FEATURED ITEMS
Hurricane Beryl makes landfall south of Houston area, knocking out power to more than 2M
An article mentions that Rice suspended normal operations and classes July 8 due to Hurricane Beryl.
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/july-8-hbj
HISD closed Monday and Tuesday ahead of Beryl's landfall: See other district closures here
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/july-8-hc
LIST: Beryl triggers school, office closures across Houston region
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/july-8-hpm
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum's next steps on energy could make waves in the US
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.
Marketplace Morning Report with David Brancaccio (This segment aired multiple times on over 800 affiliate radio stations across the U.S.)
http://dateline.rice/july-8-payan
This little-noticed nonprofit takes in billions from Silicon Valley's wealthy elite
Alumna Joyce Beebe, a fellow in public finance at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Barron's (This article also appeared in MSN Money.)
http://dateline.rice/july-8-beebe
US miners push Washington to revive long-dormant Bureau of Mines
Michelle Michot Foss, fellow in energy, minerals and materials in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Reuters (This article also appeared in MSN Money and 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/july-8-foss
Biden calls climate denial 'dumb,' announces new heat protections for workers
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history, is quoted.
The New York Times (This article appeared in the July 3 print edition, and it appeared in Black Enterprise and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/july-8-brinkley
'Deadline: White House'
MSNBC
http://dateline.rice/july-8-brinkley
After Morris allegations, Texas legislators vow to expand statutes of limitations on abuse
David Brockman, nonresident scholar in the Religion and Public Policy Program at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Religion News Service.)
http://dateline.rice/july-8-brockman
Meet the Christian oil mogul spending big to elect Trump
E&E News
http://dateline.rice/july-8-brockman
Innovative approach to protein synthesis funded by $2 million grant
An article features Han Xiao, the Norman Hackerman-Welch Young Investigator and assistant professor of chemistry, biosciences and bioengineering, who has been awarded the National Institutes of Health's Maximizing Investigators' Research Award.
MSN (Ireland; this article originally appeared in AZo LifeSciences.)
http://dateline.rice/july-8-xiao
Unveiling the role of exons in protein foldability and evolution
An article features collaborative Rice research into using energy landscape theory to distinguish between foldable and nonfoldable parts of protein sequences. Community members quoted or mentioned include Peter Wolynes, the D.R. Bullard-Welch Foundation Professor of Chemistry and professor of biosciences, materials science and nanoengineering and physics and astronomy; postdoctoral associate Carlos Bueno; and graduate student Hana Jaafari.
MSN (Great Britain; this article originally appeared in AZo LifeSciences. This article also appeared in Innovations Report and 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/july-8-wolynes-et.al
Energy landscape theory sheds light on evolution of foldable proteins
MSN (This article originally appeared in Phys.org.)
http://dateline.rice/july-8-wolynes-et.al
Research reveals how motorized processes shape chromosome structure development
News-Medical.net
http://dateline.rice/july-8-wolynes-et.al
The quick, quiet death of Biden's natural gas export pause
Steven Miles, fellow in global natural gas at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Fast Company
http://dateline.rice/july-8-miles
The fake oilman
Rice is mentioned.
The New Yorker
http://dateline.rice/july-8-ny
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Seven years after Hurricane Harvey, Houston could be in better shape to handle the next big storm
Phil Bedient, the Herman and George R. Brown Professor of Civil Engineering and co-director of Rice's Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disasters Center, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in MSN Money, and it appeared on the front page of the July 8 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/july-8-bedient
Texas opens more coastal waters for carbon storage wells
Ken Medlock, senior director of the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Texas Tribune (This article appeared in the July 5 print edition of the Houston Chronicle and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/july-8-medlock
AI put an innocent Texan in jail. Why is the Houston Police Department working with Airship AI? | Editorial
Rodrigo Ferreira, assistant teaching professor in computer science, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (This editorial also appeared on the front of the Opinion section in the July 8 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/july-8-ferreira
Can an AI pageant push the already 'unrealistic' beauty standards online? Experts weigh in
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared in the July 8 print edition of the San Antonio Express-News and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/july-8-ferreira
Opinion: Houston police should reconsider AI partner
Government Technology
http://dateline.rice/july-8-ferreira
Houston robotics innovator's next mission, events not to miss, and more trending news
A roundup features Aditya Mohite, the William Marsh Rice Trustee Professor and professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, electrical and computer engineering and of materials science and nanoengineering.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/july-8-mohite
Asian-American activist and cultural icon, Glen Gondo, dies at 75
An article featuring the late Glen Gondo mentions that he was interviewed in 2020 for Rice's Houston Asian American archive.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in the July 6 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/july-8-hc
New Japanese coffee shop Kohiko serves drinks from champion latte artist Nicolas Tanaka
Alumna Krystal Tanaka is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in MSN Food and Drink.)
http://dateline.rice/july-8-tanaka
Austin ranked among best cities for students, highly educated workers
An article mentions that Rice is ranked No. 1 in Texas on SmartAsset's "best value" list.
