Dateline Rice for June 23, 2016

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Analog tech gives continuous vision camera systems a selective memory
Rice researchers have just the thing for the age of information overload: an app that sees all and remembers only what it should. Lin Zhong, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, and graduate student Robert LiKamWa are quoted and alumnus Yuan Gao ’16, graduate student Yunhui Hou and Will Rice College senior Mia Polansky are mentioned.
GizMag
http://bit.ly/28ZCFdl
App lets devices constantly watch your surroundings
Pune Mirror (This also appeared in Ahmedabad Mirror.)
http://bit.ly/28VeWJS
RedEye, app to remember what’s needed
The Hans India
http://bit.ly/28QnfdC
RedEye could let your phone see 24-7
Domain-B
http://bit.ly/28YWRdX
How science and technology are changing policing
Adirondack Daily Enterprise
http://bit.ly/28TcmpQ
This technology will make all devices your assistants
Broadcast Communications
http://bit.ly/28QbNKU
Diseñan una cámara inteligente capaz de grabar recuerdos en vez de imagines
Gizmodo en Espanol (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/28OdGsi

What would a Brexit mean for the United States?
Russell Green, the Will Clayton Fellow in International Economics at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted about Brexit.
How Stuff Works Now
http://bit.ly/28OplrF

Orlando diaries
Will Rice College sophomore Talal Almas authored an op-ed about the mass shooting in Orlando.
The Huffington Post
http://huff.to/28R4Lbd

Woman’s 1st bikini photo ever goes viral for the best reason
Brown College senior Lesley Miller is featured.
The Huffington Post
http://huff.to/28O4SnG
Bikini photo of this woman went viral, but not for the reason you might expect
Inquisitr
http://bit.ly/28QjYu3
Viral body-positive bikini photo teaches phenomenal lesson
USA Today College
http://usat.ly/28Yq2is
This woman’s bikini photo went viral for the most amazing reason
Malaysian Digest
http://bit.ly/28PbY8f
Why this woman waited 18 years to wear a bikini
Runway Riot
http://bit.ly/28ZHrr6

US on track to achieve 2030 emissions goals in 2016
Daniel Cohan, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, is quoted about the Clean Power Plan.
Forbes
http://bit.ly/28O9rgA

HOUSTON/TEXAS

George Mitchell’s legacy: a shale revolution, a ‘revolutionary’ city and a revitalized Galveston
Kyle Shelton, postdoctoral research fellow at Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted about the creation of The Woodlands.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This also appeared in My San Antonio.)
http://bit.ly/28OXCEM
http://bit.ly/28Qdp8x

Brandi Grissom: Texas GOP leaders use Trump endorsements for political positioning
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science, fellow in political science at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and fellow at Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted about the presidential primaries and Venezuela.
The Dallas Morning News
http://bit.ly/28QkeHn
Elizabeth Warren has a 17 percent chance of becoming Hillary’s VP, and that’s your stat of the week
The Evening Tribune (This also appeared in Jackson Newspapers and Mineral Daily News-Tribune.)
http://bit.ly/28ZC6A4
Académicos emiten su veredicto: Venezuela ya es una dictadura
La Patilla (An English translation is not available. Similar articles appeared in 14 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/28SIhsm
KUT
http://bit.ly/28SpVq9 (Click on the audio button to listen to the broadcast.)
http://bit.ly/28Rt4bv (Click on the audio button to listen to the broadcast.)

Culture Scene: Art, June 23-29
The exhibit “Michael de Feo: Crosstown Traffic” is open at Rice Gallery through Aug. 28.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/28OXkxx
http://bit.ly/28UoNlI

South Texas College of Law changes name to Houston College of Law
This story is accompanied by a slideshow of Texas’ universities, including Rice.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/28OVcX9
http://bit.ly/28Stiil

Prairie View A&M hopes new stadium will boost enrollment
Rice is mentioned.
Texas Tribune (This also appeared in My High Plains.)
http://bit.ly/28PYzgI

Buc-ee’s and its competitive pay gets love from the National Review
Rice is featured in a slideshow of things Houston has to offer.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This also appeared in My San Antonio.)
http://bit.ly/28OXV2L
http://bit.ly/28Uqm38

BROADCAST

WSCL
A broadcast features a recording of a concert performed at Rice.
http://bit.ly/28Qsszh (Click on the audio button to listen to the broadcast.)

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Researchers reveal DNA unwrapping can happen asymmetrically to expose specific genes
The protein complex that holds strands of DNA in compact spools partially disassembles itself to help genes reveal themselves to specialized proteins and enzymes for activation, according to Rice researchers and their colleagues. Peter Wolynes, the D.R. Bullard-Welch Foundation Professor of Science and a professor of chemistry, is quoted and former Rice postdoctoral researcher Bin Zhang and postdoctoral researcher Weihua Zheng are mentioned.
News-Medical
http://bit.ly/28O5tmR
Core proteins exert control over DNA function
Innovations Report
http://bit.ly/28PyAsq

Rice scientists streamline synthesis of potential cancer drug
A team led by Rice University scientists has improved the production of a potent anti-tumor antibiotic known as uncialamycin. K.C. Nicolaou, the Harry C. and Olga K. Wiess Professor of Chemistry, is quoted.
Health Canal
http://bit.ly/28O98lU

