Dateline Rice for Sept. 27, 2019

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Whistleblower painstakingly gathered material and almost single-handedly set impeachment in motion
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities, is quoted in an article about the possible impeachment of President Donald Trump.
The Washington Post (Subscription is required. This article also appeared on the front page of the Sept. 27 print edition, and it appeared in more than 50 other media outlets.)
https://wapo.st/2ly6UkY

Income inequality in America is the highest it’s been since Census Bureau started tracking it, data shows
Brielle Bryan, assistant professor of sociology, is quoted.
The Washington Post (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Sept. 27 print edition of the Post, San Antonio Express-News and the Houston Chronicle, and it appeared in more than 30 other media outlets.)
https://wapo.st/2lmzJAD

Column: Amazon Care may be to health care what Amazon Prime is to shopping
Kirsten Ostherr, the Gladys Louise Fox Professor of English and director of Rice’s Medical Futures Lab, is quoted.
Los Angeles Times (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Sept. 27 print edition.)
https://lat.ms/2lzL6oY

There are parasitic wasps, and then there’s the crypt-keeper
An article mentions that Scott Egan, assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, was the first to describe the crypt-keeper wasp in 2017.
The New York Times (Subscription is required.)
https://nyti.ms/2meCFQv

Parasitic crypt-keeper wasp manipulates the minds of 7 fellow inspect species
An article cites a 2017 study by Kelly Weinersmith, adjunct assistant professor of biosciences and the former Huxley Fellow in Ecology and Evolution at Rice, about the crypt-keeper wasp’s “hypermanipulation” of other insects.
Smithsonian (This article also appeared in Fox News, Phys.org and Mashable.)
http://bit.ly/2ndIlKm

How #MeToo changed your lunch
Alumna Belinda Chan is quoted.
The New York Times (Subscription is required.)
https://nyti.ms/2mlVL7b

You know Greta Thunberg. Meet 15 other young climate activists taking on world leaders
An article mentions a Rice study that determined that the Marshall Islands in recent years have suffered the worst coral bleaching in history.
USA Today (This article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2mmtmh8

Colleges launch computer coding ‘boot camps’ for older adults
An article mentions that Rice offers a coding boot camp. David Vassar, assistant dean of professional and executive programs at the Glasscock School, is quoted.
AARP
http://bit.ly/2makVpo

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Awash in dirty plastic: We’ve got a big problem in our recycling market
An article cites a new study by Rachel Meidl, fellow in energy and environment at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
San Antonio Express-News (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2mcerq5

3 cancer-fighting innovations coming out of Houston institutions
A cancer innovation roundup features new research by José Onuchic, the Harry C. and Olga K. Wiess Professor of Physics and Astronomy, that suggests that voltage-dependent anion channels in mitochondria may be a target for new cancer drugs.
InnovationMap
http://bit.ly/2nb1cG2

Let’s temper our expectations just a bit in HD28
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.
Off the Kuff
http://bit.ly/2nheNvK

4th Annual Space Settlement Symposium begins Friday
An article mentions that Scott Solomon, associate teaching professor in biosciences at Rice and author of “Future Humans: Inside the Science of Our Continuing Evolution,” will speak about “Adapting to Life Beyond Earth” at the 4th Annual Space Settlement Symposium Sept. 27 at Texas State University.
San Marcos Daily Record
http://bit.ly/2n7R80G

Mika Hasler teaches young music students the art of being bold
An article featuring Mika Hasler mentions that she has toured as a soloist with Rice.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2nOStd1

Couple’s vision is giving Houston a cross-cultural event center
Alumnus Shion Deysarker is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2m5uJRv

5 most popular innovation stories in Houston this week
An innovation stories roundup mentions that the second annual HX Capital Summit will be held at Rice.
InnovationMap
http://bit.ly/2m9O4kA

Before time runs out, plan your family fall photo shoots at these perfect Houston backdrops
Rice is pictured in a slideshow.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2mhTWbm

An eclectic celebration brings art community and city leaders together at the Glasscock School
An article mentions that the “FestEve! Evening for the Arts” fundraiser was held at Rice Sept. 14.
Houstonia Magazine
http://bit.ly/2lGbbmu