San Antonio Express-News (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/july-8-exp.news
'A large amount of money': HISD bond committee questions $425 million for career centers
An article cites a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
Houston Landing (This article also appeared in News Break and MSN Money.)
http://dateline.rice/july-8-hl
More on 'no trust, no bond'
Off the Kuff
http://dateline.rice/july-8-otk
Dallas band Wolves Reign blends sibling-like love with existential angst
Rice is mentioned.
Dallas Observer
http://dateline.rice/july-8-do
Medical explorer: PHS student attends National Youth Leadership Forum
An article mentions that Rice is hosting the National Youth Leadership Forum: Medicine & Health Care this week.
Palestine Herald-Press
http://dateline.rice/july-8-php
BROADCAST
Houston's changing restaurant scene (July 3, 2024)
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, participates in a roundtable discussion of last week's political stories.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/july-8-jones
Political Roundup: Calls for Biden to step aside, and a ruling on presidential immunity
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/july-8-jones
Redesigning Houston roads (July 5, 2024)
Charles Dove, professor in the practice of visual arts and film and director of Rice Cinema, is interviewed about the state of traditional cinema and movie theaters.
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/july-8-dove
It’s the heart of the summer movie season. So, why do cineplexes seem so…quiet?
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/july-8-dove
If you could wave a wand and redesign a Houston road, what would you change and why?
Christof Spieler, senior lecturer of architecture, is quoted.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/july-8-spieler
Governor Youngkin throws first pitch at Chili Peppers game
An article features alumnus Glenn Youngkin, governor of Virginia.
WTVR Online (This article also appeared in News Break, and this segment also aired eight times on WTVR-TV in Richmond, Virginia.)
http://dateline.rice/july-8-youngkin
South Asian dance is a connecting force in Oklahoma City
McMurtry College sophomore Ria Shah is featured.
KOSU Online (This segment also aired on five affiliate stations across Oklahoma.)
http://dateline.rice/july-8-shah
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Alchivemycin A synthesized with help from enzymes
Hans Renata, associate professor of chemistry, is quoted.
C&EN
http://dateline.rice/july-8-renata
MD Anderson, Rice partner to advance bioengineering research
An article features news that Rice and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have announced the creation of the Cancer Bioengineering Collaborative to develop technologies to improve cancer research, diagnosis and treatment. Gang Bao, the Foyt Family Professor of Bioengineering and department chair, professor of chemistry, mechanical engineering, materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted.
Becker's Hospital Review
http://dateline.rice/july-8-bao
Scientists develop a gene therapy that safely targets the brain
An article features collaborative Rice research treating brain disorders through gene therapy. Co-author Jerzy Szablowski, assistant professor of bioengineering, is quoted.
LabRoots
http://dateline.rice/july-8-szablowski
Randi Martin awarded for distinguished leadership in cognitive neuroscience research
An article features Randi Martin, the Elma Schneider Professor of Psychology, who has been awarded the 2024 Clifford T. Morgan Distinguished Leadership Award from the Psychonomic Society.
Women in Academia Report
http://dateline.rice/july-8-martin
Saudi Arabia sets brand-new test for global interest with $13.1 bln Aramco sale
Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Energy News
http://dateline.rice/july-8-krane
Medical nanomachines: Our future boon — or bane?
An article features James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry and professor of materials science and nanoengineering.
Mind Matters
http://dateline.rice/july-8-tour
Grocery shopping could prove your credit worthiness
An article mentions Rice collaborated on the featured research.
The Good Men Project
http://dateline.rice/july-8-gmp
Kidneys donated by Black people are more likely to be thrown away. A bioethicist explains why.
Alumna Ana Iltis is featured.
Live Science
http://dateline.rice/july-8-iltis
The best booths at Tokyo Gendai, from gawk-worthy tea bowls to hand-embroidered packages
A roundup featuring Yusuke Asai mentions that he has shown work at the former Rice Art Gallery.
ArtNews.com
http://dateline.rice/july-8-an
Best & Brightest Online MBAs: Class Of 2024
An article features alumni Elizabeth Garrett and Sunjan Ahmed, graduates of Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business.
Poets&Quants (This article also appeared in Yahoo! Finance.)
http://dateline.rice/july-8-garrett-ahmed
2024 Best & Brightest Online MBA: Elizabeth Garrett, Rice University (Jones)
Poets&Quants
http://dateline.rice/july-8-garrett
2024 Best & Brightest Online MBA: Sunjan 'Sunny' Ahmed, Rice University (Jones)
Poets&Quants
http://dateline.rice/july-8-ahmed
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
AFRL and Rice University collaborate to open international center
An article mentions that Rice is collaborating on the International Research Innovation in Nanotechnology Center, which aims to increase the availability of rare nanomaterials technology and strengthen scientific and manufacturing ties between the U.S. and India. Ajit Roy, adjunct professor of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted.