Backstabbing butterflies rob the ants that once protected them
An article mentions former graduate student Phillip Torres.
New Scientist
http://bit.ly/28UHbuy

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Washington says electric bills will rise
Charles McConnell, executive director of Rice’s Energy and Environment Initiative, is quoted about the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan.
Sidney Daily News
http://bit.ly/28OoBmq
Washington tells us our electric bills will rise
The Intelligencer
http://bit.ly/28P1WUU

Threats from Chesapeake coal ash will rise with the sea, witness says on second day of trial
Phil Bedient, the Herman Brown Professor of Engineering and director of the Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disasters Center, is quoted about a lawsuit filed by the Sierra Club over ash stored at Dominion’s Chesapeake Energy Center.
The Virginian-Pilot
http://bit.ly/28P5A0u

Douglas Brinkley talks about new book, ‘Rightful Heritage,’ at Way
Douglas Brinkley, professor of history, is featured.
Sentinel-Tribune
http://bit.ly/28P86nB

Is Venezuela’s oil industry in trouble?
Francisco Monaldi, a fellow in Latin American energy policy at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted in an article about Venezuela’s economy.
Seeking Alpha
http://bit.ly/28ZKvn1

Could delivery drones cut down China’s emissions?
Steven Lewis, the C.V. Starr Transnational China Fellow at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and professor in the practice and associate director of Rice’s Chao Center for Asian Studies, is quoted about renewable energy in China.
Grist
http://bit.ly/28YpdWO

Rigorous schedule leads to beautiful music for students
McMurtry College senior Daniel Tavani is mentioned.
Herald-Tribune
http://bit.ly/28PEVqo

2016 MBAs To Watch: Jasmine Richards, Rice University (Jones)
Alumna Jasmine Richards ’16 is featured.
Poets & Quants
http://bit.ly/28RvJBQ

UCR research featured in ‘Chemical and Engineering News’ magazine
Alumnus Bryan Wong ’01 is featured.
Inside UCR
http://bit.ly/28SBIGm

Is Israel a pariah? Not according to its powerful new friends
Ambassador Edward Djerejian, director of Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted about the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Jewish World Review
http://bit.ly/28QwvLV

Commentary: Apocalyptic view of the Trump presidency
Rice is mentioned.
Philly.com
http://bit.ly/28P7VJg

Volpe and Koenig welcomes new associates and marketing strategist
An article mentions that Katherine Vieyra attended Rice.
IP Frontline
http://bit.ly/28PgROq

SPORTS

Texans rookie seeks excellence because it’s in his name
Rice football is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This article appeared on the front of the Sports section in the June 23 print edition with a different headline, “What’s in a name? Quite a lot if it is: Ka’iminoeauloameka’ikeokekumupa’a.”)
http://bit.ly/28YFoCx
Philadelphia Eagles standout Vinny Curry donates $200K to Marshall
Charleston Gazette-Mail
http://bit.ly/28Q7hfn
Schedule analysis: Texas Longhorns
ESPN AU
http://bit.ly/28RrgPZ
In 1974, Bama lost to ND (again), the SEC was still great, and Yale should’ve totally gone B1G
SB Nation
http://bit.ly/28Q7T4P

Dragons use fast start to defeat Dutchmen
Rice baseball signee Nick Silber is mentioned.
Sportsblog
http://bit.ly/28O9E63

Texans eager to see continued development from Christian Covington
Alumnus Christian Covington ’15 is featured.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/28Z1WDe

Astros sign Alamo Heights’ Forrest Whitley
Former Rice football player Weldon Humble is featured in a slideshow.
Houston Chronicle (This also appeared in My San Antonio.)
http://bit.ly/28OZ2zk

Arizona baseball notebook: Wildcats in familiar territory, UCSB preview and more
Rice baseball is mentioned.
The Daily Wildcat
http://bit.ly/28SoWWW
Walters column: Mississippi enjoys record college baseball season
The Dispatch
http://bit.ly/28OdqtA
Timing is everything for Burroughs, La. Tech
The Shreveport Times
http://bit.ly/28Qr4g6
For Lane Burroughs, timing with Tech was everything this time around
The News Star
http://tnsne.ws/28PvpRh

2016 NBA draft: Pistons hope their history repeats itself with 18th pick
Former Rice basketball player Ricky Pierce is mentioned.
SB Nation
http://bit.ly/28T3mkG

Football: Rosehill Christian set to play season opener in Rice Stadium
Rosehill Christian School will play Northland Christian at Rice Stadium Aug. 25.
The Potpourri Tomball Edition (This also appeared in The Potpourri Magnolia Edition.)
http://bit.ly/28SEYRZ

Manziel: I’m the victim in car-crash mystery
A photo from the 2013 Rice-Texas A&M University football game is included.
The Daily Caller
http://bit.ly/28QdM1n

NEWS RELEASE

Rice scientists streamline synthesis of potential cancer drug
A team led by Rice University scientists has improved the production of a potent anti-tumor antibiotic known as uncialamycin.
http://bit.ly/28SOpAQ