Dateline Rice for Sept. 20, 2024

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NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

How Texas counts ballots and keeps elections secure
Dan Wallach, professor of computer science and electrical and computer engineering, is quoted.
Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-wallach

Researchers make unexpected discovery after working with scrap EV battery parts: 'Very promising results'
An article cites Rice research into flash Joule heating.
MSN (This article originally appeared in The Cool Down.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-msn
Paving the road to EV transition
JD Supra
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-jds
New battery recycling technique promises to revolutionize the electric sector
Motorcycle Sports
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-ms
Researchers discover new battery recycling method, could change the game
EVPedia on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-evp

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Houston art buzz — gallery exhibitions, a heavy metal show, Honduras threads and a new book deserve attention
An article mentions Frauke Josenhans, curator of Rice's Moody Center for the Arts, and her new book "Sheila Hicks: Radical Vertical Inquiries" set to come out Oct. 1.
Paper City
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-josenhans

Top stories: Big wins for energy tech startups, robots come for Houston restaurants, and more
An article features the 10 most-promising energy tech startups at the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship's Houston Energy and Climate Startup Week Sept. 11-12. Alumnus Paul Cherukuri, chief innovation officer and vice president for innovation, adjunct professor of management and entrepreneurship at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business and associate research professor in electrical and computer engineering, is quoted.
InnovationMap (This article appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-cherukuri

'Transformers One,' 'The Substance,' 'Never Let Go' top list of new films this week
A roundup mentions that Rice Cinema will screen the films "Ugetsu" Sept. 20 and "Eyes Without a Face" Sept. 21.
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared in the Sept. 20 print edition, and it also appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-hc

Openings and Closings: New Dandelion Cafe Opens, Killen's STQ is Closing
An article mentions that Dandelion Cafe has a location on Rice's campus.
Houston Press
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-hp

BROADCAST

The ethics of AI (Sept. 20, 2024)
A "Houston Matters" segment features a discussion with Robert Howell, the Yasser El-Sayed Professor of Philosophy and department chair, about the ethics of artificial intelligence; and 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/sept-20-howell-ho
AI is bringing back the voices of those killed in gun violence. Is that okay?
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-howell
Winning lottery ticket goes unclaimed: 'The Good, The Bad and The Ugly' of the week
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-ho

'Houston's Morning Show'
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 interviewed about the U.S. presidential race.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-jones

Midwest states far from US-Mexico border have spent millions to send troops there
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 interviewed.
KMUW Online
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-payan (This segment aired on more than 25 other affiliates, and it appeared in yesterday's edition of Dateline.)
KCUR-FM (Kansas City, Missouri)
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-payan

Hip-hop pioneer Mia X talks to KHOU 11's Ugochi Iloka about induction into Rice University archives
A broadcast mentions that Rice's Center for Engaged Research and Collaborative Learning (CERCL) inducted Mia X into the CERCL Hip Hop Archival Collection Sept. 18. Anthony Pinn, the Agnes Cullen Arnold Distinguished Professor of Humanities and founding director of CERCL, is quoted.
KHOU Online (This segment also aired on KHOU-TV in Houston, and it appeared in yesterday's edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-pinn
Mia X inducted into Rice University's Hip Hop Archival Collection
Black Enterprise
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-pinn

Dr. Liz McIngvale and Cali Werner answer questions about handling your kids' anxiety
An article features alumna and former Rice track and field athlete Cali Werner, who co-hosts the Anxiety Society podcast.
KHOU Online (This segment also aired on KHOU-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-werner

'A recipe to create chaos and distrust': Proposal for hand-counted ballots in Missouri met with backlash
An article mentions a 2007 Rice study into hand-counting ballots.
KSDK Online
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-ksdk

Lucas Debargue
A broadcast features an Ensemble ROCO concert held on Rice's campus.
YourClassical.org (This Performance Today segment also aired on more than 400 stations across the U.S.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-yc

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Breakthrough cancer treatment destroys advanced-stage tumors in under 6 days
An article features collaborative Rice research into using cytokine implants to kill cancer. Co-authors Omid Veiseh, professor of bioengineering and faculty director of the Rice Biotech Launch Pad accelerator, graduate student Amanda Nash and postdoctoral researcher Samira Aghlara-Fotovat are quoted or mentioned.
Brighter Side of News (An excerpt of this article also appeared in SpiritDaily.org.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-veiseh-nash-aghlara.fotovat

Nixon admits marijuana 'Not particularly dangerous' in newly found tape
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history, is quoted.
NuggMD.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-brinkley

