Dateline Rice for Aug. 29, 2024

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NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Conservative opponents of DEI may not be as colorblind as they claim
Mikki Hebl, the Martha and Henry Malcolm Lovett Chair of Psychological Sciences, professor at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, co-authored an article.
The Conversation (This article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-hebl

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Houston children at greater risk of road dangers in neglected areas, new study finds
An article features research by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy into the safety of young pedestrians and cyclists in Houston. Co-author Zoabe Hafeez, nonresident fellow at the Baker Institute, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-hafeez
'13 Eyewitness News'
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-baker-institute (This segment or one similar to it aired four times.)

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 appeared on the front of the Business section in the Aug. 29 print edition, and it appeared in a previous Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-jones
Political Roundup: How RFK Jr. leaving the race could affect the outcome in Texas
Houston Public Media 
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-jones
KERA-FM (Dallas)
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-jones (This segment aired twice, and it also aired on KSTX-FM in San Antonio.)

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.
Houston Chronicle (This Inside Climate News article also appeared in Klean Industries, and it appeared in a previous Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-biswal

Houston-area students get exposure to tech advancements at UH-SPRINT Robotics Seminar
An article mentions that graduate student Issam Ben Moallem recently won a poster competition for his research on autonomous underwater vehicles at a two-day seminar exploring the future of robotics in the energy industry.
University of Houston News
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-moallem

'The Godfather,' 'Reagan' with Dennis Quaid, '1992,' 'Nostalghia' top films list this week
A roundup mentions Rice Cinema will be screening "The Godfather" Aug. 30-31.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-hc

BROADCAST

Aug. 28, 2024 | 'Growing Up in America: The Way It Is'
Ruth López Turley, director of Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research and professor of sociology, is interviewed about school funding gaps.
"Growing Up in America: The Way it Is" podcast (This broadcast also aired on KPFT-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-turley

The mystery behind the matrix: UFOs, NDEs & mystical experiences | Dr. Jeffery Kripal
Jeffery Kripal, the J. Newton Rayzor Professor of Religion, is interviewed.
Third Eye Drops with Michael Phillip on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-kripal

'Young Sheldon'
Rice is mentioned in a rebroadcast of an episode of the sit-com "Young Sheldon."
TBS
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-tbs

'S.W.A.T.'
President John F. Kennedy's "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962, is mentioned.
History Channel
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-historyc (This segment aired twice.)

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Thermochromic material boosts energy-efficient temp control
An article features collaborative Rice research developing a smart material that adjusts its transparency with changes in temperature. 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; research scientist Anand Puthirath; and graduate student Sreehari Saju.
Mirage (This article also appeared in Interesting Engineering, Tech Xplore and Technology Networks.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-ajayan-puthirath-saju

New reactor could more than triple the yield of one of the world's most valuable chemicals
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; Pedro Alvarez, the George R. Brown Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, co-director of the Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology-Enabled Water Treatment and director of Rice's WaTER Institute; and graduate student Feng-Yang Chen.
MSN Money (This article originally appeared in Live Science.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-wang-alvarez-chen
Decarbonized ammonia production treats nitrate-contaminated water
Aqua Tech
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-wang-alvarez-chen

Breakthrough new cancer therapy kills 99% of cancer cells
An article features Rice research using molecules that vibrate strongly when stimulated by light to destroy cancer cells. Co-authors James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry and a professor of materials science and nanoengineering, and alumnus and research scientist Ciceron Ayala-Orozco are quoted.
Brighter Side of News (This article appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-tour-ayala.orozco
New cancer therapy, scientists say kills 99% of cancer cells
KOHA Online
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-tour-ayala.orozco

Seattle Symphony announces violin and viola appointments
An article mentions alumnae Jacqueline Audas and Ji Yeon Lee.
The Strad
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-audas-lee

Early College Network offers LA Catholic students a unique advantage
An article features Hanszen College freshman Ashley Suazo.
Angelus
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-suazo

AI could be wiped out by the same illness that killed off the Hapsburgs
An article mentions Rice research into the negative impacts of using synthetic data to train generative artificial intelligence. Co-author and graduate student Sina Alemohammad is mentioned.
Fudzilla
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-alemohammad
Generative AI could soon eat itself
Telecom TV
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-alemohammad

Google launches OpenStax extension for Gemini
An article mentions OpenStax, a Rice-based publisher of open educational resources.
Testing Catalog
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-openstax

Wood-based plastic alternative acts as a 'CO2 sponge'
An article mentions Rice research into a method of engineering wood that is stronger than traditional building materials and is better able to absorb carbon dioxide.
Extreme Tech
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-et

25 colleges with the highest financial payoff
A roundup features Rice.
Becker's ASC Review
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-becker

SPORTS

Cardinals gearing up for Rice
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team is schedule to play Lamar Aug. 29.
LamarCardinals.com (A shortened version of this article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-soccer

Volleyball to open regular season at Rice Invitational
An article mentions the Rice Invitational volleyball tournament set for Aug. 30-31 featuring Rice, Texas State University, Houston Christian University and Texas Southern University.
TXST.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-vball

Texas State volleyball kicks off 2024 season at Rice Invitational
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-vball

Root for these Houston Paralympians
A roundup mentions former Rice swimmer Ahalya Lettenberger, who is competing in the Paralympics in Paris Aug. 28-Sept. 8.
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in Axios.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-lettenberger

Rice vs. Sam Houston: School pride on the line
A broadcast mentions that Rice's football team is scheduled to play Sam Houston State University Aug. 31. Head coach Mike Bloomgren is mentioned.
Fox 26 Online
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-bloomgren (This segment also aired on KRIV-TV in Houston.)
Game 1 Preview: at Rice
GoBearkats.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-football
How to watch AAC football this week: TV schedule and livestreams
The Oxford Eagle (This article appeared in three other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-football
How to watch CUSA football this week: TV schedule and livestreams
Shelby County Reporter (This article also appeared in the LaGrange Daily News.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-football
Sam Houston State vs. Rice prediction and picks — Aug. 31
StatSalt.com (This article appeared in more than five other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-football

Rice University's football team educates international students on American football — Rice News
An article mentions that Rice's football team held an event to teach international students the intricacies of American football.
The Pipa News
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-pipa

Around Texas: A roundup of recruiting news in the Lone Star State
An article mentions that C.J. Witten has committed to play football at Rice.
TexAgs
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-witten

Former players remember Mark Cotton, who guided Stanton to a state title
An article mentions Kyle Herm played football at Rice.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-herm

Women's tennis set for five fall tournaments
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team will host the Rice Invitational Nov. 7-10.
GoUTRGV.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-womens.tennis

Six Spartans football commits earn top recognition
Rice football is mentioned.
Sports Illustrated's Michigan State Spartans
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-si

'Cincinnati Reds'
Former Rice baseball player Evan Kravetz is mentioned during a radio broadcast of an Oakland Athletics versus Cincinnati Reds game.
WLW-AM (Cincinnati)
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-kravetz
'MLB Baseball'
NBCSCA-TV (San Francisco)
http://dateline.rice/aug-29-kravetz (This broadcast aired three times.)

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