FEATURED ITEMS
NCAA track: Rice's Grace Forbes completes 'triple All-American'
An article featuring Grace Forbes mentions that she placed seventh in the 10,000-meter race at the NCAA outdoor track and field championships June 10, picking up her third All-American honor. The article also mentions that Tara Simpson-Sullivan took fourth in the hammer throw and Michelle Fokam will compete in the triple jump this weekend. Rice has already earned seven points at the meet, the most for the program since 2002.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/june-11-forbes-sullivan-fokam
Watch the women's 10,000m final at the 2021 NCAA track and field championships
NCAA.com (This video also appeared in Runner's World.)
http://dateline.rice/june-11-forbes
Carmela Cardama Baez wins 2021 NCAA 10K, becomes first Oregon Duck to win NCAA title at new Hayward Field
LetsRun.com
http://dateline.rice/june-11-forbes
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
What are the odds? Even experts get tripped up by probabilities
Kathy Ensor, the Noah G. Harding Professor of Statistics and director of Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research's Urban Data Platform, is quoted.
The Wall Street Journal (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/june-11-ensor
Kirsten Ostherr: Mobilizing the translational humanities
Kirsten Ostherr, the Gladys Louise Fox Professor of English and director of Rice's Medical Futures Lab, is featured.
The Lancet (Subscription is required. This article will also appear in the June 12 print and digital editions.)
http://dateline.rice/june-11-ostherr
As Mexico's economy crumbles, fewer children, more adults cross border
Tony Payan, the Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies and director of the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Newsweek (This article also appeared in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/june-11-payan
Mexico midterm elections usher in first woman governor of Chihuahua, new Juarez mayor
El Paso Times
http://dateline.rice/june-11-payan
Fact check: Rising gas prices due to high demand and low supply, not Biden's policies
Mark Finley, fellow in energy and global oil at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy's Center for Energy Studies, is quoted.
USA Today (This article also appeared in Yahoo! News.)
http://dateline.rice/june-11-finley
Massive science-funding bill passes US Senate — but China focus worries researchers
Neal Lane, senior fellow in science and technology policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Nature (This article also appeared in Fior Reports.)
http://dateline.rice/june-11-lane
Transitions: Florida State U. names new president; George Washington U. president to retire
A roundup features President David Leebron, who will step down from his role next June.
The Chronicle of Higher Education (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/june-11-leebron
'4 p.m. newscast for June 10, 2021'
Houston Public Media on Stitcher (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/june-11-leebron
Aerogels that suck up pollution just need a wash for reuse
An article features Rice research synthesizing covalent organic framework aerogels that can be made in any form at any size, which may be used as an absorbent to remove pollutants from the environment. Rafael Verduzco, a professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering and of materials science and nanoengineering, and graduate student Dongyang Zhu are quoted.
Futurity (This article was featured in the "Futurity Today" newsletter and a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/june-9-verduzco
A three-pronged examination into what happens to America next
A book review features "After the Fall," authored by alumnus Ben Rhodes '00, former speech writer for President Barack Obama.
The Washington Post (This article also appeared in MSN and more 25 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/june-11-rhodes
University of Hawaii students get 2nd place in national rocketry contest
An article mentions that Rice was one of eight teams to compete in the Friends of Amateur Rocketry's 30,000-foot division.
Yahoo! News
http://dateline.rice/june-11-yahoo!
HOUSTON/TEXAS
In 'Texas of England,' Houston effort could help farmers profit by storing carbon in their land
An article features BCarbon, developed by a working group led by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy. Jim Blackburn, Baker Institute Rice Faculty Scholar, a professor in the practice of environmental law and the co-director of Rice's Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disasters Center, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article appeared on the front of the City/State section in the June 11 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/june-11-blackburn
Rice University researcher reveals the benefits to unauthorized manufacturing markets
An article features research by Amit Pazgal, the Friedkin Professor of Operations and Management at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, and alumnus Xueying Liu.
