NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Researchers teach artificial intelligence about frustration in protein folding
An article features collaborative Rice research that used deep-learning techniques to find a new way to predict how proteins move. Co-author Peter Wolynes, the D.R. Bullard-Welch Foundation Professor of Chemistry and professor of biosciences, materials science and nanoengineering and physics and astronomy, is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Phys.org.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-wolynes
DEAD INTERNET: Virtual 'inbreeding' risks sparking AI doom where bots get 'progressively dumber' as expert warns of 'irreversible' harm
An article features Rice research into the negative impacts of using synthetic data to train generative artificial intelligence.
The Sun
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-the.sun
Jimmy Carter and JFK's grandchildren unite at DNC to support Harris
President John F. Kennedy's "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962, is mentioned.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Fox 5 Online.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-msn
HOUSTON/TEXAS
University of Houston to add undergraduate aerospace program alongside new center
An article mentions that David Alexander, director of the Rice Space Institute, professor of physics and astronomy and Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, has been named to the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium by Gov. Greg Abbott.
Houston Inno
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-alexander
Texas' Bible-infused curriculum provides all the wrong lessons on religious freedom | Grumet
David Brockman, nonresident scholar in the Religion and Public Policy Program at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Austin American-Statesman (This article also appeared on the front of the Metro & State section in the Aug. 21 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-brockman
BROADCAST
Revealed: Hospitals are tax exempt nonprofits, but their CEOs are making millions
Vivian Ho, the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics at the Baker Institute for Public Policy's Center for Health and Biosciences and professor of economics, is quoted.
WWJ on Audacy
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-ho
Houston do's and don'ts (Aug. 21, 2024)
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.
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-jones
Handicapper ratings of Texas races show big gaps in anticipated battles
KTRH.iHeart.com (This segment also aired on KTRH-AM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-jones
'KENS 5 News'
KENS-TV (San Antonio)
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-jones
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Musical powerhouses strengthen offerings at Rice's Shepherd School of Music
An article features two new additions to Rice's Shepherd School of Music: alumnus Cristian Mӑcelaru will serve as distinguished visiting artist from 2025-28, and Patrick Summers will join the faculty as distinguished lecturer in opera studies. Joshua Winograde, director of opera studies, is quoted.
BroadwayWorld (This article also appeared in OperaWire.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-macelaru-summers-winograde
Rice University unleashes flash innovation for faster material synthesis
An article features collaborative Rice research developing a new method known as flash-within-flash Joule heating to transform the synthesis of high-quality solid-state materials. Co-authors quoted include James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry and professor of materials science and nanoengineering; Yimo Han, assistant professor of materials science and nanoengineering; and graduate student Chi Hun "Will" Choi.
SciTechDaily
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-tour-han-choi
Sturtevant at 100: It can take a long time to understand what is seen
Bruce Hainley, the David and Caroline Minter Professor of the Humanities, is featured in a Q&A.
MOMA
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-hainley
UW getting $21 million for 3D imaging and AI to improve cancer surgery
An article features the news that Rice will receive an $18 million grant to lead the development of more advanced imaging systems as part of the Biden administration's "cancer moonshot" initiative. Rebecca Richards-Kortum, the Malcolm Gillis University Professor, professor of bioengineering and co-director of the Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies, is mentioned in LabMedica.es.
MSN Health (This article originally appeared in The Center Square.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-msn.health
Biden-era ARPA-H awards $150M to develop precision tumor removal tech
Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-mddi
Sistema de bajo costo permite la patología digital inmediata de tumores durante la cirugía
LabMedica.es
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-richards.kortum
Nuevo sistema para descarbonizar la producción de amoníaco
An article features Rice research developing a new reactor system that converts nitrates into ammonia. Co-authors quoted include Haotian Wang, William Marsh Rice Trustee Chair and associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, and graduate student Feng-Yang Chen.
Noticias de la Ciencia y la Tecnologia
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-wang-chen
Microwave method recovers lithium from battery waste in just 30 seconds
An article features Rice research into the rapid, efficient and environmentally friendly method for selective lithium recovery from lithium-ion batteries. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include 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; Rice Academy Postdoctoral Fellow Sohini Bhattacharyya; and alumna Salma Alhashim.
Design Products & Applications
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-ajayan-et.al
Curiosity digs up evidence of a cold, wet Martian past
Kirsten Siebach, assistant professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences, is quoted.
Eos
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-siebach
Rover Curiosity descobre evidências de Marte frio e úmido no passado
Space Today
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-siebach
The best private college in America is not an Ivy League school, based on data. See the top 100.
Rice is featured.
MSN Money (This article originally appeared in Stacker.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-msn.money
Why you should enroll in the worst universities in the world
Study International
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-si
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
New study uncovers racial bias in language used by physicians in medical records
An article features Rice research into electronic health records that found that doctors were more likely to use negative words in describing visits with Black and Hispanic patients than white patients. Co-author Eden King, the Lynette S. Autrey Professor of Psychological Sciences and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, is quoted.
Observer
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-king
È facile da installare e la NASA lo sta già utilizzando
Alumnus Rawand Rasheed is featured.
Lamezia in Strada
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-rasheed
Three finalists selected for SMHS dean and vice president for health affairs
Alumnus Stephen Scott is featured.
University of North Dakota
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-scott
SPORTS
Women's soccer earns 1-1 draw at Tarleton State
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team is slated to play the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Aug. 25.
GoUTRGV.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-utrgv
A family divided; more connected than ever
An article mentions the 2023 football game between Rice and the University of Houston.
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-uh
2025 NFL Draft: AAC big board and top prospects
An article mentions former Rice football player Luke McCaffrey.
HERO Sports
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-mccaffrey
East Carolina takes down NC State, 1-0
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team defeated Navy 2-1 Aug. 18.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-the.american
Women's basketball announces 2024-25 nonconference schedule
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team is slated to play the University of Houston Nov. 14.
UHCougars.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-uh
Every Texas NCAA college football program's Week 1 game
An article features Rice football ahead of its season-opening game against Sam Houston State University Aug. 31.
ABC 13 Online
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-abc13
Sam Houston still seeking starting quarterback after fall camp
KBTX Online (This segment also aired on KBTX-TV in Bryan, Texas.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-kbtx
'Daybreak'
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team is slated to play Florida State University Aug. 22.
WCTV-TV (Tallahassee, Florida)
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-wctv
WJCT-AM (Jacksonville, Florida)
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-wjct
WPTF-AM (Raleigh, North Carolina)
A broadcast mentions the 17-inning baseball game between Rice and North Carolina State University in 2013.
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-wptf
NEWS RELEASES
Researchers teaching artificial intelligence about frustration in protein folding
Scientists have found a new way to predict how proteins change their shape when they function, which is important for understanding how they work in living systems. While recent artificial intelligence technology has made it possible to predict what proteins look like in their resting state, figuring out how they move is still challenging because there are not enough direct data from experiments on protein motions to train the neural networks.
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-news-release-wolynes
Sanjoy Paul appointed executive director of the Rice Nexus, aims to 'shape the future of technology'
The Rice Office of Innovation has appointed Sanjoy Paul as executive director of the Rice Nexus, the university's premier innovation factory in the Ion that will offer state-of-the-art facilities for prototyping, testing and launching new ventures by Rice faculty and students. Opening this fall, the Rice Nexus is designed to derisk, develop and deploy new technology to bridge the gap between the university and commercial markets by fostering partnerships with key corporate, government, community and venture capital firms.
http://dateline.rice/aug-21-news-release-paul-cherukuri