Dateline Rice for Nov. 17, 2014 (Weekend Edition)

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Print thyself
3-D printing is becoming a commodity capable of creating everyday products and saving lives. Jordan Miller, assistant professor of bioengineering, is cited for his essay, “The Billion Cell Construct: Will Three-Dimensional Printing Get Us There?,” and is quoted about Harvard materials scientist Jennifer Lewis’ development of a human tissue-specific 3-D printer.
The New Yorker
http://nyr.kr/1u181QC

The ultimate guide to 3-D printing 2015: Printing organs
Anderson Ta, research technician II in the Department of Bioengineering, is featured in a magazine video interview about 3-D printing.
Make:
http://bit.ly/1qPtj3y

Tiny batteries could revolutionize green energy
University of Maryland researchers published a new peer-reviewed journal documenting the impressive power of a new “nanopore” battery. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, comments on the manufacturing of a similar battery developed at Rice.
National Geographic
http://bit.ly/1t3sF2m

Clean home, clean conscience? Spotlessness may lead to ethical behavior
According to marketing experts at Rice, Pennsylvania State University and Arizona State University, cleanliness helps people return to ethical behavior. Vikas Mittal, the J. Hugh Liedtke Professor of Marketing at Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business, is quoted.
Today
http://on.today.com/1tYnkJz
Want to be less selfish? Try thinking clean thoughts, study shows
Bustle
http://bit.ly/1yMwpJT
Study: Disgusted people lie and cheat while cleanliness promotes ethical behavior
Jewish Business News
http://bit.ly/1ydNhJt
Feeling disgusted leads to bad decisions; how emotional cues influence our behavior
Medical Daily (This article also appeared in the Moderate Voice, e! Science News and Science Daily.)
http://bit.ly/1xeYCea
Science says: Cleanliness really is next to godliness, sort of
xoJane
http://bit.ly/1yMZ4OV
How cleanliness begets honesty
Khaleej Times (This article also appeared in Hindustan Times and 10 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/1EVw5wm

Missing Mexico students could mar Enrique Peña Nieto’s presidency
Mexican President Enrique Pena’s presidency is suffering since the alleged killing of 43 student teachers. Tony Payan, the Baker Institute’s Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies and director of the institute’s Mexico Center, is quoted.
CBC Radio
http://bit.ly/1uFGER8

From Hans Ulrich Obrist: 10 cultural things you need to know about right now
Timothy Morton’s book, “Hyperobjects: Philosophy and Ecology after the End of the World,” is included in author Hans Ulrich Obrist’s list of the 10 cultural things people should know. Morton is the Rita Shea Guffey Chair in English.
Vogue
http://www.vogue.com/4214631/

New gay rights ads starring southern evangelicals deemed ‘inaccurate and dangerous’ by Baptist leaders
A Mississippi Christian ad promoting gay marriage is facing criticism from religious groups. Brian Riedel, professor in the practice of humanities, comments on the individual stances of Christian denominations.
Vice
http://bit.ly/1yNa8f5

Education digest for Nov. 17
Rice competed at the Mustang Invitational Tournament at San Joaquin Delta College.
The Californian
http://bit.ly/1xeflOy

Cientistas não compreendem evolução, afirma famoso químico
James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, discusses his inability to understand evolution, and that leading chemists struggle to explain macro-evolution.
Epoch Times (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/11wbJf0

¿Quién responde si el Canal no sale bien?
Pedro Alvarez, the George R. Brown Professor and chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is interviewed.
Confidencial (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1xKXwqm

Scienza italiana per l’auto elettrica: supercondensatori al grafene entro 5 anni
Researchers from Rice and Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia, co-developed lightweight “supercapacitors” that can be combined with regular batteries to boost the power of an electric car. Matteo Pasquali, professor and chair of the Department of Chemistry and professor of chemical and bimolecular engineering, is quoted.
Tom’s Hardware (An English translation is not available. This article also appeared in Paultan and EV World.)
http://bit.ly/11dY0J7

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Clarinetist advocates classical music videos
Richard Hawley, professor of clarinet, is encouraging classical musicians to film music videos to promote their work.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1xxQ2IN

Where do arts and humanities students end up? Ask HSPVA grads
An informal poll conducted by contributing writer Karen Stokes found that High School for the Performing and Visual Arts alums have graduated from premier institutions such as Rice.
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared in the Houston Chronicle’s “Gray Matters” online magazine. Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1A8g4TP