InnovationMap (This article originally appeared in Rice Business Wisdom.)
http://dateline.rice/june-11-pazgal-liu
The Rice Design Alliance's 2021 home tour looks up (not out)
An article mentions that the Rice Design Alliance's (RDA) annual architecture tour is being held virtually and focuses on urban density. Maria Nicanor, executive director of the RDA, is quoted.
Houstonia
http://dateline.rice/june-11-nicanor
Bring a bit of pride to your bookshelf with these page-turners
A roundup features "Memorial," authored by Bryan Washington, Scholar-in-Residence for Racial Justice at Rice and the George Guion Williams Writer-in-Residence in the Department of English.
Houstonia
http://dateline.rice/june-11-washington
Top Willis student graduates at 16 with faith in fate
An article featuring 16-year-old Surefunmi Ibukun, valedictorian of Willis High School, mentions that she plans to attend Rice next semester and double major in English and computer science.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/june-11-hc
BROADCAST
'6 p.m. newscast for June 10, 2021'
Peter Rodriguez, dean of Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, is interviewed about the Houston area being home to the third-most Fortune 500 company headquarters in the nation after an increase in nonenergy companies moving to the city over the past year.
Houston Public Media on Stitcher (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/june-11-rodriguez
'6 a.m. newscast for June 11, 2021'
Houston Public Media on Stitcher (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/june-11-rodriguez
'8 a.m. newscast for June 11, 2021'
Houston Public Media on Stitcher (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/june-11-rodriguez
The history of Houston's Montrose neighborhood
Brian Riedel, associate director of Rice’s Center for the Study of Women, Gender and Sexuality, is interviewed about his research.
KHOU Online (This segment also aired on KHOU-TV in Houston, and this article also appeared in NewsChant and MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/june-11-riedel
What to expect during lengthy Southwest Freeway overhaul (June 11, 2021)
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, participates in a roundtable discussion of the week's news in "The Good, Bad and Ugly."
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/june-11-ho
A second helping of the chicken sandwich wars: 'The Good, Bad and Ugly' of the week
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/june-11-ho
14-day rule on human embryo research — why do scientists want it lifted?
Kirstin Matthews, fellow in science and technology policy at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is featured in a podcast.
Science Friction with Natasha Mitchell on ABC (Australia)
http://dateline.rice/june-11-matthews
'Boom Bust'
An article mentions President John F. Kennedy’s "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962.
RT
http://dateline.rice/june-11-kennedy (This segment aired twice.)
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Days before Israel's new gov't enters office, transition nowhere in sight
Gilead Sher, the Isaac and Mildred Brochstein Fellow in Middle East Peace and Security in Honor of Yitzhak Rabin at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Medialine
http://dateline.rice/june-11-sher
Faces of the Frontline honors Rice University's Guadalupe Mayer
An article features Rice custodian Guadalupe Mayer, who has been part of the university community for 29 years. Fidel Gonzalez, director of custodial services at Rice's Facilities, Engineering and Planning, is quoted.
Clean Link
http://dateline.rice/june-11-mayer-gonzalez
Leaders who listen to employees have more resilient teams, research show
An article features collaborative Rice research into what makes employees more resilient and fosters learning in the workplace. Co-author Danielle King, an assistant professor of psychological sciences, is quoted.
Yahoo! Life India (This article originally appeared in ANI, and it appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/june-11-king
Texas must address groundwater future, says expert
Long-term water security is essential for the future of Texas, according to new research by Gabriel Collins, the Baker Botts Fellow in Energy and Environmental Regulatory Affairs at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Phys.org
http://dateline.rice/june-11-collins
Industry news: Scientists from NTU Singapore and Rice University uncover secret behind one of the world's toughest materials
An article features collaborative Rice research into the strength of hexagonal boron nitride, which has been identified as the toughest among 2D materials. Jun Lou, associate chair and professor of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted.
Select Science
http://dateline.rice/june-11-lou
America's 25 richest universities
A roundup features Rice.
