NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Is the Texas electric grid ready for the upcoming Arctic blast? What is ERCOT doing to prepare?
Daniel Cohan, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Yahoo! News (This Fox 26 Online article also appeared in AOL, and this segment also aired on KRIV-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-cohan
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-cohan (This segment aired four times.)
Saudi Arabia's new civil laws aim to boost investment, but caution lingers
Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Reuters (This article also appeared in MSN Money and more than 20 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-krane
Only on ABC 13: Former mayor's documentary produced by city now pulled from website
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science and fellow in political science at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, and Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science and fellow in urban politics at the Baker Institute, are quoted. Jones also is quoted in Houston Public Media. Stein is interviewed about the mayor's documentary on KTRK-TV.
MSN (This article originally appeared in ABC 13 Online; Jones is interviewed in the video segment, which also aired three times on KTRK-TV and once on KTRH-AM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-jones-stein
TEXIT: On the fringe or becoming more mainstream?
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-jones
'Live at Five'
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-stein
Bottled water has 'orders of magnitude' more plastic than once known
Michael Wong, the Tina and Sunit Patel Professor in Molecular Nanotechnology, a professor and chair of chemical and biomolecular engineering and a professor of chemistry, materials science and nanoengineering and of civil and environmental engineering, is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in the Houston Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-wong
New Houston mayor meets with TEA chief Morath, reaffirms support for HISD amid state takeover
Erin Baumgartner, director of the Houston Education Research Consortium at Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted.
MSN (This Houston Chronicle article also appeared in the Jan. 10 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-baumgartner
Meteorite analysis shows Earth's building blocks contained water
An article mentions that André Izidoro, assistant professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences, contributed to the featured research.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Phys.org and was in yesterday's Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-izidoro
'Molecole vibranti': La nuova tecnologia che ha permesso di distruggere il 99% delle cellule tumorali in laboratorio
An article features Rice research using molecules that vibrate strongly when stimulated by light to destroy cancer cells. Alumnus and research scientist Ciceron Ayala-Orozco is quoted.
MSN (Italy; this article originally appeared in EuroNews.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-ayala.orozco
5 banks that are open on Sundays
Alumnus Ben Gran authored an article.
Forbes
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-gran
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Total eclipse in April likely to overshadow all other single Texas events in terms of the number of visitors
Alumna Patricia Reiff, professor of physics and astronomy and associate director for outreach programs at the Rice Space Institute, is quoted.
Houston Press
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-reiff
'Mean Girls,' 'The Beekeeper,' 'Book of Clarence' top new film releases this week
A roundup mentions that Rice Cinema will screen "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?" Jan. 12 and "All About Eve" Jan. 13.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-hc
With cool abstract collage permanently installed, Rick Lowe is on the map at UH
An article mentions the exhibit "Urban Impressions," which was held at Rice's Moody Center for the Arts last year.
CityBook Houston
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-cbh
10 vivid and eye-catching exhibits no Houston art fan should miss
A roundup features the exhibit "Hayv Kahraman: The Foreign in Us," which will be on view at Rice's Moody Center for the Arts Jan. 12-May 11.
CultureMap Houston
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-cmh
BROADCAST
WOAI-AM (San Antonio)
Tony Payan, the Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies and director of the Center for the United States and Mexico at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about Mexican cartels.
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-payan (This segment aired three times.)
'Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?'
Rice research is featured as a clue in a quiz show.
CJDC-TV (British Columbia)
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-cjdc (This segment aired on eight affiliate stations across Canada.)
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
A broadcast mentions President John F. Kennedy's "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962.
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-kprc
York man's ashes blasted into space aboard the Enterprise — along with Star Trek crew
York Daily Record (This article also appeared in MSN and Yahoo! News.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-ykr
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Rice University engineer Ashok Veeraraghavan, Ph.D., recognized for revolutionary imaging technology that seeks to make the invisible visible
An article features Ashok Veeraraghavan, professor of electrical and computer engineering, who will receive the 2024 Edith and Peter O'Donnell Award in Engineering from the Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology.
Scienmag
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-veeraraghavan
Baylor College of Medicine neuroscientist Benjamin Deneen, Ph.D., recognized for groundbreaking research set to ultimately impact brain tumor patients and give potential insights into a wide range of developmental diseases
Scienmag
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-veeraraghavan
University of North Texas nanoporous materials researcher Shengqian Ma, Ph.D., recognized for innovative work in the field of decontamination
Scienmag
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-veeraraghavan
UT Southwestern Medical Center biochemist Vincent Tagliabracci, recognized for potentially life-saving research in understanding how enzymes work
Scienmag
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-veeraraghavan
NASA Johnson Space Center engineer Kimberly A. Hambuchen, Ph.D., recognized for seminal research in developing new methods for making robots more autonomous and usable by humans across a time delay
Scienmag
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-veeraraghavan
Scientists use blood test to track gene expression in the brain
An article features collaborative Rice research developing a noninvasive way to monitor gene expression dynamics in the brain. Co-author Jerzy Szablowski, assistant professor of bioengineering, is quoted.
MSN Health (This article originally appeared in Medical Xpress.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-szablowski
Fabrics of the future: Accessories with informed touch applications
An article features Rice research into a fabric-based wearable device that "taps" a user's wrist with pressurized air, silently helping them navigate to their destination. Co-authors Daniel Preston, assistant professor of mechanical engineering and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, and graduate student Barclay Jumet are quoted.
