NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
New study shows up to 43% of US households are not storing guns securely
Sandra McKay, the Huffington Fellow in Child Health Policy in the Center for Health and Biosciences at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
ABC News (This article also appeared in MSN and 30 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/june-14-mckay
Govt, partners launch initiative to lessen maternal, newborn deaths
President Reginald DesRoches is quoted.
The Guardian (Tanzania)
http://dateline.rice/june-14-desroches
NASA administrator describes future projects, partnerships in space
An article mentions President John F. Kennedy's "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Fox News.)
http://dateline.rice/june-14-msn
These colleges have minted the most tech executives
Alumnus John Doerr is mentioned.
Yahoo! News (Singapore; this article originally appeared in Business Insider.)
http://dateline.rice/june-14-doerr
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Houston startup ecosystem ranked, new platform launches for entrepreneurs, and more trending innovation news
A roundup features three stories about Rice: Kyle Judah, executive director of Rice's Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Lilie) is quoted in a story about Lilie's Summer Venture Studio; Rice is on the list of Top 100 U.S. universities granted utility patents in 2023 according to the National Academy of Inventors; and James Shee, assistant professor of chemistry, has been awarded a grant by the Welch Foundation to advance theoretical chemistry.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/june-14-judah-shee
Carlin named editor of leading international journal
Alumnus Nathan Carlin is featured.
University of Texas Health Science Center's McGovern Medical School
http://dateline.rice/june-14-carlin
Former athletes go full circle with Maccabi Games
An article mentions that Rice will host events for the JCC Maccabi Games.
Jewish Herald-Voice
http://dateline.rice/june-14-jhv
Houston university awards grant to Texas accelerator to support sports tech
An article mentions that Rice awarded DivInc. an $800,000 grant to support its work in sports technology. The Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship is also mentioned.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/june-14-inno.map
Miles to decimate wraparound services
A blog mentions the Houston Education Research Consortium at Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
Off the Kuff
http://dateline.rice/june-14-ok
BROADCAST
Potential rain next week (June 14, 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/june-14-ho
Joey Chesnut banned from Fourth of July hot dog eating contest: 'The Good, The Bad and The Ugly' of the week
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/june-14-ho
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Synthesis process boosts perovskite solar cell performance to near market-ready standards
An article features collaborative Rice research synthesizing formamidinium lead iodide into ultrastable, high-quality photovoltaic films. Co-authors quoted include Aditya Mohite, the William Marsh Rice Trustee Associate Professor, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, of electrical and computer engineering and of materials science and nanoengineering; graduate student Isaac Metcalf; and alumnus Siraj Sidhik.
MSN Money (This article originally appeared in Tech Xplore.)
http://dateline.rice/june-14-mohite-et.al
Yes, you can identify flycatchers. These new field guides are sure of it.
A Q&A features Cin-Ty Lee, the Harry Carothers Wiess Professor of Geology and chair of the Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences.
Audobon
http://dateline.rice/june-14-lee
Exposure to race issues: Firm responses and market reactions after George Floyd's murder
An article about the study "Racial Diversity Exposure and Firm Responses Following the Murder of George Floyd" mentions that is was co-authored by Karthik Balakrishnan, the William S. Mackey, Jr. & Verne F. Simons Distinguished Professor at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business and Faculty Lead of Undergraduate Business Programs, and K. Ramesh, the Herbert S. Autrey Professor of Accounting at the Jones School.
Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise
http://dateline.rice/june-14-balakrishnan-ramesh
Next-generation semiconductors materials designed to withstand extreme temperatures
An article features collaborative Rice research into the impact of extremely hot temperatures on materials used in electronics. Co-author Yuji Zhao, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, is mentioned.
Plant Engineering
http://dateline.rice/june-14-zhao
Neuroscientists uncover how dreams replay and predict experiences
An article features collaborative Rice research that found that during sleep, some neurons not only replay the recent past but also anticipate future experience. Co-author Caleb Kemere, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering and bioengineering, is quoted.
FastForward.com
http://dateline.rice/june-14-kemere
Stretchable material mimics skin, boosts signals
An article features Rice research that developed a new material that moves like skin while maintaining signal strength in electronics. Raudel Avila, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, is quoted.
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
http://dateline.rice/june-14-avila
Observer Research Foundation America analyzes India's general election results 2024
Rithika Kumar, who will join Rice's political science faculty this fall, is featured.
Diya TV on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/june-14-kumar
Eight women scholars taking on new faculty positions at universities
A roundup featuring Khadene Harris mentions that she been named as an assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology and Rice's Center for African and African American Studies.
Women in Academia Report
http://dateline.rice/june-14-harris
Welcoming new Computational Science Graduate Fellows
An article mentions that alumna Praneeta Nalluri and alumna and graduate student Sophia Zorek have been named to the U.S. Department of Energy's Computational Science Graduate Fellowship program.
