FEATURED ITEM
'An Evening for Rice's Honour': Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence in Athletics
An article features the biennial "An Evening for Rice's Honour" fundraiser for Rice Athletics Oct. 15. The Distinguished Owl Club Award honorees included alumna Dana Burch; Göran Haag, a member of the external advisory board of Rice's Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering; Lynn Laverty Elsenhans, board of trustees emerita; alumnus and former basketball player David Gibbs, who is the namesake of Rice's Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center; and alumnus Thomas F.A. Hetherington. Community members mentioned include President Reginald DesRoches and Paula Gilmer DesRoches, Rice University associate; Board of Trustees Chairman Robert Ladd; trustee emeritus Bobby Tudor; trustee adviser Walter McReynolds; trustee emeritus Bucky Allshouse; Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland; alumnus Adam Peakes, chairman of the board of advisors at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business; alumni Channing and Chance Allshouse, assistant director of annual giving in Athletics Development; alumnae Larkin McReynolds and C.G. Marinelli; alumni and former football players Trevor Cobb and Will Shoppa; and Anne Duncan, who is the namesake of two buildings on campus.
IntownMag.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-rice.honour
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Cuba suffers second power outage in 24 hours, realizing years of warnings
Francisco Monaldi, fellow in Latin American energy policy at the Center for Energy Studies, fellow at the Center for the United States and Mexico, director of the Latin America Energy Program at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy and a lecturer in energy economics at Rice, is quoted.
The New York Times (This article also appeared in the Oct. 20 print edition, and it appeared in WRLN Online.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-monaldi
How does Houston weather on Election Day affect voter turnout? Here's what we learned
Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science and fellow in urban politics at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in the Houston Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-stein
Willis ISD's $115.4M bond package is on the Nov. 5 ballot. Here's what to know.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-stein
School voucher issue could impact elections in Houston area, across Texas
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-stein
'13 Eyewitness News'
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-stein
'Houston's Morning Show'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-stein
Alan Rosen runs an obscure county precinct, but enjoys support from billionaires like Tilman Fertitta
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, and it appeared on the front page of the Oct. 21 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-jones
Fox 26 political update
Fox 26 Online (This article also appeared in MSN Entertainment.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-jones
Cruz-Allred clash on debate stage
Fox 26 Online (This segment also aired on KRIV-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-jones
Where, when and how to vote in the November 2024 election in San Antonio
Texas Public Radio
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-jones
Election 2024: Trump, Harris, Vance, Walz are the biggest fighters in the brawl for the White House
Texas Public Radio
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-jones
'13 Eyewitness News'
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-jones
Kamala Harris promises full marijuana legalization — is that a gamechanger?
Katharine Neill Harris, the Alfred C. Glassell III Fellow in Drug Policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Guardian (This article also appeared in Yahoo! News and 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-harris
McKinsey, BCG's hard road to partner may be eased by Gulf boom
Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Bloomberg (This article also appeared in BNN Bloomberg and Yahoo! Finance.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-krane
Energy transition challenge no less urgent than geopolitics for Arab world to tackle
Arab News
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-krane
China's Europe strategy, revealed
David Satterfield, director of the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is featured. The Washington Examiner mentions that Satterfield will participate in a virtual discussion at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Oct. 23.
Politico Europe's "Confidential" newsletter
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-satterfield
Transatlantic allies weigh up Israeli options on Iran
Politico Europe
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-satterfield
Austin arrives in Kyiv as reports swirl of North Korean special forces joining Russian troops in Ukraine
Washington Examiner (This article also appeared in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-satterfield
'News Hour with Jonathan Samuels'
Sky News
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-satterfield
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Houston-area researchers score $1.5M grant to develop storm response tech platform
An article features the news that a Rice-led research team won a $1.5 million National Science Foundation grant to develop the OpenSafe.AI system to improve the safety and resiliency of coastal communities using responsible artificial intelligence. The team includes Jamie Padgett, the Stanley C. Moore Professor in Engineering, chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow; Ben Hu, associate professor of computer science; and Avantika Gori, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering. The article also mentions Rice’s Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disasters Center and Ken Kennedy Institute.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-padgett-hu-gori
Energy, investment groups take up leases in Houston innovation hub
An article about the Ion, a Houston-based tech hub owned by the Rice Management Co., quotes Ken Jett, vice president of facilities and capital construction, president of the Rice Real Estate Company and adjunct professor of real estate at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business; and alumnus Paul Cherukuri, chief innovation officer and vice president for innovation, adjunct professor of management and entrepreneurship at the Jones School and associate research professor in electrical and computer engineering.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-jett-cherukuri
What Houston can learn from Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene, according to experts
Avantika Gori, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-gori
Top live theater and performing arts this week: Oct. 21-27, 2024
A roundup mentions that Jerry Hou, artist teacher of orchestras and ensembles at Rice's Shepherd School of Music, will conduct "Orchestral Fireworks" Oct. 25.
365 Things To Do in Houston
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-hou
Best of Houston 2024: Free museum
An article mentions that Rice's Moody Center for the Arts was named Best Free Museum by Houston Press.
