HOUSTON/TEXAS
12-plus can't-miss Houston business and innovation events for September
A roundup mentions three Rice events scheduled for September, including a sendoff for Paul Cherukuri, chief innovation officer and vice president for innovation who has accepted a position at the University of Virginia; the Rice Alliance Energy Tech Venture Forum featuring the 12 companies named to Class 5 of the Rice Alliance Clean Energy Accelerator; and the Ken Kennedy Institute's AI in Health Conference.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/sept-2-cherukuri
20 years after Katrina, Houston still feels the impact of New Orleans migration
An article mentions a study conducted by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into the impact of Hurricane Katrina on Houston.
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared on the front page of the Sept. 1 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-2-hc
John Cornyn is making up ground in Republican primary dogfight with Ken Paxton
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.
Killeen Daily Herald (This article originally appeared in The Dallas Morning News.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-2-jones
Texas Lottery under new management as new law goes into effect
KDFW Online
http://dateline.rice/sept-2-jones
Social media speculated that President Trump was dead. It's not true.
Liam Mayes, lecturer in humanities and resident associate at Martel College, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-2-mayes
Most Houston-area residents oppose mass deportations, favor path to citizenship
An article features a new study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into how Houston-area residents view the nation's immigration policies. Daniel Potter, director of the Houston Population Research Center at the Kinder Institute, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared in the Aug. 30 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-2-potter
Yes, Texas, there's a better way to redistrict. This Republican nearly got it done. | Opinion
Rice is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared on the front page of the Opinion section in the Sept. 1 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-2-hc
BROADCAST
Reflecting 20 years after Hurricane Katrina, how it reshaped Houston's response before Rita
An article mentions a Rice study into Houston's response to Hurricane Ike.
Click2Houston
http://dateline.rice/sept-2-c2h
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Researchers advance protein force fields to accurately model disordered protein conformations in solution
An article features Rice research investigating the performance of protein force fields. Co-authors mentioned include Walter Chapman, the William W. Akers Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering; Amanda Marciel, the William Marsh Rice Trustee Chair and assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering; and alumni Rohan Adhikari and Winnie Shi.
Quantum Zeitgeist
http://dateline.rice/sept-2-chapman-marciel-adhikari-shi
Contraception used by millions could impact memory, new research finds
An article mentions collaborate Rice research into the neuropsychological consequences of hormonal contraceptive use. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Stephanie Leal, adjunct assistant professor of psychological sciences, and graduate student Beatriz Brandao.
Daily Mail
http://dateline.rice/sept-2-leal-brandao
New Rice study reveals contraceptives may offer benefits beyond pregnancy prevention
Bioengineer.org
http://dateline.rice/sept-2-leal-brandao
Uno strano effetto quantistico apre la via a nuove tecnologie
An article features research into active flat electronic bands in a kagome superconductor. Co-authors include Pengcheng Dai, the Sam and Helen Worden Professor of Physics and Astronomy, and Ming Yi, assistant professor of physics and astronomy and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow.
Tom's Hardware
http://dateline.rice/sept-2-dai-yi
Metallium receives first Defense Department contract for gallium recovery
An article mentions Rice's Tour Group led by James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of materials science and nanoengineering and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, and that experts at Rice pioneered flash Joule heating.
StreetInsider.com (This article also appeared in Stock Titan and Placera.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-2-tour
Plastic wants to be alive — but it's killing the planet
An article mentions a 2017 Rice study into developing a plastic material that stiffens when compressed rather than weakening.
Architect Magazine
http://dateline.rice/sept-2-am
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
137: Do more with what you have with Scott Sonenshein
Scott Sonenshein, the Henry Gardiner Symonds Professor of Management at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, is interviewed about his book "Stretch: Unlock the Power of Less and Achieve More Than You Ever Imagined."
Tammy Gooler Loeb on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/sept-2-sonenshein
One world-class university
An article mentions that Rice is a member of the Association of American Universities.
University of Texas at San Antonio's Sombrilla
http://dateline.rice/sept-2-utsa
Oxford International College celebrates A-level results
Rice is mentioned.
Oxford Mail
http://dateline.rice/sept-2-om
SPORTS
Rice holds off Louisiana-Lafayette to make coach Scott Abell a winner in his debut
A series of articles mention that Rice's football team defeated the University of Louisiana at Lafayette 14-12 Aug. 30 and that the Owls will host the University of Houston Sept. 6.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in the Sept. 1 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-2-hc
Gritty win for Rice as Owls hold off Louisiana, 14-12
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/sept-2-ta
Rice beats Louisiana-Lafayette 14-12 behind Quinton Jackson's 119 yards rushing and a TD Associated Press
http://dateline.rice/sept-2-ap
How UH is preparing for Rice: Binge watching Davidson football to learn Owls new offense
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared on the front page of the Sports section in the Sept. 2 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-2-hc Texas college football rankings: Aggies get the No. 1 spot
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-2-hc
Cajuns fall to Rice in Our Lady of Lourdes opener, 14-12
RaginCajuns.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-2-rc
Houston football releases depth chart ahead of Bayou Bucket rivalry game against Rice
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-2-247
What we learned about Houston Cougars in their season opener
Houston Cougars on Sports Illustrated
http://dateline.rice/sept-2-hcsi
Houston Cougars' linebacking room hails significant return ahead of Week 2
Houston Cougars on Sports Illustrated
http://dateline.rice/sept-2-hcsi
How coach Willie Fritz wants Houston football to improve before clash with Rice
Houston Cougars on Sports Illustrated
http://dateline.rice/sept-2-hcsi
Multiple Houston Cougars transfers show out in season debuts
Houston Cougars on Sports Illustrated
http://dateline.rice/sept-2-hcsi
Injury update for Houston Cougars star is massive for rivalry matchup vs. Rice
Houston Cougars on Sports Illustrated
http://dateline.rice/sept-2-hcsi
Previewing the Houston Cougars rivalry matchup vs. the Rice Owls
Houston Cougars on Sports Illustrated
http://dateline.rice/sept-2-hcsi
Memphis, North Texas, Rice, South Florida earn weekly honors
An article mentions that Rice's Leah Chancey was named the American Conference's Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week and that the Owls defeated Oklahoma State 3-2 Aug. 28 and Louisiana 2-1 Aug. 31.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/sept-2-chancey
Prairie View A&M stuns Texas Southern with touchdown pass on final play. 'Crazy things happened'
An article mentions that Rice's football team is scheduled to play Prairie View A&M University Sept. 13.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-2-hc