Dateline Rice for Feb. 22, 2024

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NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

EPA has tightened its target for deadly particle pollution — states need more tools to reach it
Daniel Cohan, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, authored an article.
The Conversation (This article also appeared in MSN, Yahoo! News, the Houston Chronicle, the Times Union and Haaretz.com.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-cohan

February's 'Snow Moon' rises this week: When to see the final full moon of winter
Rice is mentioned.
Forbes
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-moon

New surgeon leader for Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute plans major expansion
Alumnus Tom Nguyen is featured.
Miami Herald (This article also appeared in Yahoo! News.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-nguyen

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Houston Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee has narrow lead over Democratic challenger Amanda Edwards, poll finds
An article mentions that 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, co-authored a poll of voters, and he is quoted or interviewed in several other media outlets.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-jones
13 Investigates: Cost of transferring migrants out of Texas tops $124M
ABC 13 Online (This segment also aired on KTRK-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-jones
Today on Texas Standard: What does the MLS referee lockout mean for the 2024 soccer season?
Texas Standard (This segment also aired on more than 40 affiliate stations across Texas.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-jones
Support for 'Texit' is still low — but it's growing. What's behind the momentum?
KERA Online (This segment also aired on KERA-FM in Dallas, KUT-FM in Austin and KSTX-FM in San Antonio, and the article also appeared in the Texas Standard.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-jones
'ABC 7 News'
KVII-TV (Amarillo, Texas)
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-jones
Jackson Lee in tight race for 18th Congressional District
Mirage
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-jones

Can music help us learn new languages?
Jose Jacobo, lecturer of Spanish, and Naoko Ozaki, lecturer of Japanese, are quoted.
Houston Press
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-jacobo-ozaki

As transit cops near, Cap Metro's other public safety personnel thrive
Christof Spieler, senior lecturer of architecture, is quoted.
The Austin Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-spieler

BROADCAST

Houston BCycle, facing imminent shutdown, lowers prices and reactivates some stations to boost ridership
An article mentions that Rice has partnered with the bike-sharing program Houston BCycle. Kristianna Bowles, sustainability program coordinator in Rice's Office of Sustainability, is quoted.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-bowles

Spring Branch ISD cutting all librarians (Feb. 22, 2024)
Charles Dove, professor in the practice of visual arts and film and director of Rice Cinema, is interviewed about the film "The Taste of Things."
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-dove
'The Bigger Picture': How 'The Taste of Things' explores, love, food, and relationships
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/feb-22-dove

'Morning Break'
A broadcast features alumnus Paul Novak.
KOLO-TV (Reno, Nevada)
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-novak

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Rice OpenStax, Texas Board host first Open Nursing Education Summit
An article features the news that OpenStax, a Rice-based publisher of open educational resources, is partnering with the Texas Higher Education Coordinator Board to create the first Open Nursing Education Summit, a virtual event aimed at addressing critical issues in nursing education. Anthony Palmiotto, OpenStax's director of higher education, is quoted.
Mirage
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-palmiotto
OpenStax and Texas Board launch landmark summit to combat nursing shortages with education innovation
BNN Breaking
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-openstax

Juan Castellón's shade: Cool and water for irrigation
An article feature's Juan José Castellón, assistant professor of architecture, whose sustainable shade installation "Building Ecologies" is housed at POST Houston and a finalist for the 2024 Forge Prize by the American Institute of Steel Construction. 
Commercial Construction and Renovation
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-castellon

TOMODACHI-STEM: A space for women Japanese leaders — The Brown and White
An article mentions that Rice helps run the TOMODACHI-STEM Women's Leadership and Research Program, a five-week internship experience for female undergraduates from Japan majoring in science and engineering. 
Spotlight.ink
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-tomodachi-stem

Getzler Henrich names Baumgartner managing director and head of Houston office
An article features alumnus John Baumgartner.
AblAdvisor.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-baumgartner

2024 Honda Prologue is a better EV than it is a Honda
Alumnus Joey Capparella authored an article.
Car and Driver (This article also appeared in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-capparella

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

I was warned not to speak out on Palestine. But because of what happened to my grandfather, I must.
Alumnus Jenny Wen authored an op-ed.
Huffington Post (This article also appeared in Yahoo! News.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-wen

SPORTS

Texas Children's patient goes viral watching Rice baseball from window
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team played Sam Houston State University Feb. 20. Owls J.D. McCracken, Parker Smith and Kyte McDonald are also mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-baseball
Rice baseball players surprise girl who went viral for watching them from hospital room
ABC 13 Online (This article also appeared in the Laredo Morning Times and Yahoo! News, and the segment also aired on KTRK-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-baseball
A swing for hope: How Rice Owls Baseball inspired a brave teen at Texas Children's Hospital
BNN Breaking
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-baseball

Mason's 19 lead Rice past UAB 94-71
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team defeated the University of Alabama-Birmingham 94-71 Feb. 21. Rice radio play-by-play broadcaster J.P. Heath is interviewed by KRIV-TV in Houston.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in the Houston Chronicle, and it appeared in more than 30 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-mens-basketball
Rice gets road win over UAB
Fox 26 Online (This segment also aired twice on KRIV-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-heath
Rice beats UAB, 94-71
UABSports.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-mens-basketball
Rice University triumphs over UAB in a decisive 94-71 victory
BNN Breaking
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-mens-basketball
Rice University triumphs over UAB in a stunning display of precision and teamwork
BNN Breaking
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-mens-basketball

Tulane men's basketball's struggles continue
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team lost to Tulane earlier this season.
The Tulane Hullabaloo
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-mens-basketball

2024 American Athletic Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships set for Friday in Birmingham
An article mentions that Rice is set to compete in the American Athletic Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships Feb. 23-24 in Birmingham, Alabama. Owls mentioned include Tara Simpson-Sullivan, Ese Amata, Alexander Slinkman, Cal Abdulky, Vincent Arousell, Jose Taylor and Eliza Kraule.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-track

2024 American Athletic Conference Championships: East Carolina women's swimming and diving team ready to make a splash in Dallas
An article mentions that Rice's women's swimming team is schedule to compete in the American Athletic Conference Championships Feb. 23-24.
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-track

North Texas' Roth, Rice's Zhu named Golf Players of the Week
An article mentions that Rice's Reggie Zhu has been named the American Athletic Conference's Men's Golf Player of the Week.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-zhu

'Good Day Acadiana'
A broadcast mentions that Rice's baseball team is slated to play the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Feb. 23.
KADN-TV (Lafayette, Louisiana)
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-baseball (This broadcast aired three times.)

Rice rallies late to sting Sam Houston
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team defeated Sam Houston State University 7-3 Feb. 20.
The Huntsville Item
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-baseball

Perez named SEC Freshman of the Week
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team lost to Texas A&M University 7-0 Feb. 18. Rice players Saara Orav and Anushka Ashar are mentioned.
KBTX Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-womens-tennis

Houston Confidential: Who's recruiting the city best? We asked high school football coaches
An article mentions the Rice football program, head coach Mike Bloomgren and assistant coach Jon Kay.
The Athletic
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-football

D.C. Defenders officially unveil 2024 staff, sans special teams coordinator
An article mentions Rice football recruiting coordinator for offense Sean Anderson.
Sports Illustrated's UFL (This article also appeared in MSN Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-anderson

VB announces spring matches
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team will play Baylor University in a spring exhibition match April 12.
BaylorBears.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-volleyball

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