Dateline Rice for Sept. 14, 2022

Dateline Rice

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Biden pitches 'cancer moonshot' as bipartisan pursuit
Several articles and broadcasts mention the 60th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962. 
The Hill (Similar articles appeared in 50 other media outlets, and it appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-thehill
60 years after President Kennedy's iconic moon speech
USA Today
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-usatoday
NASA announces further delays ahead of third try at Artemis I launch
Deseret News (This article also appeared in KSL.com.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-deseret
Air & Space Brief: Welcome to rocketland; China leads US in drones; faster acquisition; and more
Defense One
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-defenseone
La scelta lunare di Kennedy
Media.INAF.it (An English translation is not available.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-inaf
'News 12 This Morning'
WDEF-TV (Chattanooga, Tennessee)
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-wdef
KTRH-AM (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-ktrh

Trump ally's trial to test century-old US law on what makes someone a 'foreign agent'
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Reuters (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-ulrichsen

Ostracized by the West, Russia finds a partner in Saudi Arabia
Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The New York Times (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-krane

See the best view yet of the Orion Nebula
An image is credited to Robert O'Dell, the Andrew Hays Buchanan Professor Emeritus of Astrophysics and former chief scientist on the Hubble Space Telescope. 
Smithsonian Magazine
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-odell

Qué hace que la producción petrolera de Venezuela sea tan baja
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.
Cronica.uno (An English translation is not available.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-monaldi

HOUSTON/TEXAS 

Kelsey-Seybold launches 5 year expansion plan, aiming to have clinics no further 10 minutes from most Houstonians
Vivian Ho, the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics at the Baker Institute for Public Policy's Center for Health and Biosciences, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-ho

Classical Arts Guide: New symphony director, global music and Fantasia
A roundup mentions that the Apollo Chamber Players will perform "We Will Sing One Song" at Rice's Stude Concert Hall May 13.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-hc

Seven high school students to compete in Miss Gregg County Pageant
Rice is mentioned.
Longview News-Journal
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-lnj

'Kindness + Love = Lovescaping Education'
An article mentions that the Rice University School Mathematics Project will host the webinar "Kindness + Love = Lovescaping Education" as part of its Fall Networking Conference Oct. 8.
Village News (This article also appeared in the Sept. 13 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-rusmp

BROADCAST 

Unprecedented young voter turnout would give Beto O'Rourke chance at governor's race, expert says
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.
ABC 13 Online (This segment also aired six times on KTRK-TV in Houston, and this article also appeared in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-jones
Is there anything Ken Paxton could do to turn voters against him?
Texas Monthly
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-jones
Local Democrat leaders continue to use the media to attack Crime Stoppers
KTRH on Spreaker (This segment also aired on KTRH-AM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-jones
Gov. Abbott, Texas power grid survive summer without major issues
KTRH on Spreaker (This segment also aired on KTRH-AM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-jones

Celebrating the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II
Aysha Pollnitz, associate professor of history and co-director of the Program in Politics, Law and Social Thought, is quoted.
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-pollnitz

'Bloomberg Surveillance'
A broadcast features alumnus Glenn Youngkin, governor of Virginia.
Bloomberg (This segment also aired on more than 60 affiliate Bloomberg Radio stations.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-youngkin

'Great Day Houston'
Alumna Sofia Adrogué is featured.
KHOU-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-adrogue

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

COVID-19 amplified hardship for many Harvey victims
An article features collaborative Rice research that found cumulative economic and mental health consequences among victims of Hurricane Harvey and COVID-19. Co-authors quoted include Kathy Ensor, the Noah G. Harding Professor of Statistics and director of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research's Urban Data Platform, and former Rice provost Marie Lynn Miranda.
Science Daily
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-ensor

Drug testing programs reduce overdose deaths, says expert
An article features a new brief authored by Katharine Neill Harris, the Alfred C. Glassell III Fellow in Drug Policy at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, which argues that drug-checking technologies that give individuals information about the contents of their drugs prior to use can reduce overdose deaths.
Medical Xpress
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-harris

Addressing political party hostility, women MPs may be the solution
An article features the study "Can't We All Just Get Along? How Women MPs Can Ameliorate Affective Polarization in Western Publics" co-authored by Diana O’Brien, the Albert Thomas Associate Professor of Political Science, and alumna Kaitlin Senk.
Political Science Now
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-obrien-senk

A biodiversity crisis: Food webs worldwide are collapsing
An article features collaborative Rice research into food webs by Evan Fricke, faculty fellow in ecology and evolutionary biology, and Lydia Beaudrot, assistant professor of biosciences.
SciTechDaily (This article also appeared in List23.com.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-fricke-beaudrot

