Dateline Rice for Jan. 22, 2024 (Weekend Edition)

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NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

The disposable cup crisis: What's the environmental impact of a to-go coffee?
Rachel Meidl, fellow for energy and environment at the Baker Institute for Public Policy's Center for Energy Studies, is quoted.
The Guardian
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-meidl

'No more cartel tax': Opposition zeroes in on Mexico's public safety failures
Tony Payan, the Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies and director of the Center for the United States and Mexico at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Border Report (This article also appeared in KSWB Online, KSWB on MSN, KRQE Online, KRQE on MSN, WKRG Online and WKRG on MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-payan

A bumpy road ahead for genetic biocontainment
James Chappell, assistant professor of biosciences and bioengineering, co-authored an article.
Nature Communications
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-chappell

'Magic trap' captures quantum effects for longer time
An article features collaborative Rice research that prolonged quantum behavior in an experimental system nearly 30-fold by using ultracold temperatures and lasers. Co-authors Kaden Hazzard, associate professor of physics and astronomy, and graduate students Jonathan Stepp and Zewen Zhang are quoted.
MSN (Great Britain; this article originally appeared in AZo Quantum.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-hazzard-zhang

'A City on Mars' review: Home to the Red Planet
A book review features "A City on Mars," co-authored by Kelly Weinersmith, adjunct assistant professor of biosciences.  
The Wall Street Journal
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-weinersmith

Study identifies methods to eliminate impurities from boron nitride nanotubes
An article features Rice research that found a new way to make high-purity boron nitride nanotubes. Co-authors Angel Martí, professor of chemistry, bioengineering, materials science and nanoengineering, and graduate student Kevin Shumard are quoted.
MSN (International; this article originally appeared in ANI.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-marti-shumard

How Israel's 'scholasticide' denies Palestinians their past, present and future
Abdel Razzaq Takriti, associate professor of history, is quoted.
Toronto Star (This article also appeared in the Jan. 20 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-takriti

Biden's agencies are rethinking gas exports. Europe's already feeling a chill.
An article cites a study of European liquefied natural gas contracts by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Politico (This article also appeared in MSN Money.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-politico

Jack Burke Jr., who won 2 major golf titles in a season, dies at 100
An article featuring Jack Burke, Jr. mentions that he formerly attended Rice.
The New York Times (This article also appeared in the Jan. 21 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-nyt
Jack Burke Jr., two-time major winner, dies at 100
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in the The Messenger.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-msn
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-kprc
KTRH-AM (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-ktrh

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Will Biden's EV push cost him come election time?
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.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared on the front of the Business section in the Jan. 22 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-jones

3 Houston innovators to know this week
A roundup features Brad Burke, managing director of the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship, who has been named associate vice president for industry and new ventures. Paul Cherukuri, chief innovation officer and vice president for innovation, is quoted.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-burke-cherukuri

Molecular jackhammers drill pathway to killing cancer cells
An article features collaborative Rice research using molecules that vibrate strongly when stimulated by light to destroy cancer cells. Co-authors James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry and a professor of materials science and nanoengineering, and alumnus and research scientist Ciceron Ayala-Orozco are mentioned. 
Texas A&M Today
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-tour-ayala.orozco

Multiple pianists to present concert at SFA
Eliza Ching, artist collaborator at Rice's Shepherd School of Music, is featured.
Stephen F. Austin State University News
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-ching

Why Houston is so instrumental in a new church movement's expansion
An article features Henry Everitt, adjunct professor of electrical and computer engineering and of physics and astronomy.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-everitt

Baylor scientist who developed tech to detect cancer during surgery wins award for young chemists
An article mentions that the Norman Hackerman Award in Chemical Research, which recognizes the accomplishments of chemical scientists in Texas who are early in their careers, is named for the late Norman Hackerman, former Rice President and professor of chemistry.
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared in the Jan. 21 print edition of the San Antonio Express-News, and it appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-hackerman

Jacky Fischer grew her family moving business into a household name
Alumna Jacky Fischer is featured.
Houston Business Journal (This article appeared in the Jan. 19-25 print and digital editions, and it was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-fischer

Texas-Squared Startup newsletter No. 435
A roundup features Rice news stories from the past week.
Texas-Squared Startup on Medium
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-tss

HilltopSecurities adds senior managing director at Dallas HQ
Alumna Michele Vobach is featured.
Dallas Innovates
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-vobach

Top performing arts and live theater this week: Jan. 22-28, 2024
A roundup mentions that Music in Context will present "A Concert of Schubert" at Rice Jan. 28.
365 Things To Do in Houston
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-365

