Dateline for Oct. 29, 2021

Dateline Rice

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

'Apocalypse soon': Reluctant Middle East forced to open eyes to climate crisis
Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Guardian
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-krane

When local interests and climate action collide: A lignite mine's message for COP26
Anna Mikulska, nonresident fellow in energy studies at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, co-authored an article in Forbes, and she is quoted in Yahoo! News.
Forbes
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-mikulska
Putin exploits Europe's energy crisis

Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in Axios.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-mikulska

Posts falsely claim US has massive untapped oil field
Ken Medlock, senior director of the Center for Energy Studies at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.

AFP Fact Check
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-medlock

 

Glenn Youngkin: What to know about the GOP Virginia governor candidate

Alumnus Glenn Youngkin, who is running for governor of Virginia, is featured.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Fox News.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-youngkin

The Breeze takes a closer look at Virginia's gubernatorial candidates
The Breeze
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-youngkin
Greene heads to the polls on Tuesday
Greene County Record
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-youngkin

HOUSTON/TEXAS

3D Systems to acquire Houston-based bioprinting startup for up to $400M
An article featuring Volumetric Inc., a Houston-based startup specializing in 3D bioprinting replacement organs and tissue, mentions that it was co-founded by Jordan Miller, assistant professor of bioengineering, and graduate student Bagrat Grigoryan.
Houston Inno
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-miller-grigoryan

How incorporation of The Woodlands could affect businesses
Jorge Barro, fellow in public finance at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-barro

Condos, transit and sports stadiums: How Bob Eury transformed downtown Houston

Alumnus Bob Eury is featured.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-eury

Chef Aaron Bludorn and team to open second restaurant in Rice Village
Rice Management Co. is mentioned.
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-rmc

  

Houston university's MBA program claims coveted top spot of annual ranking
An article mentions that the MBA program in entrepreneurship at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business is ranked No. 3 in the world according to Poets & Quants.
CultureMap Houston
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-cmh

SMU joins forces with Children's Health to harness the power of sports to improve kids' well-being
An article featuring Peter Weyand mentions that he formerly directed research at the Rice University Locomotion Laboratory.
Southern Methodist University News
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-smu

The chips are down
Rice is mentioned.
Texas Monthly
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-tm

BROADCAST

Booster shot rollout and marching bands at HBCUs (Oct. 29, 2021)
Vivian Ho, the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics at the Baker Institute for Public Policy's Center for Health and Biosciences, participates in a roundtable discussion on the week's news.
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-ho
The mental health benefits of watching horror movies: 'The Good, Bad, and Ugly' of the week
Houston Public Media 
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-ho

CITGO Distinguished Scholars: Rean Dang
An article featuring Rean Dang mentions that she hopes to attend Rice.
ABC 13 Online
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-abc13

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Brit learns about paranormal activity and UFOs with Jeffrey Kripal
A podcast features Jeffrey Kripal, the J. Newton Rayzor Chair in Philosophy and Religious Thought at Rice.
Brit+Co (This article also appeared in MSN Lifestyle.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-kripal

How photon collisions could lead to new physics discoveries beyond the standard model
An article features Rice research into photon-photon collisions that produce matter from pure energy. Co-authors Wei Li, an associate professor of physics and astronomy, and postdoctoral researcher Shuai Yang are quoted.
AZo Optics
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-li-yang

Horrifying parasite masquerading as fish tongue found in Texas state park
Kory Evans, assistant professor of natural sciences, is quoted.
ScienceAlert
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-evans

Collegiate Chess League round 5: Berkeley, Warsaw undefeated
An article mentions that Rice is competing in the Collegiate Chess League's fall season.
Chess.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-chess

Here's a look at some unique processing projects
A roundup features Rice research on using flash Joule heating, which was initially developed to produce graphene from carbon sources including waste food and plastic, to recover rhodium, palladium, gold and silver from electronic waste.
E-Scrap News
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-escrap

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Brownson speech and debate wins big as season starts  
An article mentions that a team from Rice competed in the virtual Virginia is for Lovers Speech Tournament co-hosted by James Madison University and George Mason University Feb. 13-14. 

Seton Hall University News

http://dateline.rice/oct-29-shu
 

It’s not too late for them to start a medical degree at this university

Alumnus Fan Shuyang is featured.
The Straits Times
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-shuyang

Focusing on present in life might help single mothers feel more 'in control'
An article mentions that experts from Rice collaborated on the featured research.
ANI
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-ani

Places to live in Texas that best suit your lifestyle
An article cites Rice demographic research.
Easier.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-easier

SPORTS

Week 9 preview: Wolverines-Spartans biggest of B10 battles
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of North Texas Oct. 30.
The Associated Press
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-ap
UNT ties run deep for Rice quarterback Wiley Green, who will guide Owls against Mean Green on Saturday
Denton Record-Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-drc
2021 Week 9 preview: North Texas Mean Green at Rice Owls
SB Nation
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-sbn
C-USA football: What they're saying — Week 9
Conference USA
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-cusa
Editorial: Here at last, here at last: An ode to the merciful return of fall
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared on the front of the Opinion page in the Oct. 29 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-hc

Cross-country ready for C-USA Championship
An article mentions that Rice will compete in the Conference USA Cross-Country Championship Oct. 30 in Concord, North Carolina. Owl Grace Forbes is highlighted in Conference USA.
MeanGreenSports.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-mgs
XC: 2021 Championship preview
Conference USA
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-cusa
XC: Huskies set for SLC Championships
HBUHuskies.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-hbu

Top 15 games and sports events this month: November 2021
A roundup mentions that Rice's volleyball team is slated to play the University of Texas at San Antonio at Tudor Fieldhouse Nov. 5-6.
365 Things To Do in Houston
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-365

North Texas athletics and five other programs accepted into American Athletic Conference
An article mentions that Rice will join the American Athletic Conference.
NTDaily.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-ntd
USM set to join the Sun Belt Conference
Jackson Free Press
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-jfp
Six new faces: American Athletic Conference announces the addition of six new schools
The Sunflower
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-ts

USADA expands whistleblower options utilizing RealResponse state-of-the-art, secure text-to-report technology
An article mentions that former Rice basketball player David Chadwick founded RealResponse, an anonymous reporting platform for athletic teams, organizations and over 50,000 athletes. 
Law in Sport
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-ls

Women's tennis claims six victories on day one of Rice Invitational
An article mentions the Rice Hidden Dual tennis tournament that will be held Oct. 29-31. 
12thMan.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-12
Texas A&M women's tennis team goes 6-3 on first day of Rice Invitational
The Eagle
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-te

Heersink family honored at UAB homecoming football game
An article mentions that Rice's football team defeated the University of Alabama at Birmingham 30-24 Oct. 23. 
Dothan Eagle
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-de

BON Roundtable: Texas needs bounce-back win vs. No. 16 Baylor
Rice is mentioned.
SB Nation
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-sbn

Soccer concludes regular season with draw
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team drew 1-1 against the University of North Texas Oct. 28. Conference USA mentions that the Owls are slated to play Middle Tennessee State University Nov. 3 in the quarterfinals of the C-USA championship.
MeanGreenSports.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-mgs
WSOC: 2021 championship bracket set
Conference USA
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-cusa

Texas must win against Baylor; it will not be easy
An article mentions that Rice's football team was defeated by the University of Texas at Austin 58-0 Sept. 18.
Horns Illustrated
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-hi

Houston swimming and diving travels to Fayetteville for dual meet
An article features the results of the Rice Invitational swim meet Oct. 15-16. 
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-29-uhc

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