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Here's how NIH cuts could jeopardize our life-saving research at Rice University | Opinion
Amy Dittmar, the Howard R. Hughes Provost, executive vice president for academic affairs and professor of economics, and Ramamoorthy Ramesh, executive vice president for research and professor of materials science and nanoengineering and physics and astronomy, co-authored an op-ed about how funding cuts may affect research projects being undertaken by experts at Rice, including those that may help treat individuals with cancer, sickle cell disease and acute respiratory distress syndrome. The article also mentions the Rice Investment, an initiative offering full-tuition scholarships and grants to students from low- and middle-income families.
Houston Chronicle (This op-ed also appeared in the March 2 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-dittmar-ramesh
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
US auto industry could be collateral damage in Trump's trade war
David Gantz, the Will Clayton Fellow in Trade and International Economics at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 200 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-gantz
'Existential threat': How tariffs and uncertainty could blow up the auto industry
MSN Autos (This article originally appeared in InsideEVs.)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-gantz
Como a indústria automobilística dos EUA pode ser um dano colateral nas guerras comerciais de Trump
O Cafezinho
http://dateline.rice/march-3-gantz
Trump's barrage of executive orders overwhelms opponents
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history, is quoted.
The Wall Street Journal (This article also appeared in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-brinkley
No, AI can't decide whom to fire — or many other DOGE goals
Fred Oswald, the Herbert S. Autrey Professor of Psychological Sciences, is quoted.
The Washington Post (This article also appeared in MSN Money.)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-oswald
A study of mint plants. A device to stop bleeding. This is the scientific research Ted Cruz calls 'woke.'
Vicky Yao, assistant professor of computer science, and Dominic Boyer, professor of anthropology, are quoted.
ProPublica (This article also appeared in MSN and Medical Marketing and Media.)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-yao-boyer
Possible impacts of tense Zelenskyy, Trump meeting
Richard Sindelar, nonresident scholar in global diplomacy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed.
Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in Fox 26 Online, and it appeared in Fox 26 on YouTube and MSN. This segment also aired twice on KRIV-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-sindelar
'Fox 26: The News Edge'
KRIV-TV (Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-sindelar (This segment aired twice.)
US researchers solve lithium challenge with near-perfect extraction for EV batteries
An article features Rice research into sustainable lithium extraction. Co-author Menachem Elimelech, the Nancy and Clint Carlson Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Interesting Engineering, and it appeared in Knowridge, Electronics For You and EENewsEurope.com.)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-elimelech
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Controversy surrounding Texas Lottery isn't helping supporters of casinos, 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.
The Dallas Morning News (This article also appeared in MSN Politics.)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-jones
Gov. Greg Abbott steps up online attacks as support builds for school vouchers
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared on the front page of the March 3 print edition and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-jones
50+ teams announced for CERAWeek's annual clean tech pitch competition
An article mentions that there will be more than 30 teams competing in the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship's 2025 Energy Venture Day and Pitch Competition during CERAWeek next month. The article also mentions that Solidec, founded by Haotian Wang, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, a Rice Academy Senior Fellow and recipient of the 2025 Norman Hackerman Award in Chemical Research, won last year's TEX-E prize.
EnergyCapitalHTX
http://dateline.rice/march-3-wang
Will the University of St. Thomas lose accreditation? Years of financial losses raise questions
An article mentions that Rice has an Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business accreditation.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in MSN Money.)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-hc
BROADCAST
'Houston's Morning Show'
Richard Stoll, the Albert Thomas Professor of Political Science, is interviewed about the clash between President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office last week.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-stoll
'ABC 7'
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 about the transfer of 29 Mexican cartel members transferred to the U.S.
KVIA-TV (El Paso, Texas)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-payan
'Reform' chaos: It beats as it sweeps as it cleans
Danielle King, an assistant professor of psychological sciences, is quoted.