Q&A: Get to know the Democratic candidates for Texas Senate District 15
Alumnus Karthik Soora is featured.
Community Impact
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-soora

BROADCAST

Newstalk 610
A broadcast about former President Donald Trump quotes Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history.
CKTB-AM (Ontario, Canada)
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-brinkley

KTRH-AM (Houston)
Joseph Novak, faculty lecturer in biosciences and director of the Betty and Jacob Friedman Holistic Garden, is mentioned.
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-novak

WMAL-FM (Washington, D.C.)
A broadcast features former Cleveland Browns quarterback and Owl Frank Ryan, who died Jan. 1 at 87. Ryan completed his doctorate in mathematics at Rice during offseasons and led the Browns to an NFL championship in 1964.
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-ryan

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Woodside Energy, Rice University form decarbonization initiative
An article features the news that Rice and Woodside Energy have teamed up to create the Woodside-Rice Decarbonization Accelerator, which aims to bring decarbonization technology from Rice labs to market. Community members quoted or mentioned include President Reginald DesRoches; Paul Cherukuri, chief innovation officer and vice president for innovation; Aditya Mohite, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering; Naomi Halas, University Professor, professor of electrical and computer engineering, bioengineering, chemistry, physics, astronomy, materials science and nanoengineering and the director of Rice's Smalley-Curl Institute; Pulickel Ajayan, chair of the Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, the Benjamin M. and Mary Greenwood Anderson Professor in Engineering, professor of chemistry and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow; Bruce Weisman, professor of chemistry; and Peter Nordlander, the Wiess Chair in Physics and Astronomy, professor of electrical and computer engineering, materials science and nanoengineering.
World Oil
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-rice-woodside

Researchers develop sensitive blood test for gene expression in the brain
An article features collaborative Rice research developing a noninvasive way to monitor gene expression dynamics in the brain. Co-author Jerzy Szablowski, assistant professor of bioengineering, is quoted.
LabPulse.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-szablowski

New study indicates poor sleep is a fatal threat to migrant roofers
An article featuring collaborative Rice research quotes co-authors Sergio Chavez, associate professor of sociology, and Jing Li, adjunct associate professor of sociology.
Roofing Contractor
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-chavez-li

The 30 hardest colleges in the US to get into
A slideshow features Rice.
MSN Money (This article originally appeared in She Budgets.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-msn

Houston Ballet II joins team of renowned artists for 'Can We Know the Sound of Forgiveness'
An article features the stage performance "Can We Know the Sound of Forgiveness," which was commissioned for Rice's Shepherd School of Music in collaboration with Carnegie Hall and was performed at Rice's Brockman Hall for Opera Jan. 20.
Boston Ballet School
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-bbs

USGC adds staff to US, China offices, hires SAF consultant
Alumnus Mark Ingebretson is mentioned.
World-Grain.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-ingebretson

Fully funded Ph.D. programs in prestigious US universities: A gateway to academic excellence and financial support
A roundup features Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business.
University Herald
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-uh
 
Los determinantes del 2024
An article cites the 2024 Mexico Country Outlook report authored by experts at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
El Economista (This article also appeared in the Jan. 22 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-ee
Informe del Baker Institute
Excelsior 
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-ex
Organized crime, populism, underinvestment: Mexico's top challenges in key electoral year
The Latin Times
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-lt

Llevamos 50 años tratando de resolver uno de los mayores retos técnicos de nuestra era: Cómo hacer café en el espacio
Rice is mentioned.
Xataka.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-xataka
Reforma y su manía: Difundir estudios de académicos gringos muy pendejos
SDPNoticias.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-sdpn

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Syracuse University hosts annual MLK Jr. celebration: What might his dream be now?
An article features alumna Talithia Williams.
Syracuse.com (This article also appeared in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-williams

Callisto Quartet to be in residence in Brainerd
An article mentions that the Callisto Quartet formerly served as the graduate string quartet-in-residence at Rice's Shepherd School of Music.
Pine and Lakes Echo Journal
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-plej

Taylor Swift 101
An article mentions that Rice is offering a course on the lyrical evolution of Taylor Swift.  
Philippine Star (This article also appeared in the Jan. 22 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-ps

NIH grant funds inclusive bioengineering curriculum at Rice University
An article mentions that Rice was awarded a $1.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to integrate inclusive design precepts into its bioengineering program.
BNN Breaking
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-bnnb

Kianoosh Sattari
Rice is mentioned.
University of Missouri Engineering News
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-um

SPORTS

Mason scores 20 as Rice takes down Temple 69-66
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team defeated Temple University 69-66 Jan. 20.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets, and it appeared in the Jan. 21 print edition of the Houston Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-ap
Men's basketball drops heartbreaker to Rice
OwlSports.com (A similar article also appeared in BNN Breaking.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-temple
Temple drops fourth straight with loss to Rice
The Temple News
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-tn
Charlotte takes down North Texas to move into first place in conference standings
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-the.american
'KHOU 11 News Extra'
KHOU-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-khou (This segment aired twice.)
'CBS News Philadelphia'
KYW-TV (Philadelphia)
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-kyw (This segment aired twice.)

