Dateline Rice for Oct. 11, 2023

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NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Rising oil prices, surging inflation: The Arab embargo 50 years ago weaponized oil to inflict economic trauma — sound familiar?
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 authored an op-ed in Barron's, and he is quoted in DasGelbeBlatt.de.
The Conversation (This article also appeared in more than 20 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-krane-finley
Israel and Hamas go to war. The region's gas boom will take a hit.
Barron's (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in MSN Money.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-krane
Neue Krise? Israel legt ein Gasfeld still — mit direkten Folgen für Europa
DasGelbeBlatt.de (An English translation is not available. This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-krane

How Texas Republicans will shape the Speaker fight
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, authored an op-ed, and he is quoted in two additional articles.
MSN (This op-ed originally appeared in The Hill.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-jones
Congressional Republicans from Texas split on whom to back for US House speaker
MSN (This article originally appeared in the Austin American-Statesman, and it appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-jones
City of Houston election 2023
University of Houston's Hobby School of Public Affairs
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-jones

Solar storms can hinder bird migration
Nele Lefeldt, lecturer in biosciences, is quoted.
Scientific American
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-lefeldt

Under pressure: Advances in haptic textiles for sensory feedback
An article features Rice research into a fabric-based wearable device that "taps" a user's wrist with pressurized air, silently helping them navigate to their destination. Graduate student Barclay Jumet is mentioned.
Forbes (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-jumet

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Rice University's Baker Institute makes a worldwide push, gearing up for 30th anniversary featuring Kissinger, Clinton and Baker III
An article mentions that Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy will hold its 30th anniversary gala Oct. 26 with moderated discussions that feature Henry Kissinger, Hillary Rodham Clinton and James A. Baker III, honorary chair of the Baker Institute and former U.S. secretary of state. David Satterfield, director of the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted. Satterfield is mentioned in a broadcast by KPRC.
PaperCity
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-satterfield-baker
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-satterfield

Ken Hoffman urges Houston to flock to an event that's for the birds, plus readers share ideas for The Dome
An article mentions that Cin-Ty Lee, the Harry Carothers Wiess Professor of Geology and professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences, will receive the Houston Audubon's Kathrine G. McGovern Urban Conservation Award at its gala Oct. 19
CultureMap Houston
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-lee

High-altitude research planes will provide a unique look at the sun during 2024 solar eclipse
Patrick Hartigan, professor of physics and astronomy, is quoted. 365 Things To Do in Houston mentions that Hartigan will give a talk followed by the eclipse viewing at Rice's Brockman Hall for Physics observatory Oct. 14.
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared on the front page of the Oct. 11 print edition and was in yesterday's Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-hartigan
2023 solar eclipse watch parties, festivals and more events in Houston
365 Things To Do in Houston
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-hartigan

Texas colleges, universities report gender gap in fall enrollment, continuing decades-long trend
An article about university enrollments in Texas mentions Rice.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article appeared in the Oct. 11 print edition of the Chronicle's Lake Houston Observer, Memorial Examiner, Bellaire Examiner, Pasadena Citizen and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-hc

Houston spends less on parks per resident than other major Texas cities, at $32 per resident
An article features a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research that found that Houston's parks department receives the least public funding on a per-resident basis among the nation's 13 most populous cities.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article appeared in the Oct. 11 print edition of the Chronicle's Memorial Examiner, Bellaire Examiner and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-hc

Syzygy Plasmonics and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries strike investment agreement
An article about Syzygy Plasmonics mentions that its technology is based on Rice research.
HoustonInno
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-houston.inno

Pediatric device consortium led by Baylor, Texas Children's lands $7.4M FDA grant
An article mentions that Rice is part of the Southwest National Pediatric Device Innovation Consortium. 
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-innomap

LU's speech and debate team finds success in 2023-24 season
An article mentions that Rice recently hosted the Swing Tournament speech and debate competition.
Lamar University News
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-lu

Houston leaders condemn attacks by Hamas, promise to stand with Israel
Rice is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared on the front page of the Oct. 11 print edition and was in yesterday's Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-hc

