Dateline Rice for June 26, 2023 (Weekend Edition)

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NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

How's Houston's economy working for the working poor?
Daniel Potter, senior director of research at Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted.
Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal (This segment aired on more than 600 affiliate stations across the U.S., and it re-aired multiple times on over 800 affiliate radio stations across the U.S. as part of Marketplace Morning Report June 26.)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-potter

Iran's oil supplies are one more challenge for OPEC+
Mark Finley, fellow in energy and global oil at the Baker Institute for Public Policy's Center for Energy Studies, authored an article.
Barron's (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-finley

The one-shot drug that keeps on dosing
An article features Rice research on developing an encapsulation technology for time-released drugs. Co-author Kevin McHugh, assistant professor of bioengineering, is quoted.
Wired
http://dateline.rice/june-26-mchugh
 
Texas: 'The Issue Is': Can Congressman Allred defeat Ted Cruz for a Senate seat?
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 in several media outlets.
Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in Fox 4 Online, and the video segment also aired four times on KRIV-TV in Houston. This article also appeared in Fox 7 Online and 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-jones
Texas: 'The Issue Is': Allred's run for US Senate seat
Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in Fox 4 Online and appeared in Fox 7 Online and 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-jones
Big changes in mayoral race, Abbott vetoes 70 bills, an analysis of Trump's indictment, and more on 'Houston Newsmakers'
Click2Houston (This segment also aired on KPRC-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-jones
Should impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton still be getting paid?
CBS News Texas (This segment also aired eight times on KTVT-TV in Dallas.)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-jones
New survey examines status of abortion laws in Texas, California, Arizona
Medical Xpress
http://dateline.rice/june-26-jones
'TWC News All Night'
Spectrum News Austin (This segment aired five times.)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-jones

Thousands of Americans are leaving homes in flood-risk areas. But where are they moving to?
James Elliott, professor and chair of sociology, is quoted.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch (This CNN article appeared in 10 other media outlets and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-elliott
Court finds government responsible for recurrent flooding
Metro.NewsChannelNebraska.com (This Associated Press article appeared in 10 other media outlets and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-elliott

New HPV test crucial step for eradicating cervical cancer
An article features collaborative Rice research developing a human papillomavirus DNA test, which may make cervical cancer screening more accessible to women in countries with fewer resources. Co-authors Rebecca Richards-Kortum, the Malcolm Gillis University Professor, professor of bioengineering and director of the Rice360 Institute for Global Health, and alumna Kathryn Kundrod are quoted.
MSN International (This Deutsche Welle article appeared in the June 23 and 24 print editions and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-kortum-kundrod
HPV point-of-care test in development combines isothermal amplification, lateral flow detection
LabPulse.com
http://dateline.rice/june-26-kortum-kundrod

Pakar ungkap 'hawa' hidup 200 ribu tahun lalu
Marek Kimmel, professor of statistics and of bioengineering, is quoted.
CNN Indonesia (An English translation is not available.)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-kimmel

Venezuela colapsa incluso con las mayores reservas de crudo
Luis Pacheco, a nonresident fellow in the Center for Energy Studies at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Diario Las Américas (An English translation is not available.)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-pacheco

Get ready for another wet, hot American summer, thanks to fossil fuels
An article features Rice research into home buyouts following floods. Houston Public Media mentions that this research will be featured on tomorrow's episode of "Houston Matters."
The Hill
http://dateline.rice/june-26-the.hill
National links: Homelessness in CA is driven by prices, not mental illness or drugs
Greater Greater Washington
http://dateline.rice/june-26-ggw
Lawrence v. Texas 20 years later (June 26, 2023)
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-hpm

It is so hard to be trans
Rice is mentioned.
The New York Times (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-nyt

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Rice University names carbon-tech, battery storage startups to latest clean tech accelerator
An article features the 15 startups that were accepted into the third cohort of the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship's Clean Energy Accelerator, which begins July 25. The accelerator will wrap up with Demo Day alongside the 20th Annual Rice Alliance Energy Tech Venture Forum on Sept. 21. Kerri Smith, executive director of the Clean Energy Accelerator, and Matt Peña, associate director of the accelerator, are mentioned.
HoustonInno
http://dateline.rice/june-26-smith-pena

Houston innovators recognized at annual regional entrepreneur competition
A roundup features alumnus Omair Tariq, a graduate of Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business. The article also mentions that he gave the commencement address at the Jones School last May.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/june-26-tariq

Rice University student Xayvion Davidson wins competition, gets concert spotlight
Xayvion Davidson, a rising sophomore studying bassoon at Rice's Shepherd School of Music, won first place and audience favorite at the inaugural Cynthia Woods Mitchell-Ima Hogg Young Artist Competition June 11.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article appeared on the front of the Star section in the June 24 print edition, and it was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-davidson

