FEATURED ITEM
Rice University reveals details of collaborative hub expected to open in the Ion later this year
An article features the Rice Nexus, an innovation hub aimed at transforming ideas from faculty and students into market-ready technology. The Nexus will be housed within the Ion, a Houston-based tech hub owned by the Rice Management Co. President Reginald Desroches and alumnus Paul Cherukuri, chief innovation officer and vice president for innovation, adjunct professor of management and entrepreneurship at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business and associate research professor in electrical and computer engineering, are quoted.
InnovationMap (This article was also featured in InnovationMap's "Daily Digest" newsletter.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-desroches-cherukuri
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
The secret behind America’s once-in-a-generation weightlifter: Not lifting weights
John DeWitt, director of applied sports science and adjunct assistant research professor of kinesiology, is quoted.
The Wall Street Journal (This article also appeared in MSN Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-dewitt
No credit score? A grocery list could be the next best thing
Jung Youn Lee, assistant professor of marketing at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, co-authored an article.
The Conversation (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-lee
State officials say Robert F. Kennedy Jr. can appear on Texas’ November election ballot
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science and fellow in political science at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted in MSN, and he co-authored an op-ed in the Houston Chronicle.
MSN (This article originally appeared in the Houston Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-jones
The tricky politics of Texas school vouchers | Opionion
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-jones
WCBS-AM (New York)
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-jones (This segment aired on 20 affiliate stations.)
4 HS graduates earn scholarships for volunteering at South Nassau
An article featuring Dylan Yoon mentions that he plans to attend Rice in the fall.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Patch.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-msn
Examining changes in BS/MD admissions for the 23/24 cycle
Rice is mentioned.
Forbes
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-forbes
Impulsan un programa de prácticas profesionales internacionales
MSN Noticias (Argentina; this article originally appeared in Perfil. This article also appeared in Inforegion.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-msn
Houston ISD board approves bond election, sends $4.4 billion schools package to voters
An article cites a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into residents who support school bonds.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Houston Landing.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-msn
HOUSTON/TEXAS
GUEST VIEW: Shaping opportunities for all Texans
Former President David Leebron, University Professor and the Clarence L. Carter Professor of Legal Studies, authored an op-ed.
Odessa American
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-leebron
Houston named a top city to start a biz, media exec to lead nonprofit, and more top stories from the week
A roundup mentions that James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry and professor of materials science and nanoengineering, will be part of the four-year, $12 million cooperative agreement with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center to support the development and scaling of innovative techniques for PFAS remediation and resource recovery. Tour is mentioned in the Baptist Standard.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-tour
Houston layman seeks to transform health care in Ukraine
Baptist Standard
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-tour
Houston space tech unicorn names next mission leader, team
An article features alumna Peggy Whitson, adjunct associate professor of biosciences and America's most experienced astronaut, who will lead the Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station slated for October.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-whitson
As Houston's affordability gap widens, housing programs scramble to help
An article cites the 2024 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston report by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in MSN Money and 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-hc
Data, insight and analysis
A roundup highlights Rice rankings from The Princeton Review and WalletHub.
Greater Houston Partnership
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-ghp
BROADCAST
HISD bond proposal (Aug. 9, 2024)
Vivian Ho, the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics at the Baker Institute for Public Policy's Center for Health and Biosciences and professor of economics, is interviewed about recent studies she co-authored looking at how high hospital prices are driving up insurance premiums and how increased salaries for nonprofit hospital CEOs may be driving consolidation for health care systems.
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-ho
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
World's first 'Glacier Graveyard' to be unveiled along with first-ever Glacier Casualty List
An article mentions that a Rice-led team of researchers is establishing the Global Glacier Casualty List, a database of the world's glaciers lost to climate change. The casualty list will be unveiled alongside a Glacier Graveyard in Iceland Aug. 17. Cymene Howe, professor of anthropology, is quoted. A Rice video is included.
IFL Science
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-howe
Doctors more likely to use negative language describing Black and Hispanic patients in electronic health records
An article features Rice research into electronic health records that found that doctors were more likely to use negative words in describing visits with Black and Hispanic patients than white patients. Co-author Eden King, the Lynette S. Autrey Professor of Psychological Sciences and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, is quoted.
MSN Health (This article originally appeared in Medical Xpress.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-king
Noninvasive ultrasound method enables tracking of gene expression in specific brain regions
An article features Rice research into brain-based gene therapy. Co-author Jerzy Szablowski, assistant professor of bioengineering, is quoted.
MSN Health (Great Britain; this article originally appeared in AZo Life Sciences.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-szablowski
Nanotecnología contra la depresión resistente a los fármacos
An article features Rice research developing the smallest implantable brain stimulator demonstrated in a human patient. Co-author Jacob Robinson, professor of electrical and computer engineering and bioengineering and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, is quoted. A Rice video is included.
El Imparcial
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-robinson
Expertos de Argentina exponen en EE.UU. por la gran proyección energética de Vaca Muerta
An article mentions that Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy will host conferences and workshops focused on the Argentine energy sector in September.
A24.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-a24
Top business analysis and business intelligence courses for 2024
An article mentions that Rice offers business statistics and analysis courses on Coursera.
Analytics Insight
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-ai
Architecture schools are looking for new professors, faculty members and fellows. See who's hiring on Archinect Jobs
An article mentions that the Rice School of Architecture is hiring a shop coordinator and fabrication director.
Archinect
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-arch
Jim Whitehurst left IBM because he'd rather be CEO
An article features alumnus and Rice Board of Trustees member James Whitehurst.
Data Center Knowledge
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-whitehurst
Protecting the Skies: GNSS-less aircraft navigation with cellular signals of opportunity
Alumna Rachel Quirarte co-authored an article.
Inside GNSS
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-quirarte
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
UCF scientists study Starship Launchpad in preparation for future NASA lunar missions
An article mentions that Rice is collaborating on the featured research.
University of Central Florida's Today
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-ucf
Elko County will not hand count 2024 general election ballots
An article cites Rice research into hand-counting election ballots.
The Nevada Independent
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-ni
SPORTS
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
A broadcast mentions that Rice's track and field athlete Erna Gunnarsdottir is competing in shot put for Iceland at the Olympics in Paris.
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-gunnarsdottir
Men's golf program reveals 2024-25 season schedule
An article mentions that Rice is hosting the Bayou City Collegiate Classic golf tournament Sept. 30-Oct. 1.
ACUSports.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-acu
VB: Recruiting class finalized as Herman announces addition of Jacobs
An article mentions the Rice Invitational volleyball tournament Aug. 30-31.
HCUHuskies.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-hcu
UH Cougars baseball hires Clay Van Hook as recruiting coordinator
An article features former Rice assistant baseball coach Clay Van Hook.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in MSN Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-hc
UH baseball adds Clay Van Hook as recruiting coordinator
Sports Illustrated's Houston Cougars
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-si
Houston Texans face Pittsburgh Steelers who are loaded with talent from southeast Texas
An article mentions former Rice football player Chris Boswell.
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in ABC 13 Online.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-boswell
'13 Eyewitness News'
An article mentions that the artificial turf at Rice Stadium will be replaced after it was deemed unsafe for play due to the effects of Hurricane Beryl.
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/aug-9-ktrk (This segment aired three times.)