Dateline Rice for July 12, 2023

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NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway ramps up investment in liquefied natural gas
Anna Mikulska, nonresident fellow in energy studies at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal (This segment aired on more than 600 affiliate stations across the U.S.)
http://dateline.rice/july-12-mikulska

Latin America is set to become a major oil producer this decade
Francisco Monaldi, fellow in Latin American energy policy and director of the Latin America Energy Program at the Center for Energy Studies at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Economist
http://dateline.rice/july-12-monaldi
Spotlight: US extends Venezuela LPG export license as tensions ease
BNAmericas
http://dateline.rice/july-12-monaldi
Destaque: EUA estendem licença de exportação de GLP da Venezuela à medida que tensões diminuem
BNAmericas (An English translation is not available.)
http://dateline.rice/july-12-monaldi
EE.UU. extiende licencias para exportar GLP a Venezuela mientras ceden tensiones
BNAmericas (An English translation is not available.)
http://dateline.rice/july-12-monaldi

Is that it? White House announces feeble plan to cut fentanyl and 'tranq' deaths by just 15% by 2025 — but those drugs are killing 70,000 Americans a year now
Katharine Neill Harris, the Alfred C. Glassell III Fellow in Drug Policy at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Daily Mail
http://dateline.rice/july-12-harris

Spory mezi Saúdskou Arábií a Kuvajtem ohledně zemního plynu jsou zatěžkávací zkouškou nedávného uvolnění napětí
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Blisty.cz (An English translation is not available.)
http://dateline.rice/july-12-ulrichsen

Rice freshmen demonstrate for Texas parks
An article mentions that Rice students held a "honk and wave" event near campus in support of Texas' proposed Centennial Parks Conservation Fund. Lovett College sophomore Erica Takang is quoted.
Axios (This article also appeared MSN Travel.)
http://dateline.rice/july-12-takang
'Honk and wave' for Texas state parks
Fox 26 Online (This segment also aired twice on KRIV-TV in Houston, and it appeared on Fox 26's YouTube page and in the Courier Mail.) 
http://dateline.rice/july-12-fox26
'Wake Up! with SallyMac & Lina' 
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/july-12-kriv
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/july-12-kprc

HOUSTON/TEXAS

The latest tweaks to Texas property tax: Ingenious compromises or bad policy?
An article quotes John Diamond, the Edward A. and Hermena Hancock Kelly Fellow in Public Finance at the Baker Institute for Public Policy and director of its Center for Public Finance, and Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science and fellow in urban politics at the Baker Institute.
Houston Press
http://dateline.rice/july-12-diamond-stein

Mayor Turner announces One Complete Houston, featuring results of city's first equity indicator study
An article features results of One Complete Houston, the city's first equity indicator study conducted by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research. Daniel Potter, senior director of research at the institute, is mentioned.
City of Houston Mayor's Office of Communications
http://dateline.rice/july-12-potter
'CW 39'
KIAH-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/july-12-kiah (This segment aired four times.)

Hugh Jackman in 'Oklahoma!,' Bob Gomel top critics' picks this week
A roundup mentions that Rice's Moody Center for the Arts will host Summer Jam, which will include an indoor farmers market, art activities and more July 15.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/july-12-hc

UT Austin ranks among top US universities in Nature Index
An article mentions that Rice is ranked No. 35 in the nation for natural sciences according to Nature Index.
The University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences
http://dateline.rice/july-12-ut

Vivian Tat
An article featuring Vivian Tat mentions that she formerly presented at an AI in Health Conference at Rice.
The Galveston County Daily News
http://dateline.rice/july-12-daily.news

The 15 best things to do in Houston this weekend: July 14 -16, 2023
An article mentions that Rice Stadium will host a celebration of French National Day July 14.
365 Things To Do in Houston
http://dateline.rice/july-12-365
Bastille Day 2023: Where to celebrate in Texas
Frenchly
http://dateline.rice/july-12-frenchly

BROADCAST

Today on Texas Standard: Mayra Flores announces bid to retake South Texas congressional seat
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science and fellow in political science at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Texas Standard (This segment also aired on 40 affiliate stations across Texas.)
http://dateline.rice/july-12-jones
The week in politics (July 12, 2023)
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/july-12-jones
KRLD-AM (Dallas)
http://dateline.rice/july-12-jones (This segment aired seven times.)

