NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
The wonder material graphene may have found its killer app
An article features Rice research that uses flash Joule heating to produce turbostratic graphene. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Chair in Chemistry and a professor of materials science and nanoengineering, is featured.
The Economist (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/may-19-tour
UAE's Sheikh Mohammed takes power as dynasty speculation swirls
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Financial Times (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/may-19-ulrichsen
Climate lessons from faltering Texas power grid
Daniel Cohan, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, authored an op-ed in The Hill, and he is quoted in E&E News.
MSN (This op-ed originally appeared in The Hill, and it appeared in yesterday's Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/may-19-cohan
Grid monitor warns of US blackouts in 'sobering report'
E&E News
http://dateline.rice/may-19-cohan
Our view: Possible long, hot Texas summer will tell tale about ERCOT
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.
MSN (This article originally appeared in the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, and it appeared in NewsBreak.)
http://dateline.rice/may-19-jones
The West's scramble for gas could enrich and empower tiny Qatar
Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The New York Times (Subscription is required. This article appeared in the May 17 print edition and a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/may-19-krane
Pandemia e guerra na Ucrânia adiam o fim da 'era do petróleo'
Terra.com.br (An English translation is not available. This article also appeared in the May 19 print and online editions of Estadão.)
http://dateline.rice/may-19-krane
Ex-directors of Mexico's CFE energy company prepare legal defense in WhiteWater Midstream corruption probe
Adrian Duhalt, postdoctoral fellow in Mexico energy studies at the Baker Institute for Public Policy's Center for the United States and Mexico and Center for Energy Studies, is quoted.
El País
http://dateline.rice/may-19-duhalt
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Survey shows crime and economy are top concerns for Houstonians
Two articles feature the results of the 2022 Kinder Houston Area Survey, which found residents identified the economy and crime as their two biggest concerns. Stephen Klineberg, founding director of Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research and professor emeritus of sociology, is quoted.
ABC 13 Online
http://dateline.rice/may-19-klineberg
Pivotal annual survey reveals Houstonians' biggest concerns in 2022
CultureMap Houston
http://dateline.rice/may-19-klineberg
Guggenheim Fellow Tomás Morín’s unlikely father figures
A Q&A features Tomás Morín, assistant professor of creative writing and recipient of a 2022 Guggenheim Fellowship.
Texas Monthly
http://dateline.rice/may-19-morin
$10M Bob Dylan Center opens in Tulsa with star-studded guest lineup
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared on the front of the S.A. Life section in the May 19 print edition of the San Antonio Express-News and a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/may-19-brinkley
Beto O’Rourke holds town hall in Pearland, calls for volunteers to join campaign effort
An article cites a voter poll conducted by experts at Rice.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/may-19-hc
Here's your free admission guide to Houston's museums, zoo and gardens
A roundup features James Turrell's "Twilight Epiphany" Skyspace on the Suzanne Deal Booth Centennial Pavilion and Rice's Moody Center for the Arts. The Shepherd School of Music is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/may-19-hc
City councilman walks off after voting 'no' on city police contract
An article cites a 2020 study by the Kinder Institute for Urban Research into San Antonio's police oversight board.
The San Antonio Observer
http://dateline.rice/may-19-sao
'Midland, not Moscow!' — Texas offers a global antidote to Moscow's aggression
An op-ed cites a recent report from Texas 2036 and the Center for Public Finance at the Baker Institute for Public Policy that found hydrogen, carbon capture technology and geothermal energy can satisfy the growing global demand for cleaner energy.
Denton Record-Chronicle (Subscription is required. This op-ed originally appeared in the Houston Chronicle, and it appeared in a previous edition of Dateline. )
http://dateline.rice/may-19-drc
Chabad's 50-year Lone Star journey
Rice is mentioned.
Jewish Herald-Voice
http://dateline.rice/may-19-jhv
BROADCAST
Houston scientists discover 4.5 billion-year-old meteorites in Mississippi
Linda Welzenbach-Fries, science writer in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences, is featured.
KHOU Online (This segment also aired three times on KHOU-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/may-19-wfries
Graduation is chaotic this season. Blame the supply chain
A broadcast about how supply chain issues affected commencement ceremonies mentions Rice.
This Morning with Gordon Deal (This segment aired on 150 affiliate stations across the U.S.)
http://dateline.rice/may-19-morning
'Good Day Austin'
A broadcast wishes alumnus Ken Lindow a happy 100th birthday.
KTBC-TV (Austin)
http://dateline.rice/may-19-lindow100 (This segment aired twice.)
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Gasoline tops $4 a gallon in every US state for the first time
Mark Finley, fellow in energy and global oil at the Baker Institute for Public Policy's Center for Energy Studies, is quoted.
Governors' Wind & Solar Energy Coalition
http://dateline.rice/may-19-finley
Wastewater treatment process produces 'greener' ammonia
An article features collaborative Rice research that developed a high-performance catalyst for complete water denitrification. Co-authors quoted include Haotian Wang, assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering and William Marsh Rice Trustee Chair, and graduate student Feng-Yang Chen.
Water Online
http://dateline.rice/may-19-wang-chen
Music Academy announces 75th anniversary season
Larry Rachleff, the Walter Kris Hubert Professor of Orchestral Conducting at Rice's Shepherd School of Music, is featured.
