Dateline Rice for Oct. 7, 2019 (Weekend Edition)

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Analysis: Trump’s old ways colliding with new realities
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities, is quoted in an article about the ongoing impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 200 other media outlets, and it appeared in the print editions of 10 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/338Pc7z
5 lessons history has taught us about impeachment
Fortune
http://bit.ly/2OpAs08

Oil-rich Venezuela and Russia come to aid of ally Cuba, but its energy woes persist
Francisco J. Monaldi, fellow in Latin American energy policy at the Center for Energy Studies, the Center for the United States and Mexico and the Latin America Initiative at the Baker Institute for Public Policy and a lecturer in energy economics at Rice, is quoted.
Reuters (This article also appeared in more than 100 other media outlets, and it appeared in the Oct. 5 print editions of the Miami Herald and Oman Daily Observer.)
https://reut.rs/339xy3K
Venezuela can’t sell its oil and storage tanks are full — so it’s giving it away to Cuba
Miami Herald (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
https://hrld.us/2OqLulK
Houston energy companies caught in political tug-of-war over Venezuela sanctions
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2Iv2Wlo

Columbia silences its marching band
Rice’s Marching Owl Band is mentioned.
The New York Times (Subscription is required.)
https://nyti.ms/33e1RXc

Teaching young people what really matters for the sake of our collective life on Earth
An article features “The Flip: Epiphanies of Mind and the Future of Knowledge,” the new book by Jeffrey Kripal, the J. Newton Rayzor Chair in Philosophy and Religious Thought at Rice.
The Conversation (This article also appeared in Phys.org, MENAFN and Foreign Affairs.)
http://bit.ly/2oV58f9

Marie Kondo shared the cover of her upcoming tidying book, ‘Joy at Work’
An article mentions that Marie Kondo and Scott Sonenshein, the Henry Gardiner Symonds Professor of Management at Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business, co-authored the forthcoming “Joy at Work: The Career-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.”
MSN Lifestyle (This article originally appeared in House Beautiful and Headtopics.)
http://bit.ly/2IsRgPY

3 cancer-fighting drug stocks to buy right now
A roundup of cancer drug innovations mentions that Rice researchers have developed a gold nanoparticle therapy to treat prostate cancer and have identified a mitochondrial protein as a possible target for future drugs.
Yahoo! Finance
https://yhoo.it/2LUrBSE

Puzzling Bible: Lost gospel divides scientists over Judas’ role in Jesus Christ’s betrayal
April DeConick, the Isla Carroll and Percy E. Turner Professorship in New Testament and Early Christianity and the chair of the Department of Religion at Rice, is quoted.
Sputnik International
http://bit.ly/2Vhuq38

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Give Rice and Texas State failing grades for sexual assault missteps [Editorial]
An editorial mentions an op-ed about a sexual assault that was published in the university’s student newspaper, The Rice Thresher, and quotes President David Leebron and Bridget Gorman, dean of undergraduates.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This editorial also appeared in the Oct. 7 print edition.)
http://bit.ly/2LU78x5

Over $20,000 for health coverage? Prices are too high, even for those with company insurance
Vivian Ho, the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy’s Center for Health and Biosciences, is quoted.
The Dallas Morning News (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Oct. 6 print edition, and it appeared online in ExtraNews.net.)
http://bit.ly/2On92bg

Dolphin Tank’s friendly business pitch session comes to Houston
An article mentions that Rice’s Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship will host Dolphin Tank, a business pitch program designed for female entrepreneurs to receive constructive insights from professionals, Oct. 8.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2pTpc1R
http://bit.ly/2OujzRY

