NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Abbott gave Trump credit when Texas closed a border site for booking migrants. But arrests were already low.
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.
Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune, and it appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/april-14-payan
Border boom could bust: How tariffs risk 'damaging a real good thing'
Bisnow
http://dateline.rice/april-14-payan
Inside Mexican cartels' 'schools of terror' where boys are taught how to mutilate enemies and forced to eat human flesh
The Sun (This article also appeared in USA News.)
http://dateline.rice/april-14-payan
Superradiant phase transition seen for first time, breaks 50-year quantum barrier
An article features Rice research that has achieved the first direct observation of a superradiant phase transition. Co-authors quoted include Junichiro Kono, the Karl F. Hasselmann Professor in Engineering, professor of electrical and computer engineering, physics and astronomy and materials science and nanoengineering and director of Rice's Smalley-Curl Institute, and graduate student Dasom Kim.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Interesting Engineering, and it also appeared in Phys.org, Technology Networks, El Espectador and Quantum Insider.)
http://dateline.rice/april-14-kono-kim
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Houston, we have an alien subculture
An article features Jeffrey Kripal, the J. Newton Rayzor Professor of Religion, and mentions Rice's "Archives of the Impossible."
The Dallas Morning News (This article also appeared in SnipeSearch.)
http://dateline.rice/april-14-kripal
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on showerheads. It's not the first time
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.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/april-14-jones
Texas, built around free trade, shudders under Trump's tariff limbo
David Gantz, the Will Clayton Fellow in Trade and International Economics at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared on the front of the Business section in the April 14 print edition, and it appeared online in the San Antonio Express-News and on the front page of its April 14 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/april-14-gantz
Dr. Bob Stein explains 'it's not about bike lanes.'
Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science and fellow in urban politics at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is featured.
Walk and Roll Houston on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/april-14-stein
5 Rice University-founded startups named finalists ahead of prestigious pitch competition
An article features Rice-founded startups named as finalists for Rice's Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship's H. Albert Napier Rice Launch Challenge April 22: Haast Autonomous, which aims to develop more efficient organ transport and was founded by Will Rice College juniors Jason Chen and Santiago Brent and Baker College sophomore Ege Halac; Kinnections' Glove, which is a lightweight, wearable device that uses targeted vibrations to reduce tremors and improve motor control in Parkinson's patients and was founded by Will Rice College sophomore Emmie Casey and Lovett College junior Tomi Kuye; Labshare, which is an artificial intelligence-powered web app that streamlines lab inventory and was founded by Sid Richardson College seniors Julian Figueroa Jr. and Mingyo Kang, Martel College juniors John Tian and Arnan Bawa and Hanszen College junior Daniel Kuo; SteerBio's LymphGuide, which is a patented, single-surgery hydrogel solution that restores lymphatic function and was founded by postdoctoral associate Mor Sela Golan and graduate students Martha Fowler and Alvaro Moreno Lozano; and Veloci Running, which creates innovative shoes that eliminate the trade-off between foot pain and leg tightness and was founded by Duncan College senior Tyler Strothman.
InnovationMap (This article was also featured in the "Daily Digest" newsletter April 14.)
http://dateline.rice/april-14-inno.map
Why some Houston neighborhoods have more trees — and others are left in the heat
An article cites research by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into the change in Harris County's tree canopy coverage from 2011-21.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/april-14-hc
Industrial and defense tech leaders, VCs and policymakers launch new institute in Texas
Rice is mentioned.
Austin Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/april-14-abj
Guest author to speak at library
An article features former Rice professor Maarten van Delden.
Odessa American (This article also appeared in Yahoo! Life and Ground News.)
http://dateline.rice/april-14-oa
UTSA selected to join prestigious Churchill Scholarship Program
An article mention that Rice participates in the Winston Churchill Foundation's Churchill Scholarship Program,
University of Texas at San Antonio's UTSA Today
http://dateline.rice/april-14-utsa
BROADCAST
'Fox 26 Morning News Weekends'
Bill King, fellow in public finance at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, participates in a discussion of local political stories.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/april-14-king
¿Cuánta agua consume la inteligencia artificial? El estilo Ghibli abre debate sobre su impacto ambiental
Anshumali Shrivastava, associate professor of computer science, electrical and computer engineering and statistics, is interviewed about the environmental costs of artificial intelligence.
