NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Biden's Russia sanctions may let Moscow profit from oil, gas
Mark Finley, fellow in energy and global oil at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in 300 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-finley
The state of the union is anxious, but annual speech to Congress offers Biden an opportunity
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities, is quoted.
Los Angeles Times (Subscription is required. This and similar articles also appeared in 150 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-brinkley
Putin's war may herald a new energy era
Anna Mikulska, nonresident fellow in energy studies at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Axios (This article also appeared in Yahoo! News UK.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-mikulska
BP, Shell leave Russia. What about Exxon?
Vice
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-mikulska
Oil, natural gas prices jump as fears over Russian supply disruptions grow — LNG recap
Natural Gas Intelligence
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-mikulska
An unconventional GOP primary election and regulating the Texas oil and gas industry
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science, fellow in political science at the Baker Institute for Public Policy and fellow at the Kinder Institute for Urban Research, authored an op-ed in Forbes, and he is quoted in several other media outlets.
Forbes
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-jones
George P. Bush charts a Trumpian path as he tries to extend the family dynasty in Texas
The Washington Post (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-jones
Texas billionaires team up to push governor even further right
Bloomberg (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-jones
Texas kicks off primary season with tests for Trump voters, far-left candidates, new voting laws
The Washington Times
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-jones
Editorial: Vote twice, the legal way — starting with the Texas primaries
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This op-ed also appeared on the front of the Opinion section in the Feb. 28 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-jones
Las Vegas Sands donates $560K to Texas candidates ahead of Tuesday's primary
Casino.org
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-jones
Latin America's lithium: Opportunity or a fool's errand?
Michelle Michot Foss, fellow in energy and minerals in the Center for Energy Studies at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Forbes
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-foss
El museo Cooper Hewitt de Nueva York nombra directora a la Española María Nicanor
An article features Maria Nicanor, executive director of the Rice Design Alliance, who will be the next director of the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York beginning March 21.
Harper's Bazaar España (An English translation is not available.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-nicanor
HOUSTON/TEXAS
James Turrell's Skyspace at Rice turns 10. The woman who funded his $5 million commission looks back
An article features James Turrell's "Twilight Epiphany" Skyspace on the Suzanne Deal Booth Centennial Pavilion, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Rice community members quoted or mentioned include alumna and Rice Trustee Emerita Suzanne Deal Booth; President David Leebron; Robert Yekovich, dean of the Shepherd School of Music; Alison Weaver, executive director of the Moody Center for the Arts; and Molly Hubbard, former director of development for special projects.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article was also featured on the front of the Zest section in the Feb. 27 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-hc
Samsung leak could be wake-up call for Austin on industrial pollution risks
Jim Blackburn, 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.
Austin American-Statesman (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-blackburn
Fact check: Is Abbott investing Texas taxpayer money in Chinese companies, as Huffines claims?
John Diamond, the Edward A. and Hermena Hancock Kelly Fellow in Public Finance at the Baker Institute for Public Policy and director of its Center for Public Finance, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-diamond
They were worried their rent would rise, but nonprofit Avenue has kept residents' apartments affordable
An article cites research by the Kinder Institute for Urban Research into affordable housing in Houston.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-kinder-study
Essay: For Houston's Nigerian diaspora, culture is all about connections
Alumnus Ope Amosu is featured.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-amosu
How should museums teach us about climate? These Houston activists are looking for the answer.
A slideshow depicts Rice students visiting the Houston Climate Justice Museum and Cultural Center.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article appeared in the Feb. 28 print edition and a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-hc
Progress: Christina Anderson shows love for Marshall through volunteerism, advocacy
An article featuring Christina Anderson mentions that she is a former member of Rice's Marching Owl Band.
The Marshall News Messenger
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-mob
Houston organizations announce 10 most promising life science startups
An article features the 10th annual Texas Life Science Forum hosted by BioHouston and the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-im
BROADCAST
An historic court nominee and a conference on the paranormal (Feb. 28, 2022)
Jeffrey Kripal, the J. Newton Rayzor Chair in Philosophy and Religious Thought, and graduate student Learned Foote are interviewed about the "Opening the Archives of the Impossible" conference, which will be hosted by Rice March 3-6.
