NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
LK-99 is the superconductor of the summer
Doug Natelson, professor of physics and astronomy, is quoted.
The New York Times (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in LomaZoma.com.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-natelson
Stigma around drug known for zombie-like effects makes it hard to treat
Katharine Neill Harris, the Alfred C. Glassell III Fellow in Drug Policy at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Center Square (This article also appeared in MSN Health and 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-harris
What to know about the opera star David Daniels' sexual assault trial
An article reports on the case of alumnus Samuel Schultz, who has accused David Daniels and Scott Walters of sexual assault.
The New York Times (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-schultz
Da Cher a sfera ebbasta: Come funziona l'Auto-Tune, l'invenzione che ha cambiato la musica
Alumnus Andy Hildebrand is featured.
La Repubblica (An English translation is not available. This article also appeared in more than 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-hildebrand
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Houston college students learn from Jewish program in Dubai
An article features Duncan College senior Sydney Rodman.
Jewish Herald-Voice
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-rodman
Houston Hillel welcomes Alex Lewis
Rice is mentioned.
Jewish Herald-Voice
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-jhv
Education spotlight: Jack Yates principal Stephanie Square
Alumna Stephanie Square is featured.
Defender
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-square
Tuition-free tech training now available to Houstonians at Per Scholas Campus
An article featuring the Ion, a Houston-based tech hub owned by the Rice Management Co., mentions that it will host tuition-free tech-support certification classes this fall through a new partnership with nonprofit Per Scholas.
Defender
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-defender
BROADCAST
'CW 39 Weather and Traffic'
A broadcast cites Rice research into the carbon and sulfur dioxide emissions of the W.A. Parish coal-fired power plant southwest of Houston.
CW 39 (This segment aired twice.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-cw39
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Salesforce Foundation promotes Becky Ferguson to CEO
An article mentions that Stephen Bayer has been named as vice president for development and alumni relations at Rice, effective Sept. 26.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-bayer
Device makes hydrogen from sunlight using catalysts, semiconductors
An article features collaborative Rice research into next-generation halide perovskite semiconductors. Co-authors quoted include Aditya Mohite, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering and of materials science and nanoengineering; Michael Wong, the Tina and Sunit Patel Professor in Molecular Nanotechnology, a professor and chair of chemical and biomolecular engineering and a professor of chemistry, materials science and nanoengineering and of civil and environmental engineering; and graduate student Austin Fehr.
Plant Engineering
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-mohite-wong-fehr
Terahertz technology for quantum sensing
An article features collaborative Rice research into the terahertz portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Hanyu Zhu, William Marsh Rice Chair, assistant professor of materials science and nanoengineering and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, and graduate student Rui Xu.
Wiley Industry News
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-zhu-xu
2023 Best & Brightest Executive MBA: Lara Adesokan, Rice University (Jones)
An article features Lara Adesokan, a student at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business. The article quotes Rice Board of Trustees member James Hackett, adjunct professor of management at the Jones School and lecturer in the Liberal Studies program at Rice's Glasscock School of Continuing Studies.
Poets & Quants (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-adesokan-hackett
2023 Best & Brightest Executive MBA: Kevin Doffing, Rice University (Jones)
An article features Kevin Doffing, a student at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business. Al Danto, senior lecturer of management at the Jones School, is quoted.
Poets & Quants (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-doffing-danto
Non-cyclical energy infrastructure generates better returns over time
Alumnus James Murchie authored an article.
TWST.com (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-murchie
US universities that offer generous financial for students
A roundup highlights Rice's financial aid packages.
Times Higher Education
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-the
Meet Akron muni court magistrate Scott Newman
Alumnus Scott Newman is featured.
Akron Legal News (This article also appeared in Daily Legal News.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-newman
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Students apply mathematical modeling to drug addiction and recovery in summer research program
An article mentions that the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics chose Rice as one of five sites across the U.S. for its inaugural summer Simons Undergraduate Research Program in applied mathematics and computational science.
