Dateline Rice for March 11, 2022

Dateline Rice

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Frackers face labor, equipment and materials shortages as they try to capitalize on high oil prices
Mark Finley, fellow in energy and global oil at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Marketplace Morning Report with David Brancaccio (This segment aired multiple times on over 800 affiliate radio stations across the U.S.)
http://dateline.rice/march-11-finley
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 50 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/march-11-finley
High gas prices falsely attributed to a shutdown of US oil production
WAVE (This article also appeared in KNOE Online.)
http://dateline.rice/march-11-finley

Boycotts, not bombs: Sanctions are a go-to tactic, with uneven results
Clifton Morgan, the Albert Thomas Professor of Political Science, is quoted.
The New York Times (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/march-11-morgan

Jack Kerouac found rapture off the road
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities, authored an essay.
The Wall Street Journal
http://dateline.rice/march-11-brinkley

Baylor alum says he's working with State Department to secure release of Brittney Griner from Russia
Richard Stoll, the Albert Thomas Professor of Political Science and a Rice faculty scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
MSN (This KHOU article appeared in yesterday's Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/march-11-stoll

Here's why companies are abandoning Russia with barely a shrug
Doug Schuler, associate professor of business and public policy at the Jones Graduate School of Business, authored an op-ed.
Heavy. (This op-ed originally appeared in The Conversation and a previous edition of Dateline. This column also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/march-11-schuler

How Putin's Ukrainian conquest led to a Maduro-Biden rapprochement
Francisco 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.
La Patilla (This article originally appeared in Caracas Chronicles and yesterday's Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/march-11-monaldi
 

Bioengineers develop breakthrough treatment to eradicate advanced-stage tumors in mice

An article features collaborative Rice research that eradicated advanced-stage ovarian and colorectal cancer in mice in as little as six days with a treatment that could be ready for human clinical trials later this year. Co-authors Omid Veiseh, assistant professor of bioengineering, and graduate student Amanda Nash are quoted
Yahoo! Life UK (This article originally appeared in Cover Media.)
http://dateline.rice/march-11-veiseh-nash


How members of three religions experience workplace discrimination differently
An article features collaborative Rice research that found two-thirds of Muslims, half of Jews and more than a third of evangelical Protestant Christians experience workplace discrimination. Co-authors Elaine Howard Ecklund, the Herbert S. Autrey Chair in Social Sciences, professor of sociology and director of the Religion and Public Life Program, and postdoctoral research fellow Rachel Schneider are quoted.
The Hill
http://dateline.rice/march-11-ecklund-schneider

Investigación binacional: Tec recibe a universidades de México y EU
President David Leebron is quoted.
Tec.mx (An English translation is not available.)
http://dateline.rice/march-11-leebron

Original image of Buzz Aldrin on the moon sells at auction
An article mentions President John F. Kennedy's "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962.
Forbes
http://dateline.rice/march-11-kennedy

Maestro Eliezer Jauregui Arrazate: La musica, el motor que impulsa al ser humana
Alumnus Eliezer Jauregui Arrazate is featured.
Zocalo
http://dateline.rice/march-11-arrazate

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Houston-area housing is 'seriously unaffordable' but still better than elsewhere, report says
Bill Fulton, director of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted.
Houston Business Journal

http://dateline.rice/march-11-fulton

The J will host a musical celebration of the life of Stephen Sondheim
Debra Dickinson, artist teacher of opera studies for acting and movement, is mentioned.
Jewish Herald-Voice
http://dateline.rice/march-11-dickinson

Bun B hopes star-studded takeover at Houston Rodeo is a deserved celebration for the city he loves
Bernard "Bun B" Freeman, former distinguished lecturer at Rice, is featured.
Houston Chronicle's "Preview" (Subscription is required. This article appeared in the March 11 print edition and a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/march-11-bunb

 

2022 Fire Awards: 4 top diversity innovators
Rice is mentioned.
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/march-11-hbj

BROADCAST

Full Replay: Joe Manchin leads Senate Energy Committee hearing on 'Use of Energy as a Tool and a Weapon'
An article mentions that Ken Medlock, senior director of the Center for Energy Studies at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, and Michelle Michot Foss, fellow in energy and minerals at the center, served as witnesses for a U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hearing on how to use the energy industry as a tool of foreign policy. A video of PBS NewsHour's coverage is included.
Real Clear Politics
http://dateline.rice/march-11-medlock-foss

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Ukraine reports seizure of major gas infrastructure
Gabriel Collins, the Baker Botts Fellow in Energy and Environmental Affairs at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
E&E News
http://dateline.rice/march-11-collins

Immigration reform is key to keeping US economy competitive, says report
An article features collaborative Rice research that found the United States' immigration system is failing to provide the nation's economy with enough high-skilled and productive workers to grow and remain competitive on a global scale. Tony Payan, the Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies and director of the Center for the United States and Mexico at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, and Pamela Lizette Cruz, research analyst at the center, are quoted.
Phys.org
http://dateline.rice/march-11-payan-cruz

Ancient DNA reveals surprises about how early humans lived, traveled and interacted
An article features collaborative Rice research that found the earliest DNA on the African continent from human remains buried in archaeological sites in Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia. Co-author Mary Prendergast, associate professor in anthropology, is quoted.
National Science Foundation
http://dateline.rice/march-11-prendergast

Study: Atheists who are women, Republicans or Southerners more likely to hide beliefs
An article features a collaborative study by postdoctoral research fellow in sociology Jacqui Frost.
Religion News Service
http://dateline.rice/march-11-frost

The Author's Corner with David Sehat
A Q&A features former Rice student David Sehat.
CurrentPub.com
http://dateline.rice/march-11-cp

Women in construction: A look at leadership in action

An article mentions Baker College junior Blanca Diaz Chavez.