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-kripal-foote
KABC-AM (Los Angeles)
Gabriel Collins, the Baker Botts Fellow in Energy and Environmental Affairs at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about the possible effects on the global energy supply if Russia retaliates against sanctions by disrupting gas exports to Europe.
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-collins (This segment also aired on 70 affiliate stations across the U.S.)
Rapper Bun B reflects on 'H-Town Takeover' concert at RodeoHouston
Bernard "Bun B" Freeman, former distinguished lecturer at Rice, is featured.
ABC 13 Online (This segment also aired on KTRK-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-bun-b
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Resources for Ukraine/Russia coverage, remembering an adviser and a lead masterclass
A roundup features the late Kelley Lash, director of student media, who died Feb. 21 at 46.
Poynter's "Alma Matters" newsletter
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-lash
Physicists manipulate electrons to create 'synthetic dimensions'
An article features collaborative Rice research that controlled the electrons in Rydberg atoms with such precision that they created "synthetic dimensions," which may be important tools for quantum simulations. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Thomas Killian, dean of the Wiess School of Natural Sciences and professor of physics and astronomy; Barry Dunning, the Sam and Helen Worden Professor of Physics; and Kaden Hazzard, associate professor of physics and astronomy.
SciTechDaily
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-scitechdaily
How can AI improve and accelerate the development of 2d materials?
An article features Rice research into synthesizing graphene from various waste sources through flash Joule heating.
Lexology
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-lex
What is the red liquid in your meat packaging anyway?
An article cites a 2015 Rice study into the cellular content of myoglobin in deep-diving aquatic mammals.
Tasting Table
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-tastingtable
Accomplished Leaders Forum to feature noted scholar, scientist Gilda Barabino
An article mentions that alumna Gilda Barabino, the first African American woman admitted to the graduate program in chemical engineering in 1981, will speak as part of the University of Houston's Accomplished Leaders Forum March 3.
Science X
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-barabino
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Effort to create Black-majority legislative districts has aided Republicans. Here's why
Paul Brace, the Clarence L. Carter Professor of Political Science, is quoted.
The Advocate
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-brace
SPORTS
Rice controls OT, tops Southern Miss 77-72
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team defeated Southern Mississippi University 77-72 Feb. 26.
ABC News (This Associated Press article also appeared in more than 50 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-espn
Napper explodes for career night in overtime loss at Rice
SouthernMiss.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-sm
Golden Eagles to play final road game Saturday
SouthernMiss.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-sm
Lady Eagles fall on Senior Day
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team defeated Southern Mississippi University 51-46 Feb. 26.
SouthernMiss.com (This article also appeared in WTOK Online and WDAM Online.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-sm
Lady Eagles welcome Rice for Senior Day
SouthernMiss.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-sm
FIU wins 8th consecutive C-USA Championship
An article mentions that Rice's swim team earned second place in the Conference USA Swimming and Diving Championships. Owls highlighted include Shannon Campbell, Amelia Kane, Imogen Meers, Maddy Howe, Marta Cano-Minarro, Casey Clark and Zoe Spitz.
Conference USA
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-cusa
SWIM: C-USA Championship Day 3 recap
Conference USA
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-cusa
Around Aggieland (Feb. 28)
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team was defeated by Texas A&M University Feb. 27. Owls Allison Zipoli, Anastasia Smirnova, Anna Bowtell and Maria Budin are mentioned TexAgs.
TexAgs
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-texags
No. 7 A&M women rally by Rice
The Eagle
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-te
Former BC High standouts Pierre, Evee shining together again at Rice
An article mentions Rice basketball players Travis Evee and Carl Pierre.
Boston Herald
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-evee-pierre
UTSA topped by Rice 5-0
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team defeated the University of Texas at San Antonio Feb. 25.
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-goutsa
Lamar offense explodes in series opening win at Rice
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team was defeated by Lamar University 12-6 Feb. 25.