George Mason University News
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-gmu
Marie Lynn Miranda named chancellor of the University of Illinois Chicago
An article features former Rice provost Marie Lynn Miranda, chancellor of the University of Illinois Chicago.
Gazette Chicago
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-gc
SPORTS
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
Rice head football coach Mike Bloomgren is interviewed at the Owls' training camp.
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-bloomgren (This segment aired twice.)
Thirteen from the American honored for community service on Wuerffel Trophy watch list
An article mentions that Rice football player Myron Morrison has been named to the Wuerffel Trophy watch list.
TheAmerican.org (A similar article also appeared in The Eagle.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-morrison
Texas 50: Most important college football players in the state, 30-21
An article mentions Rice football player Josh Pearcy.
Dave Campbell's Texas Football
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-pearcy
Is Luke McCaffrey related to Christian McCaffrey? The truth about the famous football family
An article features Rice football player Luke McCaffrey.
Doms2Cents.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-mccaffrey
Camp tales: Our staff's observations from Texas' second day of football practice
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Texas at Austin Sept. 2.
Austin American-Statesman (A similar article also appeared in Longhorns Wire.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-statesman
Rodney Terry looks to lead Texas into a new era
An article mentions last year's men's basketball game between Rice and the University of Texas at Austin.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the San Antonio Express-News.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-hc
'Johnny Football' shows the dizzying highs and abrupt end to Manziel's NFL ascent
An article mentions the 2013 football game between Rice and Texas A&M University.
Draft Kings Network
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-dkn
College football's all-name team: Alabama, Oklahoma players headline 2023 selections
Rice is mentioned.
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-247
Wazzu's Jake Dickert: 'How long will it take for TV money to destroy college football? Maybe we're here.'
FootballScoop.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-fs
Clark collects Wuerffel Trophy watch list nod
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Texas at San Antonio Nov. 11.
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-utsa
Cephus chosen for Paul Hornung Award watch list
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-utsa
Men's basketball announces 2023-24 schedule
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team is slated to play Harvard University Nov. 10.
GoCrimson.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-gc
Men's basketball position preview — guards
An article mentions former Rice men's basketball player Mason Jones.
UNOPrivateers.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-uno
Realignment thoughts as Colorado goes 'Big 12 prime' instead of 'Pac 12 after dark'
An article mentions that Rice was part of the Southwest Conference.
SicEm365.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-sicem
Evans a reminder that WKU plays defense, too
An article mentions last season's football game between Rice and Western Kentucky University.
Yahoo! Sports (This article originally appeared in the Messenger-Inquirer.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-ys
Touchdown Club of Houston spotlights Ware, Cougars
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Houston Sept. 9.
UHCougars.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports and Sports Illustrated.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-uh
Peterson: Big 12 predictions include Texas and Oklahoma heading to the SEC on a high
Des Moines Register
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-dmr
NC State football top 23 players entering 2023 season
An article features former Rice football player Bradley Rozner.
The Fayetteville Observer (This article also appeared in Star News Online and 247Sports.com.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-fo
AggieYell Mailbag, sponsored by Tres Hermanos 1850
An article mentions former Rice football player Jerry Johnson.
Rivals
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-rivals
What to watch for in Charlotte volleyball's 2023 AAC schedule
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team is slated to play the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Oct. 8.
Niner Times
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-nt
NEWS RELEASES
Rice University political expert available to discuss how impeached Texas attorney general, 'thorn in side of Biden Administration,' hopes to avoid removal from office
With Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial set to begin next month, Rice political scientist Mark Jones is available to discuss how the state's chief law enforcement officer hopes to avoid conviction and removal from office.
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-news-release-jones
Rice study: Children are usually the poorest members of refugee communities
Violent conflicts around the world have driven more people from their home countries than ever before. As these individuals and families seek safe havens, new research from Rice has found that refugee children are up to three times more likely to be poor than adults — even within their own families.
http://dateline.rice/aug-4-news-release-calvi