Dateline Rice for Nov. 13, 2023 (Weekend Edition)

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NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Greenfield Farm Writers Residency revitalizes William Faulkner's land, supports MS writers
Kiese Laymon, the Libbie Shearn Moody Professor and professor of English, is quoted.
AOL (This article originally appeared in the Clarion-Ledger, and it appeared on the front page of its Nov. 13 print edtion.) 
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-laymon

Obama Presidential Center museum director aims for history, context
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history, is quoted.
MSN (This Chicago Tribune article appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-brinkley
'Chris Jansing Reports'
MSNBC
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-brinkley
 
USS day 2: Outside conference windows, the Atlantic Ocean is a symbol of loss
An article mentions that graduate student Summer Perritt presented research at the Universities Studying Slavery conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Oct. 19.
Yahoo! News Canada (This article originally appeared in the Local Journalism Initiative and also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-perritt

A new bio celebrates the enduring greatness of Larry McMurtry
An article features late alumnus Larry McMurtry, a former Rice lecturer.
The Washington Post (Subscription is required. This article appeared in the Nov. 12 print edition of the Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News, and it was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-mcmurtry

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Texas environmental authority pulls out of negotiations over discrimination complaints
Jim Blackburn, a professor in the practice of environmental law, co-director of Rice's Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disasters Center and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article appeared on the front of the Texas Inc. section in the Nov. 12 print edition and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-blackburn

Top 15 festivals and events this week in Houston: Nov. 13-19, 2023
A roundup mentions that Ragini Tharoor Srinivasan, assistant professor of English, will be in conversation with writer Zadie Smith at Congregation Emanu El Nov. 13.
365 Things To Do in Houston
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-srinivasan

In the face of change, Third Ward is holding onto its rich history
An article cites a 2019 survey of Third Ward residents by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Houstonia
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-houstonia

UH architecture and engineering team's thermodynamic house to compete in housing event
An article mentions that a team from Rice will compete in the two-year Gateway Decathlon, a series of 10 design and engineering contests to address the future of housing.
University of Houston
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-uh

The Italian American women behind the Nutcracker Market's best-selling marinara debut a vodka sauce
Rice is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article appeared on the front of the Star section in the Nov. 11 print edition and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-hc

Texas ranks No. 8 on new list of best states for Black entrepreneurs
An article cites a collaborative Rice study into post-pandemic Black-owned startups in Houston.
CultureMap Dallas
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-cmd

Houston wedding venues — your guide to the perfect place to say 'I do'
A roundup features Rice's Cohen House.
Houston on the Cheap
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-hotc

BROADCAST

Dr. Tony Payan — Part 2
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 featured.
KTEP Online (This segment also aired on KTEP-FM in El Paso, Texas.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-payan
 
Whitmire heavy favorite in next month's Houston mayoral runoff
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.
KTRH Online (This segment also aired on KTRH-AM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-jones

'KHOU 11 News'
A broadcast mentions that Rice hosted the Houston Heart Walk Nov. 11.
KHOU-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-khou
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-kprc

'John Tesh Radio Show'
A broadcast mentions Rice research that found clean environments lead to more ethical behavior.
KPLA-FM (Columbia, Missouri)
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-kpla

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Thermal transistors handle heat with no moving parts
Geoff Wehmeyer, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, is quoted.
IEEE Spectrum
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-wehmeyer

It is alive! Could a reanimated spider change how we think about robotics?
An article features collaborative Rice research that repurposed deceased spiders as mechanical grippers. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Daniel Preston, assistant professor of mechanical engineering and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow; and Anoop Rajappan, research scientist and a Rice Academy Junior Fellow.
MSN Entertainment (India; this article originally appeared in the Hindustan Times.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-preston-rajappan

Startup quer descobrir se humanos podem ter bebês no espaço
Scott Solomon, associate teaching professor of biosciences, authored an article.
MIT Technology Review (An English translation is not available.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-solomon

Qatar: Mediation as a state policy
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Limited Times
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-ulrichsen