Univision
http://dateline.rice/april-14-shrivastava
'The World Today'
Miriam Grunstein, nonresident scholar in the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about Mexican energy reforms.
CGTNN-TV (China)
http://dateline.rice/april-14-grunstein (This segment aired twice.)
'Sunday Night at the TSO'
A broadcast features Brown College freshman Angelina Sievers, who is studying at Rice's Shepherd School of Music.
CFMZ-FM (Ontario, Canada)
http://dateline.rice/april-14-sievers
Forbes names 2 Illinois universities as 'New Ivies' employers love
An article mentions that Rice is on Forbes' list of "New Ivies."
WOMI Online (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/april-14-womi
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
A broadcast mentions that Rice's Tudor Fieldhouse hosted the Collab Kid U for young learners April 12.
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/april-14-kprc
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
4 Black scholars assigned new duties at universities
A roundup featuring Tony Brown, distinguished professor of sociology, mentions that he has been appointed deputy director of Rice's Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation.
The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
http://dateline.rice/april-14-brown
Vibrating glove to help treat Parkinson's disease
An article features Rice research developing a wearable device that uses targeted vibrations to reduce tremors and improve motor control in Parkinson's patients. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Maria Oden, teaching professor of bioengineering, director of the Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen (OEDK) and co-director of Rice360; Heather Bisesti, lecturer in the OEDK; Will Rice College sophomore Emmie Casey; and Lovett College junior Tomi Kuye.
Healthcare-in-Europe.com
http://dateline.rice/april-14-oden-bisesti-casey-kuye
Trump's push for more LNG exports risks domestic price surge
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.
E&E News
http://dateline.rice/april-14-medlock
Christian nationalism seeks power, panelists say
David Brockman, nonresident scholar in the Religion and Public Policy Program at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Baptist Standard (This article also appeared in the Baptist News Global.)
http://dateline.rice/april-14-brockman
Exotic quantum phase, once thought impossible, was just observed in the lab
An article features collaborative Rice research co-authored by Kaden Hazzard, associate professor of physics and astronomy and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, and graduate student Sohail Dasgupta.
Earth.com
http://dateline.rice/april-14-hazzard-dasgupta
Mayo Clinic's top executives' salaries continue to climb faster than other employees'
Derek Jenkins, postdoctoral scholar in health economics at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Post Bulletin
http://dateline.rice/april-14-jenkins
'Cytokine factory' implant: triggers immune response in metastatic melanoma, pancreatic and colorectal tumors
An article features Rice research developing an implantable "cytokine factory" that can catalyze immune responses against some cancers. Co-author Omid Veiseh, professor of bioengineering, faculty director of the Rice Biotech Launch Pad accelerator and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, is quoted. The article also mentions that RBL LLC, which aims to take technology that is developed and de-risked from Rice's Biotech Launch Pad accelerator and form a pipeline for new companies, is a venture partner of the research.
Oncology News
http://dateline.rice/april-14-veiseh
Hacker-proofing smart implants
An article features Rice research into developing hacker-resistant medical implants. Co-author Kaiyuan Yang, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, is quoted.
Today's Medical Developments
http://dateline.rice/april-14-yang
It's hard to 'let it be' when the market smashes 401(k) accounts
Benedict Guttman-Kenney, assistant professor of finance at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, is quoted.
KerryHannon.com
http://dateline.rice/april-14-kenney
Why some schools are ditching class rank and weighted GPAs
Sarah Morris, research project manager at the Houston Education Research Consortium at Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted.
EducationWeek
http://dateline.rice/april-14-morris
PMN-PT researchers find medtech material's performance improves with miniaturization
An article features Rice research into nanoelectronics.
Medical Design & Outsourcing
http://dateline.rice/april-14-mdo
New GO-based water filter removes stubborn 'forever chemicals'""
An article mentions Rice research into removing forever chemicals from water.
Graphene-Info.com
http://dateline.rice/april-14-gi
Billie Jean King became the first female athlete to receive this major Hollywood honor
An article mentions that members of the Rice track and field team carried Billie Jean King on a throne to her match against Bobby Riggs at the Astrodome in 1973.
