FEATURED ITEMS
Charles W. Duncan Jr., energy secretary in oil crisis, is dead at 96
An article features late alumnus Charles William Duncan Jr. '47, chairman emeritus of the Rice Board of Trustees, who died Oct. 18 at 96. Duncan, along with wife Anne, is the namesake of two buildings on the university's campus, Duncan College and Duncan Hall, and he helped establish the Baker Institute for Public Policy at Rice. James Baker III, honorary chair of the institute and former U.S. secretary of state, and trustee emeritus Bucky Allshouse are quoted in the Houston Chronicle.
The New York Times (Subscription is required. This article appeared in the Oct. 20 print edition and in yesterday's Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-duncan
Charles W. Duncan Jr., energy secretary during Carter-era oil crunch, dies at 96
The Washington Post (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-duncan
Former Rice trustee, US energy secretary Charles Duncan Jr. dies at 96
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared on the front of the City/State section in the Oct. 20 print edition, and it appeared online in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-duncan-baker-allshouse
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Coal makes a comeback as Europe tries to avoid an energy emergency
Daniel Cohan, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy and author of the book "Confronting Climate Gridlock," is quoted.
Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal (This segment aired on more than 600 affiliate stations across the U.S.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-cohan
Houston region again fails to meet federal ozone requirement set 14 years ago
MSN (This article originally appeared in the Houston Chronicle, and it appeared on the front page of the Oct. 20 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-cohan
This 6,000-pound sunfish is the largest bony fish on record
Kory Evans, assistant professor of natural sciences, is quoted.
Smithsonian Magazine
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-evans
When you're done voting in Dallas County, where does your ballot go?
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.
MSN (This article originally appeared in The Dallas Morning News.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-wallach
Are surveys really customer-centric?
Utpal Dholakia, the George R. Brown Professor of Marketing at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, is quoted.
Forbes
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-dholakia
If you can type it, you can see it: Text2image AI turns words into pictures
Vicente Ordóñez-Román, associate professor of computer science, is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in the Houston Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-voroman
Different motorcycle lighting could save lives
An article features a collaborative Rice study that suggests a reimagined lighting configuration on motorcycles could help other motorists see them.
"Futurity Today" newsletter
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-futurity
Big oil moves beyond wind and solar with green-gas bet
An article cites a study of the possible effects of the relationship between Saudi Arabia and Russia on Saudi-U.S. ties authored by experts at the Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Bloomberg (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-bloomberg
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Dawn Buckingham, Jay Kleberg fight for control of Alamo, public lands in land commissioner race
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.
Austin American-Statesman (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-jones
Texas's hottest race
City-Journal.org
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-jones
Can 'deep canvassing' change Texas voters' minds on abortion?
The Lawton Constitution (This article originally appeared in The Dallas Morning News and in yesterday's Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-jones
Los hispanos son el mayor grupo étnico en Texas, pero su representación política es baja
Univision Houston on YouTube (An English translation is not available.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-jones
For a Texas family, voting by mail meant 5 applications, 3 different outcomes and a 5-week wait
Julie Fette, associate professor in the Department of Modern and Classical Literatures and Cultures, is featured.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article appeared on the front page of the Oct. 20 print edition of the San Antonio Express-News and in yesterday's Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-fette
Houston's Two Star Symphony celebrates 20th anniversary at Continental Club
Rice is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle's "Preview" (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in MSN Music.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-hc
International artist and Houston brewery harness city flavors in new beer with Nigerian community's input
An article mentions that Rice's Moody Center for the Arts collaborated with artist Emeka Ogboh to develop a beer commemorating Houston's Nigerian community for the exhibit "Urban Impressions: Experiencing the Global Contemporary Metropolis," which will be available at an event hosted by the Moody Center Nov. 5.
Eater
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-eater
WHS student checks another academic milestone off his list
An article featuring Nickolas Ellison mentions that he hopes to attend Rice next year.
Refugio County Press
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-rcp
Houston startup names new exec, innovators join prestigious program and more news
An article mentions the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-innomap
BROADCAST
Texas agencies' plan to monitor Harris County elections raises concerns among observers
Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science, is quoted.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-stein
'Texas Public Radio'
KSTX-FM (San Antonio)
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-stein (This segment aired on seven affiliate stations.)
'13 Eyewitness News'
A broadcast features Rice research into hospital pricing.
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-ktrk
'KTBS 3 News Midday'
A broadcast features orthopedic surgeon and former Rice football player David Berken.
KTBS-TV (Shreveport, Louisiana)
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-berken
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Where are the woman patentees? Assessing three decades of growth
Naomi Halas, the Stanley C. Moore Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and professor of chemistry, bioengineering, physics and astronomy and of materials science and nanoengineering and the director of Rice's Smalley-Curl Institute, and Rebecca Richards-Kortum, the Malcolm Gillis University Professor, professor of bioengineering and director of the Rice 360º Institute for Global Health, attended the Society of Women Engineers' WE22 conference Oct. 19.
Society of Women Engineers
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-halas-kortum
Engineers record neurons to pinpoint synaptic links
An article features collaborative Rice research into developing a 3D electrode array that maps the locations and activity of up to 1 million potential synaptic links in a living brain. Co-authors Chong Xie, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering and of neuroengineering; Lan Luan, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering; and graduate student Hanlin Zhu are quoted.
