COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Students suing after colleges charged them for services that were shut down during pandemic
An article mentions that a lawsuit was filed against Rice Jan. 11 seeking prorated tuition refunds after the university moved to remote learning when the pandemic broke out last year.
The Daily Wire
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-tdw
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
It's the climate economy, stupid
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 or mentioned in several articles.
Politico's "Morning Energy" newsletter
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-jones
Ted Cruz arguing for congressional term limits in act of 'political theater'
Dallas Observer
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-jones
Texans support targeted tax increases, legalized gambling
University of Houston News (This article also appeared in Mirage.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-jones
Texas policy and politics 2021
University of Houston News
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-jones
Las Vegas Sands hires 51 lobbyists in Texas as casino legalization debate continues
Casino.org
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-jones
Soap simplifies making 2D nanosheets
An article features Rice research into how a little soap helps prepare two-dimensional hexagonal boron nitride. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Angel Martí, associate professor of chemistry, of bioengineering and of materials science and nanoengineering, alumna Ashleigh Smith McWilliams and graduate student Cecilia Martínez-Jiménez.
Futurity (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-marti
Concrete from Halifax startup used in new Amazon HQ cuts emissions, attracts high-profile financing
Rouzbeh Shahsavari, adjunct assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering and of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted.
The Globe and Mail
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-shahsavari
HOUSTON/TEXAS
In climate push, Biden bets on cutting fossil fuels while protecting jobs
Two articles mention Rice's redevelopment of the historic Midtown Sears building into the Ion, the centerpiece of an innovation district slated to open in the first quarter of this year. Peter Rodriguez, dean of Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, is quoted in the first article.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared on the front page of the Jan. 28 print edition of the Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-rodriguez
Houston must diversify its economy for post-pandemic success, Greater Houston Partnership chair says
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-the-ion
UTEP geology professor’s research contributes to new data on world’s tallest active geyser
An article features collaborative Rice research into magnetite-mediated nucleation from explosive volcanic eruptions. Co-authors quoted include postdoctoral researcher Sahand Hajimirza.
El Paso Herald-Post
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-hajimirza
Engineering meets biology to design innovative multifunctional surgical Biomesh
An article mentions that Pulickel Ajayan, chair of the Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, the Benjamin M. and Mary Greenwood Anderson Professor in Engineering and a professor of chemistry, collaborated on the featured research.
Baylor College of Medicine
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-ajayan
Light-activated genes illuminate the role of gut microbes in longevity
An article features collaborative Rice research that developed a novel method to directly control gene expression in bacteria residing in the gut of the laboratory worm C. elegans. Jeff Tabor, assistant professor of bioengineering and of biosciences, is quoted.
Baylor College of Medicine
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-tabor
Rice University’s public art program acquires four new works by women artists
An article reports that Rice Public Art has acquired four original works by female artists that will be installed at different locations on campus and be available for viewing beginning May 1. Alison Weaver, executive director of Rice's Moody Center for the Arts, is quoted.
Glasstire
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-moody-center-weaver
Tussle over timber: Plan for Sinclair expansion mobilizes community
Alumna Jacki Schaefer is mentioned.
The Leader News
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-schaefer
Black Texas college students pressure universities to 'dismantle white supremacy'
Rice is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-chron
Central Texas foodie: Everything old is new again
An article cites the Rice Neologisms Database's history of the "earliest known mention" of the phrase "Throwback Thursday."
Waco Tribune-Herald
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-wth
BROADCAST
Houston family who once had no beds for 5 kids shows struggles for most HISD students
A broadcast features a new survey by Rice's Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC) that found that 17% of Houston Independent School District students were routinely hungry due to a lack of food at home and 30% said they were sad, lonely or anxious. Co-author and HERC research scientist Kori Stroub is interviewed.
ABC 13 Online (This segment also aired twice on KTRK-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-herc-study-stroub
'News Nation'
Richard Stoll, the Albert Thomas Professor of Political Science at Rice, is interviewed about how international relationships may change under the Biden administration.
WGN America (This segment aired twice.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-stoll
'Fox 26'
Rice Shepherd School of Music graduate Natalie Gaynor is featured in a broadcast.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-gaynor
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Raritan expert on adding intelligence and security to physical infrastructure
An article features alumnus Marc Cram.
Intelligent CIO
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-cram
Chamber Music Northwest to premiere 'Catalyst Quartet: Uncovered'
An article featuring the Catalyst Quartet mentions that it is a former quartet-in-residence at Rice.
Broadway World
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-bw
Wireless brain-to-brain communication steps closer to human trials
An article mentions that Rice neuroengineers have received $8 million in Department of Defense follow-up funding for their Next-Generation Nonsurgical Neurotechnology research project. Lead investigator Jacob Robinson, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering and of bioengineering, is quoted. A Rice video is included.
