Dateline Rice for Oct. 28, 2016

FEATURED ITEM

Moody Center’s slates of inaugural events and exhibitions signal its ambitions
Alison Weaver, executive director of Rice’s Moody Center for the Arts, has curated exhibitions and programs by leading artists for the center’s first year. The two-story center designed by architect Michael Maltzan is scheduled to open to the public in February. Mona Hatoum has been selected as the Moody’s first artist-in-residence.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This article appeared on the front of the Star section in the Oct. 28 print edition with a different headline, “Inaugural events signal ambitions of the Moody Center for the Arts.” This also appeared in Houston News Info.)
http://bit.ly/2eZhgBt
Art and ambition: Moody Center reveals initial lineup for art and programming
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/2eMqSA9
Moody Center announces its opening lineup
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/2eiri0m
http://bit.ly/2dTdtEH

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

How the brown rat conquered New York City (and every other one, too)
Michael Kohn, associate professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, is quoted about brown rats.
The New York Times (This also appeared in MSN News.)
http://nyti.ms/2eXwTKJ

Many conservative Christians accept Trump’s moral flaws
An article mentions a forum on religion and politics that was held at Rice.
Voice of America (This also appeared in Chosun, Dallas Sun and San Antonio Post.)
http://bit.ly/2eUv9SS

Mediocrity on turf: The NFL is stumbling, but will it recover?
Clark Haptonstall, professor in the practice of sport management and chair of the Department of Sport Management, is quoted about the National Football League.
The Guardian
http://bit.ly/2eOKGWu

Trump makes Democrats feel less lonely in the Lone Star State
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 2016 election.
Financial Times
http://on.ft.com/2dTnNgc
Texas voter ID ad dollars do not go far
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This also appeared in San Antonio Express-News.)
http://bit.ly/2fmS0JI
County to add staff, equipment to reduce early voting lines
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/2e4mv55
Why is voter turnout so low in Texas?
KERA News
http://bit.ly/2eMDVRY
Casa Bianca 2016 Hillary all’assalto del Texas
Avvenire (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/2eDapAJ

3rd trip to space: Peggy Whitson set to break more NASA records
Alumna Peggy Whitson ’86 is featured.
USA Today (This also appeared in Indystar, Hometown Life and North Shore Now.)
http://usat.ly/2dOXaxz
Iowan Peggy Whitson set to break more NASA records with 3rd launch into space
The Des Moines Register
http://dmreg.co/2e4q776

HOUSTON/TEXAS

50 years of education research hasn’t fixed inequality in schools. Here’s 1 reason why.
Ryan Holeywell, senior editor at Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, authored an article about education research.
The Rivard Report
http://bit.ly/2ezAsZG

Petition calls for name change of Robert Lee Moore Hall
Raymond Johnson ’69, adjunct professor in mathematics, is mentioned.
The Daily Texan
http://bit.ly/2eD7V5v

Rice among top schools in new statewide, national, global rankings
Rice is No. 61 on U.S. News and World Report’s list of best global universities.
Houston Business Journal
http://bit.ly/2fn1vIy
KDBC
http://bit.ly/2feksya (Similar broadcasts aired on KBTV, KYTX and KJTV.)

Opinion: Newspaper endorsements across US say yes to Clinton
An article mentions that Rice’s student newspaper endorsed Hillary Clinton.
Austin American-Statesman
http://atxne.ws/2eOMQFm

Matt Schaefer joins Houston West Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Alumnus Matt Schaefer ’07 is mentioned.
The Katy News
http://bit.ly/2dP0ybG

BROADCAST

Election rigging: Safeguarding the vote
Dan Wallach, professor of computer science and of electrical and computer engineering, discusses election security.
BBC World Service
http://bbc.in/2eDn1aZ
Yes, US voting machines are vulnerable to hacking
Cyber Security Intelligence
http://bit.ly/2dOJlPV

What will humans look like in the future?
Scott Solomon, professor in the practice of ecology and evolutionary biology, discusses his new book, “Future Humans.”
Houston Public Media’s “Houston Matters”
http://bit.ly/2eZqcXp
The evolving science of human evolution
KERA
http://bit.ly/2fkAt4M

Bloomberg Radio
Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science, is quoted about early voting.
http://bit.ly/2eiJJlS (Click on the audio button to listen to the broadcast.)

KENS
A broadcast mentions that the Young Conservatives of Texas held a bake sale at Rice in 2006.
http://bit.ly/2eUGUZz

KRIV
An article mentions that Super Bowl VIII was hosted at Rice Stadium.
http://bit.ly/2eMEonp

KUOW
Alumna Megan Francis ’03 is featured.
http://bit.ly/2feeMUI (Click on the audio button to listen to the broadcast.)

