FEATURED ITEMS
Feds investing nearly $115 million in three new cancer technology research projects
Numerous articles and broadcasts feature the news that a Rice-led team has been awarded $45 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health to develop an implantable cancer treatment technology. The award is being administered through the Rice Biotech Launch Pad accelerator, which aims to take Rice health and medical technology innovations from concept to clinical trials in five years or less. Omid Veiseh, associate professor of bioengineering and faculty director of the accelerator, and President Reginald DesRoches are quoted.
Forbes (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-veiseh
Rice-led research team gets $45M to develop immunotherapy device that could cut cancer deaths in half
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in MSN Health.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-veiseh
Rice University-led team receives $45M from ARPA-H, aims to cut country's cancer death-rate in half
Houston Business Journal (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-veiseh-desroches
Feds fund research aiming to halve US cancer deaths
Mirage (This article also appeared in Science Blog.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-veiseh-desroches
$45M awarded to develop sense-and-respond implant technology for cancer treatment
News-Medical.net (This article also appeared in Head Topics and BollyInside.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-veiseh-desroches
Groundbreaking new treatment could slash US cancer deaths by 50%
Brighter Side News
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-veiseh-desroches
UH researcher on team developing sense-and-respond cancer treatment technology
University of Houston News (This article also appeared in the University of Houston's College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics News, Scienmag, Bioengineer, BollyInside and Compsmag.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-veiseh
Small, implantable device could sense and treat cancer
Northwestern Now (This article also appeared in Northwestern University's Medicine News Center, Northwestern University's Simpson Querrey Institute for BioNanotechnology News and Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering News.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-veiseh
Northwestern, Chicago startup part of $45M grant for cancer-treating implant
Crain's Chicago Business
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-veiseh
Northwestern researchers get $45M to develop implant to sense and treat cancer
CBS Chicago (This article also appeared in MSN Health.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-veiseh
Computing faculty supporting research that could cut cancer deaths in half
Georgia Tech's College of Computing News
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-veiseh
ARPA-H fast tracks development of new cancer implant tech
Carnegie Mellon University's College of Engineering News
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-veiseh
Sense-and-respond implant aims to improve cancer outcomes
The Engineer
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-veiseh
Dallas lands $2.5 billion federal biotech and life science hub
D Magazine (This article also appeared in Zephyrnet and Zephyrnet Korea.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-veiseh
Revolutionary $45M award accelerates development of cutting-edge sense-and-respond implant technology for cancer treatment
Compsmag (A similar article also appeared in InNalar.com.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-veiseh
45 millions de dollars accordés pour développer une technologie d’implant de détection et de réponse pour le traitement du cancer
MA-Clinique.fr (An English translation is not available. This article also appeared in Nouvelles du Monde.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-veiseh-desroches
ARPA-H projects aim to develop novel cancer technologies
arpa-h.gov
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-arpa.h
Biden announces nearly $115M in cancer research funding
The Messenger
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-the.messenger
Congress doc wants states to regulate AI
Politico (This article also appeared in Politico Pro.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-politico
'Need to know'
Houston Chronicle's "713" newsletter
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-hc.713
Morning briefing
KFF Health News
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-kff
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-kprc
WCBS-AM (New York)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-wcbs
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
'The Hobbit' had a grain of truth: DNA reveals a lost age when 'a different kind of human' walked the earth
Mary Prendergast, associate professor of anthropology, is quoted.
Fortune
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-prendergast
'News in :90' — Sept. 26, 2023
TommieMedia
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-prendergast
Harris County has more FEMA-designated disaster zones than anywhere else
An article cites a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into Harris County's FEMA-designated disaster resilience zones. Study author Muizz Akhtar, digital content specialist at the Kinder Institute, is cited.
MSN (This Houston Chronicle also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-akhtar
The full moon has different names for each month. Here's the meaning and origin for the whole lunar calendar.
Patrick Hartigan, professor of physics and astronomy, is quoted.
Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in Business Insider, and it appeared in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-hartigan
So wirkt der letzte Supermond des Jahres auf alle Sternzeichen
Brigitte (An English translation is not available.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-hartigan
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Growing Houston tech nonprofit expands access to textbooks for college students
An article featuring OpenStax, a Rice-based publisher of open educational resources, mentions that it will add 57 open education resources to its catalog this month. Anthony Palmiotto, director of higher education for OpenStax is quoted, and Richard Baraniuk, the C. Sidney Burrus Professor of Engineering and professor of electrical and computer engineering and computer science, is mentioned.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-palmiotto-baraniuk
Texas in cannabis crisis: Medical program in jeopardy
Katharine Neill Harris, the Alfred C. Glassell, III, Fellow in Drug Policy at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Reform Austin
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-harris
Longhorns x Drake limited-edition merch collaboration drops this week
An article mentions that Rice's mascot is an owl.
