NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
National Public Radio
Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science and fellow in urban politics at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about Houston's mayoral race.
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-stein (This segment aired on more than 950 affiliate stations across the U.S.)
Texas Standard for Dec. 8, 2023: Tired of the same Christmas carols? This Texas composer has some rearrangements.
Texas Standard (This segment also aired on more than 40 stations across Texas.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-stein
Discussion on Houston runoff election results
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science and fellow in political science at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Yahoo! News (This Fox 26 Online article also appeared in Yahoo! Finance, and the video segment aired on KRIV-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-jones
Four problems hanging over Sheila Jackson Lee ahead of Houston mayoral runoff
MSN (This article originally appeared in the Washington Examiner.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-jones
Special Session 4 ends with no school choice plan: 'This Week in Texas Politics'
Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in Fox 7 Online, and it appeared in AOL. The video segment also aired three times on KTBC-TV in Austin.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-jones
Putin finds a warm welcome in the Middle East. What it means for oil prices.
Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, and Mark Finley, fellow in energy and global oil at the Baker Institute's Center for Energy Studies, co-authored an article. Krane is quoted in France24.com.
Barron's (This article also appeared in MSN Money.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-krane-finley
Not all Arab states backing Saudi Arabia in COP28 talks
France24.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-krane
Israel's mass displacement of Gazans fits strategy of using migration as a tool of war
Kelsey Norman, fellow for the Middle East and director of the Baker Institute for Public Policy's Women's Rights, Human Rights and Refugees Program, co-authored an article.
The Conversation (This article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-norman
Scientists may misunderstand the gender gap in physics
An article features a collaborative Rice study of international scientists into why fewer women pursue careers in physics than biology. Co-author Elaine Howard Ecklund, the Herbert S. Autrey Chair and Professor of Sociology, director of the Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance, Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, is quoted.
Futurity (This research was also featured in the "Futurity Today" newsletter Dec. 11.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-ecklund
Study: Viewing disparity of women in physics as individual choice risks overlooking gendered issues
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-ecklund
'Portfolio careers' are becoming more popular. Is it just rebranding hustle culture?
Scott Sonenshein, the Henry Gardiner Symonds Professor of Management at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, is quoted.
Fast Company
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-sonenshein
Experts doubt Republican candidates' military plans to quash opioid epidemic
Tony Payan, the Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies and director of the Center for the United States and Mexico at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Center Square
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-payan
Offworld 'company towns' are the wrong way to settle the solar system
A book review features "A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space and Have We Really Thought This Through?," co-authored by Kelly Weinersmith, adjunct assistant professor of biosciences.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Engadget, and it appeared in Yahoo! Finance Canada.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-weinersmith
¿Por qué te vas? Shell parte de México
Miriam Grunstein, nonresident scholar in the Center for the United States and Mexico at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, authored an op-ed.
MSN Noticias (Mexico; an English translation is not available. This article originally appeared in Expansión.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-grunstein
How Taylor Swift became the Trojan horse of academia
An article quotes Hanszen College senior Katherine Jeng, who taught a course on the lyrical evolution of Taylor Swift at Rice this fall.
CNN (This article also appeared in more than 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-jeng
The Grand Halle to host 'Service of Lessons and Carols'
Alumna Zing Allsopp, a graduate of Rice's Shepherd School of Music, is featured.
Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in The Tribune-Democrat.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-allsopp
These are the richest universities in the world
A slideshow features Rice.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Money Pop.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-msn
The secret to being a star analyst
An article mentions that experts at Rice collaborated on a study of equity analysts.
Financial Times
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-ft
HOUSTON/TEXAS
AI is here. Let's not just sit back and watch. (Opinion)
Rodrigo Ferreira, assistant teaching professor in computer science, authored an op-ed.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This op-ed also appeared in the Dec. 10 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-ferreira
Anxiety grows among small Texas oil producers ahead of federal methane rule
Ken Medlock, senior director of the Center for Energy Studies at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared on the front of the Texas Inc. section in the Dec. 10 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-medlock
Baker Institute senior fellow, Ken Medlock III joins the Oil Patch — Dec. 10, 2023
Shale Magazine's "In the Oil Patch" on iHeart Radio (This segment also aired on KTRH-AM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-medlock
Trailblazer Brandi Smith leaves KHOU 11, becomes multimedia journalist at Rice University
An article features Brandi Smith, multimedia journalist in the Office of Public Affairs at Rice.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article appeared in the Dec. 9 print edition and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-smith
Rice prof: Antisemitism is 'prevalent' on campus (Opinion)
Moshe Vardi, University Professor and Karen Ostrum George Distinguished Service Professor in Computational Engineering, a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy and a professor of computer science, authored an op-ed.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared on the front of the Outlook section in the Dec. 10 print edition, the Chronicle's "713" newsletter Dec. 9, and an excerpt appeared in the Jewish News Syndicate.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-vardi
Moody Foundation pledges historic, $1 billion commitment to Texas education over the next 20 years
An article mentions that the Moody Foundation gifted Rice $100 million in 2021 for the Moody Center for Student Life and Opportunity.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article appeared in the Dec. 10 print edition and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-hc
What's the plan for the Moody Foundation's Texas-sized pledge to Lone Star State students?
