Dateline Rice for Feb. 19, 2019

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Is expanding presidential power inherently bad for democracy?
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities, is interviewed by PBS about how presidential power has changed over time, and he is interviewed by C-SPAN about President Donald Trump’s emergency declaration to build a U.S.-Mexico border wall.
PBS NewsHour 
https://to.pbs.org/2BK38tB
WGBH-AM (Boston)
http://bit.ly/2BGSV16 (This radio segment also aired on 1,166 affiliate stations across the U.S.)
‘Washington Journal’
C-SPAN (This segment aired three additional times.)
http://bit.ly/2BGC2Uk

Daily briefing: Both sides of the scalpel
The “Quote of the Day” in a news roundup from Nature cites Genevera Allen ’06, associate professor of statistics, computer science and electrical and computer engineering, whose research determined machine-learning techniques used by thousands of scientists to analyze data is producing results that are misleading and often completely wrong.
Nature (This article also appeared in Medical Health News.)
https://go.nature.com/2BEdxXG
Scientist warns against discoveries made with AI
Financial Times (Subscription is required.)
https://on.ft.com/2BDSEM7
Machine learning-based discoveries still need to be checked by humans
UPI (This article also appeared in more than 10 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2TVrt6F
Statistician: Machine learning is causing a ‘crisis in science’
Futurism
http://bit.ly/2U4gyaM
Can we trust scientific discoveries made using machine learning?
Newscaf
http://bit.ly/2BJecqV
La comunidad científica advierte que las investigaciones basadas en machine learning podrían ser erróneas
Business Insider España (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/2BIBT2p

Trump’s border wall faces Texas-size backlash from landowners
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 national politics in several articles.
MSN (This Bloomberg article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets, and it appeared in a previous edition of Dateline when it was first posted online.)
http://bit.ly/2BJewG9
The Weekly Wrangle
Brains and Eggs Blog
http://bit.ly/2TXGeWK
Donald Trump declara la emergencia nacional para construir el muro con México
Diario UChile (An English translation is not available. This article also appeared in Radio Mitre.) 
http://bit.ly/2TYbZyL

Journey to Antarctica: How scientists are using seals to measure the warming ocean
An article about the effects of climate change on the Thwaites glacier in Antarctica attributes images to Linda Welzenbach, a science writer in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at Rice.
Rolling Stone (Editor’s note: A name change on Welzenbach has been requested.)
http://bit.ly/2TY2uj5

The supermoon returns, bigger and brighter
Patrick Hartigan, professor of physics and astronomy, is quoted.
NBC New York (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2TVs0pb

Shaping light lets 2D microscopes capture 4D data
An article features Rice research that developed a general method to let a microscope capture 3D along with the fourth dimension, molecular movement over time.
NSF Science360 (This article was featured in the Feb. 19 edition of the Science360 newsletter.)
http://bit.ly/2wn4f0T

SF Chamber Orchestra stages free ‘Night at the Opera’
Alumnus Alex Rosen is featured.
San Francisco Examiner
http://bit.ly/2TVFAsH

Faced with ‘headwinds,’ Ford hires global industry leader as lobbyist
Alumnus Mitch Bainwol ’83 is featured and pictured.
Detroit Free Press
http://bit.ly/2BJlXgn

HOUSTON/TEXAS

A Houston nonprofit and Rice architecture students partner to build housing in the Third Ward
An article about accessory dwelling units quotes Andrew Colopy, assistant professor of architecture; Danny Samuels, professor in the practice and program co-director of Construct, Rice Architecture’s design-build studio; and graduate student Rose Wilkowski. Samuels and Construct students designed and built +House, which accommodates live-in counselors who work for Agape Development, an organization that provides supportive housing to at-risk young adults. Wilkowski and fellow graduate students Leyla Hepsaydir, Julie Klosterman and Xi Luo are pictured in the slideshow.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in the Feb. 19 print edition with a different headline, “Building a future together.”)
http://bit.ly/2BI0Qel

Math reasoning skills give Houston students an edge
An article mentions that the Rice University School Mathematics Project (RUSMP) supports learning beyond standardized tests by using creative ways to spark interest in math. Clinical assistant professors Richard Parr, executive director of RUSMP, and Anne Papakonstantinou, director of RUSMP, are quoted.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/2BGA6uI