MySanAntonio.com (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-mysa
ROCO rides big waves with 2023-24 season
A roundup mentions that the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra will perform "Luminescent" at Rice's Brockman Hall for Opera April 27, 2024.
Houston Press
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-hp
BROADCAST
Paxton whistleblower Blake Brickman: 'I will fight this as long as it takes'
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.
Spectrum News El Paso
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-jones
The week in politics (Sept. 27, 2023)
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-jones
'Political Roundup': Assessing Mayor Turner's time in office
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-jones
'12 p.m. newscast for Sept. 26, 2023
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 a survey that found bad road conditions affect the quality of life of Houston voters more than crime.
Houston Public Media on Google Podcasts (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-stein
'5:31 a.m. newscast for Sept. 27, 2023
Houston Public Media on Google Podcasts (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-stein
'7 a.m. newscast for Sept. 27, 2023
Houston Public Media on Google Podcasts (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-stein
'Houston's Morning Show'
A broadcast featuring "Lego Master" and alumnus Tim Howell mentions that his design is based on Rice's Reckling Park.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-howell
'CBS 4 News'
An article mentions that Rice is offering a course on the lyrical evolution of Taylor Swift.
KVEO-TV (Harlingen, Texas)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-kveo (This and similar segments aired on 48 affiliate stations across the U.S.)
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Copper-based catalysts turn carbon dioxide into methane
An article features collaborative Rice research into carbon dioxide-to-methane conversion. Co-authors Pulickel Ajayan, chair of the Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, the Benjamin M. and Mary Greenwood Anderson Professor in Engineering, professor of chemistry and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, and research scientist Soumyabrata Roy are included in the story.
The Engineer
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-ajayan-roy
Au Revoir, Jean-Louis
Reto Geiser, associate professor of architecture and co-director of undergraduate studies, is quoted.
The Architect's Newspaper
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-geiser
DOD announces 2023 Laboratory-University Collaboration Initiative fellows
An article mentions that Caroline Ajo-Franklin, professor of biosciences, will be collaborating on the project "Connecting Electron Flow and Gene Expression in Cells for Multi-Channel Electrogenetics" as part of the U.S. Department of Defense's Laboratory-University Collaboration Initiative.
U.S. Department of Defense
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-ajo.franklin
For better flood mitigation, let's dig a little deeper
Jim Blackburn, professor in the practice of environmental law and co-director of Rice's Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disasters Center, is quoted.
Reduce Flooding
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-blackburn
Review: Balourdet Quartet makes delightful opening to Emory's Candler Series
An article featuring the Balourdet Quartet mentions that it formed at Rice in 2018.
Arts ATL
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-arts.atl
Rice students work to save state parks
An article mentions that Rice students held a "honk and wave" event near campus in support of Texas' proposed Centennial Parks Conservation Fund earlier this year. Lovett College sophomore Erica Takang is quoted.
Environment America
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-takang
New York City incentivizes mass-timber construction with assistance program
An article mentions that a mass timber project, which is made of cross-laminated timber, was recently completed on Rice's campus.
Dezeen (This article also appeared in MSN Money Great Britain.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-deezer
Tenor Eric Ferring to release new single 'N'est-ce Pas?' From 'We Have Tomorrow' album
An article features alumna Madeline Slettedahl, a graduate of Rice's Shepherd School of Music.
BroadwayWorld
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-slettedahl
4 Midwestern universities listed among the nation's Top 25 in recent ranking
An article mentions that Rice is ranked No. 9 in the U.S. according to Niche.
MSN Money (This article originally appeared in NBC Chicago.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-msn.money
List of the top 8 safest cities to live in Texas for 2023
Rice is mentioned.
University City Review
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-ucr
Alien machines in the solar system: The possibilities and potential origins
Alumna Irina Romanovskaya authored an article.
Space Daily
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-romanovskaya
The full story of Brian Armstrong and Coinbase
An article features alumnus Brian Armstrong.
MSN Money (This article originally appeared in Cryptopolitan.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-armstrong
The college with the richest graduates isn't an Ivy League school, according to data. See the top 100.
A slideshow features Rice.
MSN Money (This article originally appeared in Stacker.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-msn.money
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Franci Neely on what to expect at a gala for the Baker Institute for Public Policy
An article features Franci Neely, a Baker Institute for Public Policy Board of Advisors member. Edward Djerejian, former director of the Baker Institute, is quoted, and James Baker III, honorary chair of the Baker Institute, is mentioned.
Santa Clarita Valley's The Signal
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-neely-djerejian-baker
Even with old boss, Youngkin ducks questions about presidency
An article features alumnus Glenn Youngkin, governor of Virginia.
Richmond.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-youngkin
Commentary: FDA regulations crib infant formula — David Williams
An article cites a 2021 Rice study into the virulent mutants of temperate phages.
Jacksonville Journal-Courier
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-jjc
Party of one
An article cites a 2018 Rice study into election turnout.