Top 5: Sept. 26, 2019
Two articles feature the Rice Moody Center for the Arts’ exhibit, “Moon Shot,” on view from Sept. 20-Dec. 21. Alison Weaver, executive director of the Moody Center, is quoted in Glasstire.
Glasstire
http://bit.ly/2nMA2pb
What’s on at Houston galleries this week
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article appeared in the Sept. 27 print edition and a previous edition of Dateline when it was first posted online.)
http://bit.ly/2nnHeYG

Sept. 27-Oct. 30
A roundup up of classical music performances around Texas mentions that the Jerusalem String Quartet will perform at Stude Concert Hall at Rice’s Shepherd School of Music Oct. 17 as part of Chamber Music Houston.
Texas Classical Review
http://bit.ly/2naPhbr

Outside the Megaplex: Here are the Houston arthouse movies showing Sept. 27-Oct. 3
A roundup of alternative Houston-area movie theaters mentions that Rice Cinema presented “Low-Fi,” a collection of unusual films from the Rice Cinema archive, Sept. 26.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article appeared in the Sept. 27 print edition and a previous edition of Dateline when it was first posted online.)
http://bit.ly/2nt6kp7

BROADCAST

The bigger picture: ‘Ad Astra’ hints at what’s next for space exploration
Charles Dove, professor in the practice of visual arts and film and director of Rice Cinema, is interviewed.
Houston Public Media (This “Houston Matters” segment also aired twice on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://bit.ly/2nQT0Lr

After Harvey and Imelda, Houstonians wonder how much is too much to bear when it comes to storms
An article cites a Rice study about the emotional well-being of Houston residents after flood events.
Texas Standard (This segment aired on 30 stations around Texas.)
http://bit.ly/2nP1wuw

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

EPA about-face lets emissions soar at some coal plants
Daniel Cohan, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, is quoted.
E&E News
http://bit.ly/2lCtZTD

The discoveries are in the details
An article mentions that Naomi Halas, the Stanley C. Moore Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and professor of chemistry, bioengineering, physics and astronomy and of materials science and nanoengineering and the director of Rice’s Smalley-Curl Institute, will be the plenary speaker at SPIE Photonics Asia 2019 in October.
SPIE
http://bit.ly/2lGnDmf

Scientists disentangle protein-nanoparticle interactions, suggest path to drug-sensing tool
An article features Rice research that suggests that a standard-issue protein in nano-bio lab experimentation is prone to pushing gold nanorods into right-handed chiral assemblies. Co-authors Christy Landes, professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, chemistry, electrical and computer engineering; Stephan Link, professor of chemistry and computer and electrical engineering and associate chair for graduate studies; and postdoctoral fellow Qingfeng Zhang are quoted.
Phys.org (This article also appeared in 7thSpace Interactive and Honest Newsly.)
http://bit.ly/2na4FEQ

New fluorescent tags developed to track cause of Alzheimer’s
An article features Rice research that determined a way to track the formation of soluble amyloid beta peptide aggregates implicated in the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Angel Martí, associate professor of chemistry, of bioengineering and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted.
Medgadget
http://bit.ly/2n9Kg2Q

Sickle cell: Progress in research
An article cites the 2018 American Association for the Advancement of Science talk given by Gang Bao, the Foyt Family Professor of Bioengineering.
The New Journal & Guide
http://bit.ly/2nSteqh

Saudi Arabia picks up the pieces
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Petroleum Economist
http://bit.ly/2neE21K

Artist profile: Terri Loewenthal
Alumna Terri Loewenthal is featured and pictured.
California Home + Design
http://bit.ly/2mkBoqY

One pilot’s adventurous life
Alumna Sylvia Grandstaff is featured and pictured.
Flying Magazine
http://bit.ly/2nhiqBx

DaCamera, Boniuk Institute and Holocaust Museum Houston to present free performance and panel discussion
An article mentions that Rice’s Boniuk Institute for Religious Tolerance, DaCamera and Holocaust Museum Houston will co-present “The Music of Mieczyslaw Weinberg” Nov. 14 at Holocaust Museum Houston.
Broadway World
http://bit.ly/2mhJrEQ

Nanolâmpadas incandescentes podem iluminar e fazer computação
An article features Rice research into nano light bulbs, which may make solar cells more efficient. Co-authors Gururaj Naik, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, and graduate student Chloe Doiron are quoted.
Inovaçao Tecnológica (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/2nNRKbT

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Boots on the ground
James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Chair in Chemistry and a professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is mentioned.
World News Group
http://bit.ly/2ngjJRa

