NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Trump and Harris are sharply divided on science, but share common ground on US technology policy
Kenneth Evans, scholar in science and technology policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy and assistant director for innovation policy, authored an article.
The Conversation (This article also appeared in 50 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-evans
Could Ted Cruz lose?
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.
Mother Jones
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-jones
The most consequential races in Texas that you might not be following
Texas Monthly
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-jones
The rebranding of Ted Cruz: With his seat on the line, the Houston senator is selling a softer side
MSN (This article originally appeared in the Houston Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-jones
Texas now has 18 million voters, will it reshape the election?
KTRH Online
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-jones
'ABC 13'
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-jones
KTRH-AM (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-jones
El fraude financiero no es chiste
Miriam Grunstein, nonresident scholar in the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, authored an article.
Expansión (This article also appeared in MSN Dinero, Mexico.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-grunstein
Respect but differing visions as coworkers Moore, Allbritton vie for Precinct 5 constable
An article cites a 2018 study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into overlapping law enforcement services in Harris County.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Houston Landing.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-msn
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Developing state water roadmaps is essential
An article mentions the late Richard Smalley, the former Gene and Norman Hackerman Professor of Chemistry, who shared the 1996 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the discovery of "buckyballs," a new form of carbon.
George W. Bush Presidential Center
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-smalley
Meet the candidates for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals presiding judge on Nov. 5 ballot
A roundup features alumna Holly Taylor.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram (This article also appeared in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-taylor
Texas universities excel in top 100 rankings, showcasing competitive education landscape
An article mentions that Rice is No. 18 in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report's annual college rankings.
Defender
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-defender
Uroflo device recognized for potential urological care
An article mentions that UroFlo, a device designed by Rice alumni aimed at enhancing the management of urinary tract infections and helping prevent blood clots, will be awarded with the $20,000 top prize in the National Institutes of Health's Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams Challenge. The article also mentions that UfoFlo has won several other biomedical design awards including Rice's Huff Engineering Design Showcase, the "Outstanding Bioengineering Design Project" by Rice's Department of Bioengineering, the "Best Engineering Project" in Rice’s 2024 Shapiro Research Showcase, and it was a semifinalist in the H. Albert Napier Rice Launch Challenge.
Baylor College of Medicine News
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-bcm
BROADCAST
Hidalgo, Harris County Dems want more of your money
Bill King, fellow in public finance at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
KTRH Online
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-king
KTRH-AM (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-king
'Spacetime'
President John F. Kennedy's "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962, is mentioned.
Welt TV (Germany)
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-welt
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Bioengineered microorganisms offer new tool for plastic waste breakdown
An article features Rice research into bioengineered microorganisms that could help transform environmental cleanup. Han Xiao, associate professor of biosciences and bioengineering and director of Rice's Synthesis X Center, and graduate student Mengxi Zhang are quoted.
MSN Health (This article originally appeared in Phys.org.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-xiao-zhang
Mussel-inspired sticky bacteria breaks down tough plastic waste faster
MSN Health (This article originally appeared in Interesting Engineering.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-xiao-zhang
What is theoretical computer science?
Moshe Vardi, University Professor, the Karen Ostrum George Distinguished Service Professor in Computational Engineering and professor of computer science, authored an op-ed.
Communications of the ACM
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-vardi
The linear fallacy
Communications of the ACM (This op-ed also appeared in the September print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-vardi
Brain science is the foundation of the brain economy transformation
Harris Eyre, the Harry Z. Yan and Weiman Gao Senior Fellow in Brain Health at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy and director of the Baker Institute's Neuro-Policy Program, co-authored an article.
Canadian Science Policy Centre
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-eyre
Musiqa announces new commission winners
Graduate student Jiaying (Katy) Li is featured.
BroadwayWorld
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-li
Fused molecules are building blocks for safer lithium-ion batteries
An article mentions that experts at Rice collaborated on the featured research.
Batteries Now (This article also appeared in Clean Technica.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-bn
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Nietzsche — ein Ratgeber für heutige Probleme?