Glamour
http://dateline.rice/april-14-glamour
Los polímeros con rellenos defectuosos aumentan la transferencia de calor al plástico
An article mentions that experts at Rice collaborated on the featured research.
CostaRicaNoticias.cr
http://dateline.rice/april-14-crn
Scientists have successfully recycled 99.99% of the lithium found in batteries.
An article mentions that experts at Rice pioneered flash Joule heating.
Farmingdale-Observer.com
http://dateline.rice/april-14-fo
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
RCU names Dr. Reggies Wenyika as next president
An article featuring Reggies Wenyika mentions that he has completed an executive leadership program at Rice.
Rochester Christian University
http://dateline.rice/april-14-rcu
Classical Notes: Next 'juicy, cool' opera planned for Hudson Hall
An article featuring R.B. Schlather mentions that he is stage director and scenic designer at Rice's Shepherd School of Music.
Times-Union
http://dateline.rice/april-14-schlather
FAS dean on stepping down to lead Drexel
An article features Antonio Merlo, former dean of Rice's School of Social Sciences.
Washington Square News
http://dateline.rice/april-14-wsn
'We must punish corrupt leaders' – Peter Obi
An article mentions that Rice recently hosted the African Development Conference.
NaijaNews.com
http://dateline.rice/april-14-naija
SPORTS
USF baseball drops series finale to Rice
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team won two of its three games against the University of South Florida April 11-13.
GoUSFBulls.com
http://dateline.rice/april-14-usf
USF baseball falls to Rice
GoUSFBulls.com
http://dateline.rice/april-14-usf
USF baseball blast 4 home runs in mercy rule win over Rice
GoUSFBulls.com
http://dateline.rice/april-14-usf
Man ends bee delay in college baseball game by removing hive with bare hand
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in Sports Illustrated, and it appeared in Larry Brown Sports, Inkl and Saturday Down South.)
http://dateline.rice/april-14-msn
'SportsNet Central'
SNP-TV (Canada)
http://dateline.rice/april-14-snp (This segment aired 81 times.)
'Good Day Tampa Bay'
WTVT-TV (Tampa Bay, Florida)
http://dateline.rice/april-14-wtvt (This segment aired twice.)
Cougars fall in series finale
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team is slated to play the University of Houston April 15.
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/april-14-uh
'ABC 13 Eyewitness News Extra'
A broadcast features Rice head football coach Scott Abell and mentions the Owls' spring game April 12.
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/april-14-abell
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/april-14-abell (This segment aired twice.)
Blue Raiders drop season finale, 4-0, to Rice
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team defeated Middle Tennessee State University 4-0 April 12.
GoBlueRaiders.com
http://dateline.rice/april-14-gbr
Blue Raiders sweep Sam Houston on the road, 4-0
GoBlueRaiders.com
http://dateline.rice/april-14-gbr
Blazers fall to Jax State, Rice
An article mentions that Rice's men's tennis team defeated the University of Alabama at Birmingham 4-0 April 13.
UABSports.com
http://dateline.rice/april-14-uab
Men's tennis travels to Jacksonville State, hosts Rice
UABSports.com
http://dateline.rice/april-14-uab
UTEP T&F to host first meet in 6 seasons as the Sun City Classic is set for April 11 at Larry K. Durham Track at Kidd Field
An article mentions that Rice's track and field team competed in the University of Texas at El Paso's Sun City Classic April 11.
UTEPMiners.com (This article also appeared in KTSM Online and Yahoo! Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/april-14-utep
NM State set for trip to El Paso
NMStateSports.com
http://dateline.rice/april-14-nmstate
Big Red finishes time at 44 Farms Invitational
An article mentions that Rice's J. Fred Duckett Invitational track meet will be held April 26.
LamarCardinals.com
http://dateline.rice/april-14-lc
Women's track delivers standout performances at Little Rock Invitational
PVPanthers.com
http://dateline.rice/april-14-pvp
Men's track shines at Little Rock Invitational
PVPanthers.com
http://dateline.rice/april-14-pvp
GIHS alum Carlin Hartman a national champion
An article features former Rice assistant basketball coach Carlin Hartman.
