NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
$100-a-barrel oil may soon be a reality — and stick around
Mark Finley, fellow in energy and global oil at the Baker Institute for Public Policy's Center for Energy Studies, is quoted.
Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal (This segment aired on more than 700 affiliate stations across the U.S.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-finley
Solar's bright future faces a cloudy reality: What about all the waste?
Rachel Meidl, fellow for energy and environment at the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, and research assistant and graduate student Mathilde Saada co-authored an article.
Forbes
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-meidl-saada
What departing Californians gain when they move out of state
Bill Fulton, director of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted.
Los Angeles Daily News (This article also appeared in Global Circulate and a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-fulton
Scientists tried to quantum entangle a tardigrade
Doug Natelson, professor of physics and astronomy, is quoted.
Gizmodo Australia (This article originally appeared in Gizmodo and was included in yesterday's Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-natelson
It's cold in Texas, but no reason to expect grid failure
An article mentions that the Baker Institute for Public Policy published a time-lapse video of Texas' daily electricity generation by fuel type.
Forbes
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-baker-study
Ricardo Bofill, architect of startling buildings, dies at 82
An article featuring the late Ricardo Bofill mentions he designed Rice's Shepherd School of Music.
The New York Times (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-nyt
Northam pranks Gov. Youngkin with Trump cutout, McAuliffe book
An article features alumnus Glenn Youngkin, governor of Virginia.
MSN (This article originally appeared in WAVY Online, and it appeared in WFXR Online.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-youngkin
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Houston philanthropies invest $20M to launch nonprofit news outlet
An article about philanthropies launching an independent, Houston-based nonprofit news outlet mentions that Provost Reginald DesRoches and alumna Anne Chao, manager of the archive and adjunct lecturer in the Department of Humanities, are part of a search committee for its management team.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared on the front of the Business section in the Jan. 20 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-desroches-chao
Major foundations give $20M to launch nonprofit newsroom in Houston
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-desroches-chao
New nonprofit media outlet planned for Houston
Houston Press
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-desroches-chao
In scrap for Texas governor, some woo big donors. Others, the small guys. Greg Abbott vacuums all.
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, is quoted.
The Dallas Morning News
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-jones
Donald Trump wades deeper into Texas politics with 20 endorsements in primary races
Paul Brace, the Clarence L. Carter Professor of Political Science, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article appeared on the front of the City/State section in the Jan. 20 print edition and a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-brace
'A Hero,' 'Redeeming Love' among the 15+ major films being released
A roundup features this month's screenings at Rice Cinema.
Houston Chronicle's "Preview"
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-hc
Rice Alliance selected for clean tech award from Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator
An article mentions that the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship is among six programs awarded in the sixth round of the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator competition. The article also mentions the Rice Business Plan Competition and the Rice Alliance Energy Venture Day at the Offshore Technology Conference.
HoustonInno
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-rice-alliance
Faster than sound: Shared frequencies radio connects Austin DJs with the world
An article mentions Rice radio station KTRU.
The Austin Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-tac
BROADCAST
Benchmark oil prices are at their highest point since 2014. Experts say that’s good for Houston
Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-krane
WJR-AM (Detroit)
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities, is interviewed about President Joe Biden's Jan. 19 press conference.
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-brinkley
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
When graphene speaks, scientists can now listen
An article features collaborative Rice research developing an acoustic signal processing scheme that analyzes laser-induced graphene in real time to determine its form and quality. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Chair in Chemistry and a professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering; alumni John Li and Duy Luong; graduate students Jacob Beckham and Weiyin Chen; postdoctoral researcher Bing Deng; and research scientist Carter Kittrell.
Phys.org
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-tour-lab
Does sexual harassment prevention training work? Can it?
Eden King, associate professor of psychological sciences, is quoted.
Firefighter Nation
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-king
What are dark-field microscopes?
An article cites research by David Caprette, teaching professor in biosciences.
AZoOptics
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-caprette
What it costs to attend America's best private colleges
A roundup features Rice.
247WallSt.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-247
FilmWatch Weekly: Imported treats 'Drive My Car' and 'Parallel Mothers,' plus a James Blue retrospective
A roundup features films by James Blue, former director of the Rice Media Center.
Oregon ArtsWatch
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-oaw
O'Donnell Brain Institute researcher garners Hackerman Award for insight into brain receptors
An article mentions that the late Norman Hackerman served as Rice president.
Newswise
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-hackerman
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
UNLV moves toward open-source textbooks to cut student expenses
An article mentions OpenStax, a Rice-based publisher of open educational resources.
Public News Service
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-openstax
CWU researcher takes part in global warming research project
An article mentions that Rice is a partnering institution of the Sensitivity of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet 2C research group, which was awarded nearly $3 million by the National Science Foundation to analyze ocean floor sediment cores for geological signs of ice sheet retreat.
Daily Record
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-dr
SPORTS
Old Dominion looks to bounce back during road swing through Texas after humbling home loss
An article mentions that Rice's men's and women's basketball teams are slated to play Old Dominion University Jan. 20.
The Virginian-Pilot (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-vp
Men's basketball starts Texas swing at Rice Thursday
ODUSports.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-odu
Old Dominion full court press — Jan. 19
WTKR Online (This segment also aired on WTKR-TV in Norfolk, Virginia.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-wtkr
Women's basketball hosts Rice, North Texas to continue homestand
ODUSports.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-odu
Old Dominion announces schedule change for women's basketball
ODUSports.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-odu
ODU women's hoops announces schedule change ahead of winter storm
WTKR Online
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-wtkr
LiveWire premiere and Houston Farmers Market leasing agreement
Patch.com (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-patch
Lady Toppers host Florida Atlantic Thursday afternoon
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team was defeated by Western Kentucky University 78-61 Jan. 13.
WBKO Online (This segment also aired on WBKO-TV in Bowling Green, Kentucky.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-wbko
Randolph joins the Hoosiers as defensive line coach
Former Rice assistant football coach Paul Randolph is featured.
IUHoosiers.com (This article also appeared in The Daily Hoosier.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-iuh
Twinkie Town prospect vote 2022: Round 6
A roundup features former Rice baseball player Matt Canterino.
MSN (This article originally appeared in SB Nation.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-msn
Deacon spotlight: Miles Lester
An article features former Rice basketball player Miles Lester.
Old Gold & Black
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-ogb
Houston competes at home Friday
An article mentions that Rice's swim team recently competed in a dual meet against the University of Houston and Southern Methodist University.
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-uhc
NEWS RELEASE
When graphene speaks, scientists can now listen
Collaborative Rice research, which appears in Advanced Functional Materials, describes a simple acoustic signal processing scheme that analyzes laser-induced graphene in real time to determine its form and quality.
http://dateline.rice/jan-20-news-release-tour-lab