Houston Press
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-hp
Dem challenger promises increased training for Harris County Precinct 4 constable office
An article cites a 2018 study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into overlapping law enforcement services in Harris County.
Houston Landing
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-hl
US Navy hosting weeklong community outreach program, Navy Week, in Galveston
An article features alumnus and Rear Adm. Wayne "Mouse" Baze.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-baze
At college or university in Harris County? Here's where you can vote.
A roundup mentions that Rice will have an on-campus polling place Nov. 5.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-hc
Whitmire's plan to fix neighborhood parks is a reminder of how Houston shortchanges kids
An article cites a 2023 study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into how much the city of Houston annually spends on parks.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared on the front of the City/State section in the Oct. 20 print edition, and it appeared in MSN Money.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-hc
Discover Texas: The diverse and dynamic heartland of America
Rice is mentioned.
Texas State News and Info Tracker on Spreaker
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-tsn
BROADCAST
'Oct. 19: Saturday Morning'
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history, is interviewed in a broadcast about turning points in America's presidential history.
CBS (This segment aired on more than 100 affiliate stations across the U.S.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-brinkley (The interview begins at 28:05.)
AI in Austin: How Central Texas officials are using it, and how they want to regulate it
Angela Wilkins, executive director of Rice's Ken Kennedy Institute, is mentioned.
KEYE Online
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-wilkins
CHOK-FM (Ontario, Canada)
A broadcast mentions Rice research into the use of emojis.
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-chok
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Scientists make incredible breakthrough to address 'critical' metal shortages: 'A pivotal advancement'
An article mentions that the flash Joule heating method was pioneered by James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry and professor of materials science and nanoengineering.
The Cool Down
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-tour
The dangerous consequences of fossil fuels aren't even part of the US presidential conversation
Ken Medlock, the James A. Baker, III, and Susan G. Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics and senior director of the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
CleanTechnica
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-medlock
S11 E2 — Jeffrey Kripal — Thinking impossibly
Jeffrey Kripal, the J. Newton Rayzor Professor of Religion, is featured.
Thoth Hermes Podcast on Spreaker
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-kripal
Why investing in the market's dogs can pay off more than today’s hot stock
An article cites graduate student Seyed Kazempour.
MSN Money (This article originally appeared in MarketWatch.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-kazempour
Doubts hang over 'miracle' coal plant conversion in West Virginia
An article mentions Rice research into graphene.
Corporate Knights
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-ck
Why all hurricanes should be named 'Jim'
An article cites a Rice study into how natural disasters widen racial wealth gaps.
Popular Resistance
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-pr
Synthetic data: Solution or risk for the AI industry?
An article features Rice research into the negative impacts of using synthetic data to train generative artificial intelligence.
Followin.io
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-f.io
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
US-backed Israeli violence reshapes old Gulf enmities
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
South China Morning Post
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-ulrichsen
Trump and Harris have clashing records on clean energy, but the clean power shift is too broad for any president to control
Daniel Cohan, professor of civil and environmental engineering and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, authored an article.
New Pittsburgh Courier
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-cohan
TriMet begins installing new security phones at MAX stations
An article mentions that Rice has blue light security phones installed on campus.
OregonLive.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-ol
TriMet begins rolling out bright red security phones at MAX stations
KGW Online
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-kgw
TriMet enhances MAX station safety with new blue light security phones in Portland
Hoodline
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-hoodline
SPORTS
Tulane defense comes up big in 24-10 win over Rice; Green Wave remain unbeaten in AAC
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to Tulane University 24-10 Oct. 19.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in 100 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-ap
Tulane defense comes up big in win over Rice
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in the Oct. 20 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-hc
Rice running back Dean Connors will have full attention of Tulane's defense
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-hc
Five turnovers power Green Wave over Owls
TulaneGreenWave.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-tulane
Four second-half takeaways are key as Tulane tops Rice 24-10
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-the.american
Tulane fends off Rice, 24-10, behind 5-0 showing in turnover battle
SB Nation
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-sbn
10 CFB things: Rough week for state's conference contenders
Dave Campbell's Texas Football
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-dctf
Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024
Bonesville.net
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-bonesville
WATCH: Tulane Green Wave closes first half strong with long touchdown
Sports Illustrated's Tulane Green Wave
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-si
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-kprc (This segment aired four times.)
'KHOU 11 News'
KHOU-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-khou
'Fox 8 Sunday Morning News'
WVUE-TV (New Orleans)
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-wvue (This and similar segments also aired 4 times.)
'WDSU News'
WDSU-TV (New Orleans)
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-wdsu (This and similar segments also aired six times.)
'The Big 870'
WWL-AM (New Orleans)
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-wwl
Three teams qualify for American Women's Soccer Championship
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team has clinched a berth to the 2024 American Women's Soccer Championship.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-the.american
UH's defense something to talk about as Cougars resume season with game vs. Kansas
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to the University of Houston 33-7 Sept. 14.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-hc
Kansas football vs Houston recap: Jayhawks thrive in 1st Big 12 victory of the year
The Topeka Capital-Journal
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-tcj
Huskies come up short against Wake Forest
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Connecticut Oct. 26.