BROADCAST

EPA rejects Texas' plan to lower ozone levels in Houston, Dallas areas
Daniel Cohan, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-cohan
 
Dr. Omid Veiseh of Rice University on delivering cancer treatments
Omid Veiseh, associate professor of bioengineering and faculty director of the Rice Biotech Launch Pad accelerator, is interviewed about the team he will lead to develop an implantable cancer treatment technology. 
KOAColorado.iheart.com (This segment also aired on KOA-FM in Denver.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-veiseh

5 qualifying Houston mayoral candidates discuss crime, immigration, education and more in debate
An article features alumna Annie Garcia. Alumnus M.J. Khan is also mentioned in Univision Houston.
Click2Houston
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-garcia
Guía electoral si vives en Houston: Candidatos, fechas y cómo votar en las elecciones de noviembre
Univision Houston (An English translation is not available.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-garcia-khan

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Magnetoelectric material can reconnect severed nerves
An article features Rice research developing the first self-rectifying magnetoelectric material. Co-authors Jacob Robinson, professor of electrical and computer engineering and bioengineering and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, alumnus Joshua Chen and former Rice research scientist Gauri Bhave are quoted.
Science Daily
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-robinson-chen-bhave

This robotic drinking apparatus helps those with cerebral palsy
An article features Martel College senior Thomas Kutcher and Will Rice College senior Rafe Neathery, who developed the RoboCup, a robotic tool to help disabled users stay hydrated. A Rice video is included.
Hackster.io
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-kutcher-neathery

Antidepressants may reduce negative memories
An article features Rice research that found that antidepressants may reduce negative memories in individuals suffering from depression. Stephanie Leal, assistant professor of psychological sciences, is quoted.
The Good Men Project
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-leal

Public corruption prosecutions rise where nonprofit news outlets flourish, research finds
Erik Peterson, assistant professor of political science, is quoted.
The Journalists' Resource
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-peterson

Cristian Măcelaru named artistic partner of the WDR Sinfonieorchester for 2025/26 season
Alumnus Cristian Măcelaru is featured.
BroadwayWorld
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-macelaru

Former BCG partner James Whitehurst named interim CEO of Unity
An article features alumnus and Rice Board of Trustees member James Whitehurst.
Consulting.us
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-whitehurst

Collaborative transformation: Amplifying educational opportunities
An article mentions President John F. Kennedy's "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962.
Generocity
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-generocity

Ucross Houston Gala and benefit will feature Susan Koozin, Kate Schutt, Sarah Sample and more
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. 
BroadwayWorld
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-bw

Coinbase: The United States' largest cryptocurrency exchange
Alumnus Brian Armstrong is featured.
Business Outreach
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-armstrong

35 Years and 35 Voices from 'Chemistry of Materials'
A roundup features alumna Vida Jamali.
American Chemical Society Axial
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-jamali

'Experimental Models of Space and Structure' at Rice University
An article mentions that the Rice School of Architecture will teach the course Experimental Models of Space and Structure in 2024 .
Dezeen
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-dezeen

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Library workshop to help with Halloween makeup
A roundup features "A Master Class on Being Human: A Black Christian and a Black Secular Humanist on Religion, Race and Justice," a new book co-authored by Anthony Pinn, the Agnes Cullen Arnold Distinguished Professor of Humanities and founding director of Rice's Center for Engaged Research and Collaborative Learning.
The Delaware Gazette
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-pinn

East Texas Pipe Organ Festival returns Nov. 5-9
Rice is mentioned.
The Henderson News
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-hn

SPORTS

Ricks' outstanding day not enough as Niners fall to Rice 3-1
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team defeated the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 3-1 Oct. 6.
Charlotte49ers.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-49ers
Charlotte volleyball falls 3-1 keeping Rice undefeated in AAC play
Niner Times (This article also appeared in Insight Fulbiz.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-nt
Niners downed by SMU 3-0 on Friday
Charlotte49ers.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-49ers

The Temple Owls to host the Rice Owls on Thursday night
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team is slated to play Temple University Oct. 12.
OwlSports.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-temple.u

