NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Coal demand is up. Thank data centers and industrialization.
Daniel Cohan, professor of civil and environmental engineering and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal (This segment aired on more than 600 affiliate stations across the U.S.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-cohan
Landfills are now Harris County's top methane polluters. What's being done about it?
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared on the front page of the Dec. 21 print edition and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-cohan
Jacob Marley isn't dead as a doornail. 'Wicked'-style stories redeem Christmas Carol icon
Robert Patten, the Lynette S. Autrey Professor Emeritus, is quoted.
USA Today (This article also appeared in more than 20 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-patten
Feeling appreciated by partner is critical for caregiver's mental health
An article features Rice research into the mental and physical health of caregivers for spouses living with dementia. Co-authors Chris Fagundes, professor of psychological sciences, and graduate student Vincent Lai are quoted.
U.S. News & World Report (This article also appeared in more than 20 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-fagundes-lai
The 'Carol of the Bells' comes from Ukraine's fight for independence
An article features research by alumnus Anthony Potoczniak, assistant dean of undergraduates.
MSN (This article originally appeared in The Washington Post.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-potoczniak
Researchers take 'significant leap forward' with quantum simulation of molecular electron transfer
An article features Rice research into the simulation of molecular electron transfer. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Guido Pagano, assistant professor of physics and astronomy; José Onuchic, the Harry C. and Olga K. Wiess Professor of Physics and Astronomy and co-director of Rice's Center for Theoretical Biological Physics; Peter Wolynes, the D.R. Bullard-Welch Foundation Professor of Chemistry and professor of biosciences, materials science and nanoengineering and physics and astronomy; Han Pu, professor of physics and astronomy; graduate students Visal So, Midhuna Duraisamy Suganthi, Abhishek Menon and Mingjian Zhu; and research scientist Roman Zhuravel.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Science X.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-pagano-onuchic-wolynes-pu-et.al
Scientists push boundaries with high-tech device that turns heat source into readily available energy — here's how it works
An article features Rice research into capturing clear images of objects through hot windows. Alumnus Ciril Samuel Prasad is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in The Cool Down.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-prasad
2025 OMBA ranking: Acceptance rates at the top online MBA programs
Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business is mentioned.
Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in Poets&Quants, and it appeared in Poets&Quants for Executives.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-yahoo
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Houston Methodist, Rice partner to use AI, other technologies to transform health care
An article features the news that Rice has partnered with Houston Methodist to establish the Digital Health Institute, a multiyear initiative aimed at leveraging technology and collaborative expertise to advance health care. The institute will be co-led by Ashutosh Sabharwal, the Ernest Dell Butcher Professor of Engineering and chair of electrical and computer engineering.
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared on the front of the City/State section in the Dec. 22 print edition and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-sabharwal
BROADCAST
Houston-area state Reps push for nativity scene on Capitol grounds
David Brockman, nonresident scholar in the Religion and Public Policy Program at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-brockman
'Texas Public Radio'
KSTX-FM (San Antonio)
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-brockman (This segment aired on seven affiliate stations across Texas.)
'Chattin' with Chelsea'
Rice is mentioned.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-kriv (This segment aired twice.)
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Nations are exiting a secretive system that protects corporations. One country's story shows how hard that can be
David Gantz, the Will Clayton Fellow in Trade and International Economics at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Inside Climate News
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-gantz
It's official: Sheinbaum abolishes Mexico's energy regulators
Miriam Grunstein, nonresident scholar in the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
BNAmericas
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-grunstein
Mars has granite that contains the elements essential for life
An article features collaborative Rice research into Mars' crustal thickness. Co-authors quoted 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; and Kirsten Siebach, assistant professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences.
Earth.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-lee-dasgupta-siebach
Trump's tariffs risk trade war with Mexico, but natural gas flows safe
Francisco Monaldi, fellow in Latin American energy policy at the Center for Energy Studies, fellow at the Center for the United States and Mexico and director of the Latin America Energy Program at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy and a lecturer in energy economics at Rice, is quoted.
Energiesnet.com (This article originally appeared in Natural Gas Intelligence.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-monaldi
Rivoluzione nella sintesi dei farmaci: ecco la nuova tecnica innovativa
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 (Italy; this article originally appeared in Leganerd.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-renata
A look inside Rice University's DECA program for entrepreneurs
An article features Jones College junior Shrey Patel, who co-founded Rice's chapter of Distributive Education Clubs of America, which helps prepare students for careers in business. Kyle Judah, executive director of Rice's Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and lecturer in entrepreneurship at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, is mentioned.