Big Think
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-robinson
The gig economy acts as a stepping stone into entrepreneurship
An article cites Rice research.
The Horizons Tracker
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-ht
Former Carlyle Group executive Glenn Youngkin runs for Virginia governor
Alumnus Glenn Youngkin is featured.
Fox Business
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-youngkin
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
New uses for cherry pits makes landfilling a 'waste of a waste'
An article mentions Rice research that found biochar could save farmers a little more than 50% of the water they now use to grow crops.
Great Lakes Echo
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-gle
SPORTS
The path of the pole
David Butler, Rice track and field assistant coach for men's and women's pole vaulters, authored an article.
Techniques for Track & Field and Cross Country on Issuu (This article will appear in the February print and digital editions.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-butler
Check out the February 2021 edition of Techniques
U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-butler
ALUMNI NOTEBOOK: Murphy starts season strong with Pac-12 honor
A roundup features Rice volleyball player Carly Graham.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-graham
2021 football schedule released
Several articles mention Rice football's 2021 schedule, which is slated to start Sept. 4 with an away game against the University of Arkansas.
Conference USA (Below is a sampling of articles that appeared in more than 50 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-rice-football
Rice's 2021 football schedule highlights meetings vs. Arkansas, Texas
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Jan. 28 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-hc
UTSA football adds 2023 game at Tennessee, finalizes 2021 Conference USA slate
San Antonio Express-News (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Jan. 28 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-saen
Razorbacks open 2021 season against former SWC rivals
Arkansas Razorbacks News
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-ark
Broncos announce series with Memphis
Boise State University Athletics News
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-bs
Houston's 2021 baseball schedule includes Texas, Texas A&M
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team is not scheduled to face the University of Houston this season.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-hc
Prep swimming: School record highlights FTG meet results
Former Rice swimming and diving athlete Carly Miller is mentioned.
Muskogee Phoenix
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-miller
Ryan's Ty Marsh, the 5A Division I title game defensive MVP, commits to Hawaii
An article mentions that D.J. Arkansas has committed to play football at Rice.
Denton Record-Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-drc
18-year-old Patrick Mahomes was fed up with Tom Brady’s fantasy performance
Rice is mentioned.
Radio.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-radio.com
From Rice to Mizzou, Alldredge has plenty to prove in 2021
Former Rice football player Blaze Alldredge is featured.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-stlpd
Three keys for North Texas vs. potent Rice Owls
An article previews the men's basketball game between Rice and the University of North Texas Jan. 28.
247Sports.com (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-mbb
Argyle receiver Cole Kirkpatrick commits to Texas Tech
Rice is mentioned.
Denton Record-Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-drc
Notre Dame offers '22 Texas running back
Fighting Irish Wire
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-fiw
UTSA announces spring 2021 schedule
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team is slated to play the University of Texas at San Antonio Feb. 11.
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-soccer
Jazmin Grant named to soccer preseason all-conference team
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team is slated to play the University of Houston Jan. 30.
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-rice-soccer-uh
Houston welcomes SFA for doubleheader
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team defeated the University of Houston 3-2 Jan. 23 and lost to the Cougars 3-0 Jan. 24.
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-volleyball
NEWS RELEASES
A little soap simplifies making 2D nanoflakes
Rice chemists have found a way to get the maximum amount of quality 2D hBN nanosheets from its natural bulk form by processing it with surfactant (aka soap) and water. The surfactant surrounds and stabilizes the microscopic flakes, preserving their properties.
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-news-release-marti
Rice’s Baker Institute and its Center for Energy Studies at top of global think tank rankings
Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy has risen to the No. 1 ranking among the best university-affiliated think tanks in the world, up from No. 2 the previous year, according to the 2020 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report published today. Its Center for Energy Studies (CES) maintained its standing as the top energy and resource policy think tank and was recognized as a Center of Excellence for being ranked No. 1 for three consecutive years.
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-news-release-baker-inst-ranking
Texas needs to take the lead on carbon capture, say Baker Institute experts
Texas, with advantages in everything from its geology to its workforce, should become a leader in carbon capture, according to a new report from Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, which was led by led by Kenneth Medlock, the James A. Baker III and Susan G. Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics and senior director of the Center for Energy Studies.
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-news-release-medlock
Study shows why anesthetic stops cell’s walkers in their tracks
Like a wrench that gums up the gears, a common anesthetic keeps the motor proteins in your cells from making their rounds. How it works has been a mystery until now. Researchers at Rice’s Center for Theoretical Biological Physics detail the mechanism that allows propofol to halt the movement of kinesin proteins that deliver cargoes along microtubules to the far reaches of cells.
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-news-release-onuchic-jana