Yale Scientific
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-preston-jumet
Texas town exposed to high levels of cancer-causing chemicals; the residents had no idea
Loren Hopkins, professor in the practice of statistics and environmental analysis, is quoted.
MSN Health (This article originally appeared in Care Doctor.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-hopkins
NIBCO announces promotions of Stanley and Smith to vice presidents
Alumnus Rudy Smith is featured.
Contractor (This article also appeared in Supply House Times.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-smith
Spring 2024 public program
An article features upcoming public programs offered by the Rice School of Architecture.
e-Flux
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-eflux
Best of bootstrapping: The journey through failed experiments to traction and exit
Alumnus Adam Robinson is featured.
One Million by One Million Blog
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-robinson
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Advancement names leader of consolidated teams
An article featuring Alejandra Merheb mentions that she formerly worked at Rice in alumni relations.
UNC Greensboro News
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-unc.g
Vivienda colectiva para un mundo pospandemia
Rice is mentioned.
Clarín
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-clarin
SPORTS
2024 Senior Bowl roster reveal: What you need to know
An article mention that Rice football player Luke McCaffrey has been named to the Senior Bowl, which will be held Feb. 3.
NFL
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-mccaffrey
Full 2024 Senior Bowl roster revealed
SteelersNow.com (This article also appeared in YardBarker.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-mccaffrey
BOYS BASKETBALL: Fayetteville uses fast start to blitz Bentonville West
An article mentions that Lane Jeffcoat has signed to play football at Rice.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-adg
Ranking 133 college football teams after 2023-24 bowl season, from Michigan to Kent State
Rice football is mentioned.
The Athletic
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-the.athletic
Will McStay? Cowboys' VP of personnel in high demand
An article features former Rice football player Will McClay.
Reuters (This article also appeared in 20 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-mcclay
All-Southeast Texas high school football teams, awards: DJ Lagway nabs MVP
A roundup featuring Kaleb Blanton mentions that he has committed to play football at Rice.
Sports Illustrated's High School FN
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-si
Racial gap persists in grad rates for bowl-bound athletes
An article mentions that Rice's football team is one of just nine universities that had a graduate success rate of African-American student-athletes that exceeded the rates of white players.
ESPN
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-espn
No. 4 UConn men's basketball vs. Xavier: Time, TV and what you need to know
An article mentions former Rice men's basketball player Quincy Olivari.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-hc
UTSA hits the road to face 13th-ranked Memphis Wednesday
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team lost to the University of Texas at San Antonio 89-82 in overtime Jan. 6.
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-utsa
Niners welcome Tulsa to Halton in AAC play Wednesday night
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team is slated to play the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Jan. 16.
Charlotte49ers.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-49ers
Texas football: 3 costliest portal losses for UT this offseason
An article mentions that Rice's football team played the University of Texas at Austin Sept. 2.
Hook 'Em Headlines
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-heh
Transfer portal: Texas A&M HC Mike Elko leads first-year coaches building toward 2024
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-247
Snyder takes his talents to Eastern Michigan
Rice is mentioned.
Observer Today
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-ot
Ahmad Ibrahim and Arsalan Kazemi: Teenage roommates to on-court rivals
An article features former Rice basketball players Ahmad Ibrahim and Arsalan Kazemi.
FIBA.basketball
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-ibrahim-kazemi
Women's basketball experiences first conference loss of the season
An article mentions that the Rice women's basketball team defeated Wichita State University 76-64 Jan. 3.
The Sunflower
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-sf
NEWS RELEASES
Rice's Ashok Veeraraghavan wins Texas Academy's O'Donnell Award
Rice's Ashok Veeraraghavan has been awarded the Edith and Peter O'Donnell Award in Engineering from the Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology, one of the state's highest academic honors.
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-news-release-veeraraghavan
Rice study shows cash assistance for groceries provides low-income families more flexibility than food distributions
A Rice study of food aid programs during the pandemic found that cash assistance provided low-income mothers with greater flexibility to feed their families than food distributions. The study, "Emergency Food Support Preference and Usage During COVID-19: A Neighborhood Study of Low-Income Black Mothers' use of School-Based Food Distribution and P-EBT," will appear in the American Journal of Public Health.
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-news-release-kimbro-et.al
Why poor sleep quality can be a matter of life and death for migrant roofers
Migrant roofers in the U.S. helping communities rebuild from natural disasters often struggle with poor quality of sleep, according to new research from Rice. The issue can be a matter of life and death for these individuals, who are working in environments where a sleepy misstep can literally end their life or permanently injure them.
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-news-release-chavez-li
Rice scientists use blood test to track gene expression in the brain
The brain is the most protected organ in the body, sheathed in a complex and nearly impenetrable barrier of specialized blood vessels. While this particular anatomical setup protects it from outside invaders, it also makes it difficult for researchers to study how specific genes are expressed ⎯ and how such changes in gene expression may lead to disease.
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-news-release-szablowski-et.al
Art history scholar to discuss architectural heritage linking Sunnis and Shi’is
In a departure from the prevailing narrative that frames modern conflicts in the Middle East solely through sectarian lines, the research of Stephennie Mulder, associate professor of Islamic art and architecture at the University of Texas at Austin, examines the architecture of medieval Syria to reveal a more complex interaction between Sunni and Shi’i communities.
http://dateline.rice/jan-10-news-release-mulder