It's a planet: New evidence of baby planet in the making
An article mentions that Andrea Isella, associate professor of physics and astronomy, contributed to the featured research. 
Newswise
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-isella

'Darkness Fall' de Ana Paola Santillan Alcocer será ejecutada al piano por Héctor Landa en Centenial Ballroom en Long Beach en California
An article featuring alumna Ana Paola Santillan Alcocer mentions that she studied under Shepherd School of Music professors of composition and theory faculty members Arthur Gottschalk, Shih-Hui Chen and Kurt Stallmann, director of Rice's Electroacoustic Music Labs.
Sabersinfin.com (An English translation is not available.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-alcocer-stallmann-gottschalk-chen

Graham Foundation announces $338,000 in grants to organizations furthering architecture and design ideas
An article mentions that the Rice School of Architecture's student-led publication Plat is a recipient of the 2022 Graham Foundation organizational grant.
Archinect
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-archinect

Pesquisadores desenvolve técnica que faz o corpo produzir remédios contra o câncer com implante
An article mentions that experts at Rice collaborated on the featured research.
TudoCelular.com (An English translation is not available.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-tc

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST 

Comment: 50-year path led to $1.6 trillion in student debt
Rice is mentioned.
Herald Net (This Washington Post article appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-hn

​​​SPORTS 

XC: Sept. 13 Athletes of the Week
An article featuring Rice runners Grace Forbes and Travis Dowd mentions that they have been named Conference USA's Female and Male Athletes of the Week, respectively. 
Conference USA
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-forbes-dowd

Rice notebook: Owls hardly taking red-hot Louisiana squad lightly
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Sept. 17. Head coach Mike Bloomgren is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Sept. 14 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-bloomgren
C-USA football: What they're saying — Week 3
Conference USA
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-bloomgren
Kaz's Fearless Forecast
The Record Live
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-trl

Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award: UTSA QB Frank Harris named National Player of the Week
An article mentions that Rice football players T.J. McMahon and Bradley Rozner received honorable mention for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award National Player of the Week. 
Tyler Morning Telegraph
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-mcmahon-rozner

UTSA opens up C-USA action against Rice
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team will play an away game against the University of Texas at San Antonio Sept. 14.
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-goutsa

Houston to host Bayou Bucket Luncheon before Rice game
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Houston Sept. 24.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Sept. 14 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-hc

As Pujols nears 700 home runs, his first teammates reflect on what they saw 22 years ago
Former Rice baseball player Lance Berkman is mentioned.
KSDK Online (This article also appeared in STLSportsPage.com.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-berkman

How heat and TV deals affect USC football attendance
An article mentions the Sept. 3. football game between Rice and the University of Southern California.
University of Southern California's Annenberg Media
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-usc
Q&A with USC sports editor at the Daily Trojan, Patrick Warren
The Collegian
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-tc

5 things Texas fans should know about UTSA: Jeff Traylor returns to DKR
Rice is mentioned.
The Dallas Morning News
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-tdmn

Texas football preview: UTSA Roadrunners not to be overlooked
An article mentions last season's football game between Rice and the University of Texas at San Antonio.
The Daily Texan
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-tdt

Men's golf wraps up first tournament
An article mentions that Rice's golf team placed 12th place in the Jim Rivers Intercollegiate tournament Sept. 11-13 in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.
MeanGreenSports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-mgs

WKU women's basketball releases 2022-23 slate
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team is slated to play Western Kentucky University Dec. 29 and Feb. 18.
WKUSports.com (This article also appeared in the Bowling Green Daily News.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-wku

Arkansas remains No. 9 in national coaches' poll
An article mentions that Rice's women's cross-country team was ranked No. 2 in the NCAA South Central Region poll.
Arkansas Razorbacks
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-ar

Cougars-Longhorns revived 12 years later
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team competed in the 2021 NCAA tournament. 
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-uhc

Score your McNeese football tickets for home games in Lake Charles
An article mentions that Rice's football team defeated McNeese State University 52-10 Sept. 10.
Gator995.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-gator

No. 17 volleyball closes nonconference play against K-State and Rice
An article mentions that the Rice Adidas Invitational II volleyball tournament will be held at Tudor Fieldhouse Sept. 16-18. 
GoCreighton.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-gc

NEWS RELEASE

​​​​​​​Interwoven: Charge and magnetism intertwine in kagome material
Rice researchers and collaborators studied pure iron-germanium crystals and discovered standing waves of fluid electrons appeared spontaneously within the crystals when they were cooled to a critically low temperature. "A charge density wave typically occurs in materials that have no magnetism," said study co-corresponding author Pengcheng Dai of Rice.
http://dateline.rice/sept-14-news-release-dai

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