BROADCAST

College students rediscover the joy of handwritten letters
Graduate student Alex Kurkowski is featured in a television broadcast about his company Tellinga, which employs local college students to draw and send letters to customers.
KHOU Online (This article also appeared in KLFY Online, and the broadcast aired on KHOU-TV in Houston, KENS-TV in San Antonio and WFAA-TV in Dallas.)
http://bit.ly/2BIbEtb

5 ways extra arts education benefits Houston students
An article cites research by the Houston Education Research Consortium at Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, which determined that arts-learning experiences reduced disciplinary infractions, increased compassion for others and improved writing achievements.
Houston Public Media
http://bit.ly/2TVI2zp

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Researchers discover potential new role for bioengineering in cancer immunotherapy
A research image of the proliferation of cancer cells on a 3D-printed scaffold is attributed to Antonios Mikos, the Louis Calder Professor of Bioengineering and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.
Evolving Science
http://bit.ly/2BKpM4W

The Ensemble Theatre welcomes Ernestine Piña-Sandoval and Dr. Tiffany Bourgeois to its executive team
Alumna Ernestine Piña-Sandoval is featured and pictured.
Broadway World
http://bit.ly/2U2PBVj

Dose of vitamin C helps gold nanowires grow
An article features Rice research that determined that a vitamin C boost can help turn small gold nanorods into fine gold nanowires. Eugene Zubarev, associate professor of chemistry and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted. Alumnus Bishnu Khanal is mentioned.
Phys.org
http://bit.ly/2BIgFSe

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Texas Gulf wetlands face population, development challenges
John Anderson, the W. Maurice Ewing Professor Emeritus of Oceanography, is quoted.
Galesburg Register-Mail (This article also appeared in the Monmouth Daily Review Atlas.)
http://bit.ly/2TSTps4

‘Proud’ Chinese geneticist says another baby-gene editing volunteer is pregnant
An article about gene editing in humans mentions Michael Deem, the John W. Cox Professor of Biochemical and Genetic Engineering and a professor of physics and astronomy, and that He Jiankui, the Chinese scientist who claimed he produced the first genetically engineered twins, attended Rice.
Herdon Gazette
http://bit.ly/2BGMgnm

Indian-American couple from Hyderabad found dead in Texas 
An article mentions that Sreenivas Nakirekanti, who died Feb. 18, earned an MBA from Rice.
Times of India (This article also appeared in India West, International Business Times, Yahoo! News India, Nyoooz, NewsBytes and MENAFN.com.)
http://bit.ly/2BIjGSy

SPORTS

Homegrown talent has helped Rice ascend into the Top 25
An article featuring Rice’s women’s basketball team mentions that the Owls, who have won 15 straight games, are ranked No. 25 in the nation in the Associated Press’ Top 25 poll, marking the first time the program has appeared in the poll. Head coach Tina Langley is featured and pictured, Athletics Director Joe Karlgaard and player Erica Ogwumike are quoted, and players Olivia Ogwumike and Nancy Mulkey are mentioned. Rice’s first game as a ranked team is Feb. 23 when it visits the University of North Texas.
Washington Post (Subscription is required. This Associated Press article also appeared in more than 150 other media outlets.)
https://wapo.st/2TWH5qJ
Rice ranked for 1st time in school history; Baylor remains No. 1
ESPN
https://es.pn/2BJ2RXU
Tennessee loss puts Duke men back at No. 1 in college basketball
San Francisco Chronicle (This and similar articles also appeared in more than 50 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2BKA2u7
Rice Lady Owls ranked for 1st time in basketball program’s history
KPRC Click2Houston Online (This broadcast also aired on KPRC-TV in Houston.)
http://bit.ly/2BMmQ81
Creech: A basketball milestone for Rice women
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2BHWmVj
‘Sports2Nite’
KZTV-TV (Corpus Christi, Texas. This segment aired twice.)
http://bit.ly/2TS00Tv
Rice women move into Top 25 for 1st time in school history
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in the Feb. 19 print edition with a different headline, “Spot in Top 25 is first for program.”)
http://bit.ly/2TT0d96
Rice women’s basketball: Owls make history after top 25 berth
Fansided
http://bit.ly/2TXDgRW
Women’s basketball secures blowout win over Florida International
North Texas Daily
http://bit.ly/2TWIduu

