Dateline Rice for Oct. 13, 2020 Oct. 13, 2020
COVID-19 PANDEMIC How cities can help main streets endure the pandemic Bill Fulton, director of Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted. The Globe and Mail (This article also appeared in 10 print and online editions of affiliate media outlets in Canada.) http://dateline.rice/oct-13-fulton
High turnout, more early voting expected in Harris County Oct. 13, 2020
HOUSTON – (Oct. 13, 2020) – Rice University researchers are expecting high election turnout in Harris County, with a majority of voters heading to the polls during early voting, more ballots cast by mail and a significant decline in the number of voters going to the polls on Election Day.
Study: Darwin's theory about coral reef atolls is fatally flawed Oct. 12, 2020
Rice marine geologist and oceanographer André Droxler knows Charles Darwin's theory about atoll formation is incorrect, and Droxler and former Rice postdoc Stéphan Jorry are hoping to set the record straight with a comprehensive new paper about the subject.
Literal rise of the internet enables new climate science Oct. 12, 2020
Collaborative National Science Foundation grants will use data from internet balloons to study atmospheric gravity waves and their influence on the weather and climate.
Dateline Rice for Oct. 12, 2020 (Weekend Edition) Oct. 12, 2020
FEATURED ITEM Inside look at one university’s unique COVID approach A broadcast features Rice's plan to prevent the spread of COVID-19, which includes conducting tests, requiring face masks and holding some classes outdoors in semipermanent structures. President David Leebron and McMurtry College freshman Charlotte Cambor are interviewed. NBC News (This segment aired on more than 200 affiliate stations across the U.S., and it appeared online in Yahoo! News and MSN.) http://dateline.rice/oct-12-leebron-cambor
Black alumni share stories, memories of ‘ever-changing’ Rice Oct. 12, 2020
The Oct. 7 panel was organized by Rice's Task Force on Slavery, Segregation and Racial Injustice.
Voter registration drive at Fondren Library finishes strong ahead of 2020 elections Oct. 12, 2020
Cross-campus collaborations made volunteer-driven event a success.
Making hay while the sun shines Oct. 12, 2020
With physical distancing a requirement for classes and other campus activities, Rice students have been taking full advantage of the fall weather and moving their study sessions outdoors whenever possible. (Photos by Jeff Fitlow)
A sweet cinnamon surprise Oct. 12, 2020
How iconic are senior executive chef Roger Elkhouri’s cinnamon rolls? So iconic that there’s a hue named for his sweet treats in the new Rice Color Walk public art installation outside Hanszen College.
Dateline Rice for Oct. 9, 2020 Oct. 9, 2020
COVID-19 PANDEMIC 'NBC News Radio' A broadcast mentions that experts at Rice's Texas Policy Lab have proposed creating a grading system to rate businesses on their COVID-19 safety measures. Jen Leveille, public health consultant, and Megan Rafferty, health data analyst, are interviewed. KEX-AM (Portland, Oregon) http://dateline.rice/oct-9-tpl-leveille-rafferty (This segment aired on over 900 affiliate radio stations across the U.S.)
The Ion awarded $1.4M to launch Aerospace Innovation Hub Oct. 8, 2020
HOUSTON – (Oct. 8, 2020) – The Ion has been awarded $1.4 million in federal funding for a partnership with NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) and DivInc to create its Aerospace Innovation Hub (ASCI-Hub) – which will support and develop regional minority business enterprises (MBEs) that address aerospace-related challenges.
Dateline Rice for Oct. 8, 2020 Oct. 8, 2020
COVID-19 PANDEMIC Texas researchers develop business inspection plan that could ease COVID fears A broadcast mentions that experts at Rice's Texas Policy Lab have proposed creating a grading system to rate businesses on their COVID-19 safety measures. Interviewed policy lab members include Snejana Nihtianova, director of research operations; Jen Leveille, public health consultant; and Megan Rafferty, health data analyst. Rafferty is quoted in Erie News Now. NBC News (This segment aired more than 100 times since first appearing in yesterday's Dateline.) http://dateline.rice/oct-8-nihtianova-leveille-rafferty Making the grade: Inspection plan could ease COVID-19 fears Erie News Now (This article also appeared in more than 20 other media outlets and yesterday's Dateline.) http://dateline.rice/oct-8-tpl-rafferty
Seesaws offer playful social distancing on campus Oct. 8, 2020
Rice Architecture students built 'Twelve Feet Apart' to encourage safe outdoor activities.
Dateline Rice for Oct. 7, 2020 Oct. 7, 2020
COVID-19 PANDEMIC Researchers say inspection plan could ease COVID fears A broadcast mentions that experts at Rice's Texas Policy Lab have proposed creating a grading system to rate businesses on their COVID-19 safety measures. Interviewed policy lab members include Snejana Nihtianova, director of research operations; Jen Leveille, public health consultant; and Megan Rafferty, health data analyst. Rafferty is quoted in KOBI Online. NBC News Philadelphia Online http://dateline.rice/oct-7-tpl-nihtianova-leveille (This and similar segments aired on more than 30 stations across the U.S.)
New book from Rice psychologist offers guide to creating successful teams Oct. 7, 2020
What makes a team effective? A new book from a Rice University psychologist examines that question and identifies ways leaders can foster successful organizations.
