NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Communities facing air pollution threats worry about EPA rollbacks under Trump
Daniel Cohan, professor of civil and environmental engineering and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
CBS News (This CBS Evening News segment aired on more than 450 affiliate stations across the U.S., and this article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-cohan
Why climate-skeptical Republicans may protect billions in taxpayer funding for a climate program
Oil & Gas Watch
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-cohan
Ancient Mars' thick crust could have supported hidden water reservoirs and rare magmas, new research suggests
An article features collaborative Rice research into Mars' crustal thickness. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Cin-Ty Lee, the Harry Carothers Wiess Professor of Geology and chair of the Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences; Rajdeep Dasgupta, the Maurice Ewing Professor of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences; Kirsten Siebach, assistant professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences; postdoctoral research associate Duncan Keller; and graduate students Jackson Borchardt and Julin Zhang.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Phys.org, and it appeared in Science Daily.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-lee-dasgupta-siebach-et.al
Water on Mars: New study uncovers ancient aquifers beneath the surface
Innovation News Network
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-inn
Trump brings the majlis to Mar-a-Lago
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in Jewish Insider.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-ulrichsen
Two mysteries remain unsolved after Trump's Mar-a-Lago press conference | Opinion
An article cites Rice research into hospital profits.
Miami Herald (This article also appeared in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-mh
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Editor's Picks: 7 favorite Houston Innovator Podcast episodes of 2024
A roundup of InnovationMap's Houston Innovator podcasts features President Reginald DesRoches' discussion of maintaining Rice's legacy of innovation.
InnovationMap (This article was also featured in the "Daily Digest" newsletter.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-desroches
Cart.com's M&A move, energy innovators recognized, and more top articles from the week
An article features three Rice stories: alumnus Rawand Rasheed was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list for energy and green tech; Rice partnered with Houston Methodist to establish the Digital Health Institute, a multiyear initiative aimed at leveraging technology and collaborative expertise to advance health care, and quotes President Reginald DesRoches; and Omid Veiseh, professor of bioengineering, faculty director of the Rice Biotech Launch Pad and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, was elected to the National Academy of Inventors.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-rasheed-desroches-veiseh
A governor's order makes undocumented immigrants afraid to use Texas hospitals. It's cruel. And it won't do what Abbott intends. | Opinion
Alumnus Ammar Siddiqi authored an op-ed.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-siddiqi
New CEO, revenue boosts: What Bobby Tudor wants to bring to Greentown Labs
An article features the news that Rice is partnering with other stakeholders to bolster climatetech incubator Greentown Labs, which is part of the Ion District, a Houston-based tech hub owned by the Rice Management Co.
HoustonInno
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-hi
Investors from Houston, Boston fuel Greentown with $4M commitment
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-im
Who won the Caller-Times Student of the Week poll? Find out here.
An article mentions that Leandra Castro plans to attend Rice next fall.
Corpus Christi Caller-Times (This article also appeared in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-ccct
BROADCAST
Train operations near schools (Dec. 19, 2024)
Charles Dove, professor in the practice of visual arts and film and director of Rice Cinema, is interviewed.
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-dove
'The Bigger Picture': How Christmas classics become 'classic'
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-dove
Death penalty in Texas (Dec. 20, 2024)
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, participates in a roundtable discussion of "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" of the week's news.
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-ho
Charlotte's NBA team steps into a PR 'Hornets' nest: 'The Good, The Bad and The Ugly' of the week
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-ho
'WCIA 3 News'
A broadcast featuring Jalen Johnson mentions that she plans to attend Rice on a QuestBridge National College Match scholarship.
WCIA-TV (Champaign, Illinois)
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-wcia
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
How would Pritzker's crackdown on delta-8 affect sales? These states' track records offer clues.
Katharine Neill Harris, the Alfred C. Glassell III Fellow in Drug Policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Crain's Chicago Business
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-harris
New synthesis technique cuts drug development time and cost
An article features collaborative Rice research developing a method to simplify the synthesis of piperidines, a key structural component in many pharmaceuticals. Co-author Hans Renata, associate professor of chemistry and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, is quoted.
MSN Health (This article originally appeared in Phys.org, and it appeared in AZo LifeSciences, MSN Tech and Science Great Britain, News-Medical.net and News-Medical.net on MSN Biochemistry Great Britain.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-renata
Une nouvelle stratégie modulaire réduit les étapes de synthèse de la pipéridine pour les produits pharmaceutiques
Ma Clinique
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-renata
Aretian presents the new Barcelona Metropolitan City Digital Twin in Barcelona amongst critical local and international stakeholders
An article mentions that Ruth López Turley, director of Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research and professor of sociology, contributed to the Aretian Urban Analytics and Design team's presentation of its Barcelona Metropolitan Region City Digital Twin project.