Christian Emden, the Frances Moody Newman Chair and professor of German studies in Rice's Department of Modern and Classical Literatures and Cultures, is quoted.
MDR.de
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-emden
MDR Kultur (Germany)
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-emden (This segment aired twice.)
From technical prodigy to health care visionary: Ritesh Chaturvedi’s journey of transformation and innovation
Alumnus Ritesh Chaturvedi is featured.
India.com (This article also appeared in MSN India.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-chaturvedi
Robert S. Harris '60
An article features late alumnus Robert Harris, who died Oct. 3 at 89.
Princeton Alumni Weekly (This article also appeared in the print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-harris
Thomas Michael Hogg: Nuevo Texas como región más competitiva del mundo
Rice is mentioned.
El Financiero
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-ef
SPORTS
East Carolina, Memphis, South Florida earn weekly honors
An article mentions that Rice soccer players Leah Chancey and Faith Hutchins have been named to the American Athletic Conference's weekly Honorable Mention list.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-chancey-hutchins
South Florida, Temple players earn weekly volleyball honors
An article mentions that Rice volleyball players Samarah Hill and Gabby Mansfield have been named to the American Athletic Conference's weekly Honorable Mention list.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-hill-mansfield
USTFCCCA tabs Salas as DII National Runner of the Week
An article mentions that Rice's women's cross-country team won the team title at the Old Glory Gallop meet Oct. 5. Owl Oliwia Kopec is mentioned.
DBUPatriots.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-kopec
Football's start time and network announced for Rice
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play Tulane University Oct. 19.
TulaneGreenWave.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-tulane
Mustangs move up into third on Day Two of Trinity Forest Invitational
An article mentions that Rice's golf team is tied for ninth after the second round in Southern Methodist University's Trinity Forest Invitational Oct. 6-8.
SMUMustangs.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-smu
Men's golf posts best round of the fall in second round of Trinity Forest Invitational
GoUTRGV.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-utrgv
Freshman Jack Buchanan and USC both sit second after round two at Trinity Forest
USCTrojans.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-usc
Spooky season brings scary good events for teachers
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Connecticut Oct. 26.
CEA.org
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-cea
UTSA Homecoming game time, broadcast designation announced
An article mentions that Rice's football team will play the University of Texas at San Antonio Oct. 12.
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-utsa
Pop culture, politics and playbooks: A deep dive with Andrew Zimmel, Erin Real and Jeff Traylor
iHeart Online
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-iheart
Far from over
An article features former Rice basketball player Quentin Millora-Brown.
PhilStar.com (This article also appeared in the Oct. 8 print edition, and it appeared in MSN Philippines.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-phil.star
7 questions with longtime coach turned mentor, Arthur Louis
Rice is mentioned.
MSN Sports (This Beaumont Enterprise article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-msn
Ranking 134 college football teams after Week 6: Chaos hits the SEC, and the debate begins
Rice football is mentioned.
The Athletic
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-the.athletic
Texas college football power rankings: TCU drops, Sam Houston joins top 5
LoneStarLive.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-lsl
AAC football power rankings — Week 7
Sports Illustrated's G5 Football Daily
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-si
NEWS RELEASES
Rice center identifies top hazardous polluters in path of Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton, the latest storm brewing in the Gulf of Mexico, is now a powerful Category 5 hurricane and heading for Florida’s Gulf Coast. An interactive map developed by Rice's Center for Coastal Futures and Adaptive Resilience identifies the top hazardous polluters in the storm’s projected path.
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-news-release-elliott-boyer
Rice partners with BeOne Sports to transform athlete performance with AI technology
Rice's Department of Athletics and Office of Innovation have formed a strategic partnership with BeOne Sports, an innovative startup founded by Rice alumni that is pioneering advanced sports performance technology. This collaboration aims to elevate Rice’s status as a national leader in athletic achievement and research-driven innovation, positioning the university as a testing ground for state-of-the-art, holistic care technologies for student athletes.
http://dateline.rice/oct-8-news-release-desroches-mcclelland-et.al