Texas-Squared Startup newsletter No. 405
A roundup features Rice news stories from the past week.
Texas-Squared Startup on Medium
http://dateline.rice/june-26-tss

Drug decelerates bacterial race to antibiotic resistance
An article mentions that experts at Rice contributed to the featured research.
Baylor College of Medicine (This article also appeared in Ma-Clinique.fr.)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-bcm

BROADCAST

'KHOU 11 News'
Richard Stoll, the Albert Thomas Professor of Political Science at Rice, is interviewed about political instability in Russia.
KHOU-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-stoll

'KPRC Channel 2 News'
Michael Wong, the Tina and Sunit Patel Professor in Molecular Nanotechnology, a professor and chair of chemical and biomolecular engineering and a professor of chemistry, materials science and nanoengineering and of civil and environmental engineering, is interviewed about water filtration technology.
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-wong

I SEE U, episode 89: Hope is stronger than Pride
A broadcast features Karine Jean-Pierre, White House press secretary and assistant to the president, who gave Rice's undergraduate commencement address May 6.
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-pierre

'Journey to Juneteenth'
A broadcast features alumnus Raymond Johnson, adjunct professor of mathematics, who was one of Rice's first African American graduate students, and alumna Jacqueline McCauley, who was one of the university's first African American undergraduate students.
KTXA-TV (Dallas)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-johnson-mccauley (This segment aired twice and appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)

The most important issues to watch in the 2023 mayoral election, according to Houstonians
An article cites the Houston Area Survey by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
Click2Houston
http://dateline.rice/june-26-c2h

Why so many US-educated foreign students don't stay for work
Rice is mentioned.
WBUR's "On Point" (This segment also aired on 298 stations across the U.S.)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-wbur
'13 Eyewitness News'
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-ktrk
KTRH-AM (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-ktrh

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Fellowships for Bridwell–Rabb, Jimah; awards for Matthews, Garg
A roundup features Kathleen Shive Matthews, the Stewart Memorial Professor Emerita of BioSciences, who received the Association of Rice Alumni's 2023 Gold Medal Award, the group's highest honor given to faculty members who demonstrate extraordinary service to the university. 
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
http://dateline.rice/june-26-matthews

Solar bails out Texas during heat wave, but trouble looms
Daniel Cohan, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
E&E News
http://dateline.rice/june-26-cohan

PREVIEW | Songs of Summer 2023: TSMF's delectable offerings for vocal music
Ana María Martínez, professor of voice at Rice's Shepherd School of Music, is featured.
Ludwig Van Toronto
http://dateline.rice/june-26-martinez

Iron-rich rocks link planetary processes thought to be unconnected
An article features Rice research that links planetary processes that were thought to be unconnected. An image is credited to Linda Welzenbach-Fries, science writer in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences.
Mining.com
http://dateline.rice/june-26-fries

Pabellón mass timber / Jesús Vassallo
An article features the Johnson Owl Deck at the Harris Gully Natural Area, a restored watershed on Rice's campus that includes several microhabitats for migrating birds. The mass timber project, which is made of cross-laminated timber, was completed by recent School of Architecture graduates Pouya Khadem and Lene Sollie under the guidance of Jesús Vassallo, associate professor of architecture, and alumna Tracy Truc Huynh.
ArchDaily (An English translation is not available.)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-vassallo-khadem-sollie-huynh

Uncovering legit course reviewers' favorite online courses for personal growth
A roundup mentions a Rice finance course.
TechBullion.com
http://dateline.rice/june-26-tb
 
20 most profitable universities in the world
Rice is featured.
Yahoo! Finance (This article originally appeared in Insider Monkey, and it appeared in Editorialge.com.)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-yahoo.finance

Bastille Day 2023: Où fêter le 14-Juillet dans le Lone Star State
A roundup mentions that Rice Stadium will host a celebration of French National Day July 14.
French Morning (An English translation is not available.)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-fm

Immigrant care burden lands at public health systems' door
Rice is mentioned.
Crain's Chicago Business
http://dateline.rice/june-26-ccb
Morgan Park Academy Class of 2023 goes out in style
Patch (Beverly-Mt. Greenwood, IL)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-patch
Vulkanausbruch auf dem Mars? NASA-Rover macht spannende Entdeckung
Prosieben.de (An English translation is not available.)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-prosieben
Najlepsze krajowe uczelnie są także w Illinois. Sprawdź które, zanim wybierzesz studia
Deon24.com (An English translation is not available.)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-deon24

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

This woman is the front-runner to be Mexico's next president
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 Ponca City News
http://dateline.rice/june-26-payan

Perseverance and the science of obtaining results
Graduate student Eleanor Moreland is quoted.
Hindustan Times
http://dateline.rice/june-26-moreland