A $68 million initiative nurtured at Rice aims to reduce newborn deaths by half in sub-Saharan Africa
Two articles feature NEST360°, an international collaboration between the Rice 360° Institute for Global Health and other institutions around the world aimed at developing critical neonatal technologies for low-resource environments. NEST360° co-founders Rebecca Richards-Kortum, Rice’s Malcolm Gillis University Professor, professor of bioengineering and director of Rice 360º; and Maria Oden, a full teaching professor in bioengineering, director of the Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen and co-director of Rice 360°, are quoted in TMC News.
TMC News (This article was featured in the Oct. 7 edition of the TMC Today newsletter, and it appeared in a previous edition of Dateline when it was first posted online.)
http://bit.ly/2nmeeBa
Kenya to benefit from KSh 6.8bn project for comprehensive newborn care
Tuko.co.ke (This article also appeared in Ciencias Medicas News.)
http://bit.ly/2pSBjME

To-do list: 7 events to check out in Bellaire, Meyerland, West University in October
An events roundup mentions that “Solos and Encounters” will be performed by Shih-Hui Chen and Kurt Stallmann at James Turrell’s “Twilight Epiphany” Skyspace on the Suzanne Deal Booth Centennial Pavilion Oct. 25.
Community Impact Newspaper
http://bit.ly/2Vka2hK

Tellinga brings communication back to the basics through personalized greeting cards
Alumnus Alex Kurkowski is featured in an article about his company, Tellinga, which employs local college students to draw and send letters to customers.
Dallas Innovates
http://bit.ly/31THJJF

BROADCAST

Needed improvements or unnecessary expenses? The debate over METRO’s proposed $3.5 billion bond issue
Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science at Rice, and Sid Richardson College junior Robin Xiao are interviewed about challenges facing Houston’s public transportation system.
Houston Public Media
http://bit.ly/31TRsj7

‘KHOU 11 News Saturday Morning’
A television broadcast mentions that the Houston SPCA’s Young Professionals program will return rehabilitated screech owls to the wild from Rice’s Moody Center for the Arts Oct. 25.
KHOU-TV (Houston)
http://bit.ly/2AM0WRx

KTRH-AM (Houston)
A radio broadcast mentions that Rice research will be featured at the 4th Annual Symposium on Aging Research in Houston Oct. 15.
http://bit.ly/2LQTpHg (This segment aired twice.)

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

A photographic survey by Jessica Wynne of chalkboards filled by mathematicians
A photo features the chalkboard of David Damanik, the Robert L. Moody, Sr. Chair in Mathematics.
Colossal
http://bit.ly/2MiqjzC

The evolving space of continuing education
Robert Bruce, dean of Rice’s Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, is quoted.
Inside Higher Ed
http://bit.ly/2OBDqin

Is your CEO brilliant, a jerk, or both? Here’s how to tell
Marc Epstein, former Distinguished Research Professor of Management at Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business, co-authored an op-ed.
Business Insider India (This article also appeared in The Entrepreneur Fund, Pulse.ng, Latest Nigerian News and TechKee.)
http://bit.ly/2ANAI0L

Safe nanomaterial handling on a tiny budget
Rice research that developed a cost-effective way to handle nanomaterials in labs is featured. Andrew Barron, professor emeritus of chemistry, is quoted. Pavan Raja, a research scientist at Rice’s Nanotechnology-Enabled Water Treatment Center, and research scientist Varun Gangoli are mentioned.
Frog Heart Blog
http://bit.ly/2ocaYJ6

Experts: Librarians can help students pass MCAT
An article mentions that the Journal of Visualized Experiments hosted the webinar “How Libraries Can Support Pre-Health Students & Advisors” with Aliya Bhimani, director of academic advising at Rice.
JoVE
http://bit.ly/31RDE8M

How a ‘space elevator’ could work on Earth or the moon
Kevin Ausman, former executive director of Rice’s Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology, is pictured.
Business Insider
http://bit.ly/31TomQF

Rich with music and human kindness
Alumnus Joseph Russell, a graduate of Rice’s Shepherd School of Music, is featured and pictured. Ken Cowan, professor of organ at the Shepherd School, is mentioned.
Classical Music Daily
http://bit.ly/31Uh9jv

Mexico olvida infraestructura y aumenta dependencia de gas de EU
Miriam Grunstein, contributing expert and scholar in the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
El CEO (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/2IrLtdu

