NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
What's at stake in the Texas governor's debate Friday between Greg Abbott, Beto O'Rourke
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.
USA Today (This article also appeared in Yahoo! News and Yahoo! Entertainment.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-jones
Can Beto O'Rourke beat Greg Abbott? Uvalde moment gives way to grim hopes
MSN (This article originally appeared in Newsweek, and it appeared online in Nachrichten De and in yesterday's Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-jones
Texas showdown: GOP Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke face off Friday night
Fox News
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-jones
How Texas Gov. Greg Abbott boosted his office's power, following Rick Perry
The Dallas Morning News (This article also appeared on the front page of the Sept. 30 print edition, and it appeared online in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-jones
Gubernatorial candidates shell out millions in cash for ads
Spectrum News
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-jones
Harris County misdemeanor bail reform in spotlight as judicial elections loom
Community Impact Newspaper
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-jones
Abbott vs. O'Rourke | Candidates prepare for high-stakes gubernatorial debate in Rio Grande Valley
KHOU Online
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-jones
Ingenuity Mars helicopter notches 33rd Red Planet flight
An article cites a NASA blog post authored by graduate student Eleanor Moreland.
MSN Great Britain (This article originally appeared in Space.com, and it appeared in TweakTown.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-moreland
A broken rock won't break our team
Mars.NASA.gov
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-moreland
Big Thicket Association to host 'Big Thicket Day on the Neches' in October
A roundup mentions that Scott Solomon, associate teaching professor in biosciences, will deliver the keynote talk "Why Insects Matter: Appreciating Bugs in the Big Thicket and Beyond" at the Big Thicket Association's event at Collier's Ferry Park in Beaumont, Texas Oct. 8.
MSN (This article originally appeared in KMBT Online.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-solomon
Baltic Sea gas leaks: Who or what is behind them?
Anna Mikulska, nonresident fellow in energy studies at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Deutsche Welle (This article appeared in the Sept. 30 print edition and online in Up Job News and the Dhaka Tribune, and it appeared in yesterday's Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-mikulska
Saudi king names crown prince MBS as prime minister
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Reuters (This article appeared on the front of the Americas and EMEA section in the Sept. 29 print edition of The Manila Times and in yesterday's Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-ulrichsen
Even as oil prices ease, US keeps tapping strategic reserve
Mark Finley, fellow in energy and global oil at the Baker Institute for Public Policy's Center for Energy Studies, is quoted.
The New York Times (Subscription is required. This article appeared in the Sept. 30 print edition of The Denver Post and in yesterday's Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-finley
The unique dangers of a pandemic-era hurricane
An article cites a collaborative Rice study that examined the cumulative economic and mental health consequences on victims of both Hurricane Harvey and COVID-19.
Time (This article also appeared in the Globe Echo, News Deal, MSN Health, Yahoo! News and Yahoo! Sports Canada.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-time
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Texas Health hospitals charge over three times Medicare rates — and want a big increase
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.
The Dallas Morning News (This article also appeared in MSN Health and The Black Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-ho
Music, Porsches and the next Beethoven — this ROCO gala turns a River Oaks dealership into a soaring party setting
An article features Matthew Loden, the Lynette S. Autrey Dean of the Shepherd School, who was honored with the Wildcatter in the Arts award at the recent ROCO Revelry Gala.
PaperCity
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-loden
No charger in your new smartphone's box? Here’s how to choose the right one.
Yuji Zhao, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-zhao
5 most popular innovation stories in Houston this week
A roundup features Brad Burke, managing director of the Rice Alliance.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-burke
Houston company names lifetime achievement, finalists for annual energy industry awards
An article mentions that Rice was named a finalist for ALLY Energy's sixth annual GRIT Awards and Best Energy Workplaces program.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-innomap
Auction house relocates from Sawyer Yards, plans moving sale with more than 5,000 items
An article mentions the late Gilbert Cuthbertson, a former Rice political science professor.
Community Impact Newspaper
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-cuthbertson
Pearland family sheltered in place at Disney World as Hurricane Ian battered Florida
Lauren Casady, fire safety specialist at Rice's Environmental Health and Safety department, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-casady\
Forbes 400 shakeup: Houston billionaires shuffle positions on 2022 list as fortunes grow
An article mentions the Kinder Foundation's $50 million endowment grant to the Kinder Institute for Urban Research, which will help it improve lives in the Houston area through data, research, engagement and action.
