NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
'Audience of one': PAC buys TV ad time for Texas Senate race — in Trump's back yard
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.
MSN (This article originally appeared in AlterNet.)
http://dateline.rice/may-2-jones
Border communities, which supported Trump in 2024, showing signs of wavering support
El Paso Times (This article also appeared in El Paso Inc.)
http://dateline.rice/may-2-jones
A new study suggests that Houston could be the next theme park oasis
MickeyBlog.com
http://dateline.rice/may-2-jones
Electricity-generating bacteria's survival strategy could reshape biotech and energy systems
An article features Rice research into how certain bacteria breathe by generating electricity. Co-authors Caroline Ajo-Franklin, professor of biosciences, director of the Rice Synthetic Biology Institute and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, and graduate student Biki Bapi Kundu are quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Phys.org, Interesting Engineering, Ecotopical, MSN Health, Science Daily, SciTechUpdates.com and Mirage.)
http://dateline.rice/may-2-ajo.franklin-kundu
Scientists discover bacteria that exhale power! Shocking discovery from Rice University
The Science Network on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/may-2-ajo.franklin-kundu
Can the financial sector cope with a changing climate?
An article cites collaborative Rice research into the effects of rising insurance premiums.
Financial Times (This article also appeared in the London Herald.)
http://dateline.rice/may-2-ft
HOUSTON/TEXAS
9 can't-miss Houston business and innovation events for May
A roundup features the following news: a team from the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship competed in a crawfish cook-off competition at the Block Party at the Ion, a Houston-based tech hub owned by the Rice Real Estate Co., May 1; Kathleen Perley, instructor in management and advisor on AI initiatives at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, will participate in the Fireside Chat and Book Launch for her book "AI Made Simple: Results Made Real" May 5; and Yan "Anthea" Zhang, the Fayez Sarofim Vanguard Professor of Strategy at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, will deliver the keynote address at Houston Angel Network's luncheon "Women in Venture Investing: Expanding Influence and Building Wealth" May 13.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/may-2-perley-zhang
University of Houston’s Institute for Ecological Resilience names first-ever executive director
An article features Jaime González, Community Fellow at Rice's Center for Environmental Studies.
University of Houston News (This article also appeared in The Katy News.)
http://dateline.rice/may-2-gonzalez
College students enjoy a welcoming Passover with Chabad
An article mentions that Chabad at Rice recently hosted a Passover Seders event. Weiss College freshman Sara Edelstein and Rabbi Shmuli Slonim and Nechama Slonim, co-directors of Chabad at Rice, are quoted.
Jewish Herald-Voice
http://dateline.rice/may-2-chabad.at.rice
Top five: May 1, 2025
A roundup features the exhibit "Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice," which is on view at Rice's Moody Center for the Arts through May 10.
Glasstire
http://dateline.rice/may-2-gt
Top 15 book and author events in Houston this month: May 2025
A roundup mentions that a creative writing student from Rice was was given an Inprint award and will participate in the Prize Winners Reading at The Menil Collection May 17.
365 Things To Do in Houston
http://dateline.rice/may-2-365
West African restaurant ChòpnBlọk is Houston at its best
An article features alumnus Ope Amosu.
Texas Monthly
http://dateline.rice/may-2-amosu
BROADCAST
New Kinder Institute report says economic pressures cause uneven financial field in Houston area
Daniel Potter, director of the Houston Population Research Center at Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is interviewed about a new study that found 34% of residents consider themselves financially secure.
ABC 13 Online (This segment also aired on KTRK-TV in Houston, and this article also appeared in MSN Money.)
http://dateline.rice/may-2-potter
Hello Houston (May 1, 2025)
Richard Stoll, the Albert Thomas Professor of Political Science, is interviewed about the minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine.
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/may-2-stoll
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (May 1, 2025)
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/may-2-stoll
Ukraine minerals deal and effect on Russia-Ukraine war
Houston Public Media on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/may-2-stoll
Researchers concerned about National Institutes of Health cuts impact on Texas Medical Center
Vivian Ho, the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics at the Baker Institute's Center for Health and Biosciences and professor of economics, is quoted.
ABC 13 Online (This article also appeared in MSN Health, and the segment also aired on KTRK-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/may-2-ho
Happy Houston (May 2, 2025)
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/may-2-ho
An AI-powered mood ring for dating: 'The Good, Bad and Ugly of the week'
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/may-2-ho
What does Houston’s Vietnamese community feel about the Vietnam War 50 years later?
An article cites a study by the Houston Population Research Center at Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into Vietnamese Americans living in the city.
CW 39 Online
http://dateline.rice/may-2-cw39
Denver School of Science and Technology celebrates as 100% of graduates continue education
An article mentions that Fortunate Madueke plans to attend Rice in the fall.
CBS News (Colorado; this article also appeared in MSN Health and more than 30 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/may-2-cbs.co
'CBS News Colorado'
KCNC-TV (Denver)
http://dateline.rice/may-2-kcnc (This segment aired twice.)
