Dateline Rice for Nov. 3, 2014 (Weekend Edition)

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Dean to be interim president at Ursinus; Stony Brook names dean of students
Klara Jelinkova, senior associate vice president and chief information technology officer at the University of Chicago, will become vice president for information technology and chief information at Rice in January.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
http://bit.ly/1x1YBIY
People on the move
Houston Business Journal
http://bit.ly/1qmkpdq

Mark Jones comments on George P. Bush’s emergence in Texas politics and the upcoming election concerning candidates and early voting. Jones is the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor and chair of political science and fellow in political science at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
George P. Bush, headed for landslide win, looks to make his own name in politics
The Washington Post (This article also appeared in Fort Worth Business Press, DailyNewsEn.com, Free News Pos, A Breaking News, Daily News 724, News Max and Odessa American.)
http://wapo.st/1A0apAm
What happened to Wendy Davis? Texas’ once-rising star set to fall.
Christian Science Monitor
http://bit.ly/1qmk3ng
5 things to watch in Tuesday’s election
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1tTfOEH
Abbott photographed with militia leader
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This article also appeared in Times Union and News-Times.)
http://bit.ly/13zuM8W
In ‘mentor’ Abbott, Cruz gains strong Texas ally
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This Associated Press article appeared in more than 80 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/1tTKGF2
Experts: Early voting numbers don’t look good for Texas Democrats
El Paso Times
http://bit.ly/1DS2CkE
Texas still in red state of mind
San Antonio Express News
http://bit.ly/1x1oCbv
Abbott meet ‘n’ greet produces photo oops
San Antonio Express News
http://bit.ly/1wrMTIM
Rhetoric intensifies in race for Harris County DA
KPRC-TV
http://bit.ly/10O32wo
Rangel: Texas Democrats seek breakthrough
Amarillo Globe-News
http://bit.ly/1yQDU35
After tough night in Tampa, Braden Holtby accepts the blame
DailyNewsEn.com
http://bit.ly/1t6Z9bG
Un nuevo Bush entra en la arena política estadounidense
Internacional.elpais.com (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1tuzvB2
Un nuevo Bush entra en la arena politica estadounidense
DiarioActitud.com (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1zrZ2zZ

Internet voting ‘not ready for prime time’
The security of online voting, which is already in use by some states, is still unreliable and may not be ready for mass use. Dan Wallach, professor of computer science and of electrical and computer engineering, is quoted.
USA Today (This article also appeared in KHOU-TV and 43 other media outlets.)
http://usat.ly/1tuO3AQ

Split US Senate would mean new role for Biden: tiebreaker
A Senate split may help Vice President Joe Biden’s run for president in 2016. Douglas Brinkley, professor of history and fellow in history at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Japan Times (This article also appeared in the Columbus Dispatch and Black Press USA.)
http://bit.ly/1wXDb2r
Opinion/columnist: For Biden, silver lining if Senate fight is a draw
The Daily Progress
http://bit.ly/10jFoXG
What if the Senate splits 50-50? Biden would be on hot seat
USA Today
http://usat.ly/1wXJuD1

9 things you probably didn’t know about your body’s internal clock
Janet Braam, professor and chair of biochemistry and cell biology, is mentioned for her research on the “entrainment” of plants.
Huffington Post (This article also appeared in News Reality.)
http://huff.to/1vCpqAz

Are scientists more or less religious than laymen?
Elaine Howard Ecklund, the Herbert S. Autrey Chair and Professor of Sociology, co-director of the Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance and director of Rice’s Religion and Public Life Program, is cited for her study on the lack of Muslims and Christian Evangelicals in the sciences.
Gulf News
http://bit.ly/1ujmLjF

Disgusting images can predict your political ideology
Rice’s collaborative research on political leanings is featured.
Business Standard (This article also appeared in Psych Centra and Weekend Australian.)
http://bit.ly/1oaHnIR

Professor Pecen: Our world is close to an energy crisis!
Wade Adams, senior faculty fellow in materials science and nanoengineering, is referenced for his concerns about energy being humanity’s top problem in the next 50 years in an interview with North American University President Recayi Pecen.
Today’s Zaman
http://bit.ly/1DSENcm

Women political leaders
A letter to the editor in response to an article about female political leaders cites Rice’s research on women leaders being less likely to be corrupt or less tolerant of corruption than male politicians.
The Express Tribune
http://bit.ly/1vCsKvm