A look back at the NEMSAC meeting
Lisa Basgall, lecturer in kinesiology and director of Rice EMS, is quoted. 
EMS World
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-basgall

Anti-nuclear activist goes on trial amid the fallout of Oppenheimer's legacy
An article features late alumnus Hugh Richards, who worked on neutron measurements at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Flatland
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-richards

Rising hospital CEO pay raises flags
An article cites a study co-authored by experts at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy into North Carolina's hospital system.
Indianapolis Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-ibj

Noguera and Freedberg: how a robust arts curriculum can contribute to school equity
An article cites Rice research into the impact of the arts on elementary school children. 
LA School Report
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-lasr

AWS unveils Gemini, a distributed training system for swift failure recovery in large model training
An article mentions that Rice collaborated on the featured research.
InfoQ
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-infoq

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

A breath of fresh air keeps drug-producing cells alive longer
An article features collaborative Rice research developing a device that produces oxygen at the site in order to keep cells alive inside the self-contained implant. Co-author Omid Veiseh, associate professor of bioengineering and faculty director of the Rice Biotech Launch Pad accelerator, is mentioned.
Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering News
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-veiseh

Ucross celebrates 40th anniversary in Houston
An article mentions that Rice's Shepherd School of Music has partnered with the Ucross Foundation, which awards two-week fellowship residencies at the foundation's 20,000-acre Wyoming ranch. 
The Sheridan Press
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-sp

New hires at Kean Miller, Red River Bank, KPMG promotion
A roundup features alumna Oanh Truong.
Nola.com (This article also appeared in The Advocate.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-truong

Next Civil War Round Table to look at Gen. Hood's Franklin decision making
An article features alumnus Drew Bledsoe.
Williamson Herald
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-bledsoe

SPORTS

Carpenter’s punt return score sparks UTSA to 34-14 victory over Rice
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to the University of Texas at San Antonio 34-14 Nov. 11. 
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-ap
UTSA surges in second half, cruising to dominant win against Rice
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Nov. 12 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-hc
Texas college football rankings: No. 1 Longhorns hang on, again
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-hc
Rice at UTSA: Five things to watch in game vs. AAC leader
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Nov. 11 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-hc
Texas college football power rankings: Aggies win can't save Jimbo Fisher
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-hc
Strong second half sends Roadrunners past Owls on Saturday night
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-utsa
UTSA scores 34-14 win against Rice, remains tied atop American standings
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-the.american
UTSA football standout Joshua Cephus gets probation in DWI case
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in the San Antonio Express-News.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-msn
College football Week 11 winners and losers: Where each conference race stands with 2 weeks to go
Yahoo! Sports
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-ys
MONDAY HUDDLE: With Jimbo Fisher firing, Texas A&M making most expensive coaching change ever
Click2Houston
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-c2h
President Eighmy invites UTSA's military community to Veterans Day events
UTSA Today
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-utsa
UTSA Roadrunners clinch resounding 34-14 victory over Rice Owls at Alamodome
News 4 San Antonio
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-n4sa
'News 4 San Antonio'
WOAI-TV (San Antonio)
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-woai
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-kprc

Monday Measure: After firings at Texas A&M, Boise State and Mississippi State, who's next?
A roundup mentions Rice head football coach Mike Bloomgren.
Yahoo! Sports
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-bloomgren

Pigge scores 23, Harvard defeats Rice 89-76
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team lost to Harvard University 89-76 Nov. 10.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-ap
Rice falls to Harvard to drop to 1-1
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Nov. 11 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-hc
Piggé scores 23, men's basketball beats Rice in Houston, 89-76
GoCrimson.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-gc
Rice plays Harvard for out-of-conference matchup
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-ap
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-kprc

TCU rolls past Rice behind double-doubles from Prince, Conner
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team lost to Texas Christian University 67-42 Nov. 12.
GoFrogs.com (An excerpt of this article also appeared in the Nov. 13 print edition of the Houston Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-gf
Preview: Rice
GoFrogs.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-gf
Four players score in double figures to lead TCU past TAMU-Kingsville
GoFrogs.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-gf