Newswise
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-xie-luan-zhu
Robust Texas health care system does not produce better patient outcomes
An article features collaborative Rice research that found Texas' health care industry is the most robust in the nation, but that hasn't translated to better outcomes for its citizens. Anaeze Offodile, nonresident scholar at the Center for Health and Biosciences at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Medical Xpress
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-offodile
Unbridled attention economy manufactures junk food
An article cites research by Adrian Lenardic, professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences.
LA Progressive
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-lenardic
September 2022 financial market review
Alumnus Udayan Mitra authored an article.
Financial Content
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-mitra
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Whitman, Gonzaga top list of 10 leading WA universities and colleges, according to study
An article mentions that Rice is ranked No. 7 in the nation according to WalletHub's 2023 Best College and University Rankings.
Bellingham Herald (This article also appeared in The Lewiston Tribune and the Yakima Herald-Republic.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-bh
Photos: Snapshots from staring at the sun
An image is attributed to Rice.
Hindustan Times
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-ht
OPINION: Midterm and final exams are unnecessary and unequal
Alumnus Phil Hedayatnia is quoted.
The Oracle
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-hedayatnia
LSU students' business wins $200,000 in funding
An article mentions the Rice Business Plan Competition.
Tiger TV
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-ttv
SPORTS
Seven student athletes honored as United Soccer Coaches College Player of the Week — Oct. 19, 2022
An article mentions that Rice soccer player Grace Collins has been named a College Player of the Week by the United Soccer Coaches.
United Soccer Coaches
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-collins
Magnolia West alum Stephan pitches well for Cleveland in postseason
A roundup mentions that Rice volleyball player Carly Graham was named Conference USA's Setter of the Week.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-graham
Watch Rice vs. Louisiana Tech: How to livestream, TV channel, start time for Saturday's NCAA football game
An article previews Rice football's Oct. 22 game against Louisiana Tech University.
CBS Sports
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-cbs
2021 Week 8 preview: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Rice Owls
SB Nation
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-sbn
Sonny Cumbie press conference Week 8
LaTechSports.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-latech
Louisiana Tech to honor 1972 national championship team
LaTechSports.com (This article also appeared in Crescent City Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-latech
Louisiana Tech unveils incredibly fresh powder blue uniforms
OutKick
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-ok
Astros vs. Yankees ALCS 2022: Yuli Gurriel, Chas McCormick, Jeremy Peña blast HRs in Game 1 win
Rice is mentioned.
MSN (This article originally appeared in ABC 13 Online.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-msn
Is Devin Singletary better than advertised?
The Buffalo Fanatics
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-bf
UTA women's tennis team claims singles championship at SMU Red and Blue Challenge
An article mentions the Nov. 3 Rice Fall Invitational tennis tournament.
The Shorthorn
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-ts
MATCH PREVIEW: at No. 21 South Carolina
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team was defeated by Texas A&M University Oct. 2
12thMan.com (This article also appeared in KTBX Online.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-12thman
This week in TXHSFB recruiting presented by Chicken Express
An article mentions that Justin Williams has committed to play football at Rice.
Dave Campbell's Texas Football
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-dctf
UAB at Western Kentucky odds, picks and predictions
An article mentions that Rice's football team defeated the University of Alabama at Birmingham Oct. 1.
Newark Advocate
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-na
Not a real heart-warming season to date for Houston
An article mentions that Rice's football team was defeated by the University of Houston Sept. 24.
Hero Sports
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-hs
Fall Scoop: Texas A&M, Houston, Rice, Mizzou, Illinois State, NJIT, SIU-E, Valpo, Tenn. Tech
Rice baseball is featured.
D1Baseball.com (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-d1
WKU soccer travels to Rice for Thursday night matchup
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team is slated to play Western Kentucky University Oct. 20.
WKUSports.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-wku
Men's golf closes fall season at the Williams Cup
An article mentions that Rice will host the Bayou City Collegiate Classic golf tournament Feb. 20-21.
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-uhc
One last time to shine for Kinsey
An article mentions that Rice's football team defeated Marshall University in 2020.
The Register-Herald
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-trh
NEWS RELEASES
WalletHub ranks Rice among nation's top 10 universities
Rice is named as one of the nation's top 10 universities in newly released rankings from WalletHub. Rice is No. 7 in the financial publication's rankings of the best universities across the nation and the No. 1 university in Texas.
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-news-release-wallethub-rankings
Rice Business' annual diversity, equity and inclusion conference set for Oct. 28
Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business will host its annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion conference on campus Oct. 28. The conference is designed to provide a forum for awareness, dialogue and skill-building.
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-news-release-jones-school-conference
Rice lab advances water-splitting catalysts
The lab of chemical and biomolecular engineer Haotian Wang at Rice's George R. Brown School of Engineering has replaced rare and expensive iridium with ruthenium, a far more abundant precious metal, as the positive-electrode catalyst in a reactor that splits water into hydrogen and oxygen.
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-news-release-wang
Climate change will create more refugees and necessitate new legal protections, say experts
Kelsey Norman, Pamela Lizette Cruz, Ivonne Cruz and Ana Martín Gil — experts at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy — authored a new report that examines how climate refugee policies vary throughout the world and investigates the possible pathways to ensuring migrants' legal protection.
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-news-release-baker-study