Lawyer by trade, long-distance endurance runner by desire
Alumnus Leor Pantilat ’05 is featured.
SFGate
http://bit.ly/1A4SWXe

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Texas GOP playing from a position of strength
Gilbert Cuthbertson, professor of political science, is quoted about Sen. Wendy Davis’ campaign weeks after she aired a controversial TV commercial about her opponent, Greg Abbott.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1x1DYwP

When artists go mudding, earthy inspiration strikes
Japanese artist Yusuke Asai’s “yamatane” installation, which will be on display at Rice Gallery through Nov. 23, is featured.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1A5ByBU

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce gala honors Houston’s best
Stephen Klineberg, professor of sociology and co-director of Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, received the Chairman’s Award at the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards gala.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1ws4znr

German orchestra honors past
Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy hosted a panel discussion and partial screening of the documentary “The Miracle of Leipzig.”
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/10Owmmu
Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy hosts ‘The Miracle of Leipzig’
CultureMap Houston
http://bit.ly/1t6ZeMj

OwlSpark, Red Labs to move into TMCx next summer
Rice’s OwlSpark and University of Houston’s Red Labs plan to host their accelerator programs in TMCx next summer. Managing Director Kerri Smith is quoted.
Houston Business Journal
http://bit.ly/1ujwypW

Brownsville chamber chief: Big projects on agenda for coming year
Steve Murdock, the Allyn and Gladys Cline Professor of Sociology and director of Rice’s Hobby Center for the Study of Texas, delivered the keynote address at the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce’s annual leadership banquet.
Brownsville Herald
http://bit.ly/1DRH4EN

BROADCAST

KHOU-TV
David Alexander, professor of physics and astronomy and director of the Rice Space Institute, discusses the crash of Virgin Galactic’s spacecraft and the effect on commercial space travel.
http://bit.ly/1ws7b4M

‘I stand’ rally set for Sunday
Despite Houston Mayor Annise Parker dropping the subpoenas issued to five local clergy leaders, Grace Community Church will still host its protest rally in response. Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science, is quoted.
KHOU.com
http://bit.ly/1tzZwRf

KLIF-AM (Dallas)
Andrew Barron, the Charles W. Duncan Jr.-Welch Professor of Chemistry and professor of materials science, discusses the effect of fracking on drinking water on the Jacki Daily Show.
http://bit.ly/1qmmOVu

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

EPA must look at human health and the environment in updating ozone standards
At the state agency responsible for protecting Texans from pollution, a cadre of scientists is now marshaling its arguments to fight tougher federal standards on ozone levels — even as the overwhelming majority of the scientific community heads in the other direction. Daniel Cohan, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, is quoted.
Scientific American
http://bit.ly/1zmG1ib

Ultracold disappearing act: ‘Matter waves’ move through one another but never share space
Randy Hulet, the Fayez Sarofim Professor of Physics and Astronomy, postdoctoral researcher Jason Nguyen and graduate student De Luo published a new study in the journal Nature Physics about the result of colliding pairs of Bose Einstein condensates prepared in solitons.
Phys.org (This article also appeared in Science Blog, Science Codex, DailyNewsEn, Nanotechnology Now, e! Science News and Innovations Report.)
http://bit.ly/1Ebn3uX
Bizarre, disappearing ‘matter waves’ are the ghosts of physics
Motherboard (This article also appeared in Vice.)
http://bit.ly/1ws2tUL

Decoding the emergence of metastatic cancer stem cells
Rice researchers mapped how information flows through genetic circuits that cause cancer cells to become metastatic, which revealed a common pattern that allows cancer cells to migrate and form new tumors. Eshel Ben-Jacob, a senior investigator at Rice’s Center for Theoretical Biological Physics; Herbert Levine, the Karl F. Hasselmann Professor of Bioengineering; and graduate student Mohit Kumar Jolly are quoted. José Onuchic, the Harry C. and Olga K. Wiess Professor of Physics and Astronomy, and postdoctoral fellow Mingyang Lu are mentioned.
R&D Mag (This article also appeared in Memorial Examiner, Bellaire Examiner, Fort Bend Sun, Medical Xpress, MDConnects, ScienceDaily, HealthCanal and Science Codex.)
http://bit.ly/1GfAJa6