Work remains to reach out to uninsured in Texas
Community groups and insurers are encouraging Texas Hispanics to purchase insurance through the Affordable Care Act during the second round of enrollment. Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy is referenced for their study on Hispanics enrolling through the insurance exchange twice as much as whites.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This article also appeared in Austin American-Statesman and 15 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/1zwG8oF

This forgotten day in Houston: A marching band held captive
On Nov. 17, 1973, the Rice University Marching Owl Band was held captive by a mob of Texas A&M University fans.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1u2D0M9

Hispanics could solve Houston’s labor shortage
A new report released by Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research focuses on Hispanics and the future of Houston. Stephen Klineberg, professor of sociology and founding director of Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted.
Houston Business Journal
http://bit.ly/1qfnZMi

Crude’s comeback may take awhile
Though it took months for oil prices to drop to its lowest level in four years, it could take more than a year to rebound. Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted about Saudi Arabia’s desire to keep prices low.
Longview News-Journal
http://bit.ly/11dU7nF
Exchange rate gains forecast for pound to Canadian dollar and the Norwegian krone rates
Currency News
http://bit.ly/14A2Ces

Eager Texas lawmakers file bills on gay marriage, open carry
Mark Jones, 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, is quoted about Greg Abbott’s potential as governor and Texas’ low voter turnout affecting Democrats this past election.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
http://bit.ly/1ydKqjQ
Election 2014 bad day for Democrats
The Port Lavaca Wave
http://bit.ly/1yMVeFA
Democrats simply get clobbered
The Daily Tribune (This article also appeared in Mount Pleasant Daily Tribune.)
http://bit.ly/1ESaZgA

Jovana Drinjakovic: Moratorium on embryonic stem-cell research, tight regulation left US lagging Japan
Deepak Srivastava, a leading biomedical research policy expert, is referenced for his discussion on regenerative medicine at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy’s recent seminar.
Dallas Morning News
http://bit.ly/1sZu0rO

Gas prices drop but could signal problems
Though it took months for oil prices to drop to its lowest level in four years, it could take more than a year to rebound. Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted about Saudi Arabia’s desire to keep prices low.
Friendswood Journal (This article also appeared in Pearland Journal, Bay Area Citizen and Deer Park Broadcaster.)
http://bit.ly/1umxUOm

Business notes: Industry notes around East Texas, Nov. 17
Rice’s Veterans in Business Association and the Houston Chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization announced the EO-Houston Veterans Business Battle to support American veterans’ transition from the military to the workforce.
Tyler Morning Telegraph
http://bit.ly/1EUSIRA

Texas Wesleyan to upgrade energy consumption on its campus
Texas Wesleyan University will start an infrastructure project to upgrade its buildings to reduce energy waste on campus. Rice is mentioned.
Star-Telegram
http://bit.ly/1H9tXTT

Texas Medical Center Orchestra presents ‘American Treasures’
Graduate student Richard Marshall will perform at the Texas Medical Center Orchestra’s fall concert.
CultureMap Houston
http://bit.ly/1zwSXiG

BROADCAST

Keystone XL Pipeline’s impact on Houston
Charles McConnell, executive director of Rice’s Energy and Environment Initiative, comments on the approval of the Keystone Pipeline.
KPRC-TV (This article also appeared in Morning Call and Reading Eagle.)
http://bit.ly/1HaypSr

WDDE-FM (Philadelphia)
University of Delaware held its first pitch competition for science students. Rice’s Business Plan Competition is mentioned as the inspiration for the competition.
http://bit.ly/1A8w9c8

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

A drop of water and a push transfers 2-D material between substrates
Rice scientists turned molybdenum disulfide into a nanoporous film that can catalyze the production of hydrogen or be used for energy storage. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted. Postdoctoral researcher Yang Yang and graduate student Huilong Fei helped create the film.
IEEE Spectrum (This article also appeared in Alloy Digest.)
http://bit.ly/1viSbb6

Graphene/nanotube hybrid benefits flexible solar cells: Rice University labs create novel electrode for dye-sensitized cells
Rice scientists created a graphene/nanotube cathode that may make cheap, flexible dye-sensitized solar cells more practical. Jun Lou, associate professor of mechanical engineering and materials science, and postdoctoral researcher Pei Dong are quoted. Alumnus Yu Zhu ’12, postdoctoral researcher Jingjie Wu and graduate students Jing Zhang and Sidong Lei are mentioned.
Nanotechnology Now
http://bit.ly/1qPAJnq