Niagara Frontier Publications
http://dateline.rice/april-14-nfp
Alabama State hires veteran HBCU women's basketball coach Johnetta Hayes
An article features alumna and former Rice women's basketball player Johnetta Hayes.
Sports Illustrated's HBCU Legends (This article also appeared in WhoopDirt.com, In the Black Net, News Break, The News Tribune, MSN Sports and Black Enterprise.)
http://dateline.rice/april-14-msn
Big weekend of football official visits is here
Rice is mentioned.
Rivals (Alabama)
http://dateline.rice/april-14-rivals
Houston baseball powers through Rice, comes up short against McNeese in extras
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team lost to the University of Houston 10-7 April 8.
The Daily Cougar
http://dateline.rice/april-14-dc
A&M and Maichon claim Aggie Invitational titles
An article mentions that Rice's golf team placed ninth in the Aggie Invitational golf tournament.
12thMan.com
http://dateline.rice/april-14-12th.man
Texas A&M leads after 2 rounds of Aggie Invitational
12thMan.com
http://dateline.rice/april-14-12th.man
TOURNAMENT PREVIEW: Aggie Invitational
12thMan.com
http://dateline.rice/april-14-12th.man
Men's golf wraps up play at Aggie Invitational
MeanGreenSports.com
http://dateline.rice/april-14-mgs
Men's golf opens play at Aggie Invitational
MeanGreenSports.com
http://dateline.rice/april-14-mgs
Men's golf set for Aggie Invitational
MeanGreenSports.com
http://dateline.rice/april-14-mgs
Bare in 12th, Roadrunners 10th after opening day of the Aggie Invitational
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/april-14-utsa
Louisiana set for final tuneup at Aggie Invitational
RaginCajuns.com
http://dateline.rice/april-14-rc
Louisiana in third place after 36 holes at Aggie Invitational
RaginCajuns.com
http://dateline.rice/april-14-rc
Cardinals ready to compete at the Aggie Invitational this weekend
LamarCardinals.com
http://dateline.rice/april-14-lc
Tarleton State men's golf makes first appearance at Texas A&M's Aggie Invitational this weekend
TarletonSports.com
http://dateline.rice/april-14-ts
Sooners close regular season at Aggie Invitational
SoonerSports.com
http://dateline.rice/april-14-sooners
Preview: LA Tech at Aggie Invitational
LATechSports.com
http://dateline.rice/april-14-la.tech
Aggies travel to East Texas to compete in Aggie Invitational
NMStateSports.com
http://dateline.rice/april-14-nmstate
Lonestar Rugby Conference joins National Collegiate Rugby
An article mentions that Rice's club rugby team competes in the Lonestar Rugby Conference.
National Collegiate Rugby
http://dateline.rice/april-14-ncr
NEWS RELEASES
Rice public health expert says uptick in US measles cases arising due to multiple factors
Amid an uptick in measles cases in the U.S., Rice public health expert Kirstin Matthews is available to discuss recent cases. Matthews is a science and technology policy fellow at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, where she directs the Science and Technology Policy Program and the Biomedical Research Program within the Center for Health Policy. She is available for phone interviews and can discuss vaccines, Texas policy and measles.
http://dateline.rice/april-14-news-release-matthews
Rice and ExxonMobil collaborate to advance global sustainable energy research
Rice and ExxonMobil have entered into a master research agreement to collaborate on research initiatives focused on sustainable energy solutions. This landmark collaboration reflects their shared commitment to addressing global challenges in energy, climate and the environment while leveraging their unique expertise and coastal location in the heart of the world’s energy capital, Houston.
http://dateline.rice/april-14-news-release-desroches
Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra welcomes new leader Miguel Harth-Bedoya with 'New Beginnings' concert
The Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra will close its 2024-25 concert season with "New Beginnings," a genre-spanning program led by Miguel Harth-Bedoya April 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Stude Concert Hall at Rice. The concert marks Harth-Bedoya's first time conducting the Symphony Orchestra since joining the Shepherd School faculty as distinguished resident director of orchestras and professor of conducting. Tickets are on sale now with pay-what-you-wish pricing. The performance will also be livestreamed.
http://dateline.rice/apr-17-news-release-harth.bedoya