Dateline Rice for Nov. 21, 2019

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

We’re on the verge of making buildings as strong as diamonds
Researchers at Rice are testing polymers based on tubulanes, theoretical structures of crosslinked carbon nanotubes predicted to have extraordinary strength. Graduate student Seyed Mohammad Sajadi is quoted.
Fast Company
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-sajadi

US military aims to telepathically control drones in 4 years
Jacob Robinson, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering and of bioengineering, is interviewed about his research into developing a bidirectional system for recording from and writing to the brain.
Voice of America
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-robinson
The Met Opera’s credit outlook darkens after modest deficits
Michael Heaston, professor of opera at Rice’s Shepherd School of Music, is mentioned.
The New York Times (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-heaston

Has great higher education reached middle America?
An article mentions that Rice is the top-ranked university in Texas according to lists complied by Forbes and the Wall Street Journal.
Forbes
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-ranking

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Houston’s coolest party ever — $9.5 million night with ‘Hamilton’ star sets a new bar
President David Leebron is mentioned.
PaperCity (Editor’s note: A correction on the spelling of Leebron’s name has been requested.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-leebron
Houston-based medical device companies pitch at TMCx Demo Day
Collaborative Rice research that developed a tangled, 3D-printed network of vessels that mimic a human lung is featured. Lead co-author Jordan Miller, assistant professor of bioengineering, is quoted.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-miller (Scroll down to “Volumetric.”)
Houston Chamber Choir makes Grammy noise alongside Beyoncé
An article mentions that the Grammy-nominated album “Maurice Duruflé: Complete Choral Works,” which features Ken Cowan, professor of organ at Rice’s Shepherd School of Music, was recorded two years ago at the Edythe Bates Old Recital Hall at Rice’s Shepherd School of Music.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Nov. 21 print edition of the Chronicle, and it appeared online in the San Antonio Express-News.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-cowan
Houston Chamber Choir earns Grammy nomination
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-cowan2
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-cowan3

Your best six doctors. Who are they?
John Higgins, sports cardiologist for Rice Athletics, authored a column featuring six health tips.

Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Nov. 21 print edition.)

http://dateline.rice/nov-21-higgins

Visual arts: Rediscovered painter Robin Bruch comes ‘Full Circle’
An article featuring an exhibit of Robin Bruch paintings mentions that she is a former Rice artist-in-residence.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-bruch

Houston can stay the Space City within medical and health innovation
President John F. Kennedy’s “moon speech” given at Rice Sept. 12, 1962, is mentioned.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-kennedy
Medical Center Biodesign gives startups financial breathing room
The Rice Business Plan Competition is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the San Antonio Express-News.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-rbpc

BROADCAST

Trump to tout trade success in Austin visit

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 or interviewed in three political stories.
WOAI.iheart.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-jones
In District D, a friendly runoff between a rap icon and an educator
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Nov. 21 print edition of the Chronicle, and it appeared online in the San Antonio Express-News.)
http://www.dateline.rice/nov-21-jones-hc
Texas Public Radio
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-jones-tpr (This segment aired on 30 stations in Texas.)

Election security: How 3 local counties are preparing for 2020
Dan Wallach, professor of computer science and of electrical and computer engineering and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about election security.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-wallach

Grammy-nominated conductor Cristian Măcelaru assumes artistic director role at Interlochen
Alumnus Cristian Măcelaru is featured and pictured.
Interlochen Public Radio
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-macelaru

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Can a Peronist capitalize on Argentina’s new energy reality?
Three fellows at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy co-authored an article about the risks of foreign oil investment in Argentina: Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science, fellow in political science at the Baker Institute and fellow at Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research; Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies; and 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 and lecturer in energy economics.
America’s Quarterly
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-jones-krane-monaldi

From the Navy to SIOP president: An interview with Dr. Eduardo Salas
Eduardo Salas, chair and professor of psychological sciences, is featured in a Q&A.
SIOP (This column was also featured in the Nov. 20 “SIOP Newsbriefs” newsletter.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-salas

Weather patterns are changing due to climate change
An article features Rice research into how climate change contributes to high-pressure weather systems stalling over particular areas. Co-authors Pedram Hassanzadeh, assistant professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences, and graduate student Ebrahim Nabizadeh are quoted.
Agro Ecology Innovations
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-hassanzadeh-nabizadeh

