NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
New AI system by Rice engineers enhances real-time flood detection on roads
An article features Rice research leveraging existing individual reporting mechanisms and public data sources to sense quickly evolving road conditions during urban flooding events. Co-authors Jamie Padgett, the Stanley C. Moore Professor in Engineering, chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, and alumnus and postdoctoral researcher Pranavesh Panakkal are quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Interesting Engineering, and it also appeared in Tech Xplore.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-padgett-panakkal
Scientists develop game-changing new method to recover a key material from spent batteries: 'A promising step'
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.
MSN (This article originally appeared in The Cool Down, and it appeared in Yahoo! Tech.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-ajayan-et.al
Neue methode revolutioniert lithium-recycling
Umwelt Dialog
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-ajayan
They settled in Houston after Katrina — and then faced a political storm
Stephen Klineberg, founding director of the Kinder Institute and an emeritus professor of sociology, is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Grist.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-klineberg
The new Ivies for 2024
An mentions that Rice is ranked No. 9 in the nation on Forbes' America's Top Colleges list.
Forbes
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-forbes
WBBM-AM (Chicago)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-wbbm (This segment aired on 10 affiliate stations.)
Declarations of dependence
An article quoting Betsy Barre mentions that she formerly worked at Rice.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-che
The 25 colleges with the highest payoff
A roundup features Rice.
Forbes
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-forbes
How the COVID virus enters human cells
An article mentions that experts at Rice collaborated on the featured research.
Futurity
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-futurity
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Rice's new program helps managers navigate the complexities of energy transition
An article mentions that Yan "Anthea" Zhang, the Fayez Sarofim Vanguard Professor of Strategy at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, will lead the two-day Energy Transition for Business Leaders program March 17-18, 2025.
InnovationMap (This article also appeared in the "Daily Digest" newsletter.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-zhang
Many Houston-area school districts still severely underfunded, according to Kinder Institute
An article features a study by Rice into the percentage of Texas schools that are underfunded. Ruth López Turley, director of Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research and professor of sociology, is quoted.
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-turley
How NFL player Kayvon Thibodeaux is a blueprint for Houston sports investing
Alumnus Paul Cherukuri, chief innovation officer and vice president for innovation, adjunct professor of management and entrepreneurship at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business and associate research professor in electrical and computer engineering, is quoted.
Houston Inno
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-cherukuri
Startup wants to use fracking tech to create renewable energy in South Texas
Sibani Lisa Biswal, the William M. McCardell Professor in Chemical Engineering and professor of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted.
The Texas Tribune
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-biswal
How a technology similar to fracking can store renewable energy underground without lithium batteries
Inside Climate News
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-biswal
Median home price in Texas jumped 40% between 2019 and 2023, new report finds
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 Chronicle (This article also appeared in the San Antonio Express-News and MSN Money.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-jones
In sheep's clothing
Hamodia (This article appeared in the Aug. 15 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-jones
The week in politics (Aug. 28, 2024)
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-jones
That 'poll' of the HISD bond referendum
An article cites a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into residents who support school bonds. Kori Stroub, associate director of Houston ISD research at the Kinder Institute's Houston Education Research Consortium, is quoted.
Off the Kuff
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-stroub
'No trust, no bond': Teachers union-backed poll claims voters do NOT support Houston ISD bond proposal
Click2Houston
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-stroub
University of Houston, Baylor College of Medicine to launch cutting-edge research hub
An article mentions 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.
Greater Houston Partnership
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-ghp
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas awards $42 million to Houston-area research centers
An article mentions that Rice receives funding from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
Community Impact
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-ci
BROADCAST
New survey shows lack of support for HISD's $4.4B bond
An article cites a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into residents who support school bonds. Erin Baumgartner, director of the Houston Education Research Consortium at the Kinder Institute, is quoted.
ABC 13 Online (This segment also aired on KTRK-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-Baumgartner
New poll shows less support for $4.4B Houston ISD bond than prior survey
Houston Landing (This article also appeared in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-hl
Texas will send 'state inspectors' to monitor Harris County's 2024 elections
Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science and fellow in urban politics at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-stein
Gov. Abbott says 1 million Texans have been removed from voter rolls in crackdown on illegal voting
ABC 13 Online (This segment also aired on KTRK-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-stein
Voters under attack? Texas removes 1M from rolls.
Defender
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-stein
Texas Matters: Joe Holley and stories from deep in the heart
Peter Brown, an advisory board member of Rice's Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, is mentioned.
Texas Public Radio's "Texas Matters" (This segment also aired on KSTX-FM in San Antonio.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-brown
University of Houston students find relief through expanding food pantry services
An article mentions The Pantry at Rice, which offers nonperishable food and hygiene products for all students, faculty and staff.
Fox 26 Online
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-fox26
WOAI-AM (San Antonio)
A broadcast mentions that Rice is on the list of "Best Value Colleges" by Niche.
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-woai (This segment aired twice.)
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
MBA Roundup: Rice University reveals details of new innovation hub
An article features the Rice Nexus, an innovation hub aimed at transforming ideas from faculty and students into market-ready technology. The Nexus will be housed within the Ion, a Houston-based tech hub owned by the Rice Management Co. President Reginald DesRoches is quoted.