Cazenovia embarks (again) on a monthlong effort to build the next generation of artists
Alumnus Lucas Button is featured.
Syracuse.com
http://dateline.rice/june-26-button

Future destinations for Class of 2023 graduates
An article mentions that Katherine Voong plans to attend Rice in the fall.
The Cheshire Herald
http://dateline.rice/june-26-tch

Lawrence High graduate sees success at national debate tournament, reflects on how debate has helped him
An article featuring Thomas Lushington mentions that he plans to attend Rice in the fall.
The Lawrence Times
http://dateline.rice/june-26-tlt

SPORTS

Tara Simpson-Sullivan named C-USA female field athlete of the year
An article features Owl Tara Simpson-Sullivan, who was named Conference USA's Women's Field Athlete of the Year. Head coach Jim Bevan is quoted.
The Cumberland News & Star
http://dateline.rice/june-26-sullivan-bevan

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Drew Devillier commits to Rice as a dual-sport athlete
An article featuring Drew Devillier mentions that he has committed to play football at Rice.
VYPE
http://dateline.rice/june-26-vype

Texas closes a prolific 2022-23 athletic season
An article mentions last season's basketball game between Rice and the University of Texas at Austin.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the San Antonio Express-News.)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-hc

The last time the Panthers were in the USFL playoffs
An article mentions former Rice assistant football coach Mike Nolan. 
WOOD TV Online
http://dateline.rice/june-26-woodtv

Mo' money, mo' problems: 14 schools prepare for latest wave of conference realignment as July 1 nears
An article mentions that Rice will join the American Athletic Conference July 1.
Action Network
http://dateline.rice/june-26-aac
The American Athletic Conference turns 10
Sports Business Journal (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-sbj
All in the Family: Carlsbad's Aragon softball players look to win at UTEP in 2024
Carlsbad Current-Argus
http://dateline.rice/june-26-aac

What will Heat’s summer league team look like? A look at undrafted players on roster and more
An article mentions former Rice basketball player Drew Peterson.
MSN (This article originally appeared in the Miami Herald.)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-msn
Report: Miami Heat add plethora of intriguing undrafted rookies
Heat Nation
http://dateline.rice/june-26-hn

13th Annual Ohio River Sternwheel Festival success and K9 wins gold
An article features Rice baseball player Drew Holderbach.
Patch (Marietta, Ohio)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-holderbach

Seven Roadrunners land on Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Preseason All-Texas College Team
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/june-26-utsa
UTSA places 13 on Phil Steele preseason All-AAC team
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/june-26-utsa

College World Series Game 2 live updates: Florida beats LSU 24-4 to force Game 3
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team won the College World Series in 2003.
The Athletic (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-athletic

Here are the Statcast standouts from the 2023 draft combine
Rice baseball player Hayden Durke is mentioned.
MLB
http://dateline.rice/june-26-durke

Rice football win total odds: Over/under prediction for 2023
Rice football is featured.
Clutch Points
http://dateline.rice/june-26-cp

BREAKING: Nation's No. 1 RB recruit announces his commitment to big-time college program
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Texas at Austin Sept. 2.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Total Pro Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-msn
Quinn Ewers: Texas has 'turned it around' ahead of 2023 season
On 3
http://dateline.rice/june-26-on3
Quinn Ewers thinks Texas 'turned it around' heading into 2023 season
The Spun
http://dateline.rice/june-26-spun

Gold: Pac-12 baseball year-in-review
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team was swept in a three-game series against Stanford University Feb. 24-25.
Saturday Out West
http://dateline.rice/june-26-sow

College World Series finals: LSU vs. Florida start time, game information
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team lost to Louisiana State University in an elimination game in 2008.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Sports Illustrated's LSU Country.)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-msn

Programs! Get your programs for riders at Calgary Saturday!
Former Rice football player Peter Godber is mentioned.
CJWW Online
http://dateline.rice/june-26-godber
CKRM-AM (Saskatchewan, Canada)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-godber

Mesquite Horn three-star defensive lineman Armstrong Nnodim decommits from Rice
Rice is mentioned.
The Dallas Morning News
http://dateline.rice/june-26-morning.news
TABC Showcase: Three-star big man Trent Burns recaps his Purdue official visit
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/june-26-247
CHNL-FM (British Columbia, Canada)
http://dateline.rice/june-26-chnl

NEWS RELEASE

Baker Institute report: Russia-Ukraine provides policy lessons on oil, natural gas as geopolitical weapons
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has brought renewed focus on the use of energy resources as geopolitical "weapons." But the respective experiences for oil and natural gas in the past year — Russia's two main energy exports and the leading energy sources for Europe and the U.S. — provide strategic lessons for policymakers, according to a new report from Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
http://dateline.rice/june-26-news-release-baker-report

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