In the News

In the News

Each month Rice News will publish a sampling of faculty, staff and administrators who have been quoted in newspaper or magazine articles or have been interviewed on television or radio. Since the information is compiled from clippings provided by a national service, there might be a delay from the time someone is interviewed until the News mentions the item.

U.S. News & World Report
Brian Huberman from the Department of Art and Art History was quoted on his documentary over the controversy of Davy Crockett’s death at the Alamo.

USA Today
An article mentioned a survey directed by Stephen Klineberg, professor of sociology, polling Houstonians about the city’s smog problem.
William Martin, the Harry and Hazel Chavanne Professor of Religion and Public Policy, was quoted on conservatives and their political expectations.

Chronicle of Higher Education
Patricia Reiff, professor of physics and astronomy, commented on predicting space weather and the appeal of the field of astronomy.

New York Times
An article mentioned an exit poll conducted by Dean of Social Sciences Robert Stein.
Ken Kennedy, the Ann and John Doerr Professor in Computational and Applied Mathematics, was quoted on Blue Gene’s capabilities.

Washington Post
Paul Ellison, professor of double bass at the Shepherd School of Music, was quoted on world-renowned double-bass player Francois Rabbath.
An article mentioned alumnus and architect Brett Zamore’s renovation of a shotgun-style house, a project that he began while he was a student at Rice. Dean of the School of Architecture Lars Lerup was quoted on this architectural style.
Earl Black, the Herbert S. Autrey Professor of Political Science, commented on black voters and their participation in recent presidential elections.

Wall Street Journal
Edward Djerejian, director of the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy, was quoted on the Mideast’s structural economic problems.

The Nation
Linda McNeil, professor of education, was quoted on the purely TAAS oriented teaching done by teachers in schools, especially in less affluent districts.

Science
Reiff was quoted on the European Space Agency’s return to space.

Computer Currents Magazine
Dan Wallach, assistant professor of computer science in electrical and computer engineering, was quoted on the future of online piracy.

Toronto Star
Daniel Colbert, faculty fellow in chemistry, commented on possible future applications of nanotechnology.
An article mentioned the research of Richard Smalley, the Gene and Norman Hackerman Professor of Chemistry and professor of physics. Colbert was quoted on nanoscale devices.

Chicago Tribune
Lisa Klein, an assistant professor of management at the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management, commented on the future structure of e-business.

Philadelphia Inquirer
An article mentioned a study by David Ikenberry, associate professor of management at the Jones School.

Dallas Morning News
Ken Medlock of the Baker Institute was quoted on the high U.S. gas prices.
Stein was quoted on the issue of funding for light rail.

Black was quoted on George W. Bush’s choice for vice president and Colin Powell’s decision not to run.

Houston Chronicle
An article appeared on Michael Carroll, the Burton J. and Ann M. McMurtry Professor of Engineering in Computational and Applied Mathematics.
Keith Baggerly, assistant professor of statistics, was quoted on the Texas Lotto.
An article appeared on Larry Rachleff, professor of conducting at the Shepherd School.

Matt Fraser, assistant professor in environmental science and engineering, was mentioned as questioning the effectiveness of towers designed to blast pollution into the upper atmosphere.
McNeil commented on a report on Texas education.
Stephen Fox, lecturer, School of Architecture, was quoted on the design of the proposed downtown entertainment center.
Steve Currall, associate professor of management and psychology at the Jones School, discussed in an article the importance of an overarching vision for an entrepreneur.
Mauro Hamza, Rice fencing coach, was mentioned as coach of a wheelchair-bound fencing student who is practicing for the 2000 Paralympics.
An article discussed the “Community in History Project” involving Rice students. Leslie Miller, research scholar from the Center for Technology in Teaching and Learning, commented on the project.
Lerup wrote about the proposed light rail system for downtown Houston.
Currall commented on business accelerators and incubators.
An article included comments from Klineberg on the success of Vietnamese students.
Stein was quoted on Al Gore’s choice for vice presidential candidate.
Black commented on Southern voters’ reactions to a Jewish candidate.
Black commented on the Clintons’ appearance at the Democratic National Convention.

Houston Business Journal
An article mentioned the recently unveiled strategic alliance between Enron and Rice, and President Malcolm Gillis was quoted on this alliance.
An article mentioned Professor of Architecture William Cannady as architect for Northern Trust Bank building projects.

The Atlanta Journal Constitution
In a feature about job hunting, Professor of Psychology Robert Dipboye discussed the impact of physical appearance on one’s job search.

KHOU
Klineberg was quoted on affirmative action.

KTRK
Stein was quoted on vice presidential candidates.

KRIV
Black was quoted on George W. Bush’s presidential campaign.

KPRC
Neighborhood weather was broadcast from Rice. Fraser discussed Houston air quality.

National Public Radio
Smalley discussed nanotechnology.

KTRH News Radio 740
Stein commented on which candidate, Bush or Gore, will be backed by the NAACP. He also commented on the Camp David peace summit, the failed DNA testing for a death row inmate and Houston’s efforts to build a downtown arena.