NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Weighing the pros and cons of Beto O'Rourke dropping an f-bomb on a heckler
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science, fellow in political science at the Baker Institute for Public Policy and fellow at the Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted.
NPR (This article also appeared in 200 affiliate webpages.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-12-jones
Politicians, energy experts, advocates on climate bill
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities, is quoted.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 60 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-12-brinkley
'Don Lemon Tonight'
CNN
http://dateline.rice/aug-12-brinkley
Mexico plans to become an export hub with US-drilled natural gas
Adrian Duhalt, postdoctoral fellow in Mexico energy studies at the Baker Institute for Public Policy's Center for the United States and Mexico and Center for Energy Studies, is quoted.
Bloomberg (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-12-duhalt
HOUSTON/TEXAS
The Woodlands Economic Development partners with Rice Business Executive Education
An article mentions that Rice Business Executive Education has partnered with The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership on leadership programs. Brent Smith, associate professor of management and psychology and the senior associate dean for executive education at the Jones Graduate School of Business, will lead the program.
Woodlands Online
http://dateline.rice/aug-12-smith
5 most popular innovation stories in Houston this week
A roundup features a story on Paul Cherukuri, executive director of the Institute of Biosciences and Bioengineering, and a story on Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship's new accelerator program.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/aug-12-cherukuri
Gwyneth Paltrow, VCs to headline exciting upcoming Houston summit
An article mentions that Rice has supported Venture Houston.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/aug-12-im
Best places to study in Houston — late night locations, 24 hour study spots, quiet spaces, cafes, libraries and parks near you
A roundup features Rice's Fondren Library.
Houston on the Cheap
http://dateline.rice/aug-12-hotc
BROADCAST
In crisis, CORE brings relief to those who need it most
Richard Stoll, the Albert Thomas Professor of Political Science at Rice, interviewed.
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-12-stoll
Twin siblings showcase musical talent at Mechanics Hall
An article features Will Rice College sophomore Marshall Joos, who is attending Rice's Shepherd School of Music.
Spectrum News
http://dateline.rice/aug-12-joos
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Rare mysterious mineral on Mars is evidence of more complex volcanic history
An article features collaborative Rice research that found that a volcanic eruption on Mars produced a rare mineral, a mystery that had puzzled scientists for six years. Kirsten Siebach, assistant professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences, is quoted.
IFL Science
http://dateline.rice/aug-12-siebach
Three-sided pyramids form 2D structures
An article features collaborative Rice research that found tiny gold tetrahedrons have the ability to arrange themselves into 2D chiral superstructures. Co-authors quoted include Matthew Jones, the Gene and Norman Hackerman Junior Chair, the Norman Hackerman-Welch Young Investigator and an assistant professor of chemistry and of materials science and nanoengineering, and graduate student Zhihua Cheng.
Control Engineering
http://dateline.rice/aug-12-jones-cheng
50 years ago, scientists hoped freezing donor organs would boost transplants
Graduate student Asa Stahl authored an article.
Science News
http://dateline.rice/aug-12-stahl
How practicing professionals can help academic researchers combat climate change
An article mentions Rice research that optimized a process to convert waste from rubber tires into graphene that can, in turn, be used to strengthen concrete.
Archinect
http://dateline.rice/aug-12-archinect
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Introducing new Michigan Ross dean Sharon Matusik
An article featuring Sharon Matusik mentions that she formerly taught management at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business.
University of Michigan News
http://dateline.rice/aug-12-um
SPORTS
OPPONENT PREVIEW: Tops host Rice team aiming to gain respect
An article previews Rice football's Nov. 12 game against Western Kentucky University. Head coach Mike Bloomgren is quoted.
Bowling Green Daily News
http://dateline.rice/aug-12-owls-bloomgren
Memphis Class 3A high school football preview, predictions
Rice is mentioned.
The Commercial Appeal (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-12-tca
Conference Preview: AAC sleepers, busts and All-Conference Teams
An article mentions that Rice will join the American Athletic Conference.
Rotowire
http://dateline.rice/aug-12-aac