Federal News Network
http://dateline.rice/march-3-king
'TWC News All Night'
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 (This segment aired 14 times)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-spectrum
'Great Day Houston'
Bernard "Bun B" Freeman, former distinguished lecturer at Rice, is featured.
KHOU-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-bunb
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
AI vs. human tutors: Study explores AI's ability to model student thinking
An article features Rice research that developed a test to assess artificial intelligences' ability to model student cognition. Co-authors cited include Richard Baraniuk, the C. Sidney Burrus Professor of Engineering, professor of electrical and computer engineering and computer science and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, graduate students Shashank Sonkar and Naiming Liu and Duncan College senior Xinghe Chen.
Devdiscourse
http://dateline.rice/march-3-baraniuk-et.al
Harnessing gravity to create a low-cost microfluidic device for rapid cell analysis
An article features Rice research that developed a device that can make flow cytometry affordable and accessible. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Peter Lillehoj, the Shankle Chair in Mechanical Engineering and associate professor of bioengineering; Kevin McHugh, assistant professor of bioengineering and chemistry; and graduate students Desh Deepak Dixit and Tyler Graf.
Phys.org (This article also appeared in News-Medical.net and Nanotech Now, and a similar article also appeared in ElBlog.pl.)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-lillehoj-mchhugh-et.al
Claims of Social Security fraud are absurdly exaggerated
Bill King, fellow in public finance at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, authored an article.
Real Clear Politics (This article also appeared in MSN Money.)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-king
'Fox 26 Morning News'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-king
Rethinking equity in electric vehicle infrastructure
An article features Rice research into the deployment of public charging stations. Xinwu Qian, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, is quoted.
Eurasia Review
http://dateline.rice/march-3-qian
Rice University uses programmed failure to advance wearable device tech
An article features Rice research into the programmed failure in heat-sealable, sheet-based systems. Co-authors quoted include Daniel Preston, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, graduate student Sofia Urbina.
Consumer Electronics Test & Development
http://dateline.rice/march-3-preston-urbina
March 2025 Member of the Month
An article features Erin Rolfs, director of marketing and communications at Rice's Moody Center for the Arts.
Association of Academic Museums and Galleries
http://dateline.rice/march-3-rolfs
Novo supermaterial de carbono é oito vezes mais resistente que o grafeno
An article features Rice research into monolayer amorphous carbon. Co-authors quoted include Yimo Han, assistant professor of materials science and nanoengineering; and graduate student Bongki Shin.
ZAP.aeiou.pt
http://dateline.rice/march-3-han-shin
'Hope to Action: Designing and Catalyzing Brain Economy Living Labs' keynote speech by prof. Rym Ayadi
An article mentions that the Neuro-Policy Program at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy co-hosted the "Hope to Action: Designing and Catalyzing Brain Economy Living Labs" webinar Feb. 24.
EuroMed-Economists.org
http://dateline.rice/march-3-eme
This is the top university in Texas, according to Forbes college rankings 2024
An article mentions that Rice is ranked No. 9 by Forbes for the "best educational, financial and career outcomes for all students."
MSN Money (This article originally appeared in the El Paso Times.)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-msn.money
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
University research is the 'invisible hand' in advancing innovation
A caption mentions that President Reginald DesRoches spoke with Arizona State University president Michael Crow at an event hosted by Rice's Baker Institute of Public Policy Feb. 24.
Arizona State University
http://dateline.rice/march-3-desroches
Standing up for science
Simon Fischer-Baum, associate professor of psychological sciences, co-authored an article.
Press-Herald
http://dateline.rice/march-3-fischer.baum
Share the joy of outer space in March with Lucy Hambly
A roundup features alumna Nichole Ayers, who is one of 12 people to graduate from NASA's 23rd astronaut class.
