Dateline Rice for May 26, 2017

FEATURED ITEM

US mayoral races becoming less competitive, study indicates
Approximately half of mayoral elections in six U.S. states are unopposed, and unopposed elections are on the rise, according to a report from the Center for Local Elections in American Politics, part of Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research. Melissa Marschall, professor of political science, is mentioned.
CNN (This appeared in over 10 other media outlets.)
http://cnn.it/2rGJMBS
KGO
http://bit.ly/2r4mrao

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Where will the medical misfits go?
Vivian Ho, the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and professor of economics, is quoted in an op-ed about uninsured patients.
The New York Times
http://nyti.ms/2qjIgWu

To impeach or not to impeach
Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science, is quoted in an op-ed about the possibility of President Donald Trump being impeached.
The New York Times
http://nyti.ms/2qqYHLI

Qatar state news agency ‘hacking’ revives Gulf tensions
Kristian Ulrichsen, fellow for Kuwait at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Malay Mail (This appeared in over 25 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2qk9dcq
Qatar ‘hacking’ revives Gulf tensions
Guardian NG
http://bit.ly/2qnkxk6
La cyberattaque de Doha ravive les tensions dans le Golfe
LA Croix (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/2r3GZzV

Anniversary: President John F. Kennedy asked Congress to help him send a man to the moon
President John F. Kennedy’s famous “Moon Speech” delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962, is discussed.
IBT
http://bit.ly/2qjsbQD
JFK’s vision of American exceptionalism
Boston Globe
http://bit.ly/2qWf1aF
WTVT
http://bit.ly/2rp2PAH

HOUSTON/TEXAS

OPEC’s extended cuts a starting pistol for US shale drillers
Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This article appeared on the front of the May 26 print edition with a different headline, “OPEC’s stumble is boon to shale.”)
http://bit.ly/2rY9C1u
Oil prices tank as OPEC deal on output cuts disappoints traders
Houston Chronicle’s “Fuel Fix”
http://bit.ly/2qmS0v4

Astrodome architect’s Houston home can be yours: $839,000
Alumnus Ralph Anderson ’43 is mentioned.
Houston Heights Patch
http://bit.ly/2qjGFzL

Goodbye to the Hadley Street Dreams
Rice University founder William Marsh Rice is mentioned.
Houstonia
http://bit.ly/2roI1JL
Texas history minute
Archer County News
http://bit.ly/2qjt8IH

Class of 2017
Students who will attend Rice are mentioned.
The Buzz Magazines
http://bit.ly/2rYrQQD
WKRC
http://bit.ly/2qn8pjb
http://bit.ly/2qr6CZq

Class of 2017: Teachers who made a difference
Alumnus David Castillo ’02 is mentioned.
The Buzz Magazines
http://bit.ly/2rGxklF

BROADCAST

Texas leads the country when it comes to booming cities
Steve Murdock, the Allyn and Gladys Cline Professor of Sociology and director of Rice’s Hobby Center for the Study of Texas, is quoted.
Texas Standard (This also aired on 24 radio stations.) 
http://bit.ly/2rGJv1y

Energy companies look to tech to make oil production easier and cheaper
Graduate student Mark Agerton is quoted about the use of technology in the energy industry.
APM’s “Marketplace Morning Report” (This also aired on 488 radio stations.)
http://bit.ly/2rYicxe

Metro appeals to riders to pay attention along the light rail lines
A broadcast mentions Marjorie Corcoran, a professor of physics and astronomy who was killed Feb. 3 in a train-cyclist accident.
Houston Public Media
http://bit.ly/2qqSOy0

May 25, 2017: Hour 1
John Olson, the Ralph and Dorothy Looney Professor of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, discusses artificial blood.
National Public Radio’s “Here & Now” (This also aired on 533 radio stations.)
http://n.pr/2qncOCH

‘Great Day Houston’
Caroline Quenemoen, associate dean of undergraduates and director of inquiry based learning, and Lovett College sophomore Martin Rather discussed the Rather Prize, which is being offered in partnership with Rice’s Center for Civic Leadership.
KHOU
http://bit.ly/2roNGPS

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Graphene deemed a highly effective anti-fouling material
Scientists at Rice University and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have discovered that laser-induced graphene is a highly effective anti-fouling material and, when electrified, bacteria zapper. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, and graduate student Yilun Li are mentioned.
Plastics Technology
http://bit.ly/2rGQ84c

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Foss Maritime hires new vice president
Alumnus Grant Johnson ’01 is mentioned.
Pacific Maritime Magazine
http://bit.ly/2s0qOTm

Intelligence quotient
An article mentions that William Sidis taught at Rice.
The Island
http://bit.ly/2qjGzIz

Apple hires Lauren Kern to be editor-in-chief at Apple News
Alumna Lauren Kern ’97 has been named editor-in-chief at Apple News.
Talking New Media
http://bit.ly/2qnmRrj
Cupertino set to welcome its 1st Apple News editor
AppAdvice
http://bit.ly/2qmWSAm

