Dateline Rice for Dec. 7, 2023

Dateline Rice

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

'A-Team' of math proves a critical link between addition and sets
Nets Katz, the W. L. Moody Professor of Mathematics, is quoted.
Quanta Magazine
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-katz

MIT via community college? Transfer students find a new path to a degree.
An article mentions that Rice is part of the Transfer Scholars Network, which connects high-achieving community college students to 16 of the nation's top universities.
Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in The Christian Science Monitor.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-yahoo

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Why Rice University is 'deeply connected' to Houston's energy industry
An article features Peter Rodriguez, dean of the Jones Graduate School of Business and professor of strategic management, and mentions that the Rice Energy Finance Summit was held Nov. 10 at McNair Hall.
Energy Capital HTX
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-rodriguez

Data, insight and analysis
An article highlights the MBA@Rice program at the Jones Graduate School of Business is ranked No. 1 in Texas according to U.S. News & World Report.
Greater Houston Partnership
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-jones.school

Moody Foundation commits $1 billion to 'transform education' in Texas by 2035
An article mentions that the Moody Foundation gifted Rice $100 million in 2021 for the Moody Center for Student Life and Opportunity.
Dallas Innovates
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-di

Archaeology Now's mudhif reed structure to be demolished on Saturday, Dec. 9 and transported to EverGro Organic Recycling to benefit the earth as compost
An article features Rice's mudhif, a large structure made of reeds that serves as a community center in the Iraqi marshes, and mentions that it will be deconstructed Dec. 9 and transported for composting in Crosby, Texas.
The Katy News
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-mudhif

University of Houston, Rice among top picks for future leaders in Time magazine's 2024 list
An article mentions Rice is No. 90 on Time magazine's Best Colleges for Future Leaders list.
Hoodline
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-time

Life-changing scholarship offers for 10 Harmony Public School students
An article mentions Afolabi Durodola, Ogecgi Sea-Akwaegbu and Crystal Valrierra have earned scholarships to attend Rice.
The Katy News
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-scholarships

BROADCAST

The week in politics (Dec. 6, 2023)
Stephen Fox, lecturer of architecture, is interviewed about Houston's skyline.
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-fox

New FAFSA applications to open up to students by end of December
Paul Negrete, executive director of university financial aid services, is quoted.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-negrete

'Take as much as possible of the family and get out of there'
An article features Holocaust survivor and alumnus Jack Saltiel.
WFSU Online
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-saltiel

UH showcases latest inventions in effort to expedite commercialization
An article mentions that Rice recently launched an accelerator to quickly move health and medical technology innovations from concepts to clinical trials.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-hpm

Edison International to award $50,000 scholarships to 30 high school seniors
An article mentions alumnus Alan Lopez.
KNBC Online (This article also appeared in MSN Money.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-lopez

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Brian Armstrong stands his ground as other crypto executives face trouble; here's his net worth
An article features alumnus Brian Armstrong.
Market Realist
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-armstrong

What did going to the moon achieve, really?
A slideshow mentions President John F. Kennedy's "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962.
MSN Lifestyle (India)
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-msn.lifestyle
Editorial: Air New Zealand is shooting for the moon — what about the other things?
NZHerald.co.nz
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-nzherald

Promising continuity and security with cloud-native ZTNA
An article features alumnus Denny LeCompte.
The Fast Mode
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-lecompte

Today's D Brief: Aid bill fails; NDAA moves ahead; US grounds Ospreys; more F-35 delays?; and a bit more.
An article cites a 2020 Rice study that found the economic benefits to Texas of illegal immigration are greater than the costs of the public services utilized.
Defense One
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-d1

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Scientists' view on women in physics neglects gender norms
An article features a collaborative Rice study of international scientists into why fewer women pursue careers in physics than biology. Co-author Elaine Howard Ecklund, the Herbert S. Autrey Chair in Sociology, professor of sociology, director of the Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance, Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, is quoted.
Mirage News
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-ecklund

US sales of Palestinian keffiyehs soar, even as wearers targeted
Rice alumna Anna Rajagopal is quoted.
The New Arab (This Reuters article appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-rajagopal

SPORTS

No. 3 Houston beats Rice 75-39, opens with 9 victories for the 2nd straight season
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team lost to the University of Houston 75-39 Dec. 6. Head coach Scott Pera is mentioned in the Houston Chronicle.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-ap
Houston's defense dominates again as No. 3 Cougars rout Rice to stay perfect
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared on the front page of the Sports section in the Dec. 7 print edition).
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-pera
No. 3/2 men's hoops routs Rice in Fertitta Center
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-uh
Houston dominates with 75-39 victory over Rice in crosstown rivalry battle
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-mens-basketball
No. 3 Houston overwhelms crosstown rival Rice in blowout
The Spread Online (This Field Level Media article appeared in multiple outlets including Reuters and the Albany Herald.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-mens-basketball
'Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-kprc
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-kprc.2
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-kprc.3
'KHOU 11 Morning News'
KHOU-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-khou
'13 Eyewitness News'
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-ktrk
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-ktrk.2
'The Newsedge'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-kriv
'Houston's Morning Show'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-kriv
NCAA basketball: Picks for Day 31 of the 2023-24 season
Fansided
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-mens-basketball
Rice-Houston prediction, odds, pick, how to watch men's college basketball game
Clutch Points
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-mens-basketball

First Responder Bowl is Texas State's first college football bowl game
An article mentions that Rice's football team will play Texas State University in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas Dec. 26.
My San Antonio
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-bowl-game
College Football Playoff: All 42 bowl game predictions
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared on Clutch Points.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-bowl-game
Texas State Bobcats vs. Rice Owls betting pick and prediction SERVPRO First Responder Bowl
Bang The Book
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-bowl-game
College bowl picks 2023-24: Latest odds and predictions against the spread
Bleacher Report
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-bowl-game
2023-24 college football bowl games: Confidence picks, pool predictions, computer model rankings
CBS Sports
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-bowl-game
Track which conferences are winning the 2023-24 college football bowl season
NCAA
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-bowl-game
Cowboys 2 roster moves Include TE Peyton Hendershot vs. Eagles: Dallas injury tracker
Sports Illustrated's Cowboys Country
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-bowl-game
Where to buy Rice vs. Texas State First Responder Bowl tickets
Mass Live
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-bowl-game

AAC football transfer portal: Impact on ECU and North Texas, names to watch
An article mentions Rice football.
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-football

The NBA game that comes with a 50% pay raise
Rice basketball is mentioned.
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in The Wall Street Journal.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-7-msn

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