MyUConn.edu
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-myuconn
Huskies come up short against Wake Forest
UConnHuskies.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-uconn
College football rankings Week 9: Teams 51 to 75, featuring Army, Navy, UCLA
College Football News
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-cfn
'Eyewitness News'
WFSB-TV (Hartford-New Haven, Connecticut)
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-wfsb (This segment aired twice.)
'College Football'
CBS
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-cbs
Buffaloes finish fourth at the Arturo Barrios Invitational
An article mentions that Rice's cross-country teams competed in Texas A&M University's Arturo Barrios Invitational Oct. 18.
CUBuff.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-cu
Texan cross-country races in regular season finale at Arturo Barrios Invitational
TarletonSports.com (This article also appeared BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-tarleton
Aggie men place third, women ninth at Arturo Barrios Invitational
12thMan.com (This article also appeared in WTAW Online.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-12th.man
Buccaneer men turn in big career best performances at Arturo Barrios Invitational in regular season finale
CSUSports.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-csu
Little runs PR time in competitive field at Texas A&M
SMUMustangs.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-smu
Cross-country squads partaking in heavily competitive Arturo Barrios Invite
LamarCardinals.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-lc
Neiva, Lopez de Escalera lead Mean Green to record day at Arturo Barrios
MeanGreenSports.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-mgs
Cross-country heads for final regular season race at Texas A&M
GoIslanders.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-go.isl
Traylor reflects on key injuries and team discipline
An article mentions that Rice's football team defeated the University of Texas at San Antonio 29-27 Oct. 12.
The Paisano
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-paisano
Swimming and diving records four event wins on second day of dual meet against Liberty
An article mentions that Rice's swim team will compete against Tulane University Nov. 1.
TulaneGreenWave.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-tulane
Baylor men's tennis propels singles, doubles teams to ITA Texas Regional semifinals
An article mentions that Rice's men's tennis players are competing in the semifinals of the ITA Texas Regional Championships in Waco, Texas, Oct. 21.
Baylor Lariat
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-baylor
Six Aggies advance at the ITA Texas Regional
12thMan.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-12th.man
Men's tennis moves three into quarterfinals of ITA Texas Regionals
TexasLonghorns.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-texas
No. 17 Tigers move to top of AAC standings with 1-0 victory over Florida Atlantic
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team is slated to play the University of Memphis Oct. 24.
GoTigersGo.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-memphis
Volleyball falters against UAB
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team is slated to play Tulane University Oct. 25.
TulaneGreenWave.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-tulane
USM: Head football coach Will Hall dismissed; Reed Stringer to take interim reins
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to the University of Southern Mississippi in the LendingTree Bowl in 2022.
WDAM Online (This article also appeared in MSN Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-wdam
'WTVA News'
WTVA-TV (Columbus, Mississippi)
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-wtva (This segment aired six times.)
Army and Navy are both ranked and peaking toward a dreamy December
An article mentions Rice football.
The Washington Post
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-wash.po
Ranking 134 college football teams after Week 8: BYU can no longer be ignored
The Athletic
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-the.athletic
Owls bounce back with sweep over Rice
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team lost to Florida Atlantic University 3-0 Oct. 18.
FAUSports.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-fau
Home teams win four games in AAC volleyball
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-the.american
Charlotte heads to Tulsa for Sunday battle
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team is slated to play the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Oct. 27.
Charlotte49ers.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-49ers
'Fox 29 News'
A broadcast mentions that Payton Matthews has committed to play football at Rice.
KABB-TV (San Antonio)
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-kabb
Fehérvár Enthroners part ways with head coach Joe Ashfield
An article features former Rice assistant football coach Joe Ashfield.
MSN International (This article originally appeared in European League of Football.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-msn
Chapin boys basketball standout Jayden Leverett commits to Vanderbilt
Rice is mentioned.
El Paso Times
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-ept
NEWS RELEASES
The Ion adds new partners Oxy, Fathom Fund and Activate
Rice and the Rice Real Estate Company are proud to announce new partnerships with Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Fathom Fund and Activate, marking a major milestone as the Ion is now 90% leased. These new leases highlight the Ion's growing role as a premier destination for partners dedicated to empowering startups and fostering technological innovation in Houston’s thriving Midtown district.
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-news-release-the.ion
Event to showcase AI-powered robots and technologies for space exploration Nov. 4-5
Rice's Office of Innovation, in partnership with NASA, Purdue University and the Ion District, will host the In-Space Physical AI Workshop on Nov. 4-5. The event will bring together industry leaders, startups, government agencies and researchers to explore the cutting edge of AI in space exploration.
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-news-release-rice-workshop
Majority of Harris County residents plan to vote in November, but many fear political unrest after Election Day
A new survey from Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research finds that 6 in 10 eligible voters in Harris County plan to participate in the November 2024 election — figures on par with past presidential election turnout (58.4% in 2016 and 65.9% in 2020, respectively). The report, published online today, also revealed that while most voters are confident in an accurate vote count, significant proportions are not, and nearly half of those surveyed fear unrest and violence following Election Day.
http://dateline.rice/oct-21-news-release-kinder-study