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-hbj
Plan Your Weekend: Oct. 6-9, 2022
A roundup mentions that composer Elainie Lillios will debut her work "Night Sky" at James Turrell's "Twilight Epiphany" Skyspace on the Suzanne Deal Booth Centennial Pavilion Oct. 7.
365 Things To Do in Houston
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-365
Thousands celebrate 60th anniversary of moon speech at Rice Stadium
An article features the 60th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962.
Community Impact Newspaper (This article appeared in the Sept. 23-Oct. 20 print and digital editions and in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-cin
Guest commentary: My opponent is clueless, especially about who I am
A letter to the editor authored by Daniel Hochman mentions that he was selected for three-year fellowships at Rice to study and create best practices for cultural inclusion in STEM classrooms.
The Galveston Daily News
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-gdn
City, police union seek a new contract before May election, when oversight is on the ballot
An article cites a 2020 study by the Kinder Institute for Urban Research into police oversight groups in Texas' major cities.
Austin Monitor
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-am
BROADCAST
Gov. Abbott and Beto O’Rourke set to debate and a controversial rail company merger (Sept. 30, 2022)
Alumnus Ed Emmett, fellow in energy and transportation policy at the Center for Energy Studies at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about the possibility of increased rail traffic in Houston.
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-emmett
'Morning Joe'
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities, is interviewed about Hurricane Ian.
MSNBC
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-brinkley
'Daybreak'
An article features Bernard "Bun B" Freeman, former distinguished lecturer at Rice.
KWGN-TV (Denver)
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-bunb
'Bloomberg Surveillance'
A broadcast cites a collaborative Rice study on hydrocarbons.
Bloomberg (This segment also aired on 60 affiliate Bloomberg Radio stations.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-bloomberg
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Meet the meteorite hunters who rush in when space rocks crash to Earth
Linda Welzenbach-Fries, science writer in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences who discovered remnants of a meteor that recently fell over Mississippi, is featured.
Atlas Obscura
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-welzfries
Fluidic circuits add analog options for controlling soft robots
An article features Rice research into analog, air-driven soft robots. Daniel Preston, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, and Hanszen College senior Colter Decker are quoted. Anoop Rajappan, a Rice Academy Fellow in mechanical engineering, is mentioned.
Science Daily (This article also appeared in Actualite.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-preston-decker-rajappan
CRISPR could make testing for SARS-COV-2 fast and easy
An article features Rice research on developing a CRISPR-based test for identifying COVID-19 and other diseases. Co-author Xue Sherry Gao, the T.N. Law Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and an assistant professor of chemistry and bioengineering, is quoted.
NextGov.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-gao
La guerra informatica della Russia che non era
An article cites a Financial Times article co-authored by Christopher Bronk, lecturer in Rice's Master of Global Affairs program, Gabriel Collins, the Baker Botts Fellow in Energy and Environmental Affairs at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, and Dan Wallach, professor of computer science and of electrical and computer engineering and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy.
MagicTech (An English translation is not available.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-bronk-collins-wallach
Celle solari: Passo avanti nelle celle a perovskiti ne fa avvicinare l’uso di massa
An article features Rice research that may have solved the "stability problem" of solar panels made from halide perovskites, paving the way for their commercial production and usage. Aditya Mohite, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, is quoted.
ScenariEconomici.it (An English translation is not available.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-mohite
Outside of being Beyoncé's dad, Mathew Knowles has held multiple titles to build an estimated $1M net worth
An article featuring Matthew Knowles mentions that he has spoken at Rice.
AfroTech (This article also appeared in Yahoo! News and Yahoo! Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-afrotech
EMFI: Recuperación petrolera de Venezuela parece poco probable sin empresas extranjeras
An article cites research by the Baker Institute for Public Policy.
PetroGuia.com (An English translation is not available.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-pg
Marilyn Monroe y John F. Kennedy, la verdadera historia de su relación
President John F. Kennedy’s "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962, is mentioned.