Producing RNG through power-to-gas technology
An article features Rice research into the efficient conversion of carbon dioxide into pure liquid fuels. Postdoctoral researcher Chuan Xia is quoted.
Plant Engineering
http://bit.ly/2ncwr3y

Scientists in United Kingdom manipulate DNA to create a synthetic bacteria that could be immune to infections    
Joshua Atkinson, postdoctoral research associate in biosciences, is quoted.
Dark Daily (This article also appeared in Inovaçao Tecnológica.)
http://bit.ly/2nbFfGU

Base property tax assessments on cost of living
An article mentions The Rice Investment, an initiative offering full-tuition scholarships and grants to students from low- and middle-income families.
Webster-Kirkwood Times, Inc.
http://bit.ly/2neXHhI

Review: Brad Pitt adventures to the final frontier in the stellar ‘Ad Astra’
President John F. Kennedy’s “moon speech” given at Rice Sept. 12, 1962, is mentioned.
Alexandria Times
http://bit.ly/2lyzsL0
Research to action — the science of Drawdown Conference
GeoEd Trek Blog
http://bit.ly/2mkli0x

U of H research unveils sea floor under Bangladesh
An article features collaborative research by Rice, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation and Dehradun to understand the tectonic evolution of the Bay of Bengal and Bangladesh.
Telangana Today (This article also appeared in the Deccan Herald, Hindu Business Line, Pune Mirror, Bangalore Mirror, Mumbai Mirror, Devdiscourse, Business Standard, Ahmedabad Mirror and Business Standard.)
http://bit.ly/2ncraZN

DSO honors Orchestra Hall’s 100th anniversary
An article mentions that alumnus Abraham Feder, a graduate of Rice’s Shepherd School of Music, will be featured as a cello soloist at “A Century of Pops” at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Oct. 23.
The Jewish News
http://bit.ly/2mlOKDp

Clemson researchers, Prisma Health clinicians work to reduce burnout, enhance the practice of medicine
Prisma Health clinicians, Clemson graduate students and colleagues at Rice have identified five burnout profiles in health care leaders, based on surveys from over 900 health care employees.
Clemson University News
http://bit.ly/2nJKgXo

Bryce Hancock on track to be first Mill Creek football player to graduate as valedictorian
An article featuring Bryce Hancock mentions that his sister attended Rice.
Gwinnett Prep Sports
http://bit.ly/2lBtRUg

American School of Puerto Vallarta 2019 College Fair
An article mentions that representatives from Rice will participate in the American School of Puerto Vallarta 2019 College Fair Oct. 7 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Banderas News
http://bit.ly/2mkWl56

La banda suona YMCA e sventola bandiere rainbow contro l’omofobia durante una partita di football
An article featuring the Rice Marching Owl Band quotes Sid Richardson College senior Chad Fisher, spokesman for the MOB.
Gay.it (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/2nhc3OC

SPORTS

Football continues conference play in Houston
An article mentions that Rice’s football team will play Louisiana Tech University Sept. 28.
LA Tech Sports News (This article also appeared in KSLA.)
http://bit.ly/2nMU2YQ
Bears stay golden with Sun Devils
Davis Enterprise
http://bit.ly/2mbhKOf

Rice men’s basketball team aims for big step this season
A television broadcast features Rice’s men’s basketball program. Head coach Scott Pera is interviewed.
Click2Houston
http://bit.ly/2nhFSP3

Volleyball opens C-USA slate with Charlotte Friday
An article mentions that Rice’s volleyball team will play the University of Texas at El Paso Sept. 27.
UTSA Athletics
http://bit.ly/2naExK2

Big 12 QBs far from finished with 8 non-senior starters
Several articles mention that Rice’s football team was defeated by Baylor University 21-13 Sept. 20.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 75 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2nOGmwt
Observations on the rest of the Big 12 through Week 4
SB Nation
http://bit.ly/2lCLWRU
PBWM Episode 4: Shehan Jeyarajah gets us ready for Big 12 play
247Sports.com
http://bit.ly/2ncB8ua
Keeping up with the conference: Week 4 power rankings
SB Nation
http://bit.ly/2lDou7b
How they match up: Baylor vs. Rice
Waco Tribune-Herald
http://bit.ly/2lH1Yu8
Big 12 Report: Texas takes step in right direction
SportsMap Houston
http://bit.ly/2lCJDyb
‘Central Texas News Now’
KXXV-TV (Waco, Texas)
http://bit.ly/2nNB6ZX (This segment aired twice.)

