Dateline Rice for Aug. 1, 2023

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NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Saudi Arabia has the most profitable company in the history of the world, and $3.2 trillion to invest by 2030. Who will say no to that tidal wave of cash?
Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Fortune (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-krane

Scientists question superconductivity claim from physicist accused of plagiarism
Doug Natelson, professor of physics and astronomy, is quoted.
The Wall Street Journal (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-natelson

Rice University experts get featured in French news
An article features the Rice Global Paris Center and mentions President Reginald DesRoches and Ramamoorthy Ramesh, vice president for research.
French News Today
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-desroches-ramesh

Schools aim to enrich students by expanding culturally responsive arts education
A broadcast cites a 2019 Rice study into the use of a culturally relevant arts education for young students.
NPR's "Morning Edition" (This segment also aired on more than 950 stations across the U.S.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-npr
'Los Angeles Times Today'
Spectrum News Los Angeles (This segment aired three times.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-spla

Family of 7 ordered out of home days before baby boy's due date
An article mentions the 2023 State of Housing report by Rice's Kinder institute for Urban Research. 
Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in ABC 13 Online and was in 10 other media outlets. The video segment aired six times on KTRK-TV in Houston.) 
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-yahoo

Scholars react to UFO whistle-blower's testimony: 'Show me the spaceship'
An article mentions that Greg Eghigian spoke about paranormal experiences at Rice in May.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-che

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Want to be mayor? Black and Latino Houstonians have a message for you. (Opinion)
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, co-authored an op-ed.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared on the front of the Opinion section in the Aug. 1 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-jones
Issues facing Houston (Aug. 1, 2023)
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-jones
More than half of residents say Houston is headed in the wrong direction
KTRH Online
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-jones
KRLD-AM (Dallas)
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-jones (This segment aired four times.)

Greater Heights continues to attract new developments and residents
An article cites a 2021 study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
Greater Houston Partnership
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-ghp

BROADCAST

Tennessee school named in best colleges in America, according to Niche
A roundup features Rice.
WATE Online
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-wate

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

'A Master Class on Being Human' | Brad Braxton and Anthony Pinn
A podcast features Anthony Pinn, the Agnes Cullen Arnold Distinguished Professor of Humanities and founding director of Rice's Center for Engaged Research and Collaborative Learning, who co-authored the new book "A Master Class on Being Human."
OnlySky
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-pinn

Could economic indicators give an early warning of a war over Taiwan?
Gabriel Collins, the Baker Botts Fellow in Energy and Environmental Affairs at the Baker Institute, is quoted.
Mint (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in Focus.de.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-collins

Phoenix Symphony appoints new concertmaster
An article features alumnus Boson Mo and mentions that he studied under Paul Kantor, the Sallie Shepherd Perkins Professor of Violin at the Shepherd School of Music.
The Violin Channel
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-mo-kantor

Dotz Nano 'strategic acquisition' of Innovative Carbon Capture Technology, raises A$4 million in private placement 
An article mentions that Dotz Nano is based on Rice research.
ITWire.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-itwire

Rice University device makes hydrogen from sunlight
An article features collaborative Rice research into next-generation halide perovskite semiconductors. Co-author and graduate student Austin Fehr is quoted.
Energy and Environment Leader
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-fehr

Rice engineers' storage technology keeps nanosurfaces clean
Rice research into limiting surface contamination of stored nanomaterials by volatile organic compounds is featured.
U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science homepage
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-doe

In Memoriam | 2023
An article features alumnus George Trail III, who died May 13 at 86. 
U.S. Department of State's State Magazine
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-trail

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Why aren't PIF-owned Newcastle United spending Saudi style?
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The New Arab
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-ulrichsen

Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy, the 13th president of Wayne State University
An article features alumna Kimberly Andrews Espy, president of Wayne State University.
The South End
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-espy

COMMENTARY: 'Lift each other up so everyone succeeds'
An article featuring Claudia Sterling, co-valedictorian of Mount Olive High School, mentions that she plans to attend Rice in the fall.
Mount Olive Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-moc

SPORTS

Tommy McClelland appointed as athletics director at Rice University
An article features the news that Tommy McClelland will be Rice's new athletics director beginning Aug. 14. President Reginald DesRoches is quoted in Fox News, and former director Joe Karlgaard is featured in the Houston Business Journal.
Fox News
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-mcclelland-desroches
Q&A: Joe Karlgaard reflects on his 10-year tenure as Rice University's athletics director
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-karlgaard-mcclelland
Executive transactions — July 31, 2023
Sports Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-mcclelland

Jaguars add eight coaches via the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship
A roundup features Marco Regalado, Rice football executive director of player personnel and recruiting innovation.
Jaguars.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-regalado

J.T. Daniels speaks about time in Morgantown
Rice football player J.T. Daniels is featured.
Voice of Morgantown
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-daniels
Matt Cassel goes back to college as he and his alma mater both head to Big Ten
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-daniels

Cypress Woods' Ethan Farris, Magnolia West's Caylon Dygert voted top of class by TSWA
An article mentions that Jackson Blank will play on Rice's baseball team next season.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-gc

Seahawks' Myles Adams primed for expanded role?
An article features former Rice football player Myles Adams.
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in Sports Illustrated.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-adams

NFF's Campbell Trophy Summit inspires attendees with lessons of leadership
A roundup features former Rice football player Matthew Sign.
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-sign

Ranking the position units: Texas, Texas Tech lead way at quarterback position
Rice is mentioned.
Dave Campbell's Texas Football
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-dctf
Ranking the position units: Baylor, North Texas headline talented college football running back rooms in Texas
Dave Campbell's Texas Football
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-dctf

Texas QB Arch Manning’s autographed trading card sells for $102,500, sets auction record
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Texas at Austin Sept. 2.
The Dallas Morning News
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-morning.news

2023 AAC football preview: New-look AAC not lacking in contenders
An article mentions that Rice is part of the American Athletic Conference.
HERO Sports
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-hero

M/W CROSS COUNTRY — Texas Lutheran cross-country announces 2023 slate
An article mentions the Rice Invitational cross-country meet Sept. 8.
Seguin Today
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-st

5 NFL players who became legends at the Super Bowl … and 5 who went down as chokers
An article mentions that Super Bowl VIII was held at Rice Stadium.
Total Pro Sports
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-tps

Harris named to Maxwell Award Watch List for second straight season
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Texas at San Antonio Nov. 11.
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-utsa

Which players have played for Broncos and Panthers? NFL Immaculate Grid answers for Aug. 1
An article mentions former Rice assistant football coach C.J. Anderson.
Sportskeeda
http://dateline.rice/aug-1-sk

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