NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Want to invest in Mexico in 2026? These are the challenges
An article features the Mexico Country Outlook 2026 report from Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy. 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.
Border Report
http://dateline.rice/nov-10-br
Calisthenics are making a comeback. Is body weight enough to get a good workout?
Anatolia Vick-Kregel, senior assistant director of health, fitness and well-being at Rice's Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center, is quoted.
The Associated Press
http://dateline.rice/nov-10-vick.kregel
A 2-headed coin that always comes up 'Trump'
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history, is quoted.
The New York Times
http://dateline.rice/nov-10-nyt
Welcome to the planet's newest oil frontier
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.
CNN Online
http://dateline.rice/nov-10-monaldi
Tariff-troubled US fears not-so-happy holidays
David Gantz, the Will Clayton Fellow in Trade and International Economics at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
China Daily
http://dateline.rice/nov-10-cd
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Vote to provide $3B for dementia institute a 'game-changer' for Texas researchers, families
An article mentions the Rice Brain Institute. Community members quoted include Behnaam Aazhang, the J.S. Abercrombie Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, director of the Rice Neuroengineering Initiative and co-director of the Center for Neural Systems Restoration; and Pernilla Wittung-Stafshede, professor of chemistry.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/nov-10-hc
'These are neighbors': Union Corridor highlights religious diversity of Houston’s southwest suburbs
Kerby Goff, associate director of research at the Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance, is quoted.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/nov-10-goff
Mayor John Whitmire acknowledges Houston is cooperating with ICE
Bill King, fellow in public finance at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared on the front page of the Nov. 10 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-10-hc
Houston Grand Opera hits a high note with multiple Grammy nominations in a light year for locals
An article mentions that alumnus Blanton Alspaugh has been nominated for a Grammy Award for producer of the year, classical, on the works "Heggie: Intelligence" and "Massenet: Werther."
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/nov-10-hc
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Engineered randomness enhances connection speed and precision in next-generation wireless systems
An article features collaborative Rice research that shows carefully randomized radio waves can help next-generation wireless devices find each other almost instantly at terahertz frequencies with angle estimates finer than one-tenth of a degree — about 10 times better than existing approaches. Co-authors quoted include Edward Knightly, the Sheafor-Lindsay Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and professor of computer science, and graduate student Burak Bilgin.
Tech Xplore
http://dateline.rice/nov-10-te
Engineered randomness speeds 6G signal lock-on precision
ScienceBlog.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-10-sb
Rice workshop advances next-gen microelectronics research
An article mentions that the Rice Advanced Materials Institute (RAMI) held a microelectronics advancement workshop Nov. 3-4. Community members mentioned include Lane Martin, the Robert A. Welch Professor of Materials Science and Nanoengineering, professor of chemistry and physics and astronomy and director of RAMI; Hae Yeon Lee, assistant professor of materials science and nanoengineering; and Xuedan Ma, associate professor of materials science and nanoengineering.
Quantum Zeitgeist
http://dateline.rice/nov-10-qz
NASA's Perseverance rover reveals Mars' watery past and clues to ancient life
An article mentions that experts at Rice co-authored a report on the chemical analysis of Mars rocks that found minerals often associated with microbial metabolisms. Co-authors Kirsten Siebach, assistant professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences, and graduate student Eleanor Moreland are quoted.
SciTechDaily
http://dateline.rice/nov-10-std
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Paul Cherukuri leads UVa's entrepreneurship strategy as its first chief innovation officer
An article features alumnus Paul Cherukuri, former chief innovation officer and vice president for innovation.
The Cavalier Daily
http://dateline.rice/nov-10-tcd
SPORTS
Owls drop 3-setter at Rice
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team defeated Florida Atlantic University 3-0 Nov. 9. The Owls clinched at least a share of the American Conference regular season title with the victory.
FAUSports.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-10-fau
Jenkins throws 2 TD passes, Rice shut outs UAB in 2nd half for 24-17 win
An article mentions that Rice's football team defeated the University of Alabama at Birmingham 24-17 Nov. 8.
Associated Press
http://dateline.rice/nov-10-ap
Second-half struggles hinder UAB in 24-17 loss at Rice
UABSports.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-10-uab
Jenkins throws 2 TD passes, Rice shut outs UAB in 2nd half for 24-17 win
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/nov-10-ta
Texas college football rankings: Aggies and Red Raiders are a cut above
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/nov-10-hc
Volleyball falls at Rice
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team defeated the University of North Texas 3-0 Nov. 7.
MeanGreenSports.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-10-unt
Swimming and diving falls to Rice 172-128
An article mentions that Rice's swimming and diving team defeated Tulane University 172-128 Nov. 7.
TulaneGreenWave.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-10-tgw
Strong second half leads to Oregon win against Rice
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team lost to the University of Oregon 67-63 Nov. 7.
GoDucks.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-10-uo
Jackrabbits best Owls in home opener
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team lost to South Dakota State University 79-65 Nov. 7.
GoJacks.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-10-gj
Rice University announces major renovation of Rice Stadium
An article mentions the upcoming renovation of Rice Stadium that is part of the university's Gateway Project. Tommy McClelland, vice president and director of athletics, is quoted.
CW39 Online
http://dateline.rice/nov-10-cw39
Sam McGuffie is a Texas legend. He's also the first player to break the internet
An article mentions former Rice football and track and field athlete Sam McGuffie.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/nov-10-hc