FEATURED NEWS
Rice University's Lydia Kavraki achieves election to the National Academy of Engineering
An article features Lydia Kavraki, the Kenneth and Audrey Kennedy Professor of Computing, professor of computer science, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering and bioengineering and director of the Ken Kennedy Institute. Rice President Reginald DesRoches is mentioned.
Scienmag
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-kavraki
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Texas may allow families to pay for private schools with public funds
An article mentions a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Public Research that found that over 73% of Texas schools are underfunded.
The Guardian
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-tg
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Gambling industry again pushing Texas Legislature to approve casinos, online sports betting
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. Jones also joined the Texas Standard to discuss current news in U.S. politics.
San Antonio Current
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-jones
Casino and sports betting companies press for a win in Texas despite Senate opposition
Houston Public Media (This Texas Tribune article also appeared in more than 20 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-jones
Audit finds inefficiencies in city of Houston's operations
ABC 13 Online (This article also appeared in MSN Money, and a related segment aired on KTRK-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-jones
Today on Texas Standard: Cracking the mystery of sea turtles' 'lost years'
Texas Standard (This segment also aired on more than 40 stations across Texas.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-jones
Dimensions Variable: 'Nature Inspires'
An article mentions that Rice's Moody Center for the Arts is hosting a Dimensions Variable event inspired by its spring exhibition "Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice."
OutSmart
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-os
BROADCAST
'TWC News All Morning'
A broadcast mentions a report by the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy about the possible impacts of an extended drought in Texas.
Spectrum News Austin
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-spectrumna (This segment aired 19 times, and it appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
MSU Texas students participating in NASA SUITS Challenge
An article mentions that Rice is competing in the NASA SUITS Challenge.
KAUZ Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-kauz
National Geographic Channel
A broadcast features Jeffrey Kripal, the J. Newton Rayzor Professor of Religion, and mentions Rice's Archives of the Impossible.
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-kripal (This broadcast appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Gene therapy breakthrough targets liver disorders
An article features collaborative Rice research developing a new method of gene therapy that repairs cells in the liver. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Gang Bao, the Foyt Family Professor of Bioengineering and department chair, professor of chemistry, mechanical engineering, materials science and nanoengineering; So Hyun "Julie" Park, associate research professor of bioengineering; and graduate students Ming Cao and Lavanya Saxena.
Mirage
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-bao-park-cao-saxena
Precision gene therapy for liver disorders increases number of correctly repaired cells
MSN Health (This article originally appeared in Medical Xpress, and it appeared in MSN Science.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-bao
Scientists create tiny, water-based reactors for green chemistry
An article features collaborative Rice research that developed a new method for performing chemical reactions using water instead of toxic solvents. Co-authors quoted include Angel Martí, professor of chemistry, bioengineering, materials science and nanoengineering; and graduate student Ying Chen.
Smart Water Magazine
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-marti-chen
Scientists create green chemistry reactor
Chemical Processing
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-marti
Smaller but stronger relaxor films reveal performance sweet spot
An article features Rice research into relaxor ferroelectrics. Co-author Lane Martin, the Robert A. Welch Professor of Materials Science and Nanoengineering, professor of chemistry and physics and astronomy and director of the Rice Advanced Materials Institute, is quoted.
Space Daily
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-martin
Study reveals mothers' hidden financial toll from supporting incarcerated children
An article features Rice research into the financial and emotional toll borne by mothers whose adult children have experienced incarceration. Lead author Brielle Bryan, assistant professor of sociology, is quoted.
Phys.org (This article and similar articles also appeared in MSN Lifestyle, MSN Great Britain Family and Relationships and News-Medical.net.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-bryan
MTM recovers high levels of gallium, germanium from semiconductor industry waste
An article mentions that James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of materials science and nanoengineering and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, pioneered flash Joule heating.
AuManufacturing
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-tour
A modern solution to enhance third party emergency call boxes and blue light stations
Rice is mentioned.
Verkada
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-verkada
UMFA Flute Fest 2025: A gathering for flutists of all levels
An article mentions alumnus Patrick Tsuji.
Flute Almanac
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-tsuji
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Rare sighting of this 'seadevil' is a 'dream come true'
Kory Evans, assistant professor of natural sciences, is quoted.
Newser
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-evans
When El Salvador agreed to put migrants in 'mega-prison,' the US set the stage for nuclear energy
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.
TheUnionJournal.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-monaldi
Devoted nap-takers explain the benefits of sleeping on the job
Valentin Dragoi, professor of electrical and computer engineering and scientific director of the Center for Neural Systems Restoration, is quoted.
The Daily Journal (This Associated Press article appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-dragoi
Babalola bags Archaeological Institute of America Conservation and Heritage Management Award
An article features alumnus Abidemi Babatunde Babalola.
TheSun.ng
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-babalola
Stanford physicist aims to create materials for next-generation superconductors
An article mentions that Rice collaborated on the featured research.
Stanford University's School of Humanities and Sciences
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-stanford
SPORTS
South Florida holds off Rice in 3OT game
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team lost to the University of South Florida 82-77 in triple overtime Feb. 12.
TheAmerican.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-aac
South Florida bests Rice, 82-77, in first triple-overtime game of Coach Fernandez era
GoUSFBulls.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-usf
Women's basketball falls behind early en route to loss at Charlotte
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team will face Wichita State University Feb. 15.
The Sunflower
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-ts
Tulane continues to battle in basketball conference play
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team is set to play Tulane University Feb. 15.
The Tulane Hullabaloo
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-tulane
Rice's Javier Vazquez, Hiram Bocachica return to Puerto Rico
An article features Rice freshman baseball players Javier Vazquez Jr. and Hiram Bochachica Jr. and head coach Jose Cruz Jr. The article also mentions that the Owls are set to play in the Puerto Rico Challenge, facing Villanova University, the University of Michigan and the University of Virginia Feb. 14-16.
Our Esquina
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-vazquez.jr-bochachica.jr-cruz.jr
UH baseball hopes offseason roster overhaul can help end NCAA Tournament drought
An article mentions Clay Van Hook, former Rice assistant baseball coach, and the late Wayne Graham, former head baseball coach.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in the Feb. 13 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-van.hook-graham
Tiger baseball announces 2025 promotional schedule
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team is scheduled to play the University of Memphis April 17-19.
GoTigersGo.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-memphis
Mustangs set for road challenge at Rice
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team is scheduled to play Southern Methodist University Feb. 14.
SMUMustangs.com (A similar article appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-smu
Road trip to Texas on tap for women's tennis
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team is scheduled to play Pepperdine University Feb. 15.
PepperdineWaves.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-pepperdine
Coog-HER celebration empowers women, builds connections
An article mentions that Rice joined in a celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day Feb. 5.
The Baytown Sun
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-tbs
Jason Witten was not contacted about joining Cowboys 2025 staff, but wants to one day coach in the NFL
An article mentions that C.J. Witten has signed to play football at Rice.
Dallas Cowboys
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-witten
Jason Witten aspires to NFL coaching, praised by Jerry Jones
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-witten
Texans add Frank Okam to coaching staff
An article mentions former Rice assistant football coach Frank Okam.
Advocate Lake Highlands
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-okam
Houston Texans hire former Texas Longhorns DT
Sports Illustrated's Texas Longhorns
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-okam
'SportsTalk 790: The A Team'
AT&TSW
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-okam
Angels' Anthony Rendon out long term because of upcoming hip surgery
An article features former Rice baseball player Anthony Rendon.
Houston Chronicle (A shortened version of this Associated Press story appeared in the Feb. 13 print edition of the Houston Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-rendon