StittsvilleCentral.ca
http://dateline.rice/march-3-ayers
SPORTS
Tulane women capture first title; South Florida men repeat at 2025 American Athletic Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships
An article mentions that Rice's women's track and field team placed sixth and the men's team placed eighth at the American Athletic Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships. The first article highlights the following performances by the Owls: Alice Taylor placed third in the high jump; Christian Edgar placed third in the 60-meter hurdles; and Saniya Friendly placed second in the 60-meter dash. The second article highlights the following performances: Cal Abdulky placed second in weight throw; Amelia Attenborough, Riana Green, Niamh Collins and Oliwia Kopec won the distance medley relay; and William Thames placed second in the 800-meter race.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/march-3-the.american
Charlotte women, South Florida men lead the field after Day 1 of 2025 American Athletic Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/march-3-the.american
Rice freshman Hiram Bocachica Jr. hits first homer
An article features Rice baseball player Hiram Bochachica Jr. Head coach Jose Cruz Jr. is quoted.
Our Esquina
http://dateline.rice/march-3-bochachica-cruz
Astros Foundation College Classic roundup
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team lost to Mississippi State University 14-3 Feb. 28, the University of Tennessee 13-3 March 1 and Texas A&M University 14-4 March 2 in the Astros Foundation College Classic.
MLB.com (Below is a sampling of articles that appeared in more than 30 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-mlb
2025 Astros Foundation College Classic: History, schedule, teams for the baseball tournament
NCAA
http://dateline.rice/march-3-ncaa
Texas A&M Aggies roll past Rice Owls to wrap Astros Foundation College Classic
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in MSN Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-hc
No. 1 Aggies blast five homers, run-rule Rice, 14-4
12thMan.com
http://dateline.rice/march-3-12thman
Home runs fuel Mississippi State past Rice in opener of Astros College Classic
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in the March. 2 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-hc
Arizona Wildcats rally past Texas A&M Aggies in Astros Foundation College Classic
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/march-3-hc
Rice Owls struggle to get offense going in loss to No. 3 Tennessee in College Classic
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/march-3-hc
Kilen continues torrid start as No. 1/3 Vols rout Rice, 13-3
UTSports.com
http://dateline.rice/march-3-utenn
No. 18 State slugs past Rice, 14-3
HailState.com
http://dateline.rice/march-3-hs
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-kprc (This segment aired twice.)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-kprc2
http://dateline.rice/march-3-kprc3
http://dateline.rice/march-3-kprc4
'ABC 13 Eyewitness News'
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-ktrk
http://dateline.rice/march-3-ktrk2
http://dateline.rice/march-3-ktrk3 (This segment aired twice.)
'Fox 26 News'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-kriv
'WVLT News'
WVLT-TV (Knoxville, Tennessee)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-wvlt (This segment aired seven times.)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-wvlt2 (This segment aired twice.)
'Good Morning Tennessee'
WATE-TV (Knoxville, Tennessee)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-wate (This segment aired six times.)
'10 News Weekend'
WBIR-TV (Knoxville, Tennessee)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-wbir (This segment aired five times.)
'WLOX News'
WLOX-TV (Biloxi, Mississippi)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-wlox (This segment aired six times.)
KWKT-TV (Waco)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-kwkt
UTSA earns 84-56 win over Rice
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team lost to the University of Texas at San Antonio 84-56 March 2.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in 50 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-ap
UTSA Roadrunners snap 6-game losing streak with dominant win against Rice Owls
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in the San Antonio Express-News, MSN Sports and Lancaster Online.)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-hc
Roadrunners deliver solid Senior Day victory to complete Rice season sweep
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/march-3-utsa
'KENS 5 News'
KENS-TV (San Antonio)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-kens (This segment aired twice.)
MBB preview: At North Texas (Mar. 3)
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team is slated to play Wichita State University March 6.
GoShockers.com
http://dateline.rice/march-3-shockers
North Texas plays Rice following Deck's 27-point game
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team is slated to play the University of North Texas March 4.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-ap
Deck's 27 points leads women's basketball to Senior Day victory
MeanGreenSports.com
http://dateline.rice/march-3-mgs
Stavrakas, Bain advance to Round of 16 at Pacific Coast Doubles Championship, Bison combine for 6 wins on Day 1
An article mentions that Rice's men's tennis doubles team of Efe Ustundag and Emir Sendogan lost their match against Bucknell in the Pacific Coast Doubles Championship Feb. 28.