Women’s tennis begins 2019 fall season with Rice Invitational in Houston
An article mentions the Rice Invitational tennis tournament Sept. 27-29.
University of Alabama Sports News
http://bit.ly/2mn6aiO
Women’s tennis competes in Dallas and Houston Friday-Sunday
UTSA Athletics
http://bit.ly/2niBD5S

Two-man plan: Wells says Tyner, Duffey will play at OU
Former Rice football player Jackson Tyner is featured.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal (This article appeared in the Sept. 27 print edition of the Houston Chronicle and a previous edition of Dateline when it was first posted online.)
http://bit.ly/2lENGdi
5 things Oklahoma fans should know about Texas Tech: Who will replace Alan Bowman
The Dallas Morning News (Similar articles also appeared in more than 20 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2ncNVNd
Texas Tech prediction: How will the Red Raiders handle their first game without Alan Bowman
The Dallas Morning News
http://bit.ly/2lGRH12

Cardinals run first men’s basketball practice – Port Arthur News
An article mentions that Rice’s men’s basketball team will play Lamar University Dec. 7.
The Port Arthur News
http://bit.ly/2mp8LJh

Texas A&M’s Aguilar and Habib advance at Oracle ITA Masters
An article mentions that Rice tennis players Sumit Sarkar and Michaela Haet were defeated in the second round of the mixed doubles competition in the 2019 Oracle ITA Masters hosted at Pepperdine University Sept. 26.
KBTX
http://bit.ly/2m9Npzz

Former Baltimore Raven O.J. Brigance reflects as he celebrates his 50th birthday despite ALS diagnosis
An article and television segment feature former Rice football player O.J. Brigance, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2007.
CBS Baltimore (This segment also aired on WJZ-TV in Baltimore.)
https://cbsloc.al/2nNe59z

Luke Willson has a story about his unemployment, how he found out Seahawks wanted him back
Former Rice football player Luke Willson is featured.
The News Tribune
http://bit.ly/2mjoglV
KRYK: Bills have easiest remaining schedule of NFL’s undefeated eight
Winnipeg Sun (This article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2lJFzMQ

James Blake tops Robby Ginepri to win Invesco Series QQQ title in Toronto
An article mentions that the 2019 Invesco Series QQQ tennis tournament will be held at Rice Nov. 15.
World Tennis Magazine (This article also appeared in TennisGrandstand.)
http://bit.ly/2nRoSzz

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger has been playing with a rib injury
Several articles mention that Rice’s football team was defeated by the University of Texas at Austin 48-13 Sept. 14.
The Daily Caller
http://bit.ly/2ni4LtZ

Mansfield, Rice grad Esukpa discovers role in BYU offense
Former Rice football player Emmanuel Esukpa is featured.
Texas Scorecard
http://bit.ly/2ngRgL2
With Ty’son Williams’ season over, BYU now looking to Emmanuel Esukpa to help carry the rushing load
Salt Lake Tribune
http://bit.ly/2naHhXW
Behind Enemy Lines: Previewing BYU with Vanquish the Foe
SB Nation
http://bit.ly/2nUDRZJ

MLB Diversity Fellowship program wraps inaugural season
Former Rice baseball player Chad Tatum is quoted.
MLB.com
https://atmlb.com/2nh2lvC

Houston sports tech company raises $1.3M
An article about sEATz, a stadium concessions food-running business, mentions that the service is offered at Rice Stadium.
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared in more than 25 other media outlets and a previous edition of Dateline when it was first posted online.)
http://bit.ly/2m8Mdwn

NEWS RELEASES

New North American trade deal limits changes to Mexico’s energy policies, says Baker Institute expert
Under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador would not be able to roll back the 2013 reforms to the country’s energy law permitting foreign investment in the industry, according to a report by David Gantz, the Will Clayton Fellow in Trade and International Economics at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
http://bit.ly/2nU5QIZ

Chemists clarify a chiral conundrum
Experiments by Rice chemists revealed multilevel chirality in the way bovine serum albumin proteins prompted 100-nanometer-long particles to align and in how the particles’ plasmons responded to light in the much smaller proteins’ presence.
http://bit.ly/2mp1p8q