BroadwayWorld
http://dateline.rice/may-19-rachleff
Research hunt reveals way to improve lithium ion batteries
An article features Rice research into how various particles in an electrode interact with lithium during use. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Ming Tang, assistant professor of materials science and nanoengineering, and alumni Fan Wang and Kaiqi Yang.
New Energy and Fuel (This article also appeared in Before It's News.)
http://dateline.rice/may-19-tang-wang-yan
Electronic nematicity: Spin keeps electrons in line in iron-based superconductor
An article features collaborative Rice research by Pengcheng Dai, the Sam and Helen Worden Professor of Physics and Astronomy, postdoctoral research associate Tong Chen and alumnus Xingye Lu.
SciTechDaily
http://dateline.rice/may-19-dai-chen-lu
Local cancer control leader to be honored at Houston climb
An article mentions that the 2022 Houston Fight For Air Climb stair-climbing challenge will be held at Rice Stadium May 21.
American Lung Association
http://dateline.rice/may-19-ala
Don't let the culture war destroy the school choice movement
An article cites 2018 Rice research into how a parent's satisfaction with a school affects their students' SAT scores.
Townhall
http://dateline.rice/may-19-th
A winning combination: Weaver and Levine & Seltzer join forces to accelerate growth in New York City
Rice is mentioned.
The Real Deal
http://dateline.rice/may-19-trd
Dwarf planet Ceres was formed in coldest zone of solar system and thrust into asteroid belt
An article mentions that experts at Rice collaborated on the featured research.
Newswise
http://dateline.rice/may-19-nw
Mohammed Adnan builds and tells
An article features alumnus Mohammed Adnan.
LinkedIn
http://dateline.rice/may-19-adnan
Army Corps awards $3M concrete research grant
An article mentions collaborative Rice research that developed a new technique to identify concrete fractures typically invisible to the naked eye.
Paint Square
http://dateline.rice/may-19-ps
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Eavesdroppers can hack 6G wireless frequency with DIY metasurface, research team demonstrates
An article features collaborative Rice research that found hackers can make a tool to eavesdrop on some 6G wireless signals in as little as five minutes. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Edward Knightly, the Sheafor-Lindsay Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and graduate students Zhambyl Shaikhanov and Fahid Hassan.
Brown University News
http://dateline.rice/may-17-knightly-shaikhanov-hasan
The future is hear: Piece of paper and metal foil is all you need to eavesdrop 6G transmissions
The Florida Star Westside Gazette
http://dateline.rice/may-17-knightly-shaikhanov
New study on diagnosing and stopping cancer spread
An article features collaborative Rice research that developed a theoretical framework to explain how cancers caused by more than one genetic mutation can be more easily identified and perhaps stopped. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Anatoly Kolomeisky, professor of chemistry and of chemical and biomolecular engineering and the department chair of chemistry, postdoctoral researcher Hamid Teimouri and research assistant Cade Spaulding.
Trinity Mirror
http://dateline.rice/may-19-kolomeisky-teimouri-spauldin
Composer/pianist Moni (Jasmine) Guo joins CCM's Commercial Music Production faculty
Alumna Moni Guo is featured.
University of Cincinnati News
http://dateline.rice/may-19-guo
SPORTS
Rangers' Glenn Otto ready for hometown start vs. Astros
Former Rice baseball player Glenn Otto is featured.
CBS Sports (This and similar articles also appeared in 20 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/may-19-otto
1 prospect for each team ready to make an impact
A roundup features former Rice baseball player Matt Canterino.
MLB
http://dateline.rice/may-19-canterino
5 things to know about Bryce Callahan
Former Rice football player Bryce Callahan is featured.
Chargers.com (This article also appeared in CincinnatiNews.net.)
http://dateline.rice/may-19-callahan
Baseball: Summer Creek historic season continues in regional quarterfinals
An article mentions that Garrett Stratton has signed to play baseball at Rice.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/may-19-hc
Preview: No. 5 Tech eyes Big 12 title in OU rematch
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team played Texas Tech University earlier this season.
TexasTech.com
http://dateline.rice/may-19-textech
Rams re-sign four waived undrafted free agents: NFL draft tracker
An article mentions that former Rice football player Elijah Garcia joined the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent.
Sports Illustrated's Ram Digest
http://dateline.rice/may-19-si
Memphis transfer Morris Joseph commits to Auburn
Rice is mentioned.
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/may-19-247
Jerome Tang dealing with high turnover at Kansas State
An article mentions that Seryee Lewis will transfer to Rice to play basketball.
Heartland College Sports
http://dateline.rice/may-19-hcs
Sun Belt, MAC likely to keep divisions: Where do all Group of 5 conferences stand?
An article mentions that Rice will join the American Athletic Conference.
The Athletic (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/may-19-aac
NEWS RELEASES
Rice's Baker Institute Center for the Middle East renamed in honor of founding director Edward P. Djerejian
Rice President David Leebron announced April 19 that the Baker Institute’s Center for the Middle East will henceforth be known as the Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East in recognition of Ambassador Djerejian's role as founding director of the Baker Institute and of his "extraordinary leadership and deeply impactful foreign service career."
http://dateline.rice/may-19-news-release-leebron-djerejian
DAP array casts a wide net to fix mutations
Engineer Xue Sherry Gao and graduate student and lead author Qichen Yuan of Rice's George R. Brown School of Engineering introduced their unique CRISPR array architecture, a technique that could both simplify and advance the art of gene editing.
http://dateline.rice/may-19-news-release-gao-yuan