Dateline Rice for March 27, 2014

FEATURED ITEM

This invention that uses aquarium pumps could save 178,000 babies each year
An article features Rice’s innovative engineering program designed to get students to learn about problems of rural hospitals and then find solutions. Rebecca Richards-Kortum, the Stanley C. Moore Professor and chair of the Department of Bioengineering and director of both Beyond Traditional Borders and Rice 360°: Institute for Global Health Technologies, are quoted.
Huffington Post (This article also appeared in Computer Magazine.)
http://huff.to/1gFAXNl

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

New stem cell technique bypasses ethical concerns
Rice graduate student Mohit Kumar Jolly authored a study about stem cell research and how it may be possible to bypass the use of unfertilized eggs for cloning.
The Conversation
http://bit.ly/1h0ravr

Protein knots: Key to Parkinson’s disease and obesity?
Polish scientist Joanna Sułkowska is working with researchers from several universities, including Rice, to study knots on proteins that may have an impact on the development of Parkinson’s disease and obesity.
The Warsaw Voice
http://bit.ly/1iDYNYh

No, fracking is not making the US more secure
Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy is referenced for its study on oil drilling.
The American Prospect
http://bit.ly/1g3Uj8R

Laurels to XLRI at Global B-Schools meet
Rice participated in the Global B-School Competition.
India Education Diary
http://bit.ly/1g4486K

La Fundación Reina Sofía, Cáritas e Irene Villa, Premios Fomento 2014
Pablo Yepes, senior faculty fellow in physics and astronomy, will be recognized at the Reina and Irene Villa Caritas 2014 Foundation Awards.
elEconomista.es (An English translation is not available. This article also appeared in Lainformacion.com, Siglo XXI, La Voz Libre, Europa Press and Yahoo! Spain.)
http://bit.ly/1dQGlr2

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Migration makes Texas suburbs boom, while births boost big cities like Dallas
An article analyzes the growth of counties in the major metropolitan areas of Texas. Steve Murdock, the Allyn and Gladys Cline Professor of Sociology and director of Rice’s Hobby Center for the Study of Texas, is quoted.
Dallas Morning News
http://dallasne.ws/1dQKNpA

Young audiences of Houston honors Dr. Stephen Klineberg
Stephen Klineberg, professor of sociology and co-director of Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, will be honored at the annual Young Audiences of Houston gala April 16.
Houston Lifestyle & Homes
http://bit.ly/NZLV3f

Expanded option for Houston drivers
Zipcar, the car-sharing service, is expanding in Houston. Zipcar was introduced to Rice in 2008 for students, staff and faculty.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1hZD377
Zipcar launches car-sharing network in Houston
KPRC-TV
http://bit.ly/1hZDfn0
Zipcar launches full-fledged Houston presence
Houston Business Journal
http://bit.ly/P5NPjF
Houston — ‘We have Zipcar’
IT Business Net
http://bit.ly/1pzQ4az
Zipcar teams up with Tech to offer sustainable driving options
Collegiate Times
http://bit.ly/1m853Ix
Zipcar launches in Houston
Boston Business Journal
http://bit.ly/QjmJXv

Want to hurt Russia? Oil exec suggests exporting crude
Exporting crude oil, not gas, is a quick way for the U.S. to weaken Russia’s influence. Rice is mentioned for its study of the economics of oil and gas exports.
Fuel Fix
http://bit.ly/1m8jY5B

How much do you know about Houston’s history?
Rice University’s founder, William Marsh Rice, and Rice are pictured as an answer in a quiz about Houston’s history.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1rF1Sfi

Culture scene: March 27-April 2
“The Russian School” will perform at Alice Pratt Brown Hall March 30.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1j8IX8H

Dr. Erez Aiden named newest McNair Scholar at Baylor College of Medicine
Erez Aiden, adjunct assistant professor of computational and applied mathematics, has been named the newest McNair Scholar at Baylor College of Medicine.
Baylor College of Medicine News
http://bit.ly/1j94tKy

Rice Design Alliance 38th annual architecture tour ‘Additionally’
The Rice Design Alliance tour stops for “Additionally” are listed.
CultureMap
http://bit.ly/1pzYYEZ
RDA’s (Addition) Edition
Paper City
http://bit.ly/1h0rEli

International magazine names Houston ‘The Coolest Town in Texas’ — Was there really ever any doubt?
James Turrell’s “Twilight Epiphany” Skyspace on the Rice campus was praised in the Architectural Digest in an article about Houston being the coolest town in Texas.
CultureMap
http://bit.ly/1jz6rqu

Powerhouse lawyer, heavy-hitters in heels and a priest on a mission shake up the Houston spring scene
Alexander Beridze, gold medalist of the World Piano Competition, will perform at Rice’s Shepherd School of Music April 3.
CultureMap
http://bit.ly/1jyxuSx

