Lina Hidalgo’s political rise
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science, fellow in political science at the Baker Institute for Public Policy and fellow at the Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted. The New Yorker http://dateline.rice/june-28-jones Texas Gov. Greg Abbott urges conservatives to fight socialism, uses Beto O’Rourke to raise cash The Dallas Morning News (Subscription is required. This article also appeared on the front page of the June 28 print edition.) http://dateline.rice/june-28-jones ‘Houston’s Morning Show’ KRIV-TV (Houston) http://dateline.rice/june-28-jones Why VP Kamala Harris’ southern border trip has added insult to injury to WH’s migration policies Sputnik News http://dateline.rice/june-28-jones
How underground fiber optics spy on humans moving above
Jonathan Ajo-Franklin, professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences, is quoted in Wired. Wired http://dateline.rice/june-28-ajofranklin Opinion: How fiber optic seismometers are revolutionizing the way earthquakes are measured San Diego Union-Tribune (This article appeared on the front of the Opinion section in the June 25 print edition and online in MSN, and it appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.) http://dateline.rice/june-28-sdutrib
Behold the rise and rise of the UAE
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted. Asia Times http://dateline.rice/june-28-ulrichsen
Opinion: Americans should worry more about China than Russia. The new space race shows why.
President John F. Kennedy’s “moon speech,” which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962, is mentioned. The Washington Post (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets and more than 10 print editions, and it appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.) http://dateline.rice/june-28-kennedy
Scholars talk writing: A big book from a little press
An article quotes Kiese Laymon, who will be the Libby Shearn Moody Professor of Creative Writing and English starting Jan. 1, 2022. The Chronicle of Higher Education http://dateline.rice/june-28-laymon
HOUSTON/TEXAS
‘An epic demographic revolution’: Houston’s post-COVID future, according to Rice’s Stephen Klineberg
Stephen Klineberg, founding director of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research and an emeritus professor of sociology, is featured in a Q&A. Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This Q&A was featured on the front of the Coronavirus section in the June 27 print edition, and it appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
BROADCAST
Why scientists want long-standing ’14-day rule’ for human embryo research changed
Kirstin Matthews, fellow in science and technology policy at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted. ABC News (Australia) http://dateline.rice/june-28-matthews
Only four Texas colleges required vaccines (so far)
An article mentions that Rice announced COVID vaccination policies and recommendations for students, faculty and staff returning to campus. KNUE Online http://dateline.rice/june-28-knue
‘KPRC Local 2 News Weekend’
A broadcast cites a study by the Kinder Institute for Urban Research into home prices in Harris County. The second segment mentions the study will be discussed on next week’s episode of “Houston Newsmakers.” KPRC-TV (Houston) http://dateline.rice/june-28-kinder-study ‘Houston Newsmakers’ KPRC-TV (Houston) http://dateline.rice/june-28-kinder-study
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Rice University engineers create seeds for growing 2D perovskite crystals
An article features Rice research that created microscopic seeds to grow crystals that are highly efficient at converting sunlight into electricity. Co-authors Amanda Marciel, the William Marsh Rice Trustee Chair and assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, and Aditya Mohite, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, are quoted. Renewable Energy Magazine http://dateline.rice/june-28-marciel-mohite
Nightside radio could help reveal details of exoplanets in distant solar systems
An article features collaborative Rice research that developed a numerical model to enhance the analysis of radio signals from exoplanets. Alumnus Anthony Sciola and Frank Toffoletto, a professor of physics and astronomy, are quoted. SciTechDaily http://dateline.rice/june-28-sciola-toffoletto
What fruit flies can teach us about popularity
An article features Rice research that determined social structure is likely heritable. Julia Saltz, assistant professor of biosciences, is quoted. Psychology Today http://dateline.rice/june-28-saltz
Original teen musical ‘The Quest’ to have virtual debut this weekend
An article featuring “The Quest” mentions that it was co-written by alumnus Kieren MacMillan. Broadway World http://dateline.rice/june-28-macmillan
2021 MBAs to Watch: Matthew Manriquez, Rice University (Jones)
Pros and cons of including discount codes in your business
An article cites Rice research into how discount coupons may attract new customers. Vents Magazine http://dateline.rice/june-28-vents
Visual artist Mark Hirsch named 2021 Fermilab artist-in-residence
An article features alumnus Mark Hirsch. Fermilab http://dateline.rice/june-28-hirsch
Breast implants: Is there an ideal smoothness to prevent immune reactions?