Baylor College of Medicine hosts roundtable discussion on the future of translational research
Kirstin Matthews, an adjunct lecturer of sociology and a fellow in science and technology policy at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, participated in a panel for the Texas Medical Center’s House Energy and Commerce Committee’s bipartisan initiative called 21st Century Cures.
Bio-News Texas
http://bit.ly/1umYfPx
Olson, Green hosted #path2cures event
The Rancher (This article also appeared in Memorial Examiner, Sugar Land Sun and Bellaire Examiner.)
http://bit.ly/10jCWjP

MIT’s Chisel system saves power by allowing computers to make mistakes
Rice’s development of an “inexact” chip is mentioned.
Gizmag
http://bit.ly/1Edn2GM

The 3 people that can make or break a startup
Rice’s study on conscientious employees providing the best customer service is cited in an article about creating a startup business.
Business2Community.com
http://bit.ly/1xT5xaM

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Sinfonia hosts cellist in weekend concert
Desmond Hoebig, professor of cello, will perform with Lions Gate Sinfonia at North Vancouver’s Centennial Theatre.
North Shore News
http://bit.ly/1tJpDoF

SPORTS

Rice football beat Florida International University 31-17 at FIU Stadium.
Rice uses fast start to beat FIU 31-17
CBSSports.com (Similar articles appeared in over 20 other media outlets.)
http://cbsprt.co/1qmiQMN
Florida International can’t hold up on defense in home loss to Rice
FOX Sports
http://foxs.pt/1s8oPW1
Week 10, statistically speaking
NBC Sports
http://bit.ly/10ffUKF
Rice tops FlU for 5th straight win behind Patt’s huge day
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1ujp32d
Defense is leading UH and Rice to win after win
Houston Press
http://bit.ly/1DSNuUf
Rice Owls versus FIU Panthers 2014 recap: Owls beat the Panthers, 31-17
Underdog Dynasty
http://bit.ly/1wrYFmk
FIU Panthers have no answer for Rice’s Zach Patt
Miami Herald
http://hrld.us/1x1T713
Owl football: Strong start paves way for Rice University’s 5th straight win
Tomball Potpourri
http://bit.ly/1zrQhpv
Panthers fall against defending conference champs
FIUSM.com
http://bit.ly/1t6Ywia

The Wright thing
Rice football player Zach Wright is featured. Players Jordan Taylor and Ross Winship are mentioned.
Woodlands Online
http://bit.ly/1pgVw8n

University of North Texas battles for win over Rice University
Rice women’s swimming team fell to the University of North Texas 151-140 and Southern Methodist University 142-89.
Swim Swam
http://bit.ly/1qm9a4O
Depth is key in SMU women’s victory over visiting Rice
Swim Swam
http://bit.ly/1qm9sJ9

Cougars take on Owls through strong second showing
Rice men’s tennis played against University of Houston at the Jason’s Deli Collegiate Invitational.
The Cougar
http://bit.ly/1zrV2iH
Wildcats strong on day 2 in Houston
KStateSports.com
http://bit.ly/1umZeio

Real student-athletes still playing
Rice’s 96 percent graduation rate for football players is mentioned.
The Sacramento Bee
http://bit.ly/10jDI0c

Deer Park’s Gonzales kicks game winner for Arizona State
Former Rice head football coach Todd Graham is quoted about his team, the Arizona State Sun Devils.
TexasHSFootball.com
http://bit.ly/10f5RFp

NEWS RELEASES

Supreme Court decision could be a game changer for countries considering fundamental business tax reforms
A tax charged to certain U.S. companies doing business in the United Kingdom now qualifies for the U.S. foreign tax credit, according to a recent unanimous decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. The decision could have far-reaching implications for the creditability of taxes not ordinarily considered income taxes and thus for countries considering replacing their traditional business income taxes with alternative “cash flow” or “consumption-based” business taxes, according to new research from Rice University.
http://bit.ly/1qmmxSw

Outdoor learning
Cook’s Branch Conservancy doesn’t look like a classroom, but that’s just what the 5,600-acre nature preserve in Texas’ Montgomery County became for a group of Rice University students studying insect biology.
http://bit.ly/10Ox1nO

Ultracold disappearing act
A disappearing act was the last thing Rice University physicist Randy Hulet expected to see in his ultracold atomic experiments, but that is what he and his students produced by colliding pairs of Bose Einstein condensates that were prepared in special states called solitons.
http://bit.ly/1GfuSBN

Rice political scientists available to discuss 2014 election
As Election Day approaches, Rice University political scientists Mark Jones, Paul Brace and Bob Stein are available to comment on expected outcomes in the Lone Star State and the possible shake-up in the U.S. Senate.
http://bit.ly/1ujIBni