BucknellBison.com
http://dateline.rice/march-3-ustundag-sendogan
Owls close out Senior Night with victory against Rice
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team lost to Temple University 83-63 Feb. 28.
OwlSports.com
http://dateline.rice/march-3-temple
Temple hosts Rice after Flores' 23-point outing
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-ap
'KHOU 11 News'
KHOU-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-khou
American Athletic Conference announces 2025 football schedule
An article mention that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Sept. 18.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/march-3-the.american
'Noticias 60 Telemundo'
A broadcast mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Texas at San Antonio Oct. 11.
KVDA-TV (San Antonio)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-kvda
http://dateline.rice/march-3-kvda2
KABB-TV (San Antonio)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-kabb
Women's tennis team splits day with Penn State, Temple
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team is slated to play Princeton University March 10.
GoPrincetonTigers.com
http://dateline.rice/march-3-princeton
Rebels lose first road tilt at No. 59 Rice
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team defeated the University of Nevada, Las Vegas 4-0 Feb. 28.
UNLVRebels.com
http://dateline.rice/march-3-unlv
Road rebound for Rebel tennis
UNLVRebels.com
http://dateline.rice/march-3-unlv
Roadrunners back on track
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team is slated to play the University of Texas at San Antonio March 8.
The Paisano
http://dateline.rice/march-3-the.paisano
Bulldogs fall to nationally ranked Owls
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team defeated Louisiana Tech University 4-0 March 2.
LATechSports.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-latech
Bulldogs fall to Rebels in marathon match
LATechSports.com
http://dateline.rice/march-3-latech
Blaire Anderson and Co. preparing for Last Chance Meet, NCAA Championships
An article mentions that Rice's swimming and diving team competed in Texas A&M University's Last Chance Meet Feb. 27-March 1.
TexAgs
http://dateline.rice/march-3-ta
Cards suffer loss to Vaqueros in Game 3
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team is slated to play Lamar University March 4.
LamarCardinals.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-lamar
'Channel 6 News'
KFDM-TV (Beaumont, Texas)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-kfdm (This segment aired four times.)
A&M-Corpus Christi runs into another battle, falls to UTA
An article mentions that Rice's men's tennis team is slated to play Texas A&M-Corpus Christi March 6.
GoIslanders.com
http://dateline.rice/march-3-tamucc
Basketball players receive All-State honors
An article featuring Skyla Tuthill mentions that she has signed to play basketball at Rice.
The Summerville Journal Scene
http://dateline.rice/march-3-sjc
No. 23 Pepperdine fends off No. 62 Rice
An article mentions that Rice's men's tennis team lost to Pepperdine University 4-1 Feb. 27.
PepperdineWaves.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/march-3-pepp
'Now he can reclaim himself on the field': Matt Canterino's last stand
An article features former Rice baseball player Matt Canterino.
Twins Daily
http://dateline.rice/march-3-canterino
NEWS RELEASES
Rice Business' new building project celebrates milestone with beam-signing ceremony
Leaders from Rice Business and the university gathered in the construction area of the business school’s new facility Feb. 28 to celebrate the "topping out" of the building. President Reginald DesRoches, Dean Peter Rodriguez, the advisory board of Rice Business, donors and more signed the beam that will reside in the structure's highest point to commemorate the moment.
http://dateline.rice/mar-3-news-release-rice.business
Rice announces 2025 football schedule
Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell will make his AAC coaching debut in familiar surroundings when the Rice Owls open their 2025 conference schedule on Thursday, Sept. 18, in Charlotte, North Carolina, against the Charlotte 49ers.
http://dateline.rice/mar-3-news-release-football