Closing stretch opens path to C-USA tourney
Men’s head coach Scott Pera is featured in an article about Rice’s men’s basketball team. Several additional articles about Conference USA men’s basketball “bonus play” mention Rice.
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared in the Feb. 19 print edition and a previous edition of Dateline when it was first posted online.)
http://bit.ly/2BIKlPo
Herd seeded 7th in Group 2 of C-USA
West Virginia MetroNews
http://bit.ly/2TWtakv
UTEP Miners to host Rice (Feb. 23), Middle Tennessee (March 6) in Conference USA bonus play
KFOX El Paso Online (This article also appeared in CBS 4 Online.)
http://bit.ly/2BE95bu 
FAU basketball: What do Owls fans need to know about C-USA bonus play?
Palm Beach Post
https://pbpo.st/2TVNKS0

BASE: Feb. 18 — Players of the Week
An article features and pictures Rice baseball player Trei Cruz and mentions that he was named Conference USA Hitter of the Week.
ConferenceUSA.com
http://bit.ly/2BSymir
CB’s National Players of Week (2-18-19)
Collegiate Baseball
http://bit.ly/2BCpbT1

No. 37 Bears men’s golf one behind the lead at All-American Intercollegiate tournament
An article mentions that Rice is competing in the All-American Intercollegiate men’s golf tournament.
The Eagle (This article also appeared in the Waco Tribune-Herald.)
http://bit.ly/2BJgwye
Fanfelle leads men’s golf on 1st day of All-American Intercollegiate
UTSA Athletics
http://bit.ly/2BKH3ep

Natalliah Whyte breaks through for sprint double in Alabama
An article mentions that Rice track and field athlete Hannah Jackson earned second place in the 200-meter race at the Conference USA Indoor Track and Field Championships.
Sportsmax.tv
http://bit.ly/2TYxtvI

No. 24 Texas baseball digs early hole, falls to Louisiana, 8-6
An article mentions that the University of Texas at Austin’s baseball team will play Rice Feb. 19 at Reckling Park.
Horns Illustrated
http://bit.ly/2TUM5w3
Texas remains No. 23 in D1Baseball rankings
SB Nation
http://bit.ly/2BFmIqY 
Pitching fails Texas in series-ending loss to Louisiana, 8-6
247Sports.com
http://bit.ly/2TU7yFm 
Despite rallying late, Texas unable to complete series sweep, falling to Louisiana 8-6 in finale
SB Nation
http://bit.ly/2BH1A3D 
After a solid season-opening showing on the road, Texas remains attached to its No. 23 ranking
Austin American-Statesman
http://bit.ly/2BFn94A
Texas takes season-opening series at Louisiana
The Daily Texan                                                         
http://bit.ly/2BH1Wat
KTXX-AM (Austin, Texas)
http://bit.ly/2BGXubu (This segment aired twice.)

LSU heads to Athens for SEC Championships
An article mentions that Louisiana State University’s swimming and diving team competed against Rice earlier this season.
LSUSports.net
http://bit.ly/2TQd8Zg

Stewart hopes to have Stansbury back on sidelines soon
An article mentions that the Western Kentucky University’s men’s basketball team played Rice earlier this season.
Bowling Green Daily News (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2TU5uNC

The FIU Panthers men’s basketball team poised for a hot finish to regular season
An article mentions that the Florida International University’s men’s basketball team played Rice earlier this season.
Miami Herald
https://hrld.us/2V0fRzm

Five graduate transfer targets for Oklahoma State’s final 2019 scholarship
Former Rice football player Zach Abercrumbia is featured and pictured.
SB Nation 
http://bit.ly/2U4J5Nq

Wildcat Diamond Report
An article mentions that the University of Arizona’s baseball team will play Rice Feb. 20 at Reckling Park.
KOLD Online
http://bit.ly/2TYkz0q
Wildcat wrap: Recapping a busy week of Arizona athletics
SB Nation
http://bit.ly/2BK4DI8

NEWS RELEASE

Dose of vitamin C helps gold nanowires grow
A boost of vitamin C helped Rice scientists turn small gold nanorods into fine gold nanowires. Common, mild ascorbic acid is the not-so-secret sauce that helped the Rice lab of chemist Eugene Zubarev grow pure batches of nanowires from stumpy nanorods without the drawbacks of previous techniques.
http://bit.ly/2TWx0dp