Dateline Rice for Nov. 4, 2022

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NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

'Give back to a natural world that has given us everything.' Historian Douglas Brinkley tells the story of an ecological 'Revolution'
A Q&A features Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and author of the new book "Silent Spring Revolution."
MSN (This article originally appeared in the Houston Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-brinkley
How one book sparked the great environmental awakening of the 1960s and '70s
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-brinkley
Immigrant voters in Texas and how a book sparked the environmental movement of the '60s (Nov. 4, 2022)
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-brinkley

Texas Republicans confident they’ll keep reins of Legislature — and may gain seats
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science and fellow in political science at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted. 
MSN (This article originally appeared in The Dallas Morning News.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-jones
High energy prices dog Democrats heading into midterms
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article appeared on the front page of the Nov. 4 print edition and in yesterday's Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-jones

Complaints about migrants' costs don't add up
Jose Ivan Rodriguez-Sanchez, research scholar for the Center for the United States and Mexico at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, authored an article.
Barron's 
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-rodsan

HOUSTON/TEXAS 

How Texas counts ballots and keeps elections secure
Dan Wallach, professor of computer science and of electrical and computer engineering and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Texas Tribune (This article also appeared in Click2Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-wallach
No, Texas voting machines aren't switching your votes
KCEN Online
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-wallach

Houston research: Can predictive tools help forecast the stock market?
An article that originally appeared in Rice Business Wisdom mentions it is based on research by Jones Graduate School of Business faculty members Kerry Back, the J. Howard Creekmore Professor of Finance and professor of economics, and Kevin Crotty, associate professor of finance.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-back-crotty
This weekend: Food trucks, 'art beer,' hip-hop and more at Rice
An article mentions that Rice's Moody Center for the Arts will host "Urban Nights: A Communal Art Experience" Nov. 5-6. Frauke Josenhans, curator at the Moody Center, is featured in a broadcast by KHOU.
CityBook Houston
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-cbh
'Great Day Houston'
KHOU-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-josenhans
'Houston Life'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-kprc

Weaver CEO looks to continue expanding firm after Louisiana deal
An article mentions that Rice is collaborating with PRM CPA + Advisors to develop a coaching program within the company. 
Houston Business Journal 
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-hbj

'Aftersun,' 'Banshees of Inisherin' among the 20+ new films this week
A roundup mentions that Rice Cinema will screen the film "Corazón Azul" Nov. 8.
Houston Chronicle's "Preview" (Subscription is required. This article appeared on the front page of the Nov. 4 print edition and in yesterday's Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-hc

Axiom Quartet, known for playing Dua Lipa and Taylor Swift, to honor Polish music
An article about Axiom Quartet mentions that three of its members — Dominika Dancewicz, Patrick Doyle and Katie Carrington — are graduates of Rice's Shepherd School of Music.
Houston Chronicle's "Preview" (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in MSN Environment.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-hc

BROADCAST 

Harris County seeks to raise over $1 billion in bond funding for infrastructure, parks, and public safety
Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science, is quoted.
Houston Public Media 
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-stein
'12 p.m. newscast for Nov. 3, 2022'
Houston Public Media on Google Podcasts (This podcast appeared in 12 other media outlets, and the segment aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-stein
'4 p.m. newscast for Nov. 3, 2022'
Houston Public Media on Google Podcasts (This podcast appeared in 12 other media outlets, and the segment aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-stein
'5 a.m. newscast Nov. 4, 2022'
Houston Public Media on Google Podcasts (This podcast appeared in 12 other media outlets, and the segment aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-stein
'7 a.m. newscast Nov. 4, 2022'
Houston Public Media on Google Podcasts (This podcast appeared in 12 other media outlets, and the segment aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-stein
'9 a.m. newscast Nov. 4, 2022'
Houston Public Media on Google Podcasts (This podcast appeared in 12 other media outlets, and the segment aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-stein
2022 midterms: Local government elections to watch
Governing
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-stein

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

IRS' tax gap statistics don't paint a full compliance picture
Joyce Beebe, fellow in public finance at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, authored an article.
Law360 (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-beebe

Bacterial sensors send a jolt of electricity when triggered
An article features Rice research into cells that can be programmed to identify chemicals and report them within minutes by releasing a detectable electrical current. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Caroline Ajo-Franklin, professor of biosciences; Jonathan Silberg, the Stewart Memorial Professor of BioSciences and director of the Systems, Synthetic and Physical Biology graduate program; postdoctoral researcher Xu Zhang; alumni Josh Atkinson and Lin Su; George Bennett, the E. Dell Butcher Professor Emeritus and a research professor in biosciences; Rafael Verduzco, professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering and of materials science and nanoengineering; Kirstin Matthews, fellow in science and technology policy at the Baker Institute for Public Policy; and Lauren Stadler, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering.
Newswise
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-ajofranklin-silberg-et-al

We were promised smart cities
Gökçe Günel, assistant professor of anthropology, is quoted.
BuiltIn
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-gunel

