Dateline Rice for Sept. 5, 2025

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HOUSTON/TEXAS

'Ground zero for climate change': Houstonians react to Trump climate rollbacks
Sylvia Dee, associate professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences and civil and environmental engineering, and Daniel Cohan, professor of civil and environmental engineering and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, are quoted.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-5-dee-cohan

'Gorilla housing' and sports venues: New progressive council takes aim at TIRZ spending
An article cites Rice research into tax increment reinvestment zones. John Diamond, the Edward A. and Hermena Hancock Kelly Fellow in Public Finance and director of the Center for Tax and Budget Policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
San Antonio Report
http://dateline.rice/sept-5-diamond

Rice to meet you: Chabad at Rice on a roll with annual Sushi Social
An article mentions that Chabad at Rice recently held its annual Sushi Social. Rabbi Shmuli Slonim and Nechama Slonim, co-directors of Chabad at Rice, are quoted or mentioned.
Jewish Herald-Voice
http://dateline.rice/sept-5-slonim

BROADCAST

Texas Standard for Sept. 4, 2025: Corpus Christi cancels controversial desalination project
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 interviewed about current political issues in Texas.
Texas Standard
http://dateline.rice/sept-5-jones

THC ban and regulation bills die as second special session ends
Katharine Neill Harris, the Alfred C. Glassell III Fellow in Drug Policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
KEYE Online (This article also appeared in MSN Politics.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-5-harris

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Computer viventi: I batteri diventeranno i processori del futuro?
An article features collaborative Rice research into developing biological computers. Co-author Matthew Bennett, professor of biosciences and bioengineering, is quoted.
HDBlog.it
http://dateline.rice/sept-5-bennett
Cercetătorii vor să transforme bacteriile în procesoare digitale
Descopera.ro
http://dateline.rice/sept-5-bennett
Beyond silicon: Scientists build living computers from engineered bacteria
iHLS
http://dateline.rice/sept-5-ihls

Hormonal contraception linked to emotional regulation
An article mentions collaborate Rice research into the neuropsychological consequences of hormonal contraceptive use. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Bryan Denny, associate professor of psychological sciences, and graduate student Beatriz Brandao.
Contemporary OB/GYN
http://dateline.rice/sept-5-denny-brandao

Cientistas criam método para transformar calor de data centers em eletricidade
An article features Rice research into turning wasted heat produced by data centers into clean energy. Co-authors quoted include Laura Schaefer, the Burton J. and Ann M. McMurtry Chair in Engineering and professor of mechanical engineering, and graduate student Kashif Liaqat
WebTVParacatu.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-5-schaefer-liaqat
New study explores potential of converting data center waste heat into a power source
Data Center Dynamics
http://dateline.rice/sept-5-dcd

Raum-zeit-simulationen revolutionieren technik und medizin
An article features collaborative Rice research into space-time simulation technology.
IT Boltwise
http://dateline.rice/sept-5-itb

How to teach English learners the right way
Alumna Jenny Vo co-authored an article.
Education Week
http://dateline.rice/sept-5-vo

AU professor's book is a finalist for 2025 George Washington Prize
Alumna Cara Rogers Stevens is featured.
Ashland University's Source
http://dateline.rice/sept-5-stevens

On the move: The latest promotions and hires in A&D
A roundup mentions alumna Stephanie Pons Reece.
Interior Design
http://dateline.rice/sept-5-reece

SPORTS

How to watch Houston vs. Rice: Date, time, TV channel for Bayou Bucket
An article mentions that Rice's football team is set to play the University of Houston Sept. 6.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-5-hc
Bayou Bucket rivalry game between UH and Rice won't resume for at least 5 years
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in the Sept. 5 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-5-hc
Rice, UH meet in possibly final Bayou Bucket battle
CW 39 Online
http://dateline.rice/sept-5-cw
Houston Cougars unveil icy jersey choice vs. Rice Owls
Houston Cougars on Sports Illustrated
http://dateline.rice/sept-5-hcsi
Revisiting Houston football's half-century rivalry with Rice
The Daily Cougar
http://dateline.rice/sept-5-uh
Preview: Battle for the Bayou Bucket
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-5-uh

Scott Abell leads Rice football as a 5-star coach
Scott Abell, the Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach, is featured.
2aDays.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-5-abell

Men's basketball: Overview of what to expect from FAU's conference opponents
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team lost to Florida Atlantic University 75-73 last season.
Florida Atlantic's University Press
http://dateline.rice/sept-5-fau

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