Dateline Rice for July 19, 2024

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NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Is Houston losing its charm? Why over half of residents surveyed are thinking about leaving
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 quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in the Houston Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/july-19-jones
Why Trump's new VP pick JD Vance has some Texas Republicans worried about the economy
MSN (This article originally appeared in the Houston Chronicle, and it appeared in the July 19 print editions of the Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News.)
http://dateline.rice/july-19-jones
RNC embraces convicted felons at 'law and order' convention
MSN (This article originally appeared in Axios.)
http://dateline.rice/july-19-jones
Texas Republicans barely in RNC spotlight, but could shine under a Trump presidency
The Dallas Morning News (This article appeared on the front page of the July 19 print edition and was in yesterday's Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/july-19-jones
Survey: More young voters are ditching the Democratic Party
KTRH.iheart.com 
http://dateline.rice/july-19-jones
Friday, July 19, 2024
KTRH on Spreaker (This segment also aired twice on KTRH-AM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/july-19-jones

Stress takes a toll on caregivers at the cellular level
An article features Rice research into examining how cellular health may impact the well-being of spousal dementia caregivers. Co-author Chris Fagundes, professor of psychological sciences and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, is quoted.
Futurity (This article was also featured in the "Futurity Today" newsletter for July 19.)
http://dateline.rice/july-19-fagundes
New study links cellular health to well-being of dementia caregivers
MSN Health (Great Britain; this article originally appeared in News-Medical.net
http://dateline.rice/july-19-fagundes
Stress bij mantelzorgers heeft effect op gezondheid van de cellen
MSN (Netherlands; this article originally appeared in De Spiegel.)
http://dateline.rice/july-19-msn.nl
Stress from caring for someone with dementia can cause health problems, study says
CBS Boston (This article also appeared in MSN Health.)
http://dateline.rice/july-19-cbs

Texas A&M alumni considered the most attractive in Texas, survey says
Rice is mentioned.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Fox 4 Online, and it appeared in AOL and Yahoo! Life.)
http://dateline.rice/july-19-msn

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Overturning Biden's LNG order key to expanding Texas' energy industry, congressman says
Mark Finley, fellow in energy and global oil in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Dallas Morning News 
http://dateline.rice/july-19-finley

JAMP students learn about medical school and themselves
An article mentions that Lovett College senior Julie Trinh is participating in the Joint Admission Medical Program at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston's McGovern Medical School.
UTHealth Houston News
http://dateline.rice/july-19-trinh

SMU waives application fee for students
Rice is mentioned.
The Dallas Express
http://dateline.rice/july-19-de
UT's Texas Institute for Electronics awarded $840M to build a DOD microelectronics manufacturing center, advance US semiconductor industry
Texas Institute for Electronics
http://dateline.rice/july-19-tie

BROADCAST

Beryl's affect on restaurants (July 19, 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/july-19-ho
A Texan named 'Literally Anyone Else' is running for president: 'The Good, The Bad and The Ugly' of the week
Houston Public Media (This article also appeared on Houston Public Media on YouTube.)
http://dateline.rice/july-19-ho

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

New model explains precise timing of viral cell bursting
An article features Rice research into how viruses ensure their survival. Co-authors quoted include Anatoly Kolomeisky, professor of chemistry and chemical and biomolecular engineering, and Anupam Mondal, postdoctoral associate at Rice's Center for Theoretical Biological Physics.
Phys.org (This article also appeared in MSN Health.)
http://dateline.rice/july-19-kolomeisky-et.al
To replicate, viruses balance biophysical and biochemical signals to initiate lysis
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
http://dateline.rice/july-19-mondal

Gen Z is romanticizing office culture — is that a good thing?
Eden King, the Lynette S. Autrey Professor of Psychological Sciences and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, is quoted.
PopSugar
http://dateline.rice/july-19-king

University of the Pacific makes Money's 'Best Colleges in America' list. What makes it great?
An article mentions that Rice received a 5-star rating on Money's "Best Colleges in America" list.
MSN Money (This article originally appeared in The Stockton Record.)
http://dateline.rice/july-19-msn.money

Gerrymandering corporate America
Alumna Samantha Chapa co-authored an article.
Political Science Now
http://dateline.rice/july-19-chapa

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Time for Holcomb to call a halt on guard deployment
Tony Payan, the Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies and director of the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Journal Gazette
http://dateline.rice/july-19-payan