Volleyball drops Rice on Saturday
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team went 1-1 in its two-game series against the University of North Texas Nov. 10-11.
MeanGreenSports.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-mgs
Volleyball defeats Rice in five-set classic
MeanGreenSports.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-mgs
Pitt sweeps GT; UCLA beats WSU; Iowa St., TCU get Big 12 upsets; more titles clinched
VolleyballMag.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-vbm
SMU, Florida Atlantic earn road conference wins
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-the.american
Volleyball drops five-set match at North Texas
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-bvm

No. 18 Texas uses 3-pointers to pull away and beat Delaware State 86-59
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team is slated to play the University of Texas at Austin Nov. 15.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-ap
No. 18/18 men's basketball defeats Delaware State, 86-59
TexasSports.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-texas
Mark Berman's new AP Top 25 men's basketball ballot
The Roanoke Times
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-rt

Jackets run past Furman, 91-56
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team is slated to play Georgia Tech University Nov. 16.
RamblinWreck.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-rw

Cougars Extra Points: 'A lot of blame to go around' after loss to Cincinnati
An article mentions that Rice's football team defeated the University of Houston Sept. 9.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Nov. 13 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-hc

Sisters Nneka and Chiney Ogwumike started off as gymnasts. Here's how they 'fell into basketball'
An article mentions former Rice basketball players Erica and Olivia Ogwumike.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Today.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-ogwumike

Braimoh monster effort powers Meralco past Blackwater for 2-0 start
Former Rice basketball player Suleiman Braimoh is featured.
Manila Times
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-braimoh

Foster's career day propels Shockers to sweep
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team is slated to play Wichita State University Nov. 17.
GoShockers.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-shockers

14 American student-athletes claim NCAA cross country All-Region honors
An article mentions that Rice's men's and women's cross country teams finished seventh and 10th, respectively, at the NCAA South Central Regional cross country meet Nov. 10.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-the.american
No. 7 Razorbacks host South Central Region, aim for NCAA Championship berth
ArkansasRazorbacks.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-ar
Patrick Kiprop defends South Central title, Arkansas advances as runner-up
ArkansasRazorbacks.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-ar
Cowgirls 15th, Cowboys 19th at South Central XC Region meet
McNeeseSports.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-ms
Aggies book their ticket to NCAA Championships
12thMan.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-12thman

WBB: HCU heads north to take on Sam Houston
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team won their season-opening game against Houston Christian University 70-38 Nov. 6.
HCUHuskies.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-hcu

Scouting notes from Opening Weekend in the Greater Houston Area
Rice is mentioned.
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-247

'Texans 360'
Former Rice football player N.D. Kalu is quoted.
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-kalu (This segment aired five times.)

'13 Eyewitness News'
A broadcast featuring Ephraim Dotson mentions that he has committed to Rice to play football.
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-dotson

Temple-USF: pregame agenda
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to the University of South Florida Sept. 23.
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-247
 
Texas Longhorns' Jonathon Brooks has torn ACL, out for season
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to the University of Texas at Austin Sept. 2.
ESPN
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-espn

Texas A&M assembles No. 12 ranked recruiting class
An article featuring Harley Vestal mentions that her great grandfather played football at Rice. 
12thMan.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-the.vestals

Dores sign three
An article featuring Tyler Tanner mentions that his parents, D'Wayne and Jenifer, both played basketball at Rice.
VUCommodores.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-the.tanners

Gameday morning storylines: North Texas renews rivalry with SMU in potential final matchup
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to Southern Methodist University 36-31 Nov. 4.
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-247

NEWS RELEASE

Fluorine catch-and-attach process could boost drug efficiency
When it comes to chemical reactions, fluorine has a reputation as a 'magic bullet atom' for its ability to increase a drug’s absorption and prolong its lifetime. However, traditional methods of adding it to compounds entail expensive materials and can be difficult to pull off. Rice scientists developed a reliable and cost-effective process of adding fluorine to molecules for increased pharmaceutical drug efficiency using an iron and sulfur reaction.
http://dateline.rice/nov-13-news-release-west-et.al

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