NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Tiny sensor tracks spinal cord neurons in action
An article features collaborative Rice research into developing a sensor that can record the electrical activity of spinal neurons. Co-authors quoted include Lan Luan, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering; Chong Xie, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering and bioengineering; and research scientist Yu Wu.
Futurity
http://dateline.rice/july-17-luan-xie-wu
HOUSTON/TEXAS
The role of educational institutions in Houston's aerospace renaissance
Rice is mentioned.
Greater Houston Partnership
http://dateline.rice/july-17-ghp
Denton's longtime record store is a collector's haven
An article mentions Rice's Houston Folk Music Archive.
Texas Highways
http://dateline.rice/july-17-th
BROADCAST
'Fox 26 News'
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 interviewed about the Republican National Convention.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/july-17-jones
Interview: Gabriela Lena Frank
An article features alumna Gabriela Lena Frank.
KGNU Online (This segment also aired on five affiliate stations across Colorado.)
http://dateline.rice/july-17-frank
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
SSPEED Center, Rice Engineering to launch nature-based carbon credit research projects
An article features the news that Rice's Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disasters (SSPEED) Center and the George R. Brown School of Engineering have announced plans to launch two research projects on nature-based carbon credits. Community members quoted or mentioned include Luay Nakhleh, the William and Stephanie Sick Dean of the Brown School of Engineering and professor of computer science and biosciences; Phil Bedient, the Herman and George R. Brown Professor of Civil Engineering and co-director of SSPEED; Jim Blackburn, professor in the practice of environmental law, co-director of SSPEED and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Scienmag
http://dateline.rice/july-17-nakhleh-bedient-blackburn
What can the oil industry expect from a second Biden term?
Mark Finley, fellow in energy and global oil in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists' Explorer
http://dateline.rice/july-17-finley
Ultrasmall protein nanobubbles for next-gen ultrasound imaging
An article features Rice research into developing ultrasmall, stable, gas-filled protein nanostructures that could revolutionize ultrasound imaging and drug delivery. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include George Lu, assistant professor of bioengineering and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow; Han Xiao, the Norman Hackerman-Welch Young Investigator, associate professor of biosciences, assistant professor of bioengineering and director of Rice's Synthesis X Center; postdoctoral researcher Qionghua Shen; graduate students Zongru Li and Yixian Wang; McMurtry College senior Marc De Guzman; Will Rice College senior Janie Lim; and Matthew Meyer, electron microscope research scientist.
MSN Health (Great Britain; this article originally appeared in AZo Nano.)
http://dateline.rice/july-17-lu-xiao-et.al
Texas weather extremes likely to become normal, scientists say
Avantika Gori, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, is quoted.
The Good Men Project
http://dateline.rice/july-17-gori
MBA pay by occupation and industry: Here's how much you're worth
Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business is mentioned.
Poets&Quants
http://dateline.rice/july-17-p&q
Redefining Success: Financial freedom and authentic living with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD
Alumnus Christopher Loo is featured.
Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher Loo on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/july-17-loo
The language barrier: Daily struggles of an immigrant in science
Rice is mentioned.
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology's Today
http://dateline.rice/july-17-asbmb
SPORTS
Innovative income through revenue streams
Jessica Benoy, assistant director of facilities and aquatics at Rice's Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center, is quoted.
Campus Rec Mag (This article also appeared in the July/August print and digital issues.)
http://dateline.rice/july-17-benoy
UTSA soccer announces 2024 kickoff times
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team is slated to play the University of Texas at San Antonio Sept. 29.
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/july-17-utsa
MLB draft: Astros hoping college arms can fuel franchise's next era
An article features former Rice baseball player Parker Smith, who was recently drafted by the Houston Astros.
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in the Houston Chronicle, and it appeared in Chron and was in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/july-17-smith
Growth mindset has led Max Irving to water polo stardom
An article mentions former Rice basketball player Michael Irving.
Swimming World
http://dateline.rice/july-17-irving
Broncos roster review: Defensive lineman Elijah Garcia
An article features former Rice football player Elijah Garcia.
NFLSpy (This article also appeared in SB Nation.)
http://dateline.rice/july-17-garcia
NEWS RELEASES
Rice neuroscientists to build state-of-the-art neural recording system
Rice neural engineer Chong Xie and his team have won a $2.9 million R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop a state-of-the-art implantable neural electrode system that is highly biocompatible, untethered and capable of stable, long-term and large-scale neural recording and stimulation.
http://dateline.rice/july-17-news-release-xie
Stress-related cell damage linked to negative mental and physical health effects among caregivers
It’s no secret that the caregivers of spouses with memory impairment face enormous amounts of stress. Researchers at Rice have found that this intense pressure can be felt at the cellular level and is linked to negative physical and mental health effects, including dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
http://dateline.rice/july-17-news-release-fagundes
Rice experts available to discuss variety of Olympic-related topics on 2024 Paris Games
The world’s attention will be fixed on Paris as athletes from over 200 countries are set to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics from July 26 to Aug. 11. Experts from Rice in Houston are available to discuss various Olympic-related topics with the media.
http://dateline.rice/july-17-news-release-rice.experts