Update on Georgia football transfers ahead of Week 7
A roundup features Rice football player J.T. Daniels.
Yahoo! Sports (This article originally appeared in UGA Wire.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-daniels

UH getting back to basics before critical stretch that starts against West Virginia
An article mention that Rice's football team defeated the University of Houston Sept. 9.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-hc

Men's golf repeats as Grier Jones Shocker Invitational champions
An article mentions that Rice's golf team finished in third place at Wichita State University's Grier Jones Shocker Invitational Oct. 9-10.
GoShockers.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-shockers
RH: Pairing helps Wichita State win team title
GoShockers.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-shockers
Xie, Sun power monster final round at Grier Jones
SHUPirates.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-shu
Pioneers tied for 12th after two rounds of Grier Jones Shocker Invitational
DenverPioneers.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-dp
SIUE's Baker continues streak of top 10 finishes
The Edwardsville Intelligencer
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-ei
Men's golf finishes sixth at Shocker Invitational
MissouriStateBears.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-msb
Falcons fire best score of season at Shocker Invite
GoAirForceFalcons.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-af
Lion men's golf posts a 13th place finish at Wichita State
LionAthletics.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-la
Ross posts top 10 finish at Grier Jones Shocker Invite
BlueDragonSports.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-bds
Baker continues top 10 streak
SIUECougars.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-siue

Volleyball preview: Tulane
Rice volleyball is mentioned.
GoShockers.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-shockers

ECU welcomes SMU to Greenville for Thursday night AAC affair
An article mentions that Rice's football team defeated East Carolina University Sept. 30.
ECUPirates.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-ecu

No. 17 volleyball returns home for Hoyas, Wildcats
An article mentions last season's volleyball match between Rice and Creighton University.
GoCreighton.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-gc

2023 Week 6 bowl projections
Rice football is mentioned.
Last Word on Sports
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-lwos
Best in Texas poll (Oct. 10): Texas Tech joins top 3; TCU, Baylor slide
The Dallas Morning News (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-morning.news

UTSA's path to an AAC championship
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Texas at San Antonio Nov. 11.
The Paisano
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-paisano

Tulsa comeback falls short at FAU 20-17
An article mentions that Rice is slated to play the University of Tulsa Oct. 19.
TulsaHurricane.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-tulsa

Previews and predictions for notable Week 8 Dallas-area high school football games
An article featuring Plano East's Drew Devillier mentions that he has committed to Rice to play football.
The Dallas Morning News (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-morning.news

Arch Manning donates over $100,000 in proceeds from his Panini America trading card sales
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to the University of Texas at Austin Sept. 2.
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-247

College football Week 8 predictions and overview: Expert analysis of best picks and odds
An article mentions that Rice's football team defeated the University of Houston Sept. 9.
Football Pink
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-fp
Mountaineers' Thursday night game at Houston under the national spectre of 'Brown vs. Holgorsen'
Times West Virginian
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-twv
Big 12 power rankings updated after Week 6 of college football
On3
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-on3
Top 9 coaches on the hot seat after Week 6 of college football
Bleacher Report
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-br

After a win, UConn football is looking to recapture the magic of last year
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to the University of Connecticut 38-31 Oct. 7.
HERO Sports
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-hero
Random thoughts: Halftime!
SB Nation
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-sbn

AAC coaches know SMU improved, but not how much
An article mentions Rice's men's basketball program.
Sports Illustrated's Inside the Mustangs
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-si
Wichita State men picked 8th, women 11th in AAC preseason hoops poll
KWCH Online
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-kwch

Pelicans practice report: Open practice 'host' Trey Murphy focused on return to court
An article features former Rice basketball player Trey Murphy.
NBA.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-nba

NEWS RELEASES

Top university entrepreneurship centers announced at GCEC conference
The Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers, headquartered at the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship in Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, brought leading university entrepreneurship programs together to celebrate creativity and innovation in university-based entrepreneurship education for its annual conference Oct. 5-7 and announced the top programs in higher education.
http://dateline.rice/oct-11-news-release-rice.alliance-jones.school

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