Newswise (This article also appeared in Scienmag.)
http://dateline.rice/june-14-nalluri-zorek
Graduation 2024: Meet East Syracuse-Minoa High School co-valedictorians
An article mentions that Leslie Yakubu, co-valedictorian of East Syracuse-Minoa High School, plans to attend Rice in the fall.
MSN Money (This article originally appeared in Syracuse.com.)
http://dateline.rice/june-14-msn.money
Timber talks: Exploring the environmental, economic, and aesthetic impacts of mass timber construction in the Midwest — Table of Experts
Alumna Emi LaFountain is featured.
Kansas City Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/june-14-lafountain
Space odysseys
An article mentions President John F. Kennedy's "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962.
The-TLS.co.uk
http://dateline.rice/june-14-tls
Public Citizen testimony to the Texas Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development
An article cites a study by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy into the association between cardiac arrests and air pollution.
Citizen.org
http://dateline.rice/june-14-citizen
The best big college town in the US — and see the rest of the 50 best, according to data
Rice is featured.
MSN Money (This article originally appeared in Stacker.)
http://dateline.rice/june-14-msn.money
Disruptive technologies redefining the path of clinical trials
An article mentions Rice research into using AI-driven large language models to address the challenges of slow patient recruitment and intricate data analysis in clinical trials.
The Association of Clinical Research Professionals
http://dateline.rice/june-14-acrp
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
MILWAUKEE: A city in need of a rebirth!
Tony Brown, distinguished professor of sociology, associate chair in the Department of Sociology and director of the Racism and Racial Experiences Workgroup, is quoted.
Milwaukee Community Journal (This article also appeared in the June 12 print and digital editions.)
http://dateline.rice/june-14-brown
Angels or aliens? Some researchers say Vatican archives hold UFO secrets
Jeffrey Kripal, the J. Newton Rayzor Professor of Religion, is quoted.
The Central Minnesota Catholic
http://dateline.rice/june-14-kripal
Those were the days: A star in my crown
Alumnus and former Rice basketball player Gary Griffin authored an article.
The Pampa News
http://dateline.rice/june-14-griffin
Jim Loftus Mile returns to Fairbanks as shortest race in Usibelli Running Series
An article mentions that Cirdan Vonnahme plans to attend Rice in the fall.
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
http://dateline.rice/june-14-fdnm
Miami Dade College selected by Carnegie Foundation for inaugural Leadership for Public Purpose Classification
An article mentions Rice's Doerr Institute for New Leaders.
Miami Dade College News
http://dateline.rice/june-14-mdc
Ridgefield High School Class of 2024: Awards, colleges and scholarships
Rice is mentioned.
Patch (Ridgefield, Connecticut)
http://dateline.rice/june-14-patch
SPORTS
Georgia's Charlie Condon wins 2024 Dick Howser Trophy as top player in college baseball
An article mentions that former Rice baseball player Anthony Rendon won the 2010 Dick Howser Trophy, which is presented to the top collegiate player in the country.
Athens Banner-Herald
http://dateline.rice/june-14-rendon
On a mission to succeed
An article features former Rice football player Tom Lee.
Progress Times
http://dateline.rice/june-14-pt
Veteran NFL coach Wade Phillips earns championship opportunity in UFL
An article mentions Rice Stadium, where the United Football League's Houston Roughnecks played their home games last season.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/june-14-hc
Episcopal grad Marvin Wilson looks to cap memorable season with UFL championship
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/june-14-hc
Kohl Levao, offensive line help drive San Antonio Brahmas to UFL Championship game
San Antonio Express-News
http://dateline.rice/june-14-exp.news
Mandelbaum's tennis record stands at 60-0
An article featuring Josh Mandelbaum mentions that he has committed to joining Rice's tennis team.
West Essex Tribune of Livingston
http://dateline.rice/june-14-wetl
Black Knights come marching into AAC
An article mentions that Rice formerly competed in Conference USA.
Bonesville.net
http://dateline.rice/june-14-bonesville
Wrangling the 2024-25 Texas men’s basketball schedule
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team played the University of Texas at Austin last season.
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in On3.)
http://dateline.rice/june-14-msn
Wisconsin football: Previewing the third official visit weekend
Rice is mentioned.
BadgerNotes.com
http://dateline.rice/june-14-bn
Exploring Texas' titans: Top 10 largest sports arenas revealed
Rice Stadium is featured.
KLAQ Online
http://dateline.rice/june-14-klaq
NEWS RELEASE
Rice selected by Carnegie Foundation for inaugural Leadership for Public Purpose Classification
Rice is one of 25 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the first Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose Classification. This elective designation is awarded by the American Council on Education, the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The classification recognizes institutions that have committed to campuswide efforts to advance leadership in pursuit of public goods like justice, equity, diversity and liberty.
http://dateline.rice/june-14-news-release-doerr