Dateline Rice – Nov. 14 (Weekend edition)

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Can facial flaws cost you the job?
People with birthmarks, prominent scars or other facial disfigurements are more likely to receive poor ratings in job interviews, researchers at Rice University and the University of Houston found in a new study. Mikki Hebl, professor of psychology and management, is quoted.
U.S. News & World Report (This article also appeared in USA Today, Newsday, HealthDay.com, Yahoo.com, Bio-Medicine.org, MedBroadcast.com, MSN.com, DoctorsLounge.com, iVillage.com and Health24.com.)
http://tinyurl.com/7u8b7s5
Looks count in job interviews, Rice-UH study says
Houston Business Journal
http://tinyurl.com/7tl98h5
Birthmarks, scars stigmatise job seekers
Deccan Herald
http://tinyurl.com/bq9jclu
How blemishes and scars can put job applicants in a tight spot
MedIndia.net
http://tinyurl.com/c9u7eh7
Face facts — looks matter in job interviews
PersonnelToday.com
http://tinyurl.com/c4yy626
WTOP-AM (Washington, D.C.)
http://tinyurl.com/co5wrvt
WPLG-TV (Miami)
http://tinyurl.com/cttaqbb

Climate change that affected Earth for 150,000 years happened 56 million years ago
New calculations suggest the release of massive amounts of carbon from methane hydrate frozen under the seafloor 56 million years ago likely led to a major climate shift on Earth. Guangsheng Gu, a graduate student in chemical and biomolecular engineering, is quoted.
International Business Times
http://tinyurl.com/cn97ypj

The heated competition for shale gas
The shale-gas bonanza is fueling a hot competition among businesses that want to claim a share of what is promoted as an abundant long-term energy source. Ken Medlock, the James A. Baker III and Susan Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics at the Baker Institute for Public Policy and adjunct assistant professor in economics, is quoted.
Philadelphia Inquirer
http://tinyurl.com/ckvbx2k

How do you define merit?
Terry Shepard, former vice president for Public Affairs, and Debra Thomas, former director of marketing and public relations at the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business, co-authored this op-ed about defining merit for college admissions.
New York Times
http://tinyurl.com/bnnecnm

Omole tasks on government technology development
Patricia Reiff, professor of physics and astronomy and director of the Rice Space Institute, is quoted in an article about the 2011 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Fair in Nigeria.
Vanguard (Nigeria)
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/11/omole-tasks-on-govt-technology-devt/

The point of no return on climate change
Rice research is cited in an op-ed about climate change.
Victoria Times-Colonist (Canada)
http://tinyurl.com/7vx8396

A water filter by IIT-Kgp trio for India’s rural population
Rice is mentioned in an article reporting on the development of an innovative and inexpensive water filtration system by students at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.
ExpressIndia.com
http://tinyurl.com/6sv32z8

LOCAL/STATE

Houston Ship Channel would benefit from floodgate
A Rice study on protecting Southeast Texas from disastrous storms like Hurricane Ike has recommended building a floodgate across the Houston Ship Channel.
Houston Business Journal
http://tinyurl.com/bty7c7t
Study recommends Houston Ship Channel floodgate
Austin American-Statesman (This Associated Press article also appeared in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the Victoria Advocate, the Columbus Republic, KZTV10.com [Corpus Christi, Texas], KTRK.com, KRISTV.com [Corpus Christi, Texas], KIIITV.com [Corpus Christi, Texas], KLTV.com [Tyler, Texas], NewsChannel10.com [Amarillo], NewsWest9.com [Odessa, Texas] and KSWO.com [Lawton, Okla.].)
http://tinyurl.com/bv5oatz
KFDM-TV (Beaumont, Texas)
http://tinyurl.com/cdmrjzh
KWES-TV (Odessa, Texas)
http://tinyurl.com/botwobt

Texas Governor’s Mansion reborn after arson fire
Stephen Fox, lecturer in architecture, is quoted in an article about the repair of the Texas Governor’s Mansion.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared on Individual.com.)
http://tinyurl.com/ch2uk4b

Petition targets TCEQ censorship in report
John Anderson, the W. Maurice Ewing Chair in Oceanography and professor of Earth science, is mentioned in an article about an online petition to make the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality restore deleted mentions of climate change from Anderson’s report to the commission.
Houston Chronicle
http://tinyurl.com/bmuvzyf