'9 News'
A broadcast features collaborative Rice research into how the volcanic system under Yellowstone National Park works.
KTVD-TV (Denver)
http://dateline.rice/may-2-ktvd
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
2025 Best & Brightest MBA: Angelica Janette Amaya Zendejas, Rice University (Jones)
An article features Angelica Janette Amaya Zendejas, a student at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business. Kathleen Perley, instructor in management and advisor on AI initiatives at the Jones School, is mentioned, and Diana Jue-Rajasingh, assistant professor of strategic management at the Jones School, is quoted.
Poets&Quants
http://dateline.rice/may-2-zendejas-perley-jue.rajasingh
The 100 Best & Brightest MBAs: Class of 2025
Poets&Quants
http://dateline.rice/may-2-zendejas
Brain capital and the future energy workforce
Harris Eyre, lead of the Neuro-Policy Program and the Harry Z. Yan and Weiman Gao Senior Fellow in Brain Health at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Public Utilities Fortnightly
http://dateline.rice/may-2-eyre
2025 Best & Brightest MBA: Simran Rahman, INSEAD
Alumna Simran Rahman is featured.
Poets&Quants
http://dateline.rice/may-2-rahman
An array of factors complicates US petroleum refining strategy
An article features the news that Rice and ExxonMobil have entered into a master research agreement to collaborate on research initiatives focused on sustainable energy solutions.
Chemical Engineering
http://dateline.rice/may-2-ce
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
How to speed up passenger rail, without bullet trains
Christof Spieler, senior lecturer of architecture, is quoted.
The Malaysian Reserve
http://dateline.rice/may-2-spieler
Meer Muhtasim Mahfuz named NSF Graduate Research Fellow
An article featuring Meer Muhtasim Mahfuz mentions that he plans to pursue graduate school at Rice in the fall and study under Hae Yeon Lee, assistant professor of materials science and nanoengineering.
University of Florida's
http://dateline.rice/may-2-lee
Alyson G. Wilson tapped to key role overseeing research at W&M
Alumna Alyson Wilson is featured.
William & Mary
http://dateline.rice/may-2-wilson
Named National QuestBridge Scholars
Rice is mentioned.
Westside Gazette
http://dateline.rice/may-2-wg
Degrees of separation: More women attend college than men
Tulane Hullabaloo
http://dateline.rice/may-2-th
SPORTS
Gauchos open NCAA run against No. 39 Rice
An article mentions that Rice's women's team will play the University of California at Santa Barbara in the first round of the NCAA Women's Tennis Championship May 2.
UCSBGauchos.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/may-2-ucsb
2025 All-Big West women’s tennis team and award winners revealed
BigWest.org
http://dateline.rice/may-2-bw
Press Conference: Denton & Co. open NCAA tournament vs. Rice
An article mentions that Rice's men's tennis team, which won the American Athletic Conference Championship, will play Texas A&M University in the first round of the NCAA Men’s Tennis Championship May 3.
TexAgs
http://dateline.rice/may-2-tex.ags
Steve Denton & Co. host postseason tennis at Mitchell this weekend
TexAgs
http://dateline.rice/may-2-tex.ags
Around Aggieland (May 2)
TexAgs
http://dateline.rice/may-2-tex.ags
'Noticias 45'
Rice tennis player Santiago Navarro is featured.
KXLN-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/may-2-navarro (This segment aired twice.)
MEET PREVIEW: Alumni Muster
An article mentions that Rice's track and field team will compete in the Alumni Muster in College Station, Texas, May 3.
12thMan.com
http://dateline.rice/may-2-12th.man
T&F suits up for final regular season meet at Alumni Muster
BaylorBears.com
http://dateline.rice/may-2-baylor
Niners return to Rice for first time since 2023 C-USA title
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team is slated to play the University of North Carolina at Charlotte May 2-4.
Charlotte49ers.com
http://dateline.rice/may-2-49ers
Quick start powers Charlotte to win over Campbell
Charlotte49ers.com
http://dateline.rice/may-2-49ers
SLU’s Kibwé Johnson named USA Track and Field men’s head coach
An article mentions that Rice will host the Southland Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships May 15-17.
Crescent City Sports
http://dateline.rice/may-2-ccs
PREVIEW: Houston hosts Utah for first series
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team played the University of Houston earlier this season.
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/may-2-uh
'H-Town High School Sports'
A broadcast mentions that Rice hosted the high school district baseball game between Stratford and Memorial.
ATTSW-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/may-2-attsw (This segment aired twice.)
NEWS RELEASE
Biologist Scott Solomon named Piper Professor for excellence in teaching
Rice's Scott Solomon, a biologist, science communicator and teaching professor in the Department of Biosciences, has been named a 2025 Piper Professor by the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation, one of the most prestigious accolades awarded to educators in Texas. The award honors professors for exceptional teaching and service to students and is given annually to 10 faculty members from colleges and universities across the state. Each recipient receives a $5,000 honorarium and a place in the distinguished roster of Piper Professors, which has recognized outstanding educators since 1958.
http://dateline.rice/may-2-news-release-solomon