Interviewers’ attention to facial scars, birthmarks wanes when candidates acknowledge them
Employers may be less likely to focus on facial imperfections when an interviewee acknowledges them upfront, according to a new collaborative Rice study.
HR Dive
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-hrdive
How to help your team make better decisions (and avoid burnout in the process)
An article cites a 2011 column authored by Bill Barnett, adjunct professor of management at Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business.
Thrive Global
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-barnett

Shop intentionally to avoid holiday overspending
Utpal Dholakia, the George R. Brown Professor of Marketing at Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business, is quoted.
NerdWallet
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-dholakia

Survey: Most educators find research hard to access
An article mentions that the National Network of Education Research-Practice Partnerships was launched in 2016 at Rice.
Education Dive
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-edudive

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Mike Massimino, renaissance spaceman, on coming home
Mike Massimino, former executive director of the Rice Space Institute, is featured and pictured.
The Columbia Daily Spectator 
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-massimino
MSU’s Stewart to be honored as regents’ professor
Alumnus Phil Stewart is featured and pictured.
Bozeman Daily Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-stewart

Chemistry professor from Russia finishing first semester at OU
Alumnus Alexander Rusakov is featured and pictured.
The Oakland Post
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-rusakov

SPORTS

6 Rice volleyball players earn all-conference selections
An article mentions that the following Rice volleyball players were named to Conference USA all-conference teams: Nicole Lennon and Anota Adekunle were named to the first team; Lee Ann Cunningham, Grace Morgan and Adria Martinez were named to the second team; and Ellie Bichelmeyer was named to the all-freshman team. The No. 21 Owls will host the C-USA tournament starting Nov. 22. The second Conference USA article mentions that Cunningham, Lennon and Tori Woogk were named to the C-USA all-academic team, and the Bowling Green Daily News article mentions the Owls are No. 14 in the Ratings Percentage Index.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-volleyball 
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-volleyball2
VB: All-conference teams announced
Conference USA
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-volleyball3
VB: All-academic team announced
Conference USA
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-cusa2
Heavy lifting complete for WKU volleyball ahead of C-USA tournament
Bowling Green Daily News
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-volleyball

Rice basketball showing swagger early in season
An article mentions that Rice’s men’s basketball team lost to the University of Houston 97-89 Nov. 19. Head coach Scott Pera and players Robert Martin and Drew Peterson are quoted. Owl Trey Murphy III is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the San Antonio Express-News.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-bball
First win has Rice looking for more
An article featuring Rice’s football team quotes head coach Mike Bloomgren and player Tom Stewart. Owls Wiley Green, JoVoni Johnson, Juma Otoviano and Jawan King are mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-mbb
FB: Week 13 previews
The Rice football team’s Nov. 23 game against the University of North Texas is previewed.
Conference USA
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-football
2019: North Texas at Rice preview
Mean Green Nation
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-football2

More than wins, losses could determine Frank Wilson’s fate at UTSA
An article mentions that Rice’s football team was defeated by the University of Texas at San Antonio 31-27 Oct. 19.
San Antonio Express-News (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Nov. 21 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-football-expnews

Texas Division I football rankings: Baylor blows a huge lead and Texas falls again
Rice’s football program is featured.
SportsMap
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-football-sm

Men’s basketball aims to bounce back against Menlo Park
An article mentions that Rice’s men’s basketball team defeated the University of California, Santa Barbara, 82-81 Nov. 16.
Daily Nexus
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-mbb

Aggies host 7th annual Art Adamson Invitational
An article mentions that Rice’s swimming and diving team was defeated by Texas A&M University Nov. 9.
The Battalion
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-swimming

C-USA Hall of Fame spotlight: Tyler Henderson
An article mentions a 2009 volleyball match between Rice and the University of Tulsa.
Conference USA
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-volleyball-cusa

NEWS RELEASES

Reducing gas flaring will benefit economy and environment, says Baker Institute expert
Reducing gas flaring throughout the United States would provide substantial economic and environmental benefits, according to a new issue brief by an expert in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-baker-study

Small manufacturers in Houston struggling to find workers, according to new Rice report
Small urban manufacturers in Houston contributed $33 million to the city’s Houston’s total manufacturing sales volume in 2018, but many of the businesses’ owners — 41% — said finding qualified workers is a struggle, according to the report from Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-kinder-study

About Stefan De La Garza

Stefan De La Garza is a news analyst in Rice University's Office of Public Affairs.