Researchers detect DNA modifications created by gene editing
An article features Gang Bao, chair of the Department of Bioengineering and a professor of chemistry and of materials science and nanoengineering, who is studying how to use CRISPR gene-editing techniques to treat sickle cell disease.
Sickle Cell Disease News
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-bao

Flint water crisis affected timing of pediatric lead testing but not quantity, study finds
An article mentions that Derek Jenkins, postdoctoral scholar in health economics at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, collaborated on the featured research.
Medical Xpress
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-jenkins

Continental Carbon develops technology to compete with silica
An article mentions the late Richard Smalley, the former Gene and Norman Hackerman Professor of Chemistry, who shared the 1996 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the discovery of buckminsterfullerenes, or "buckyballs," a new form of carbon.
Rubber News (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-smalley

Symphony in C Young Professional Orchestra to perform all-Mozart concert in December
An article features alumnus Joshua Hong, a guest conductor of the Symphony in C Young Professional Orchestra.
BroadwayWorld
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-hong

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST 

In face of growing climate challenge, China is burning more coal
Anna Mikulska, nonresident fellow in energy studies at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Spokesman-Review (This New York Times article appeared in yesterday's Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-mikulska

NC hospitals say they lose billions on Medicare. New report tells very different story.
An article mentions that experts at the Baker Institute for Public Policy co-authored a study of North Carolina hospitals. 
The News & Observer (This article also appeared in MSN Health and in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-n&o

​​​SPORTS 

Rice beats UTEP, reaches 5 wins for first time since 2015
Several articles mention that Rice's football team defeated the University of Texas at El Paso 37-30 Nov. 3.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in 50 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-ap
Rice scores with 25 seconds left to top UTEP
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Nov. 4 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-hc
UTEP football vs. Rice University: Recap
MSN (This article originally appeared in the El Paso Times.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-msn
UTEP can't get out of its own way in heartbreaking loss to Rice
El Paso Times
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-ept
Rice defeats UTEP 37-30 on late touchdown, Miners' bowl hopes diminished
KTSM Online (This segment also aired six times on KTSM-TV in El Paso, Texas.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-ktsm
Peterson: Here's another way Iowa State can extend its bowl streak
Des Moines Register
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-dmr
FB: Conference race taking shape heading into Week 10
Conference USA 
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-cusa
'College Football'
CBS Sports Network
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-cbs
'WGN Morning News'
WGN-TV (Chicago)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-wgn

Volleyball ventures to No. 21 Rice
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team is slated to play the University of North Texas Nov. 4 at Tudor Fieldhouse.
MeanGreenSports.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-mgs
 
Hall of Fame punter Ray Guy dies at 72
An article mentions that the late Bum Phillips, a former Houston Oilers head coach, sent a ball to Rice to be tested for helium following a 1977 game against the Oakland Raiders.
Yahoo! Sports (This article originally appeared in NBC Sports' Pro Football Talk, and it appeared in 20 other media outlets and in the Nov. 4 print editions of 10 media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-ys
KFBK-AM (Sacramento)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-kfbk

Auburn coaching hot board V2: A new West Coast name has entered the ring
Former Rice graduate assistant football coach Jeff Grimes is featured.
Sports Illustrated's Auburn Daily
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-si

Louisiana unveils 2023 baseball schedule
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team is slated to play the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Feb. 17-19.
RaginCajuns.com (This article also appeared in Crescent City Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-rc

Sasser named to NABC Player of the Year watch list
An article mentions last year's basketball game between Rice and the University of Houston.
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-uhc

USC mailbag: Why aren't the Trojans getting more attention? Will recruiting improve?
An article mentions the Sept. 3 football game between Rice and the University of Southern California.
The Athletic (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-ta

Pedemonti, Slisane earn singles wins at Rice invite
An article features results from the first day of the Rice Fall Invitational tennis tournament, which is being held at the George R. Brown Tennis Center Nov. 3-5.
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-uhc

Swimming and diving hosts Tulane Saturday
An article mentions the Rice Fall Splash swim meet that was held Oct. 14-15.
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-uhc

2022 Week 10 preview: Houston Cougars at SMU Mustangs
An image depicts the Sept. 24 football game between Rice and the University of Houston.
SB Nation
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-sbn

OSU flashback: Looking back on Dez Bryant's career on his birthday
An image depicts the 2009 football game between Rice and Oklahoma State University. Former Owl Travis Bradshaw is mentioned.
Tulsa World
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-tw

Macey Bader leads Charlotte women's soccer in round one upset over No. 1 seed Rice
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team was defeated by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 4-1 in the quarterfinals of the Conference USA Championship Nov. 2.
Niner Times
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-nt

College football bowl predictions: Week 10
Rice football is mentioned.
GridironHeroics.com (This article also appeared in YardBarker.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-gh

Baylor baseball announces complete 2023 schedule
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team is slated to play Baylor University March 14.
Fox44News.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-4-fox44

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