Students test and build bridges at Rice University DREAM design challenge
Rice University hosted the year’s first DREAM Design Challenge for high school and middle school students interested in pursuing a STEM education and career. Brent Houchens, adjunct assistant professor of materials science and nanoengineering, and Wiess College senior Chloe Nguyen are quoted. The article includes a video produced by Rice’s Brandon Martin.
AZo Build
http://bit.ly/11dnfv6

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

PennEast won’t pay property taxes in Pennsylvania
The Delaware Township is calculating how much tax revenue it will receive from the $1 billion PennEast natural gas transmission line being built in 2017. Kenneth Medlock III, the James A. Baker III and Susan Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics and lecturer of economics, comments on taxes affecting pipeline operators’ profits.
MCall.com
http://bit.ly/1xxqBqE

The ethanol scam: Another example of special interests corrupting sound public policy
A new report from the Heritage Foundation warns that government intervention is dampening America’s oil and gas boom. Rice’s study on ethanol production is referenced.
Beaufort Observer
http://bit.ly/1uze587

Baker Hughes lifer defends his firm
Rice is mentioned as a partner of Baker Hughes Inc.
ADVFN.com (This article also appeared in Morningstar and 4-Traders.)
http://bit.ly/1xxXqnm

What happened to valedictorians
Former Rice student Reko Griggs is profiled.
News Leader
http://bit.ly/1xaqRdK

SPORTS

SWAC women’s basketball weekend roundup
Rice women’s basketball beat Prairie View A&M University 58-70 at Tudor Fieldhouse.
HBCU Sports
http://bit.ly/11dUApH

Rice football fell to Marshall University 14-41 at Joan D. Edwards Stadium in West Virginia.
No. 21 Marshall throttles Rice 41-14
CBSSports.com (Similar articles appeared in over 240 other media outlets.)
http://cbsprt.co/11kITxm
Rice’s 6-game win streak snapped as Marshall rolls to 10-0
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1yMXufV
Football’s streak ends at Marshall
Conference USA
http://bit.ly/1vkRz47
Marshall defeats Rice to help clinch east division title
Underdog Dynasty
http://bit.ly/1ydQDw3
College football week 12 predictions: Rice Owls versus Marshall Thundering Herd
Maddux Sports
http://bit.ly/1xIIQqZ
Gallery: Herd football remains undefeated
The Parthenon
http://bit.ly/1wOQiO9

Rice basketball fell to Oregon State University 54-67 at Gill Coliseum in Oregon.
Men’s basketball falls in season opener at Oregon State
Conference USA (This article also appeared in Bellaire Examiner and Sugar Land Sun.)
http://bit.ly/1sZAas3
Recap: Oregon State versus Rice
Miami Herald (This article also appeared in Charlotte Observer and 21 other media outlets.)
http://hrld.us/1t4zKj3
Beaver men, women get things going on the right note
Portland Tribune (This article also appeared in the Hillsboro Tribune.)
http://bit.ly/1HaJmTT
KTVZ-TV (Bend, Ore.)
http://bit.ly/1xQiuUN
http://bit.ly/1ESpIrP
KVAL-TV (Eugene, Ore.)
http://bit.ly/1u2rz70
KFXO-TV (Bend, Ore.)
http://bit.ly/1zwLIY5
KUIK-AM (Portland, Ore.)
http://bit.ly/1ESpReO

Rice volleyball swept by UTSA on Senior Day
Rice volleyball fell to the University of Texas at San Antonio 3-0 at Tudor Fieldhouse.
Examiner.com
http://exm.nr/1HavTLH

Women’s soccer knocks off Rice in first round of NCAA tournament
Rice women’s soccer fell to University of Texas at Austin 3-0 in Austin.
The Daily Texan
http://bit.ly/1EVWeuY

Ink flows for local commits
Rice women’s basketball head coach Greg Williams announced that Lexie Ducat signed a National Letter of Intent.
Weatherford Democrat
http://bit.ly/1sYJegD

NEWS RELEASES

Graphene/nanotube hybrid benefits flexible solar cells
The Rice lab of materials scientist Jun Lou created the new cathode, one of the two electrodes in batteries, from nanotubes that are seamlessly bonded to graphene and replaces the expensive and brittle platinum-based materials often used in earlier versions.
http://bit.ly/1wP3mTF

Paper: Poor implementation may outweigh short-term benefits of Mexico’s telecommunications reform
A new policy paper from the Mexico Center at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy examines the impact that the constitutional reform of the country’s “anemic” telecommunications could have on market competition, human rights and public welfare.
http://bit.ly/1ydVLQY