The Pipa News
http://dateline.rice/july-8-roy
SRQ DAILY July 4, 2024
An article mentions that Kennedy Hart plans to attend Rice in the fall.
SRQ News (This article also appeared in BroadwayWorld.)
http://dateline.rice/july-8-srq
La Universidad de Cambridge publica por primera vez una obra de un autor panameño
Alumnus Nilson Ariel Espino is featured.
TVN
http://dateline.rice/july-8-espino
Meet two Chattanoogans who took different paths to musicianship
An article featuring Jasper Sewell mentions that he plans to attend Rice in the fall.
Chattanooga Times Free Press
http://dateline.rice/july-8-ctfp
Drake: Hand count ballots if you don’t mind mistakes, wasting time and money
An article cites Rice research into hand-counting election ballots.
Wyoming Tribune Eagle
http://dateline.rice/july-8-wte
MTM Critical Metals CEO resigns as company pushes on with goal of commercializing new technology
An article mentions Rice research into the rapid flash Joule heating method.
Kalgoorlie Miner
http://dateline.rice/july-8-km
Gids om beter te communiceren op festivals
Rice is mentioned.
Humo.be
http://dateline.rice/july-8-humo
SPORTS
Rice University looks ahead to future in American Athletic Conference after first year
Rice's Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland is quoted. The article also mentions that Rice will add a women's golf team to its athletics programs in 2026, which is made possible by former Rice basketball player Lynn Elsenhans.
Houston Business Journal (This article appeared in the July 5-11 print and digital editions and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/july-8-mcclelland-elsenhans
2024 American Kickoff roster and fan engagement opportunities
An article mentions that Rice head football coach Mike Bloomgren and Owls Dean Connors and Gabe Taylor will attend the American Athletic Conference Kickoff in Arlington, Texas, July 22-23.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/july-8-bloomgren-connors-taylor
2024 Rice football prediction and preview with betting odds, schedule, key returners and outlook
An article features Rice football.
HERO Sports
http://dateline.rice/july-8-hero
Sixers release 2024 Summer League roster
An article features former Rice basketball player Max Fiedler.
SB Nation (This article also appeared in MSN Sports, and a similar article also appeared in the July 6 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/july-8-sbn
Detroit Tigers 1st Round Mock Draft: Tigers add prep shortstop from Mississippi
An article features former Rice baseball player Kenny Baugh.
Bleacher Nation
http://dateline.rice/july-8-bn
Perspectives in Architecture: Georgia Tech’s Ramblin Reck showcased in net-zero garage
An article mentions the 1961 football game between Rice and Georgia Tech University.
Rough Draft Atlanta (This article also appeared in MSN Lifestyle.)
http://dateline.rice/july-8-rda
Rice, Rice baby
A roundup features former Rice baseball player Dane Myers.
Pitcher List
http://dateline.rice/july-8-pl
Seven transfers join Notre Dame ahead of 2024-25 season
A roundup features alumna and former Rice swimmer Imogen Meers.
FightingIrish.com
http://dateline.rice/july-8-meers
Ryan Abel is joining the Rice University baseball coaching staff, his time in North Adams is over
An article mentions that Ryan Abel will be joining Rice baseball's coaching staff.
The Berkshire Eagle
http://dateline.rice/july-8-be
One bad inning seals the SteepleCats' fate in a loss to Sanford
The Berkshire Eagle
http://dateline.rice/july-8-be
Texas baseball loses left-handed bullpen arm to the transfer portal
An article features former Rice baseball player David Shaw.
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in Sports Illustrated.)
http://dateline.rice/july-8-msn.sports
Texas LHP David Shaw enters the NCAA transfer portal
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in SB Nation.)
http://dateline.rice/july-8-msn.sports
Houston Roughnecks make change at general manager for 2025 season
An article mentions Rice Stadium, where the Houston Roughnecks played their home games this season.
Sports Illustrated's UFL
http://dateline.rice/july-8-si
Pitt football upcoming commitment dates
Rice is mentioned.
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in Sports Illustrated.)
http://dateline.rice/july-8-msn.sports
Texas football roster countdown: Nos. 59-55
An article mentions the 2021 football game between Rice and the University of Texas.
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in On3.)
http://dateline.rice/july-8-msn.sports
NEWS RELEASE
New Rice research projects aim to 'transform' future of advanced materials
Advanced materials are an important point of innovation for areas critical to national security such as energy, defense, aeronautics and aerospace technologies. Rice materials scientist Boris Yakobson has won three awards from two federal agencies totaling $4,140,611 over several years to research challenging aspects of advanced materials’ production, performance and dynamics.
http://dateline.rice/july-8-news-release-yakobson