C-Ville.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-cville
SPORTS
Rice football: QB J.T. Daniels expected to play vs. East Carolina after being injured in loss
An article features Rice football player J.T. Daniels. Head coach Mike Bloomgren is quoted. The Owls next play East Carolina University Sept. 30.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Sept. 27 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-daniels-bloomgren
Best in Texas poll (Sept. 26): A&M, TCU shuffle; surprise team on the rise
The Dallas Morning News
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-daniels
What Rice coach Mike Bloomgren said about ECU
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-bloomgren
Everything Mike Houston said during his Rice week press conference
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-247
Ranking top 25 quarterbacks in college football after Week 4
Bleacher Report
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-br
'Wake Up! with SallyMac & Lina'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-kriv
'9 On Your Side'
WNCT-TV (Greenville, North Carolina)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-wnct (This segment aired five times.)
Mike Houston's weekly press conference quotes
ECUPirates.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-ecu
Pirates open up conference play against Rice
The East Carolinian
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-ec
College football bowl projections from CBS Sports see Week 5 update
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-247
D1 college football: Scores, standings, schedules
Salisbury Post
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-sp
Rice University's new athletics director talks NIL opportunities, investing in football program
A Q&A features Vice President and Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland.
Houston Business Journal (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-mcclelland
Vanderbilt hires Derek Grice as deputy athletic director
The Vanderbilt Hustler
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-mcclelland
UTSA heads into the AAC with an opportunistic attitude
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team is slated to play the University of Texas at San Antonio Sept. 29.
The Paisano
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-paisano
How Texas A&M's Jimbo Fisher was nearly run over by Auburn's Eugene Asante
An article mentions that former Rice football player Dicky Maegle was awarded a touchdown in the 1954 Cotton Bowl after he was tackled by an Alabama player who was not in the game.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Sept. 27 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-maegle
Texas football power rankings: UT, A&M take top two spots
An article mentions that Rice's football team was slated to play the University of Southern Florida Sept. 23.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-hc
Discipline to be key factor heading into road test against Navy
USF's The Oracle
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-usf
Victory Rewind: Notables from the Bulls win over Rice
GoUSFBulls.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-usf
Navy football preparing to host South Florida, which suddenly appears much better than advertised
Capital Gazette
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-cg
Bud Light is bringing tailgates and live DJ sets to college football games across the US
An article mentions that Rice's football team played the University of Texas at Austin Sept. 2.
Thrillist
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-thrillist
UConn football team has been working 'really hard in practice.' Will it translate into first win?
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Connecticut Oct. 7.
Greenwich Time
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-gt
SEC football by the numbers: Top 10 from Week 4
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to Mississippi State University 44-7 in the Liberty Bowl Dec. 31, 2013.
AL.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-al
2023 HERO Sports G5 top 25 rankings: Week 5
Rice football is mentioned.
HERO Sports
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-hs
Tuesday Takes: OU and Texas are way out front, Oklahoma State is in trouble, Big 12's second tier is down
Heartland College Sports
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-hcs
No. 16 volleyball returns home to host St. John's and Seton Hall
An article mentions last season's volleyball match between Rice and Creighton University.
GoCreighton.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-gc
Big 12 football tiers: Where Dillon Gabriel, Alan Bowman rank among conference QBs
An article mentions that Rice's football team defeated the University of Houston 43-41 Sept. 9.
The Oklahoman
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-ok
Longhorns men's basketball reveals full 2023-24 schedule
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team is slated to play the University of Texas at Austin Nov. 15.
Sports Illustrated's Longhorns Country
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-silc
Houston men's basketball unveils 2023-24 Big 12 schedule
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team is slated to play the University of Houston Dec. 6.
SportsTalk790.iheart.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-st
New Year's Six watch: The AAC's 6-year streak is in jeopardy
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play Southern Methodist University Nov. 10.
SB Nation
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-sbn
Decades in the making, Sam Houston set to host first conference game as FBS program
An article mentions former Rice football player Bobby Williams.
Dave Campbell's Texas Football
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-williams
2023 Pac-12 volleyball outlook after first weekend
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team defeated the University of Southern California 3-0 Aug. 26.
The Daily Evergreen
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-de
NEWS RELEASES
Rice Alliance Energy Tech Venture Forum showcases transformative innovations
The Energy Tech Venture Forum, hosted by the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship, named 10 energy companies "most promising" by energy investors, highlighting them for driving innovations that shift energy practices toward a more sustainable, reliable and lower carbon future.
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-news-release-rice.alliance
Tiny CRISPR tool could help shred viruses
Small and precise: These are the ideal characteristics for CRISPR systems, the Nobel-prize winning technology used to edit nucleic acids like RNA and DNA. Rice scientists have described in detail the three-dimensional structure of one of the smallest known CRISPR-Cas13 systems used to shred or modify RNA and employed their findings to further engineer the tool to improve its precision.
http://dateline.rice/sept-27-news-release-gao-et.al