Mayor Annise Parker shares her forbidden love story: Girlfriend’s mother could not deal
Alumna Annise Parker ’78 discusses dating a classmate during her years at Rice and the classmate’s mother’s efforts to end the relationship.
Culturemap.com
http://tinyurl.com/cp4jeyl

Who owns the art? As Byzantine frescoes depart, the Menil re-evaluates cultural exchange
Kirstin Matthews, fellow in science and technology policy at the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy, is mentioned in an article about the return of the Menil Collection’s Byzantine frescoes to Cypress.
Culturemap.com
http://tinyurl.com/cepbsv7

Diane Sawyer surprise toasts Dave Ward, the library gets $32.2 million, chic and West Texas jewelry dazzles
Rice is mentioned in an article about a luncheon celebrating KTRK-TV’s Dave Ward’s 45 years with the station.
Culturemap.com
http://tinyurl.com/bvn2yee

ASU cuts five degree programs
Rice is mentioned in an article reporting on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s decision to shut down more than 60 “underenrolled” degree programs at state higher education institutions and how the decision affects Angelo State University.
San Angelo Standard-Times
http://tinyurl.com/cyqxvo2

Deepwater operator Pacific Drilling makes NYSE debut
Alumnus Christian Beckett ’02 is mentioned in an article about Pacific Drilling.
FuelFix.com (This article also appeared in the Houston Chronicle.)
http://tinyurl.com/87vmb89

Week ahead in arts and entertainment
Alumna Jennifer Leshnower ’89 will perform in Texas as part of the Cassatt String Quartet.
Midland Reporter-Telegram
http://tinyurl.com/d98z4mm
Casatt String Quartet comes to town
Bryan/College Station Eagle
http://tinyurl.com/bp92t8c

Clear the way for chamber music’s superhero: Zuraw, The Music Protector, is here to save the notes
Alumnus Michael Zuraw ’03 is profiled for his performance as a pianist.
Culturemap.com
http://tinyurl.com/7yxhmtk

Houston Children’s Chorus to perform holiday concerts
Rice is mentioned in an article about an upcoming Houston Children’s Chorus concert.
EastTex Advocate
http://tinyurl.com/dygb2ky

Lubbock should better value education
Rice is mentioned in an article about efforts to improve Texas Tech University.
DailyToreador.com
http://tinyurl.com/6urvrgn

BROADCAST/WEBCAST

KTRK-TV
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor and chair of political science and fellow in political science at the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy, is quoted in a story about the death of Mexico’s interior secretary. Jones also appeared on KRIV-TV to discuss a recent GOP presidential debate.
http://tinyurl.com/c74ajcw
KRIV-TV
http://tinyurl.com/cpnv7ux

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Startup grants boost research
The late Richard Smalley is mentioned in an article about a University of New Brunswick nanotechnology researcher.
New Brunswick Business Journal
http://nbbusinessjournal.canadaeast.com/canadaeast/article/1455388

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Orchestra performs local show
An article reviews performances by Jon Kimura Parker, professor of piano, with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra.
Parkersburg News and Sentinel (W.Va.)
http://tinyurl.com/7woyfvz

UGK’s Bun B on lifelong lessons from Heavy D
An article profiling Houston rapper Bun B for his life and career mentions that he co-taught a class on religion and hip-hop culture at Rice.
AllHipHop.com
http://tinyurl.com/ccnpba3

Tristar announces new chief medical officer
Alumnus Doug Ardoin ’07 has been named chief medical officer of Tristar Health System.
Nashville Post
http://nashvillepost.com/news/2011/11/13/on_the_move_14_november_2011

College radio going strong
Rice’s KTRU-FM is mentioned in an article about college radio.
Deseret News (Utah)
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700197386/College-radio-going-strong.html

SPORTS

Rice offense comes up empty in 28-6 loss to Northwestern
Articles recap a football game between Rice and Northwestern University.
Houston Chronicle
http://tinyurl.com/c4h7jgl
Northwestern eliminates Rice from bowl contention
West University Examiner (Other coverage of this game appeared in the Kansas City Star, the Bradenton Herald, the Sacramento Bee, the Charlotte Observer, the Macon Telegraph, the Centre Daily Times, the Tacoma News Tribune, the Idaho Statesman, the Raleigh News & Observer, the Tri-City Herald, the Anchorage Daily News, the Myrtle Beach Sun-News, the Fresno Bee, the Bellville News Democrat, the State, SBNation.com, WGNRadio.com, KWCH.com [Wichita, Kan.] and Scout.com.)
http://tinyurl.com/caqx5vc
Northwestern’s turnaround near completion
ESPN.com
http://tinyurl.com/d7rmpp9
Northwestern 28, Rice 6
USA Today
http://tinyurl.com/blmbbh3