KHOU
A broadcast mentions athletes who practice at Rice.
http://bit.ly/2dTzfs2

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Connecting research and policy may improve educational equity
Better communication about how educational research can impact public policy may improve educational equity, according to a new paper from Rice. Ruth López Turley, associate professor of sociology and director of the Houston Education Research Consortium, is quoted.
Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Magazine
http://bit.ly/2dOYKzJ

Graphene-nanotube combo exceeds benchmarks for hydrogen storage in fuel cells
Layers of graphene separated by nanotube pillars of boron nitride may be a suitable material to store hydrogen fuel in cars, according to Rice scientists. Rouzbeh Shahsavari, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, is quoted.
IEEE Spectrum
http://bit.ly/2dTmpKn
Hybrid nanostructures hold hydrogen well
Science Daily
http://bit.ly/2eUvG7i
Nanotechnology team creates material that could be a breakthrough for clean cars
Cantech Letter
http://bit.ly/2eMx8I3
Using graphene for hydrogen storage in next-generation fuel cell electric cars
Solar Thermal Magazine
http://bit.ly/2eDwYp5

Rice’s energy-stingy indoor mobile locator ensures user privacy
Rice University computer scientists have created a new system for mobile users to quickly determine their location indoors without communicating with the cloud, networks or other devices. Anshumali Shrivastava, assistant professor of computer science, is quoted.
Communications of the ACM
http://bit.ly/2dTi35U

Researchers say 2-D boron may be best for flexible electronics
Though they’re touted as ideal for electronics, two-dimensional materials like graphene may be too flat and hard to stretch to serve in flexible, wearable devices. “Wavy” borophene might be better, according to Rice scientists. Boris Yakobson, the Karl F. Hasselmann Professor of Materials Science and NanoEngineering and professor of chemistry, and postdoctoral researcher Zhuhua Zhang are quoted.
Printed Electronics World
http://bit.ly/2eXjCC8
Borophene could trump graphene in flexible electronics applications
All About Circuit
http://bit.ly/2eZ7f7c

Why do consumers pay more? Rice research finds the surprising effect of consumer local identity
New research by Vikas Mittal, the J. Hugh Liedtke Professor of Marketing at Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business, debunks a long-held belief by companies that they could charge more for locally produced goods and services because of consumers’ sense of attachment to their community. The study, published in the Journal of Marketing, determined consumers with a local identity will pay more than consumers with a global identity even when a product’s country of origin is unknown.
iConnect007
http://bit.ly/2eDe5CA

Tate names Michael Wellen curator of international art
An article mentions that Michael Wellen lectured at Rice.
Artnet News
http://artnt.cm/2eiF4QG

US-Mexico border crisis marked by 3 ‘wars,’ Baker Institute expert says
The contradictory approach of United States policy toward the U.S.-Mexico border could lead to a rise in anti-American sentiment in residents of Mexico and squelch any hopes of a North American community bound by a strong economic relationship in a peaceful and democratic region, according to Tony Payan, the Baker Institute for Public Policy’s Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies and director of the institute’s Mexico Center.
Scienmag
http://bit.ly/2eMLRD0

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Hartford Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Bewitching Brahms’
Cho-Liang Lin, professor of violin at Rice’s Shepherd School of Music, is mentioned.
West Hartford News
http://bit.ly/2e4sYNi

Session at LSU Energy Summit warns energy representatives about complex future challenges
Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, spoke at Louisiana State University’s Energy Summit Oct. 26.
LSU Now
http://bit.ly/2eZb2BF
Future of Gulf energy sector bleak, oil and gas leaders say
Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
http://bit.ly/2eXk1Eq

Genetic architects untwist DNA’s turns
Erez Lieberman Aiden, adjunct assistant professor in computational and applied mathematics and in computer science, is quoted in an article about the powerful new gene-editing tool known as CRISPR.
Quanta
http://bit.ly/2dONxiy

How failing to get more Hispanics to college could drag down all Americans’ income
Rice’s Hobby Center for the Study of Texas is mentioned.
The Hechinger Report
http://bit.ly/2eOFIsW

New tech allows deaf people to sense sounds
Alumnus Scott Novich ’07 is mentioned in an article for helping to design the Versatile Extra-Sensory Transducer.
Futurism
http://bit.ly/2eXlXwS

Not your ‘organ’ary performance
Alumnus Andrew Galuska ’05 is featured.
Hibbing Daily Tribune
http://bit.ly/2fna3iE

Solving wicked problems poses new challenges in today’s funding environment
President John F. Kennedy’s famous “Moon Speech” delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962, is discussed.
Triple Pundit
http://bit.ly/2eMzNRZ

New technology to detect GMOs
Rice scientists are leading an effort to detect genetically modified organisms in the environment. With federal support, researchers led by Scott Egan, assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, are building tools to detect, quantify and track the dispersal of genetically engineered crops and animals and their byproducts. Egan is quoted.
Before It’s News (This also appeared in the Cornucopia Institute.)
http://bit.ly/2e4J21K

SPORTS

Breaking down Rice at Louisiana Tech
Rice football will play Louisiana Tech University Oct. 29.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/2fe0G5R
Rice at Louisiana Tech preview
Underdog Dynasty/SB Nation
http://bit.ly/2eMw471
Ultra reliable Taylor on the verge of history
The News Star
http://tnsne.ws/2fe8dBr
WR Gaines could miss rest of regular season
The News Star
http://tnsne.ws/2dTgl4o

Memorial area week 10 football games at a glance
The Kinkaid School will play St. John’s School Oct. 28 at Rice Stadium.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/2dODHxa

UTEP volleyball to face LA Tech and Middle Tennessee on the road
Rice volleyball defeated UTEP 3-1.
El Paso Proud
http://bit.ly/2eOHnid

Panthers collect 2 wins at Tri-meet
Dual-a-Palooza was hosted at Rice Oct. 14-15.
FIUSM
http://bit.ly/2dTjh17

NEWS RELEASE

Baker Institute paper: Texas Coastal Exchange viable way to safeguard Gulf Coast
The Texas Coastal Exchange, a mechanism by which landowners would be compensated for restoring natural ecosystems, would safeguard the Gulf Coast from hurricane and severe storm damage as well as climate change effects, according to a research paper by energy, engineering and environmental experts at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
http://bit.ly/2eV1k4Q