Aaron Blake heads to Feinstein’s / 54 Below
Alumnus Aaron Blake, a graduate of Rice’s Shepherd School of Music, is featured and pictured.
Broadway World
http://bit.ly/2IJQnTx

Social security is dying because baby boomers aren’t
Alumnus John Mauldin authored a blog post.
Gold Seek (This post also appeared in HoweStreet.com.)
http://bit.ly/30PCTLX

Southeast Missouri Symphony season opens with violinist Cho-Liang Lin: What you need to know
An article mentions that Cho-Liang Lin is a former faculty member at Rice’s Shepherd School of Music.
Southeast Missourian
http://bit.ly/2VlfpgB

‘The Expanse’ season 4 trailer takes humanity to the stars
President John F. Kennedy’s “moon speech” given at Rice Sept. 12, 1962, is  mentioned.
Screen Rant
http://bit.ly/2IwF8xk

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Tapia conference opportunity for students to learn, grow, network
An article mentions the Association for Computing Machinery’s Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing conference held Sept. 11 in San Diego. The conference is named for Richard Tapia, University Professor and the Maxfield-Oshman Professor in Engineering and a professor of computational and applied mathematics at Rice.
Southern New Hampshire University
http://bit.ly/2ollwp9

Increasing signal to noise: The importance of STEM engagement with the public
An article authored by Brian Lim mentions that he is a graduate intern in science and technology policy at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. The article features the Baker Institute’s Civic Scientist Program, which sends scientists and engineers from Rice and the Houston community into K-12 schools to talk about their work and careers.
Medium
http://bit.ly/2LSQj5w

Being the underdog in a mixed football family
Alumna Ann Howell authored an article.
Thrive Global
http://bit.ly/33b9xcs

Filipinx artists of Houston to host premiere event — ‘Filipinx Film Night’
An article mentions that “Filipinx Film Night: A Celebration of the Filipino American Experience” will be held at Rice’s Media Center Oct.19.
Inquirer.net
http://bit.ly/35dVJju

Kianna Marquez: The importance of color in our world
An article cites a 2017 study by Rice experts about the importance of diverse colors in coral reef ecosystems.
The Michigan Daily
http://bit.ly/339D728

Eastman School of Music to host prestigious performing arts colleges from across the country for Music College Fair
An article mentions that representatives from Rice will participate in the 14th Annual Music College Fair Oct. 10 at the University of Rochester.
University of Rochester News
http://bit.ly/2Or6EjJ

SPORTS

Johnston, Stanley lead UAB to 35-20 win over Rice
Several articles mention that Rice’s football team was defeated by the University of Alabama at Birmingham 35-20 Oct. 5.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 50 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/359AyPj
UAB defeats Rice after weather delay
WBRC Online
http://bit.ly/30QwqAA
AL.com instant analysis: UAB shuts out Rice in second half of 35-20 win
AL.com
http://bit.ly/2ARo5C2
Lucious Stanley has career night in UAB’s win over Rice
AL.com
http://bit.ly/33aYZdm
‘WVTM 13 News at 10 p.m.’
WVTM-TV (Birmingham, Alabama)
http://bit.ly/30WLsEK
‘Good Day Alabama 4 a.m.’
WBRC-TV (Birmingham, Alabama)
http://bit.ly/2AP2IkN (This segment aired six times.)

Rice‘s Barnes adjusts to double duty
Rice football player Chris Barnes is featured and pictured. Assistant coach Drew Svoboda is quoted, and Owl Will Harrison and former player Jack Fox are mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Oct. 5 print edition.)
http://bit.ly/2nhz44t

NCAA’s $208.7 million in legal settlement money finally reaching athletes’ mailboxes
An article quotes former Rice football player Ian Gray.
USA Today (This article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/35frVmk

Rice Owls rally past UAB Sunday, 1-0
An article mentions that Rice’s soccer team defeated the University of Alabama at Birmingham 1-0 Oct. 6. The game-winning goal by Owl Louise Stephens, which was assisted by players Lianne Mananquil and Erin Mikeska, is highlighted. Goalkeepers Bella Killgore and Maya Hoyer are mentioned.
TopDrawerSoccer
http://bit.ly/2OtLnWC