Poets&Quants for Undergrads
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-patel-judah
'Do Ho Suh: In Process'
An article features "Do Ho Suh: In Process," an exhibit at Rice's Moody Center for the Arts, which was on view through Dec. 16. Alison Weaver, executive director of the Moody Center, is mentioned.
Studio International
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-weaver
Hunt Scanlon's top 10 recruiting stories of 2024
A roundup features Cynthia Pepper, interim associate vice president of human resources.
Hunt Scanlon
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-pepper
Argentina backs both fossil fuels and renewable energy
An article mentions that Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy is planning a new initiative focused on the Argentinian energy sector to encourage more conferences, reports and workshops.
OilPrice.com (This article also appeared in Energy News Africa Plus.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-op
The best online MBA programs in the US for 2025
An article mentions that the online MBA program at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business is No. 5 in the nation in Poets&Quants' rankings.
Poets&Quants for Executives
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-p&qe
Greentown Labs secures over $4 million funding
An article mentions that Rice is partnering with other stakeholders to bolster climatetech incubator Greentown Labs.
Killer Startups
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-ks
SPORTS
Andrew Akuchie scores 14 as Rice beats Prairie View A&M 64-46
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team defeated Prairie View A&M University 64-46 Dec. 22.
Associated Press (This article also appeared in 50 other media outlets, and a similar version also appeared in the Dec. 22 print edition of the Houston Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-ap
Tillmon leads Prairie View A&M against Rice after 24-point game
Associated Press (This article also appeared in 50 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-ap
Rice hosts Tillmon and Prairie View A&M
Associated Press (This article also appeared in 50 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-ap
Anderson, Pettway combine to score 30, Prairie View A&M falls to Rice
PVPanthers.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-pvp
Prairie View A&M basketball readies against Rice
PVPanthers.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-pvp
Panthers face tough road loss against UCLA Bruins
PVPanthers.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-pvp
'Wake Up with SallyMac & Lina'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-kriv (This segment aired twice.)
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-kprc
Keegan-Michael Key references 'Key & Peele' sketch during college football coverage
Rice football player Moh Bility is mentioned.
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in Deadline.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-bility
Rice transfer Tyson Flowers provides Virginia Tech with loaded secondary depth
An article features former Rice football player Tyson Flowers.
FightingGobbler.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-fg
The Week in Women's Football: Examining Northern Super League; update on bomb victim Haidar
An article features former Rice soccer player Caleigh Boeckx.
TribalFootball.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-boeckx
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers and girlfriend Mady Barnes' relationship timeline
An article mentions last season's football game between Rice and the University of Texas at Austin.
Us Magazine
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-us
Memphis baseball 2025 season tickets on sale now
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team is slated to play the University of Memphis April 17-19.
GoTigersGo.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-tigers
Rice offensive tackle transfer Ethan Onianwa wraps up visits with FSU and is now in decision mode
An article features former Rice football player Ethan Onianwa.
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-247
Florida State working to bring in Rice transfer OT for a visit
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in USA Today's College Sports Wire.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-msn
Year in sports 2024
An article mentions that Rakaia Walker signed with the Rice women's track and field team.
Lockhart Post-Register
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-lpr
The Scoop — Monday, Dec. 23, 2024
Rice is mentioned.
FootballScoop
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-fs
NEWS RELEASES
Rice University on winter break Dec. 24-Jan. 1
Rice will be on winter break from Dec. 24 through Jan. 1 and will reopen for regular operations Jan. 2.
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-news-release-rice.break
Rice researchers take 'significant leap forward' with quantum simulation of molecular electron transfer
Researchers at Rice have made a meaningful advance in the simulation of molecular electron transfer — a fundamental process underpinning countless physical, chemical and biological processes. The study, published in Science Advances, details the use of a trapped-ion quantum simulator to model electron transfer dynamics with unprecedented tunability, unlocking new opportunities for scientific exploration in fields ranging from molecular electronics to photosynthesis.
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-news-release-pagano-onuchic-wolynes-pu
Rice experts available to discuss threats of government shutdown
As Congress debates a funding bill and time runs short to avert a government shutdown, Rice faculty are available to discuss the rapidly changing situation.
http://dateline.rice/dec-23-news-release-rice.experts