AZ Big Media
http://dateline.rice/march-11-chavez

STEM colleges and majors
Rice is mentioned.
Magoda
http://dateline.rice/march-11-magoda

'Time Zone King': How one UCLA computer scientist keeps digital clocks ticking
Alumnus Paul Eggert is featured.
UCLA's Samueli School of Engineering
http://dateline.rice/march-11-eggert

Noble Corporation and Maersk Drilling announce board of directors for combined company
Alumnus Alan Hirshberg is featured.
Hellenic Shipping News
http://dateline.rice/march-11-hirshberg

Architect Michael Maltzan to deliver Vignelli Center Design Conversation Lecture March 17
An article featuring architect Michael Maltzan mentions that he designed Rice's Moody Center for the Arts.
Rochester Institute of Technology
http://dateline.rice/march-11-rit

Bridging the digital divide with American Rescue Plan Act funding
An article cites a 2021 collaborative Rice study that found Black and Hispanic families were much more likely than white families to lack internet access or digital devices for their students to learn online. 
Government Executive
http://dateline.rice/march-11-ge

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Russian-Ukrainian conflict: What does it mean to Qatar?
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
TRT World
http://dateline.rice/march-11-ulrichsen

Finding solutions to women’s exit from the workforce
Eden King, associate professor of psychological sciences, is quoted.
Lansing State Journal
http://dateline.rice/march-11-king

Renowned pianist Todd Yaniw to perform as part of Caledon Chamber Concerts
An article featuring alumnus Todd Yaniw mentions that he studied under Jon Kimura Parker, professor of piano at Rice's Shepherd School of Music.
Caledon Citizen
http://dateline.rice/march-11-yaniw-parker

Barbados, Emory, Harvard, Rice, USC and others join forces to advance the study of trans-Atlantic slavery
An article mentions that SlaveVoyages, a digital repository offering extensive details on ship voyages along the trans-Atlantic and intra-American routes, will be housed at Rice for at least the next three years. 
Harlem World
http://dateline.rice/march-11-hw

SPORTS

Ousmane leads North Texas over Rice 68-50 in C-USA tourney
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team was defeated by the University of North Texas 68-50 in the quarterfinals of the Conference USA tournament March 10. 
ABC News (This Associated Press article also appeared in 30 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/march-11-abc
Rice falls to North Texas in C-USA tournament quarterfinal
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the March 11 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/march-11-hc
Mean Green advance to C-USA semis
MeanGreenSports.com
http://dateline.rice/march-11-mgs
How to watch Louisiana Tech basketball vs. North Texas in C-USA tournament on TV, live stream
TheNewsStar.com
http://dateline.rice/march-11-ns

Boykin drops 20 as women's basketball moves to C-USA semis with 59-53 win over Rice
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team was defeated by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 59-53 in the quarterfinals of the Conference USA tournament March 10. 
Charlotte49ers.com (A similar article also appeared in the March 11 print edition of the Houston Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/march-11-49ers

Preview: Road show continues at Rice
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team is slated to play Texas Tech University March 11-13.
TexasTech.com
http://dateline.rice/march-11-textech
Texas Tech's Mark Adams named Naismith Coach of the Year semifinalist
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
http://dateline.rice/march-11-laj
An old-fashioned Mississippi split, Rice on the side
SB Nation
http://dateline.rice/march-11-sbn

Tennis continues conference play at home
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team is slated to play the University of North Texas March 13. The article highlights Owl Saara Orav and doubles team Diae El Jardi and Maria Budin.
MeanGreenSports.com
http://dateline.rice/march-11-mgs

Ferdinand's flying start
Am article features former Rice track and field athlete Lisa Ferdinand.
WorldAthletics.org
http://dateline.rice/march-11-ferdinand

UTA men's tennis team clinches win over Boston College
An article mentions that Rice's men's tennis team is slated to play University of Texas at Arlington March 12.
University of Texas at Arlington's The Shorthorn
http://dateline.rice/march-11-uta

Cougars open road trip Friday
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team was defeated by the University of Houston 10-7 March 8.
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/march-11-uhc
Louisiana hosts Houston in three-game baseball series
KATC Online
http://dateline.rice/march-11-katc
Tulimero named to watch list
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/march-11-uhc

Yankees spring training preview: Top 5 issues to watch including DJ LeMahieu return
Rice is mentioned.
MyCentralJersey.com (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/march-11-mcj

'5 Eyewitness News'
A broadcast mentions that Minnesota Twins pitcher Tyler Duffey played baseball at Rice.
KSTP-TV (Minneapolis)
http://dateline.rice/march-11-kstp

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