Soccer: 4th straight C-USA shutout victory
An article mentions that Rice’s soccer team has not lost a Conference USA league game this season.
Denton Record-Chronicle
http://bit.ly/2Mk6Cr5

NCAA volleyball: Red-hot Wisconsin sweeps at Nebraska, Baylor, Stanford win
An article mentions that Rice’s volleyball team is ranked No. 21 in the nation.
Volleyball Magazine
http://bit.ly/2VirK5i

College volleyball rankings: Baylor still No. 1 as Wisconsin rises in Power 10
An article mentions that Rice’s volleyball team defeated the University of Texas at Austin 3-2 Sept. 18.
NCAA.com
http://bit.ly/2AOeX0P

DI women’s volleyball: Candidates announced for the 2019 Senior CLASS Award
An article mentions that Rice volleyball players Lee Ann Cunningham and Grace Morgan are among 30 candidates nominated for the 2019 Senior CLASS Award, which honors a senior who has notable achievements in community, classroom, character and competition.
NCAA.com
http://bit.ly/2oXzCgw

Narcisse strong in first start, propelling UTSA to win at UTEP
An article mentions the 2018 football game between Rice and the University of Texas at San Antonio.
San Antonio Express-News (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Oct. 7 print edition.)
http://bit.ly/2MjHGQL
McCormick, Narcisse lead UTSA to win against UTEP
San Antonio Express-News (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Oct. 5 print edition.)
http://bit.ly/2pSyQBT

13 of the most successful walk-ons in college football history
Rice is mentioned.
NCAA.com
http://bit.ly/2OqRZVG

OU football: Sooners still struggling with penalties, but Lincoln Riley says there’s a balance to be struck
An article mentions that Rice’s football team has the least number of penalties per game of any team in the Football Bowl Subdivision.
Oklahoman.com
http://bit.ly/2pSCc7Y

No Bama, no Clemson, no fun? SMU saves drama-free day with epic win
Rice is mentioned.
ABC 16 Online
https://6abc.cm/30QGEAH

UA women sweep top-four positions
A pair of articles mentions that Rice’s men’s and women’s cross-country teams recently competed in the Chile Pepper Cross-Country Festival.
NWAOnline
http://bit.ly/30WbDLM
Razorback cross-country: Chile Pepper event kick-starts UA’s season
WholeHogSports (This article also appeared in the Yankton Daily Press.)
http://bit.ly/2ARCCha

Auburn’s Yu Chen wins singles title at HEB Invitational
An article mentions the Rice Invitational tennis tournament.
WJTZ Online
http://bit.ly/2IvlC4B

Cougars take down Green Wave in home opener
An article mentions the Rice Invitational swim meet Oct. 11-12.
The Daily Cougar
http://bit.ly/2OsnYVG

Houston Texans work out free agent cornerback Phillip Gaines
Former Rice football player Phillip Gaines is featured and pictured.
Sports Illustrated
http://bit.ly/2B2618x

’13 Eyewitness News at 4:30 a.m.’
A television news story mentions the late Blain Padgett and Stuart Mouchantaf, former Rice football players.
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://bit.ly/2IvjGZU

Texas college football rankings: Longhorns hanging on
Several articles mention that Rice’s football team was defeated by the University of Texas at Austin 48-13 Sept. 14.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2ocvKbw
Saturday NCAA football recap: Big wins for Texas, Tech, Baylor, LSU in Week 6
SportsMap Houston
http://bit.ly/2pNOj64

NEWS RELEASE

Bacteria trapped — and terminated — by graphene filter
Rice scientists have transformed their laser-induced graphene into self-sterilizing filters that grab pathogens out of the air and kill them with small pulses of electricity. The flexible filter developed by the Rice lab of chemist James Tour may be of special interest to hospitals, where patients have a 1-in-31 chance of acquiring a potentially antibiotic-resistant infection during hospitalization.
http://bit.ly/3104mLe