Wolf Trap Opera: Something old, something new(ish)
Alumnus Eric Taylor is featured.
The Georgetowner
http://dateline.rice/july-19-taylor

An American composer finds her roots in Peru
An article features alumna Gabriela Lena Frank.
The Denver Gazette
http://dateline.rice/july-19-frank

Finalists selected for Center for Teaching and Learning executive director
Joshua Eyler, former director of Rice’s Center for Teaching Excellence, is featured.
University of New Mexico Newsroom
http://dateline.rice/july-19-eyler

SPORTS

American Athletic Conference announces 2024-25 women's basketball schedule pairings
A pair of articles feature games for the upcoming season of Rice's women's and men's basketball teams. The article also mentions that the women's team won the American Athletic Conference Championship last season.
TheAmerican.org (Similar articles also appeared in more than 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/july-19-ta
The American announces 2024-25 men's basketball schedule pairings
TheAmerican.org (Similar articles also appeared in more than 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/july-19-ta

Rice preview, best players, top transfers, season prediction, win total 2024
An article previews Rice's football team ahead of its season-opening game against Sam Houston State University Aug. 31. Head football coach Mike Bloomgren is mentioned.
College Football News
http://dateline.rice/july-19-bloomgren

Preseason top 25 American Athletic Conference players: 2024 College Football News preview
Rice football player E.J. Warner is mentioned.
College Football News
http://dateline.rice/july-19-warner

2024 preseason All-American Athletic Conference Team: College Football News preview
An article mentions that Rice football players Coleman Coco, Josh Pearcy and Plae Wyatt have been named to College Football News' (CFN) Second Team All-American Athletic Conference Defense; and Owl Sean Fresch has been named to CFN's Second Team All-American Athletic Conference Special Teams.
College Football News
http://dateline.rice/july-19-cfn

Women's soccer to open 2024 season on Aug. 15 against Texas South
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team is slated to play the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Aug. 25.
GoUTRGV.com
http://dateline.rice/july-19-utrgv

Tech tennis signs Houston transfer
An article mentions last season's Rice Invite tennis tournament.
Lincoln Parish Journal
http://dateline.rice/july-19-lpj

Treaty United women announce signing of star Dutch defender
An article features former Rice soccer player Mijke Roelfsema.
Limerick Leader
http://dateline.rice/july-19-ll

MLB Top 5: St. Louis Cardinals catchers and managers
A roundup features late alumnus and former Owl Eddie Dyer, who also coached football at Rice in 1936.
Last Word on Sports
http://dateline.rice/july-19-dyer

Wisconsin women's basketball to participate in 2024 Cancun Challenge
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team is slated to compete in the 2024 Cancun Challenge Nov. 28-30.
Badgers Wire
http://dateline.rice/july-19-bw

Malik Osborne va rejoindre le Limoges CSP
An article features former Rice basketball player Malik Osborne.
BeBasket.fr (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/july-19-bb

Women's volleyball earns 16th straight AVCA Team Academic Award and Honor Roll distinction
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team has been honored by the American Volleyball Coaches Association with the Team Academic Award, which honors teams that displayed excellence in the classroom by maintaining at least a 3.30 cumulative GPA. 
GoCrimson.com
http://dateline.rice/july-19-gc

Can Chris Boswell tackle? He will need to under the NFL's new kickoff rules
An article features former Rice football player Chris Boswell.
Steelers Now
http://dateline.rice/july-19-boswell

Transfer INF Ben Royo breaks down his Texas A&M commitment
An article features former Rice baseball player Ben Royo.
TexAgs
http://dateline.rice/july-19-ta

Houston Astros 2024 MLB draft review
An article features former Rice baseball player Parker Smith, who was recently drafted by the Houston Astros.
Baseball America
http://dateline.rice/july-19-smith

Tulane swimming and diving team releases 2024-25 schedule
An article mentions that Rice's swim team will compete against Tulane University Nov. 1.
Sports Illustrated's Tulane Green Wave
http://dateline.rice/july-19-si
Swimming and diving unveils 2024-25 schedule
TulaneGreenWave.com
http://dateline.rice/july-19-tgw

NEWS RELEASE

Rice's Emilia Morosan awarded prestigious Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship
Rice's Emilia Morosan has been selected as one of 11 scientists and engineers for the 2024 Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship to support her work on correlated topological materials. The fellowship is the Department of Defense’s most prestigious single-investigator award and supports groundbreaking basic research with the potential to transform various fields.
http://dateline.rice/july-19-news-release-morosan

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