Why an arrow shape frequently appears when you map certain factors in Houston
An article mentions the One Breath Partnership, a non-profit organization co-founded by Rice.
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/july-12-hpm

WABC-AM (New York)
Rice is mentioned.
http://dateline.rice/july-12-wabc

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Welch Foundation announces $28 million in research grants
An article features Haotian Wang, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, materials science and nanoengineering and of chemistry, who received a grant from the Welch Foundation for his research converting carbon dioxide into useful chemicals.
Philanthropy News Digest
http://dateline.rice/july-12-wang

DNA test could broaden access to cervical cancer screening
An article features collaborative Rice research developing a human papillomavirus DNA test, which may make cervical cancer screening more accessible to women in countries with fewer resources. Co-authors Rebecca Richards-Kortum, the Malcolm Gillis University Professor, professor of bioengineering and director of the Rice360 Institute for Global Health, and alumna Kathryn Kundrod are quoted.
Oncology News
http://dateline.rice/july-12-kortum-kundrod

DAC & SEMICON West Monday and Tuesday highlights
An article features Michelle Michot Foss, fellow in energy and minerals in the Center for Energy Studies at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, who gave the talk "The Very Big Picture on Materials — All of the Options Fit to Print" at the FLEX Conference, which runs July 11-13 in San Francisco.
Semiconductor Engineering
http://dateline.rice/july-12-foss

Kimberly Andrews Espy elected Wayne State University's first woman president
An article features alumna Kimberly Andrews Espy, who has been named as president of Wayne State University effective Aug. 1. She will be the first woman to lead the university.
CorpMagazine.com
http://dateline.rice/july-12-espy

United States: Podcast episode 101: Claude Treece, partner
Alumnus Claude Treece is featured in a podcast.
Foley & Laudner LLP
http://dateline.rice/july-12-treece

An Apollo project for sustainable air travel by Kenneth P. Quinn
An article mentions President John F. Kennedy's "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962.
Clyde & Co.
http://dateline.rice/july-12-c&c

South Bend ramps up effort for affordable housing, redevelopment in city center
An article mentions that South Bend, Indiana commissioned a housing study by Rice.
Inside Indiana Business
http://dateline.rice/july-12-iib

Generative AI goes 'MAD' when trained on AI-created data over five times
An article mentions that experts at Rice contributed to the featured research.
Tom's Hardware
http://dateline.rice/july-12-th

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Calls for clarity on how Mexico will address new US border rules
Alumna Ana Martín Gil, program coordinator for the Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Azeri Times
http://dateline.rice/july-12-gil

Cassie Barlow to receive 2023 Citizen Legion of Honor Award
Alumna Cassie Barlow is featured.
Dayton.com
http://dateline.rice/july-12-barlow

SPORTS

College football hot seat 2023: Jimbo Fisher, Neal Brown among coaches facing pressure in CBS Sports' rankings
A roundup features Rice head football coach Mike Bloomgren.
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/july-12-bloomgren
Neal Brown listed among seven CFB coaches with jobs on the line
Heartland College Sports
http://dateline.rice/july-12-bloomgren

How final day of MLB draft played out for Astros, Houston-area players
A roundup features Rice baseball players Matthew Linskey and Hayden Durke.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/july-12-linskey-durke
D-backs select 10 players on Day 3 of Major League Baseball's 2023 Draft
MLB
http://dateline.rice/july-12-mlb

Big 12 announces preseason VB accolades
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team is slated to play Baylor University Sept. 1.
BaylorBears.com
http://dateline.rice/july-12-baylorbears

Troy Tulowitzki rejoins Longhorns, David Pierce named new pitching coach
An article features former Rice assistant baseball coach David Pierce.
Sports Illustrated's Longhorns Country
http://dateline.rice/july-12-silc

College football's biggest Week 1 spreads: Colorado poised for big loss as Alabama and Michigan start hot
An article mentions that the Rice football team's season will begin Sept. 2 with a game against the University of Texas at Austin.
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/july-12-247

As UH heads to first Big 12 media days, a look at key questions facing Cougars
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Houston Sept. 9.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the July 12 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/july-12-hc

East Carolina announces 2023 volleyball schedule
An article mentions that Rice has joined the American Athletic Conference.
ECUPirates.com
http://dateline.rice/july-12-ecu
2023 Conference USA football preview
SportsGamblingPodcast.com
http://dateline.rice/july-12-sgp

Major League Baseball completes 2023 draft presented by Nike
An article mentions former Rice baseball players Phillip Humber and Jeff Niemann.
MLB
http://dateline.rice/july-12-humber-niemann

College football transfer portal: Team-by-team additions for 2023
A roundup features players joining Rice's football team.
Athlon Sports
http://dateline.rice/july-12-as

Report: Another top wide receiver no longer at Rice
An article features former Rice football player Cedric Patterson and mentions former Owl Bradley Rozner.
Dave Campbell's Texas Football
http://dateline.rice/july-12-dctf

NEWS RELEASE

New insights on plant growth process could inform cancer research
A new study by Rice bioscientists explains how basic cellular structures common to most life forms collaborate to fuel growth in a model plant organism. The findings could shed light on corresponding mechanisms in human cells.
http://dateline.rice/july-12-news-release-bartel-traver

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