An article mentions that experts at Rice collaborated on the featured research. Cure http://dateline.rice/june-28-cure
Egresados Tec acreedores a la beca Fulbright-García Robles 2021
A roundup mentions that Sandra Emi Sato Imuro will pursue a master’s degree at Rice on a Fulbright Scholarship. Conecta (An English translation is not available.) http://dateline.rice/june-28-imuro
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Behind Total’s name change
Utpal Dholakia, the George R. Brown Professor of Marketing at Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business, is quoted. The Independent http://dateline.rice/june-28-dholakia
Theodore Roosevelt and the riddle of the ‘trigger-happy’ conservationist
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities, is featured. Grand Forks Herald http://dateline.rice/june-28-brinkley
Binhi at Ani awarding 21 scholarships to the Class of 2021 on Maui
An article featuring Michael Wong mentions that he plans to attend Rice next semester. Maui Now http://dateline.rice/june-28-mn
College grad prefers rodeo circuit
Alumnus Wyatt Imus is featured. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (This article also appeared on the front of the Sports section in the June 25 print edition.) http://dateline.rice/june-28-imus
Notre Dame students spending summer in South Dade, mentoring high schoolers in MAC’s Summer CCP
Rice is mentioned. South Dade News Leader http://dateline.rice/june-28-sdnl
Bengal institutes shine in Nature Index
An article quoting Kuntal Chatterjee mentions that he is a former UGC-Raman Fellow at Rice. The Statesman http://dateline.rice/june-28-ts
SPORTS
Olympic track trials: Strath Haven’s Forbes makes name for herself at trials
An article features Rice’s Grace Forbes, who competed in the 10,000-meter race at the U.S. Olympic Trials June 26. Delco Daily Times (Subscription is required.) http://dateline.rice/june-28-forbes Bor wins steeplechase title, qualifies for Tokyo Olympics Iowa State Daily http://dateline.rice/june-28-forbes
NCAA declares NC State out of CWS because of COVID-19 issues
An article mentions that Rice’s volleyball team was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament this year because of COVID-19 protocols. The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 50 other media outlets, and it appeared in the June 27 print edition of the Houston Chronicle.) http://dateline.rice/june-28-ap NC State players confused, angry over their removal from CWS The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 50 other media outlets.) http://dateline.rice/june-28-ap
NC State has been ruled out of the College World Series due to COVID-19 protocols, advancing Vanderbilt to the finalsMSN (This article originally appeared in CNN.) http://dateline.rice/june-28-msn
5-at-10: Weekend winners (Harris and Shohei) and losers and, of course, the NCAA gonna NCAA Times Free Press http://dateline.rice/june-28-tfp
Mike Hessman’s journey back to the majors, a story of perseverance, patience and triumph
A roundup mentions that former Owl Jose Cruz Jr. is now the head baseball coach at Rice. The Detroit News (This article also appeared in the June 26 print edition.) http://dateline.rice/june-28-cruz
Walker commits to Rice
An article mentions that Braylen Walker plans to play football at Rice. American Press http://dateline.rice/june-28-ampress
Dartmouth roundup: Mann named AD at William & Mary
Former Rice senior associate athletics director and chief development officer Brian Mann is featured. Valley News http://dateline.rice/june-28-vn
Detroit has a checkered past with No. 1 picks, but there have been big hits, too
Former Rice baseball player Matt Anderson is mentioned. Detroit Free Press (This article also appeared in Sports Grind Entertainment.) http://dateline.rice/june-28-anderson
100 days of Kansas City-area Olympians: Thane Baker, track
An article mentions former Rice track and field athlete Catherine Baker Nicholson. KSHB Online http://dateline.rice/june-28-nicholson
Volleyball announces trio of signees
A roundup featuring Audrey Smith mentions that her grandfather played football at Rice. GoUTSA.com http://dateline.rice/june-28-goutsa
Tramel: Where do Cowboys, Sooners rank among Power 5 non-conference football schedules?
A roundup mentions that Rice’s football team is slated to play the University of Texas at Austin Sept. 18. The Oklahoman (Subscription is required.) http://dateline.rice/june-28-to
2022 F Braeden Moore calls Nebraska ‘a great spot’ after official visit
Rice is mentioned. Nebraska Rivals http://dateline.rice/june-28-nr Good morning, Irinination: Added another name to the ’22 Recruiting Committee Illinois News Live http://dateline.rice/june-28-inl
NEWS RELEASES
Keck backs Rice bid to ‘build a brain’
Rice electrical and computer engineer Jacob Robinson and collaborators have won a $1 million Keck Foundation grant to advance the team’s synthetic neurobiology effort to define the connections between neurons and muscles that drive programmed behaviors in living animals. http://dateline.rice/june-28-news-release-robinson
RAMBO speeds searches on huge DNA databases
Rice computer scientists presented RAMBO, which is short for “repeated and merged bloom filter,” last week at the Association for Computing Machinery data science conference SIGMOD 2021. RAMBO may be used to drastically reduce the wait times for researchers using enormous DNA databases. http://dateline.rice/june-28-news-release-treangen-shrivastava
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