24/7 Wall St.
http://dateline.rice/june-11-247
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Cronkite hosts second virtual Dow Jones News Fund digital training program for collegiate journalists
An article mentions that alumna Ella Malena Feldman will be a 2021 Dow Jones News Fund digital media intern at the Austin American-Statesman.
Arizona State University
http://dateline.rice/june-11-feldman
Graduate Q&A: Liliana Nikolova, Eastview High School
An article featuring Liliana Nikolova mentions that she plans to attend Rice next semester.
Sun This Week
http://dateline.rice/june-11-stw
Nikki Chun named the new vice provost for enrollment management
An article features Nikki Kahealani Chun, former associate director of admissions at Rice.
University of Hawaii News
http://dateline.rice/june-11-uh
McAuliffe handily wins Democratic nomination, carries Halifax County
Alumnus Glenn Youngkin is mentioned.
The Gazette-Virginian
http://dateline.rice/june-11-youngkin
SPORTS
VB: Lennon, Briggs named CoSIDA Academic All-District
An article features Rice volleyball player Nicole Lennon, who has been awarded CoSIDA Academic All-District honors and is on the CoSIDA Academic All-America ballot.
Conference USA
http://dateline.rice/june-11-lennon
C-USA recognizes postgraduate scholarship recipients
A roundup features Rice swimmer Mirella Baker, who was honored with Conference USA's Jim Castañeda Postgraduate Scholarship, which is named for the late former Rice faculty member and coach.
Conference USA
http://dateline.rice/june-11-baker
KNKX-AM (Seattle)
Rice assistant women's track and field coach Jon Hill is featured in an "audio postcard" from the NCAA outdoor track and field championships.
http://dateline.rice/june-11-hill
Juarez native, former Immanuel Christian student Carmona thrilled to qualify for US Open
An article features former Rice golfer Mario Carmona.
El Paso Times
http://dateline.rice/june-11-carmona
NC State recovers from early hiccups
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team was defeated by North Carolina State University in a 2013 Super Regional.
Whole Hog Sports
http://dateline.rice/june-11-whs
Broncos 2021 roster profile: Bryce Callahan | CB
Former Rice football player Bryce Callahan is featured.
Sports Illustrated's Mile High Huddle
http://dateline.rice/june-11-callahan
Three Huskers named to US U-20 National Training Team
An article mentions that Shaylee Shore has signed to play volleyball at Rice.
Huskers.com
http://dateline.rice/june-11-huskers
Lauren Lee nets CoSIDA Academic All-District Honors
An article features former Rice volleyball player Lauren Lee.
GoAztecs.com
http://dateline.rice/june-11-ga
NEWS RELEASES
Texas must address groundwater future, says Baker Institute expert
Long-term water security is essential for the future of Texas, according to Gabriel Collins, the Baker Botts Fellow in Energy and Environmental Regulatory Affairs at the Baker Institute for Public Policy.
http://dateline.rice/june-11-news-release-collins
Leaders who embrace on-job learning and listen to employees have more resilient teams, research shows
Leaders who encourage their employees to learn on the job and speak up with ideas and suggestions for change have teams that are more effective and resilient in the face of unexpected situations, according to new collaborative research by Danielle King, an assistant professor of psychological sciences at Rice.
http://dateline.rice/june-11-news-release-king
Rice's OpenStax Ally program expands opportunities for education tech providers
OpenStax, Rice's popular educational technology initiative, aims to expand its partnerships with technology providers by introducing an application that will bring greater access and transparency to the process of becoming an OpenStax Ally.
http://dateline.rice/june-11-news-release-openstax
Rice lab peers inside 2D crystal synthesis
Rice materials theorist Boris Yakobson, graduate student Jincheng Lei and alumnus Yu Xie of Rice's Brown School of Engineering have unveiled how a popular 2D material, molybdenum disulfide, flashes into existence during chemical vapor deposition.
http://dateline.rice/june-11-news-release-yakobson