Old tires turned into graphene that makes stronger concrete
An article features Rice research that found that graphene could be used as a replacement for sand in concrete. Co-authors James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry and a professor of materials science and nanoengineering, Satish Nagarajaiah, professor of civil and environmental engineering and of mechanical engineering, and alumnus Paul Advincula are quoted.
Radiant Alert
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-tour-nagarajaiah-advincula

Global talent, local obstacles: Why time zones matter in remote work
Tommy Pan Fang, assistant professor of strategic management at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, is mentioned.
Harvard Business School's Working Knowledge
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-fang

Two SOM projects win AIA California Merit Awards
An article features news that Rice's Ralph S. O'Connor Building for Engineering and Science has received an AIA California Merit Award.
SOM
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-som
Here are the 2024 AIA California Design Awards winners
Archinect
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-arch

The Astros return to Minute Maid Park for the final regular season homestand, Sept. 19-25
An article mentions that Rice's Mariachi Luna Llena will play the national anthem before the Houston Astros' game against the Los Angeles Angels Sept. 21 at Minute Maid Park.
MLB
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-mariachi.luna.llena

New mini seismic system drives multiple new contracts for STRYDE in academia
An article mentions Rice.
World Oil
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-wo

Metals security of supply depends on junior resource companies
An article mentions a 2022 report by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy into China's control of minerals crucial to the global energy transition.
Mining.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-mc

America's top universities ranked by Forbes
An article mentions that Rice is ranked No. 9 in the nation on Forbes' "America's Top Colleges" list.
The New Diplomat
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-nd

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Rochelle Edwards appointed as assistant dean for equity, justice and engagement
An article features alumna Rochelle Edwards.
Seton Hall University's School of Law News
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-edwards

SPORTS

Rice looking to rebound in AAC opener vs. Army
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play Army Sept. 21.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-hc
Rice vs. Army prediction, odds, pick for college football Week 4
Clutch Points (Similar articles appeared in over five other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-cp
AAC college football predictions for Week 4
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-hc
5 important questions for Week 4: Is it Marcel Reed time?
Dave Campbell's Texas Football
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-dctf

Willie Fritz talks first win as Cougars head coach, traveling to Cincinnati
An article and broadcast mentions that Rice's football team lost to the University of Houston 33-7 Sept. 14.
KBME Online (This segment also aired on KBME-AM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-kbme
Cougar Digest Podcast: Episode XXIX Cincinnati week
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-247
Game preview Houston Cougars vs Cincinnati Bearkats
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-247

UTSA back home to host Houston Christian on Saturday
An article mentions that Rice's football team will play the University of Texas at San Antonio this season.
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-utsa
 

Rice Owls fall 2-1 to South Florida in women's soccer clash
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team lost to the University of South Florida 2-1 Sept. 19.
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-bvm
South Florida welcomes Rice for AAC clash on Thursday
GoUSFBulls.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-usf

Preview: Horned Frog Invitational
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team will compete in the Horned Frog Invitational Sept. 20-21 in Fort Worth, Texas.
GoFrogs.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-gf

Charlotte men's tennis finalizes fall schedule
An article mentions that Rice will host the American Athletic Conference Singles and Doubles Championships in tennis Oct. 24-27.
Charlotte49ers.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-tennis

WT opens fall play at H-E-B Invitational, ITA All-American Championships
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team will compete in the H-E-B Invitational Sept. 20-22 in Waco, Texas.
BaylorBears.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-bu
Women's tennis travels to H-E-B Invitational
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-utsa

Jeff Traylor confirms UTSA listening to Pac-12 pitch
An article mentions that Rice competes in the American Athletic Conference.
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in Football Scoop.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-msns
Go West? The next wave of realignment is in Memphis' hands
Yahoo! Sports
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-ys

NBA preseason 2024-25: Sixers' schedule, matchups, H2H records & more
An article mentions former Rice men's basketball player Max Fiedler.
Essentially Sports
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-fiedler

Pflugerville QB Cole Taylor growing into Texas preps football star under dad's tutelage
An article mentions that Cole Taylor is being recruited by Rice's football team.
Austin American-Statesman
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-taylor

Texas Tech preview
An article mentions former Rice football player De'Braylon Carroll.
Rivals
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-carroll

Arch Manning to make start No. 1: Looking at 10 Texas quarterbacks' 1st Longhorns start
An article mentions Rice's football games against the University of Texas at Austin in 2015 and 2021.
Austin American-Statesman
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-aas

Arkansas football notebook: Stephen Dix 'absolutely' deserving of more playing time
An article mentions Rice's 2021 football game against the University of Arkansas.
Whole Hog Sports
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-whs

W&M extends contract for athletics director Brian Mann
An article mentions that Brian Mann previously served as chief development officer and senior associate athletic director at Rice.
College of William & Mary News
http://dateline.rice/sept-20-mann

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