Inside Philanthropy
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-ip
Foraging for meaning with Laure Prouvost
An article features the exhibit "Laure Prouvost: Above Front Tears Nest in South" and Rice's Moody Center for the Arts, which is on view through Dec. 14.
Glasstire
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-gt
As Israel-Hamas war sparks tensions on Texas campuses, universities struggle to respond
Rice is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (This Texas Tribune article also appeared in 10 other media outlets and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-hc
Top performing arts and live theater this week: Dec. 11-17, 2023
An article featuring The King's Singers mentions that they will perform a holiday concert at Rice Dec.12.
365 Things To Do in Houston
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-365
BROADCAST
'The Nature of Things'
A broadcast features Lesa Tran Lu, executive director of the Institute of Biosciences and Bioengineering and adjunct lecturer in chemistry.
CBC (This segment re-aired four times.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-lu
Dec. 10: 'The Takeout': Fmr. Rep. Adam Kinzinger
Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy is mentioned.
CBS News (This podcast also aired on more than 100 affiliate radio stations across the U.S.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-cbs
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Stop handicapping your brain capital: Play golf
Harris Eyre, fellow in brain health in the Center for Health and Biosciences at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, authored an article.
Psychology Today
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-eyre
How can philosophy be important in times like these?
Elizabeth Brake, professor of philosophy, authored an essay.
Los Angeles Review of Books
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-brake
United Soccer Coaches announces 2023 Letter of Commendation recipients
John DeWitt, director of applied sports science and adjunct assistant research professor of kinesiology, is featured.
UnitedSoccerCoaches.org (This article also appeared in Front Row Soccer.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-dewitt
The stemness of solar cells is boosted by the bottleneck overcome breakthrough synthesis method
An article features collaborative Rice research reliably producing 2D perovskite-based semiconductor layers at scale by controlling the temperature and duration of the crystallization process. Co-authors Aditya Mohite, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, and graduate student Jin Hou are quoted.
List23
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-mohite-hou
Tom Maguire: R&D will happen — we need to ensure the tax credit makes it happens here
An article mentions President John F. Kennedy's "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962.
Business Post
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-bp
Vad uppnådde man egentligen med att åka till månen?
MSN Sweden (This article originally appeared in StarsInsider.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-msn
Bun B talks the growth and success of his brand Trill Burgers
An article features Bernard "Bun B" Freeman, former distinguished lecturer at Rice.
MSN Music (This article originally appeared in Revolt, and it appeared in Yahoo! Entertainment.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-bun.b
Zayo partners with national lab, Rice University on geothermal mapping project
An article mentions that experts at Rice collaborated on the featured research.
BizWest
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-bw
WalletHub ranks Austin as 'top college town in America' for third year in a row
An article mentions that Rice is ranked No. 7 in the nation according to WalletHub.
MSN Money (This article originally appeared in the Austin American-Statesman and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-msn.money
Why battery startup Mitra Chem's CEO says now is the time to solve climate change
Alumnus Vivas Kumar is featured.
BayArea Inno
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-kumar
SOM completes Rice University's new engineering and science building behind a patterned brick facade
An article features Rice's O'Connor Building for Engineering and Science.
Archinect
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-arch
QT/ Researchers show an old law still holds for quirky quantum materials
An article features collaborative Rice research into the quantum fluctuations of charge in nanowires made of a rare compound of ytterbium, rhodium and silicon. Study co-authors Qimiao Si, the Harry C. and Olga K. Wiess Professor of Physics and Astronomy, and Doug Natelson, professor of physics and astronomy, are quoted.
Paradigm on Medium
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-si-natelson
Dividend champion, contender and challenger highlights: Week of Dec. 10
Alumnus Justin Law authored an article.
FinnoExpert (This article originally appeared in Seeking Alpha.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-law
Chip industry’s technical paper roundup: Dec 11
A roundup features collaborative Rice research into 2D ferroelectric materials.
Semiconductor Engineering
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-se
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
I believe in miracles
James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry and a professor of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted.
Bonner County Daily Bee
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-tour
A robust arts curriculum is essential to ensure all students succeed
An article cites Rice research into the impact of an arts education on students' overall academic, social and emotional outcomes.
AfricanAmericanVoice.net
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-aav
Tennessee high school students of the week: Vote in the last poll of 2023
An article mentions that Ben Johnson plans to attend Rice on the QuestBridge National Match scholarship.
The Tennessean (This article also appeared in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-tenn
Monaco est la terre du destin de Zhang Zhang
An article features alumna Zhang Zhang.
ASMFC.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-zhang
WWU's Derek Moscato presents recent research on the shared cultural impact of baseball between US and Japan
An article mentions that an expert at Rice participated in the College of William & Mary's "150 Years of U.S.-Japan Baseball Diplomacy" symposium Oct. 27.