Aretian.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-turley
In Memoriam: Kelly Quin, 1969-2024
An article features the late Kelly Quin, assistant vice president for campaign and constituent strategy, who died Nov. 30 at 55.
Women in Academia Report
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-quin
15 best colleges to attend if you want a vibrant social life
Rice is featured.
The College Post
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-cp
Westlake's Unit announces investment in Universal Matter
An article mentions that experts at Rice pioneered flash Joule heating.
Yahoo! Finance (This article originally appeared in Zacks Equity Research.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-yf
Reformas constitucionais colocam setor energético do México em desvantagem, diz Baker Institute
An article features the Mexico Country Outlook 2025 authored by experts at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
BNAmericas.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-bna
Genetic testing for neurological health: Precision medicine explained
An article mentions that experts at Rice are developing noninvasive gene therapy for precise targeting of specific brain regions.
Dr. Omics Labs
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-dol
Explore Houston's stellar space centers
A roundup mentions Rice's space science department.
NewsBytes
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-nb
Bookshelf: Fall 2024
An article mentions Rice's Keith-Weiss Geological Laboratory Building.
Places Journal
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-pj
Ars Lyrica Houston bridges centuries with 'Old Meets New' in January
An article mentions that "Old Meets New" will be performed at Duncan Recital Hall at Rice's Shepherd School of Music Jan. 19.
BroadwayWorld
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-bw
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024
An article mentions that Peter Caldwell, the Samuel G. McCann Professor of History and director of Rice's Program in Politics, Law and Social Thought, was part of the jury for University of Waterloo's Waterloo Centre for German Studies' Book Prize.
University of Waterloo News
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-caldwell
University of Akron ranked among best value colleges in Ohio, new study shows
An article mentions that Rice is No. 7 on SmartAssets' list of best value colleges.
Record-Courier
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-rc
Whiz the Season! Sublime soloists spotlight Symphonic Association's lineup
Alumnus Andrew Galuska is featured.
Vero News
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-galuska
New leadership for UD College of Arts and Sciences
Alumnus Caleb Everett is featured.
University of Delaware News
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-everett
SPORTS
Trailblazers upset Rice in exhibition to start holiday break
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team lost to the University of North Texas at Dallas 69-68 Dec. 19.
UNTDAthletics.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-untd
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-kprc (This segment aired twice.)
Heel Tough Blog: Tar Heels make late night addition to OL
An article features former Rice football player Chad Lindberg.
Heel Tough Blog (This article also appeared in Sports Illustrated's North Carolina Tar Heels and Tar Heel Times.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-htb
BYU freshman quarterback Noah Lugo enters the transfer portal
Rice is mentioned.
Sports Illustrated's BYU Cougars
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-si
Texas Tech lands astonishing 15th portal addition in former USC RB
MSN Sports (This article also appeared in ClutchPoints.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-cp
Tennis announces 2025 spring schedule
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team is slated to play the University of Houston Feb. 5.
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-uh
Houston tennis closes out fall slate, releases spring schedule
The Daily Cougar
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-dc
Georgia Tech defeats Rice 88-57; moves to 12-0
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team lost to Georgia Tech 88-57 Dec. 18
Yellow Jacked Up
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-yju
NEWS RELEASES
Mexico's relationship with US and incoming Trump administration examined by Baker Institute experts in annual report
Mexico is likely to face challenges politically, economically and diplomatically in 2025, according to the newest edition of the Mexico Country Outlook from Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy released this week. The report provides a strategic edge to investors, businesses and policymakers as they navigate Mexico’s complex, ever-evolving political and regulatory landscape as well as its relationship with the U.S. and President-elect Donald Trump.
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-news-release-baker-report
New molecule-creation method a 'powerful tool' to accelerate drug synthesis and discovery
A team of chemists from Scripps Research and Rice has unveiled a novel method to simplify the synthesis of piperidines, a key structural component in many pharmaceuticals. The study, published in Science, combines biocatalytic carbon-hydrogen oxidation and radical cross-coupling, offering a streamlined and cost-effective approach to create complex, three-dimensional molecules. This innovation could help accelerate drug discovery and enhance the efficiency of medicinal chemistry.
http://dateline.rice/dec-20-news-release-drug-synthesis