12 News Now
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-12news
Atletas Salvadoreños destacan en el extranjero
An article features Rice track and field athlete Natan Rivera.
La Página (An English translation is not available.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-rivera
Twins prospect Matt Canterino has a healthy elbow, 5 pounds of PEZ candy and a new go-to changeup — breakout coming?
Former Rice baseball player Matt Canterino is featured.
The Athletic (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-canterino
State Liners unveil 2022 roster
Rice baseball player Manny Garza is mentioned.
MLB
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-garza
Is Oregon overrelying on the transfer portal? Why hasn't it worked out for the Ducks?
Former Rice basketball player Drew Peterson is mentioned.
Trojans Wire
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-tw
Miners lose showdown against UAB
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team is slated to play the University of Texas at El Paso March 3.
The Prospector
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-tp
Lady Panthers' playoff run ends with loss to Cedar Park
An article mentions that Shelby Hayes mentions that she has committed to play basketball at Rice.
Liberty Hill Independent
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-lhi
2022-23 Houston Cougars season tickets available now
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Houston Sept. 24.
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-uhc
Turnaround Bears take series from Duke, look forward to Houston trip
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team is slated to play in the Shriners Children's College Classic at Minute Maid Park March 4-6.
Waco Tribune-Herald
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-wth
Houston earns doubleheader sweep
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team is slated to play the University of Houston March 8.
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-uhc
Saturday contest postponed
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-uhc
Bats deliver in rain-soaked victory
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-uhc
Comeback Cougars thrash UTRGV, 16-10
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-uhc
Men's golf ready to tee off at Cabo Collegiate Invitational
An article mentions that Rice's golf team is competing in the Cabo Collegiate Invitational Feb. 27-March 1.
UHCougars.com (Similar articles also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-uhc
No. 17 WT falls at UCF
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team is slated to play Baylor University March 2.
BaylorBears.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-bb
No. 1 Texas baseball sweeps Alabama to stay undefeated
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team was swept by the University of Texas at Austin Feb. 19-20.
KXAN Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-kxan
Tanner Witt shuts down Alabama as No. 1 Texas baseball wraps up second series sweep
Hook 'Em
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-he
Spring arrives for Tulsa football
An article mentions that Sam Crawford Jr. will be transferring to Rice to play football.
Tulsa World
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-tw
BSB splits doubleheader, takes series over No. 23 Duke
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team is slated to play Baylor University March 2.
BaylorBears.com (This article also appeared in SicEm365.com and the Baylor Lariat.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-bb
Opinion: Conference USA legal battle paints dark cloud over conference realignment
An article mentions that Rice will join the American Athletic Conference.
Virginia State University's The Spectator
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-vsu
The Texas 10: Ranking the best tight ends in Texas for the 2022 football season
A roundup features Rice football player Jack Bradley.
Dave Campbell's Texas Football
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-bradley
Brink, Wilson lead No. 2 Stanford over Washington
An article mentions former Rice head basketball coach Tina Langley and former Owl Lauren Schwartz.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 50 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-ap
VYPE 2022 baseball preview: Public school sleepers
An article mentions that Anthony Scalise is a volunteer baseball coach at Rice.
Click2Houston
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-scalise
NEWS RELEASES
Texas Life Science Forum honors top life science innovation companies
Life science investors, leaders and innovators gathered at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business to discuss Houston’s role in the future of health care, medical technology innovation and life science commercialization during the 10th annual Texas Life Science Forum.
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-news-release-jones-school-rice-alliance
Gas flares tied to premature deaths
Newly published research by Rice environmental engineers suggests flaring of natural gas from oil and gas fields in the United States, primarily in North Dakota and Texas, contributed to dozens of premature deaths in 2019.
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-news-release-cohan
Atheists more likely to hide beliefs if they're women, Republicans, southerners or were previously religious
Atheists in the United States are more likely to conceal their beliefs if they’re women, Republicans, southerners or if they’ve previously been religious, according to new research from Rice and West Virginia University.
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-news-release-frost-ecklund