Mag.ElComerico.pe (An English translation is not available.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-magelc
Gli scarafaggi cyborg sono diventati reali: Ecco chi li ha inventati e come funzionano
An article mentions Rice research that repurposed deceased spiders as mechanical grippers.
TecnoAndroid.it (An English translation is not available.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-ta
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Recipes: The vegan side of Chinese cuisine
Alumna Hannah Che is featured.
Waterbury Republican-American (This article appeared in the Sept. 30 print edition of the Vallejo Times-Herald and in yesterday's Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-che
UMN continues investment in safety infrastructure, evidence unclear on effectiveness
An article cites a Rice study that found campus crime fell 67% after blue lights were installed.
The Minnesota Daily
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-md
SPORTS
No matter what was said in the past, it won't be a war of words when UAB plays at Rice on Saturday
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Alabama at Birmingham Oct. 1. Head coach Mike Bloomgren is quoted.
1819News.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-bloomgren
UAB football travels to Rice for Conference USA opener
UABSports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-uab
Blazer Buzz: UAB vs. Rice TV info, key matchups
AL.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-al
Football preview: Alabama vs. Razorbacks on the road, Auburn hosts LSU, UAB has Rice on its platter
Alabama Newscenter
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-an
James Spann: Long dry spell continues for Alabama; Ian remains far to the east
Alabama Newscenter
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-an
James Spann: Sunny, pleasant days and fair, cool nights for Alabama
Alabama Newscenter
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-an
Sunshine and breezy conditions continue into the weekend; Ian expected to make a third landfall today
WBRC Online
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-wbrc
Watch: Ford Proctor hits grand slam for first major-league homer
Former Rice baseball player Ford Proctor is featured.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-proctor
KBTV-TV (Beaumont, Texas)
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-proctor
Rice defeats FAU, 1-0
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team defeated Florida Atlantic University 1-0 Sept. 29.
FAUSports.com (This article also appeared in University Press.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-fau
FAU heads to Rice
FAUSports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-fau
UH coach Dana Holgorsen radio show: Injury updates and a cringeworthy Art Briles reference
An article mentions that Rice's football team was defeated by the University of Houston 34-27 Sept. 24.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-hc
Houston vs. Tulane: 5 things to watch in Week 5
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Sept. 30 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-hc
Into the great wide open: Tulane one of many teams with plans on AAC football title
Nola.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-nola
Game primer: Tulane
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-uhc
The Daily Sweat: Washington and UCLA headline a Friday feast of football
Yahoo! Sports
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-ys
How to watch Tulane at Houston: Stream college football live, TV channel
Sports Illustrated
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-si
11 events to attend during September, October in the Bellaire, Meyerland, West University area
Community Impact Newspaper (This article appeared in the Sept. 1-Sept. 30 print and digital editions and in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-cin
Future Hogs — Week 4: A look at college football players who could help the Washington Commanders
SB Nation
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-sbn
Getting into the zone with Texas A&M men's club ultimate
An article mentions that Rice's club ultimate team will compete in the Fall Aggie Classic tournament Oct. 1-2.
The Battalion
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-thebattalion
Volleyball return home for meeting with No. 22 Rice
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team is slated to play the University of North Texas Sept. 30.
MeanGreenSports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-mgs
Cross-country back in action at UIW Invitational
Rice is mentioned.
GoUTRGV.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-utrgv
New Georgetown QB Noah Booras has Eagle offense humming in only two starts
An article mentions that Drayden Dickmann has committed to play football at Rice.
Austin American-Statesman (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-statesman
Texas A&M soccer teams falls to No. 12 Arkansas 1-0 in road match
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team is slated to play Texas A&M University Oct. 2.
The Eagle (This article also appeared in KBTX Online and WTAW Online.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-te
Cowboys open SLC play at UIW on Saturday
An article mentions that Rice's football team defeated McNeese State University 52-10 Sept. 10.
McNeeseSports.com (This article also appeared in Crescent City Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-mns
Happily ever after? Tracking Notre Dame's football transfers
A roundup features Rice football player Litchfield Ajavon.
Rivals
http://dateline.rice/sept-30-ajavon