BROADCAST

March 127: Jan Odegard, Keith Gray, Kyle Bethancourt
Jan Odegard, executive director of Rice’s Ken Kennedy Institute for Information Technology, discusses the Rice Oil and Gas High-Performance Computing Workshop on Comcast’s “The Energy Makers Show.”
The Energy Makers
http://bit.ly/1hefZDR

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Rice U study: Don’t shop for travel at work
According to a new study from Rice University and Iowa State University, consumers who traveled farther and made reservations during business hours were more likely to select higher quality hotels but were less satisfied after their stay. Ajay Kalra, the Herbert S. Autry Chair in Business and Professor of Marketing, is quoted.
HealthCanal (This article also appeared in RedOrbit, Phys.org, Science Daily, DailyNewsEn.com, Computer Magazine, Science Codex, e! Science News, Science Newsline and ConsumerAffairs.)
http://bit.ly/1dQom42

Bioprinting, part 2 — The ethical conundrum
Jordan Miller, assistant professor of bioengineering, and Kirstin Matthews, an adjunct lecturer of sociology and a fellow in science and technology policy at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, comment on the medical applications of 3-D printing.
Tech News World
http://bit.ly/1dQJase

Park Scholars recognize Red Hat chief executive
Alumnus Jim Whitehurst ’89 was presented the William C. Friday Award by the senior class of the Park Scholarships Program.
Technician Online
http://bit.ly/1hdHSMh

Why Blackberry could get back on track sooner than you think
A Rice stock market study is referenced.
Investing.com
http://bit.ly/1o4eAFa
How will Lulu fare under new boss?
Investing.com
http://bit.ly/1g43pCn
Here’s why GameStop might miss sales expectations
Investing.com
http://bit.ly/OXZIbG

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

People on the move roundup: March 16, 2014
Javier Rojo, former professor of statistics, has joined the University of Nevada, Reno College of Science as the new chair of the Mathematics and Statistics Department.
Reno Gazette-Journal
http://on.rgj.com/1h0eiFz

Sub Rosa, GE open their garage to do-it-yourselfers
Experience design firm Sub Rosa and GE are launching “GE Garages” workshops and programming that provides hands-on access to advanced technologies and industrial materials for inventors. Rice is mentioned.
MediaPost Communications
http://bit.ly/1o4hxpa

SPORTS

Scott Pera to join Rice men’s basketball staff
Virginia Commonwealth University associate head coach Mike Rhoades has been named Rice’s men’s head basketball coach. University of Pennsylvania assistant coach Scott Pera is expected to join Rhoades’ staff.
Houston Chronicle (Similar articles appeared in 11 other affiliates.)
http://bit.ly/Qjkbc2
Rhoades’ family excited for new Rice head coach
Republican Herald
http://bit.ly/1fncgzQ
James Harden’s high school coach and ‘mentor’ expected to join Rice basketball staff
KRIV-TV
http://bit.ly/QjVf48
WRIC-TV (Richmond, Va.)
http://bit.ly/1j9kG2q
WBRE-TV (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.)
http://bit.ly/1fnMGdZ

KBMT-TV (Beaumont)
Rice men’s baseball won against Lamar University 3-2 at Reckling Park.
http://bit.ly/1pcfxsg

KRIV-TV
Rice men’s baseball fell to University of Houston 2-6 at Cougar Field.
http://bit.ly/1jyZB41

What you’ll do: March 27-30
Rice’s women’s tennis team will play the College of William and Mary March 28 at the Millie West Tennis Facility.
WYDaily.com
http://bit.ly/1jyKwQ0

Owl football: 2014 spring game kicks off busy final weekend April 11-13
Three days of football-related festivities begin April 11, including their spring game and a banquet.
Cypress Creek Mirror
http://bit.ly/NZGIZg

Mississippi: Baseball state
Rice men’s baseball team is mentioned.
Madison County Journal
http://bit.ly/1gtZ8Nt

NEWS RELEASES

Cancer researchers find key protein link
A new understanding of proteins at the nexus of a cell’s decision to survive or die has implications for researchers who study cancer and age-related diseases, according to biophysicists at the Rice University-based Center for Theoretical Biological Physics (CTBP).
http://bit.ly/P6JblB

The impact of hemp and cannabis on US topic at Rice’s Baker Institute March 31
American investigative journalist and author Doug Fine will discuss what impact legalized marijuana will have on the United States economy and the fast-developing area of U.S. drug policy at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy March 31.
http://bit.ly/QjYdFU

Rice experts available to discuss oil spill in Galveston Bay, how future storms may impact environmental safety
The 168,000-gallon oil spill currently affecting Galveston Bay is causing significant environmental damage, but its impacts are relatively small when compared with the environmental damage that could occur from a direct hit by a major hurricane, according to experts from Rice University’s Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disasters (SSPEED) Center.
http://bit.ly/QjYl8k

Advancing civic science in America topic at Rice’s Baker Institute April 1
Three eminent civic scientists will discuss the current state of science in America at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy April 1. This Baker Institute Civic Scientist Lecture Series event is open to the public.
http://bit.ly/1hes8bY