Boswell’s kicks go the distance for Rice
Martel College junior Chris Boswell is profiled for his performance with the Rice Owls football team.
Houston Chronicle
http://tinyurl.com/c7bgtab

Rice men beat UNO 83-49 in season opener
Articles recap a men’s basketball game between Rice and the University of New Orleans.
Houston Chronicle
http://tinyurl.com/7bx6f3m
Rice takes down UNO in opener, 83-49
Yahoo.com
http://tinyurl.com/7auzyuw
Rice takes down University of New Orleans in opener, 83-49
Cypress Times (Texas) (This article also appeared on WoodlandsOnline.com.)
http://tinyurl.com/7dzdqsn

Rice Volleyball sweeps SMU, 3-0
The Rice University volleyball team swept SMU in their final regular season match of the season.
West University Examiner (Texas)
http://tinyurl.com/7g4oswh

Rice’s Wade to compete in NCAA Championships Nov. 21
Martel College senior Becky Wade finished second at the NCAA South Central Regional Championships on Saturday at Cottonwood Golf Course to qualify for the NCAA Championships.
River Oaks Examiner (Texas)
http://tinyurl.com/8xjj5dx

Rice falls to Oklahoma State, 96-60
Articles recap a women’s basketball game between Rice and Oklahoma State University.
West University Examiner (Texas)
http://tinyurl.com/7glz8n3
Rice’s Kuster finishes with 22 points, 18 rebounds in season-opening loss
West University Examiner
http://tinyurl.com/7ojve3u

Lebanese players set to begin NCAA basketball season
Rice is mentioned in an article about Lebanese basketball players.
Lebanon Daily Star
http://tinyurl.com/d5u4c8o

Cypress Woods grad, Callahan, leads NCAA freshmen in interceptions
Wiess College sophomore Bryce Callahan is profiled for his performance with the Rice Owls football team.
Cypress Creek Mirror (Texas)
http://tinyurl.com/7s5dzm3

Tulane to face Rice Owls next weekend
An article previews a football game between Rice and Tulane University.
TheHullabaloo.com
http://tinyurl.com/brvfb2v

Rice Women’s Basketball signs Cinco Ranch’s Palmer
Articles report on signees to the Rice women’s basketball team.
The Rancher (Texas)
http://tinyurl.com/6o9tvl8
Eastwood basketball player gets US scholarship
Waterloo Region Record
http://tinyurl.com/79gwlay

NEWS RELEASES

Protecting Houston from the next big hurricane
To protect Houston and Galveston from future hurricanes, a Rice University-led team of experts recommends building a floodgate across the Houston Ship Channel adding new levees to protect densely populated areas on Galveston Island and the developed west side of Galveston Bay. The team also recommends creating a 130-mile-long coastal recreation area to sustainably use wetlands that act as a natural flood barrier.
http://www.media.rice.edu/media/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=16454

Rice MBA for Professionals is top in the Southwest, No. 6 nationally
Rice University’s MBA for Professionals program is No. 6 in the nation, according to new part-time MBA rankings from Businessweek. In addition, the program is still on top in Texas and the Southwest.
http://www.media.rice.edu/media/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=16457

Baker Institute panel to discuss Venezuelan presidential politics
When Venezuelans go to the polls next October, President Hugo Chávez is expected to seek a third term. Three Venezuelan scholars will discuss the elections from the standpoint of economics, politics and international relations at a Nov. 17 panel discussion at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
http://www.media.rice.edu/media/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=16455

Beverly Wright, advocate for environmental justice, to lecture at Rice Tuesday night
Beverly Wright, an advocate for environmental justice and one of theGrio’s 100 “history makers in the making,” will give a free public lecture at Rice University Tuesday night.
http://www.media.rice.edu/media/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=16458

National Philanthropy Day photo op/coverage
Media planning stories surrounding National Philanthropy Day are welcome to attend a “thank-a-thon” at Rice.
www.media.rice.edu/media/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=16456

Based on the circulation and viewership of the publications, Internet and broadcast programs above, the media coverage in this issue of Dateline Rice has the potential to be read by 2,804,150,392 people over a month’s time, based on publication circulation and monthly viewership estimates for online stories; the equivalent in advertising dollars for this coverage is estimated at more than $2,450,844. These totals might not include some of the coverage on radio and TV, wire services and websites because those figures are not available to our monitoring service.