Western Washington University News
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-wwu
SPORTS
Hollingsworth's fast start, Ejim's double-double lead No. 23 Gonzaga women past Rice 80-72
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team lost to Gonzaga University 80-72 Dec. 9.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets, and an excerpt appeared in the Dec. 10 print edition of the Houston Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-ap
No. 23 Gonzaga women's basketball picks up 5th consecutive win, defeats Rice 80-72 Saturday
KHQ Online
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-khq
No. 23 WBB wins at Rice, 80-72
GoZags.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-zags
No. 23/23 WBB travels to Rice this Saturday
GoZags.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-zags
Zags WBB Take on Rice
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in SB Nation.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-msn
UAB, North Texas pick up Saturday wins
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-the.american
'4 News Now'
KXLY-TV (Spokane, Washington)
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-kxly
Coach Marco Regalado talks UTRGV, TikTok fame, return to South Texas
An article features Marco Regalado, former Rice football executive director of player personnel and recruiting innovation.
San Antonio Express-News
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-exp.news
Following the bouncing (basket)ball
An article mentions former Rice basketball player Quincy Olivari.
The Ledger Independent
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-li
History with Chuck: Remembering Lieutenant Colonel Tony Stremic, 1952 CHS grad and football/wrestling All-American
An article mentions that Rice's football team played in the 1958 Cotton Bowl.
Glenside Local
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-gl
'Eaters snap six game win streak, slip up against Duquesne, 62-66
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team competed in the 2023 Ball Dawgs Classic in Henderson, Nevada, Nov. 21-24.
University of California Irvine's New University
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-uci
Prep baseball: Pleasant Grove's Browning one of 24 players invited to Team USA camp over weekend
An article mentions that Rice's Reckling Park recently hosted the Team USA PDP Winter Camp.
Texarkana Gazette
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-tg
WWE reveals latest NIL class
Rice football player Josh Pearcy is featured.
Sports Illustrated's FanNation
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-pearcy
PREVIEW: No. 3/2 men's basketball faces Jackson State
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team lost to the University of Houston 75-39 Dec. 6.
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-uh
Willie Fritz: How Houston football can benefit from basketball success
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-hc
Patrick Mahomes looks completely unrecognizable with youthful fresh-faced look on day Chiefs star signed at Texas Tech
Rice is mentioned.
The U.S. Sun
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-sun
UNT lands highly productive Arkansas QB Ashton Gray, Texas WR Wyatt Young
Denton Record-Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-drc
American Athletic Conference commissioner to retire
An article mentions that Rice is part of the American Athletic Conference.
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-hbj
Longhorns head to the Sugar Bowl: What fans need to know about tickets
An article mentions that Rice's football team will play Texas State University in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas Dec. 26.
Fox 7 Online
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-fox7
College Football bowl lines: Transfer portal, opt-out tracker and updated odds
Nola.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-nola
Texas football loses another WR to the portal in Isaiah Neyor
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to the University of Texas at Austin Sept. 2.
FanSided
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-fs
Who is Texas' next Heisman Trophy finalist? We think he's on this roster | Bohls, Golden
Austin American-Statesman
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-statesman
Alabama hosts Stephen F. Austin, Samford for holiday hoops weekend
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team lost to Stephen F. Austin University 67-56 Nov. 25.
RollTide.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-rt
LSU announces 2024 baseball nonconference game times
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team is slated to play Louisiana State University Feb. 28.
LSUSports.net
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-lsu
No. 12/16 men's basketball defeats Houston Christian, 77-50
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team lost to the University of Texas at Austin Nov. 15.
TexasSports.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-ts
'Houston's Morning Show'
An article mentions that Aniah Alexis has committed to play basketball at Rice.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-kriv
NEWS RELEASES
Chance twists ordered carbon nanotubes into 'tornado films'
Rice scientists in the lab of Junichiro Kono have developed two ways of making wafer-scale synthetic chiral carbon nanotube assemblies starting from achiral mixtures. According to a study in Nature Communications, the resulting "tornado" and "twisted-and-stacked" thin films can control ellipticity ⎯ a property of polarized light ⎯ to a level and in a range of the spectrum that was previously largely beyond reach.
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-news-release-kono
New NASA-funded Rice research will examine how uncrewed aircraft fleets can navigate safely and efficiently
If you’re one of the many people who watched The Jetsons and envisioned a future of flying cars and delivery vehicles, your dreams might not be far off. A new Rice University research study funded by NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate is examining how uncrewed aircraft systems, also known as drones, can operate safely and efficiently in busy airspaces, and the role humans will play in managing and monitoring them.
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-news-release-chen
Carbon nanotubes have progressed towards energy and health applications, but misconceptions remain, experts say
The increasing use of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) — and a proposal in the European Union to ban the entire class of materials — highlights the need for an updated and standardized approach to assess human and environmental impacts of CNTs and products that contain them, according to a new collaborative study co-authored by Rice researchers.
http://dateline.rice/dec-11-news-release-meidl-pasquali-heller