Courts could put Texas GOP’s aggressive agenda to the test
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.
Bay Windows
http://bit.ly/2rGxqK3

Volatile Futures/Earthly Matters conference ties science and politics
Andrea Ballestero, assistant professor of anthropology, will speak at the Volatile Futures/Earthly Matters Conference at Bennington College May 26.
Bennington Banner
http://bit.ly/2s3u0xg

Fashions change but friendship always in style
Will Rice College junior Ellen McMullen is mentioned.
TBO (This also appeared in Tampa Bay Times.)
http://bit.ly/2qWs4ch

An English university will teach a degree course in esports next year
An article mentions that Rice had a class that used the video game Skyrim to teach students about Scandinavian culture.
PC Gamer
http://bit.ly/2s3s8ot

Gene-editing technology may replace antibiotics in the future
Gang Bao, the Foyt Family Professor in Bioengineering, is quoted about CRISPR technology.
Before It’s News
http://bit.ly/2qmNTPK

SPORTS

Rice holds off Old Dominion in C-USA Tourney
Rice baseball defeated Old Dominion University 4-3 and advanced to the next round of the C-USA Tournament. The team will play again May 27.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/2qqO8Ze
http://bit.ly/2qjJoJy
College baseball: UH advances to AAC semifinals
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/2rGEJRS
FAU advances in C-USA Tournament by beating FIU
Sun Sentinel
http://bit.ly/2qqQrLS
Rice holds on for 4-3 Win over ODU, advances to C-USA Tournament Semifinal
WLOX
http://bit.ly/2s3sDPc
ODU strands 10 baserunners, falls to Rice in C-USA Tournament
Virginian-Pilot
http://bit.ly/2qqZRXN
FAU uses big 6th inning to eliminate rival FIU in C-USA Tourney
Sun Herald
http://bit.ly/2rGAB4g
Young, Old Dominion drop a close one
Prince George Citizen
http://bit.ly/2r5mXqE
FAU eliminates FIU from C-USA baseball tournament
WDAM (This also appeared in WSFA, WTVM, WAFB and WMC Action News 5.)
http://bit.ly/2r45Xz7
KPRC
http://bit.ly/2r5HknD

D1 men’s HERO of the Year award winners 2017
Alumnus Darik Dillard ’17 is an honorable mention recipient of the NCAA D1 Men’s HERO of the Year award.
HERO Sports
http://bit.ly/2r5nAAJ
Hawaii’s Kema-Kaleiwahea wins national ‘hero’ award for college athletes
Hawaii News Now
http://bit.ly/2roTHfJ

Shewmake tabbed a Bragan Slugger Award semifinalist
Will Rice College sophomore Dominic DiCaprio is one of the semifinalists for the inaugural Bobby Bragan Collegiate Slugger Award.
KAGS (This also appeared in KBTX and KXXV.)
http://bit.ly/2r5dXSj

When does the 2017 college football season start?
Rice football is mentioned.
NCAA
http://on.ncaa.com/2r5fjMU

Watch baseball playoffs live: Fort Bend Travis versus North Shore (game 1 of 3)
Articles mention high school baseball games that were played at Rice’s Reckling Park.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/2r3YYpM
http://bit.ly/2rYu0PV
Watch softball playoffs live: Katy versus Deer Park (game 1 of 3)
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/2qqYPLd
http://bit.ly/2rYu0PV
Fort Bend Travis downs North Shore, 7-2, Tigers take 1-0 series lead
Vype
http://bit.ly/2rXTJZ1

Former Astros player Hunter Pence, Greenway Coffee to debut Coral Sword: Coffee, comics and games
Rice is mentioned in a slideshow.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/2rYmOnc
http://bit.ly/2r59WO4

UAB’s Clark donates 100 season tickets to youth program
Rice football is mentioned.
USA Today
https://usat.ly/2qrehH3
Latest Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana sports
WSFA
http://bit.ly/2rGtvNl

Rendon takes advantage of rest with big series versus Seattle
Former Rice baseball player Anthony Rendon is mentioned.
MASN
http://bit.ly/2s3unIi
‘MLB Intentional Talk’
ESPN 2
http://bit.ly/2qn8Bi7

A closer look at who’s playing in the US four-ball
Rice golfers Mario Carmona and Mitchell Meissner will participate in the U.S. Four-Ball Championship at the Pinehurst Resort.
Amateur Golf
http://bit.ly/2r5npVX

NEWS RELEASE

Baker Institute experts: National database puts children with medically complex conditions at risk for discrimination
A proposed national database that would serve as a centralized source of information on children with medically complex conditions puts those children and their families at risk for discrimination by making their health information public, and therefore accessible to employers and health insurers, according to experts at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
http://bit.ly/2r4c5aG