knows who will replace the injured Alan Bowman at QB, but it’s still an interesting call
The Dallas Morning News (Similar articles also appeared in 20 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2kNUcy1

Winter Juniors qualifier Elizabeth Myers verbally commits to Rice
An article featuring Elizabeth Myers mentions that she plans to join Rice’s swimming and diving program.
SwimSwam
http://bit.ly/2mrWBPf

Offensive player of the week: Kobe Coker
An article mentions that Khalan Griffin plans to play football at Rice.
Tyler Morning Telegraph
http://bit.ly/2mlSlks

Texas A&M baseball starts fall practice
An article mentions that Rice’s baseball team will play an exhibition game against Texas A&M University Oct. 11.
KBTX
http://bit.ly/2msRLkP

Sewell’s 68 highlights Monday action at Trinity Forest Invitational
An article mentions that Rice’s golf team competed in the Trinity Forest Invitational Sept. 22.
UTSA Athletics
http://bit.ly/2mqgoPq

2019 NCAA DI Men’s Cross-Country Regional Rankings — Week 2
An article mentions that Rice’s men’s cross-country team is ranked No. 4 in the South Central Region.
U.S. Track & Field and Cross-Country Coaches Association
http://bit.ly/2kM9aVe

Conference USA Basketball: Preseason rankings for 2019-20 season
Rice’s men’s basketball program is mentioned.
FanSided
http://bit.ly/2lksyZN

NEWS RELEASE

Israeli security expert to discuss critical issues facing country at Rice’s Baker Institute
Retired Israeli Maj. Gen. Amos Yadlin, executive director of the Institute for National Security Studies at Tel Aviv University, will visit Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy Sept. 26 to discuss seven key security issues facing Israel’s incoming leaders.
http://bit.ly/2mMvley