Poets&Quants
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-desroches
'A City on Mars,' by Kelly and Zach Weinersmith
Kelly Weinersmith, adjunct assistant professor of biosciences and co-author of "A City on Mars," is featured.
Nerds of a Feather, Flock Together
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-weinersmith
How to efficiently recycle Li-ion batteries
An article features collaborative Rice research developing a new method to extract purified active materials from battery waste. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry and professor of materials science and nanoengineering; Yi Cheng, postdoctoral associate and Rice Academy Junior Fellow; and graduate student Weiyin Chen.
Tech Briefs
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-tour-cheng-chen
Refinación y deuda, losa para el nuevo director de Pemex
Miriam Grunstein, nonresident scholar in the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
MSN Dinero (Mexico; this article originally appeared in El Universal.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-grunstein
AI appears to be slowly killing itself
An article features Rice research into the negative impacts of using synthetic data to train generative artificial intelligence.
Futurism (This article also appeared in Yahoo! News UK.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-futurism
ACS announces its 2025 National Award winners
A roundup features Karen Lozano.
C&EN
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-lozano
Ensemble for these times reveals 2024/25 home season 'Women in Transit'
Alumna Dale Tsang is featured.
BroadwayWorld
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-tsang
The most beautiful college campuses in all 50 states
A slideshow features Rice.
MSN Travel (This article originally appeared in Espresso.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-msn.travel
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
How many customers do you really need?
Rice is mentioned.
Jenna Kutcher blog
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-jk
Estados Unidos abre las puertas a estudiantes argentinos: Cómo capacitarse en las mejores universidades del país
Clarín
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-clarin
Aguas profundas / ¿Ganó Sheinbaum a AMLO?
El Sol de Tlaxcala (This article also appeared in 20 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-st
SPORTS
Paralympics: Houston-area athletes competing in Paris
A roundup features former Rice swimmer Ahalya Lettenberger, who will compete in the Paralympics in Paris Aug. 28-Sept. 8.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-lettenberger
Houston area athletes make up half of Texas' Paris 2024 Paralympians
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-lettenberger
Rice selected as favorite in American Athletic Conference Volleyball Preseason Coaches' Poll
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team was named the favorite to win the American Athletic Conference title in the AAC's Volleyball Preseason Coaches’ Poll. Owl Nia McCardell was named to the Preseason All-Conference Team.
TheAmerican.org (This article also appeared in ECUPirates.com, GoUSFBulls.com, GoUTSA.com, University Press, MeanGreenSports.com and GoShockers.com. A similar article appeared in Charlotte49ers.com and The Sunflower.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-mccardell
University of Houston, Rice University upgrade game day experience ahead of football season
An article mentions that Rice's football team is scheduled to play Sam Houston State University Aug. 31. The Houston Business Journal also mentions that Rice Stadium and Reckling Park have partnered with Proof of the Pudding as their exclusive premium hospitality and concessions partner.
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-hbj
2024 Week 1 preview: Sam Houston Bearkats at Rice Owls
SB Nation
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-sbn
'Houston's Morning Show'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-kriv
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-kprc (This segment aired twice.)
How to watch the Sam Houston vs. Rice game: Streaming and TV channel info for Aug. 31
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-hc
Cardinals suffer second-half setback against Denver
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team is slated to play Lamar University Aug. 29.
LamarCardinals.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-lc
'12 News'
KMBT-TV (Beaumont, Texas)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-kmbt (This segment aired twice.)
Six American squads earn Sunday victories
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team defeated the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 1-0 Aug. 25.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-the.american
Kansas Jayhawks basketball had hectic spring & summer: What you may have missed
An article features former Rice basketball player Noah Shelby.
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in the Wichita Eagle.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-msn
Field of dreams
An article features former Rice baseball player Parker Smith, who was drafted by the Houston Astros.
The Buzz Magazines (This article will also appear in the September print editions of the Bellaire, Memorial, West University and Tanglewood-River Oaks issues.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-smith
Longest field goals in major college football history
Rice football is mentioned.
CBS4Indy.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-cbsindy
SHSU announces 2024 Hall of Honor Class
An article mentions that Rice hosted an NCAA regional in baseball in 2008.
GoBearkats.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-bearkats
It's Houston vs. Dallas as North Shore opens season against South Oak Cliff
An article features Rice football player Taji Atkins.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-atkins
2 infield prospects sidelined: Tigers injury report
An article features former Rice baseball player Trei Cruz.
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in MLive.com.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-cruz
Previewing Charlotte football's 2024 season
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Sept. 28.
NinerTimes.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-nt
Struck gold? What fans can expect in year two of the Biff Poggi era
NinerTimes.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-nt
No pressure for UP top recruit
An article features former Rice basketball player Quentin Millora-Brown.
PhilStar.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-ps
NEWS RELEASE
Thermochromic material could make indoor temperature control more energy-efficient
Rice researchers have developed a smart material that adjusts its transparency with changes in temperature, outperforming similar materials in terms of durability, transparency and responsiveness. The new polymer blend could significantly enhance energy efficiency for indoor space cooling, according to a new study published in Joule.
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-news-release-ajayan-et.al