Women's basketball falls to Rice, 61-44, on Saturday
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team defeated Tulane University 61-44 Jan. 20.
TulaneGreenWave.com (An excerpt also appeared in the Jan. 21 print edition of the Houston Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-tulane
North Texas, Rice improve to 5-1 in the American
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-the.american
Tulane women frustrated in loss to defensive-minded Rice
Nola.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-nola

Two months till kickoff for Houston Roughnecks, and key questions remain — like where will they play?
Rice Stadium is mentioned.
Houston Business Journal 
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-hbj

TXST football season in review
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to Texas State University 45-21 in the First Responder Bowl Dec. 26.
University Star
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-us
5 most-watched G5 bowl games of 2023
Sports Illustrated's G5 Football Daily
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-si
UPDATED: Jayden de Laura in, T.J. Finley out. What exactly happened with Texas State's QBs?
Dave Campbell's Texas Football
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-dctf

Phoenix heads to Atlanta for Saturday clash with Georgia State
Former Rice tennis player Dylan Heap is mentioned.
ElonPhoenix.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-ep

White Sox announce 2024 player development staff
An article features former Rice baseball player and former assistant coach Paul Janish.
Future Sox
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-janish

South Carolina assistant Pete Lembo named football coach at Buffalo
An article features former Rice assistant football coach Pete Lembo.
Reuters (This article also appeared in more than 20 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-reuters

Hometown runners win Rose Bowl Half Marathon
An article features former Rice runner Adolfo Carvalho, who won the Rose Bowl Half Marathon Jan. 21.
ColoradoBoulevard.net
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-carvalho

Patriots 7-round Mock Draft: Prioritizing the offense will bring massive improvements
An article features Rice football player Luke McCaffrey.
MusketFire.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-mccaffrey
Full list of accepted invites to the 2024 Reese's Senior Bowl
WiththeFirstPick.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-mccaffrey

Tulsa looks to regroup after Dallas debacle
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team is slated to play the University of Tulsa Jan. 27.
Tulsa World
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-tw
Mustangs outrun Golden Hurricane
TulsaHurricane.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-th

MBB: HCU hosts New Orleans in Monday night SLC matchup
An article mentions former Rice basketball player Mason Jones.
HCUHuskies.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-hcu
Privateers look to extend home win streak against NSU
UNOPrivateers.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-uno

Johnell Davis scores 34 as No. 23 Florida Atlantic escapes with OT win over UTSA 112-103
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team is slated to play Florida Atlantic University Jan. 24.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-ap
NCAA basketball: Houston, Arizona, Auburn rise in latest top 25 power rankings
BustingBrackets.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-bb
'Good Morning Memphis'
WHBQ-TV (Memphis)
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-whbq (This segment aired twice.)
 
Women's tennis ends weekend with 4-2 victory over Rice
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team lost to Harvard University Jan. 21.
GoCrimson.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-harvard
Women's tennis hits the road to face Texas A&M and Rice
GoCrimson.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-harvard
Women's tennis falls to Texas A&M in first match of the weekend
GoCrimson.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-harvard

WBB preview: At Tulsa (Jan. 20)
An article mentions that the Rice women's basketball team defeated Wichita State University 76-64 Jan. 3.
GoShockers.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-shockers

MBB: Huskies host Lamar in the Darius Lee Memorial Classic
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team played in last year's Darius Lee Memorial Classic.
HCUHuskies.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-hcu

Frogs sweep home opener
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team is slated to play Texas Christian University Jan. 27.
GoFrogs.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-frog

Charlotte prepares for Sunday matinee at Temple
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team is No. 3 in the American Athletic Conference standings.
Charlotte49ers.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-49ers

Bulls host Mean Green Saturday night
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team defeated the University of South Florida 67-64 Jan. 14.
GoUSFBulls.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-usf

Pirates to host SMU
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team defeated East Carolina University 80-67 Jan. 17.
ECUPirates.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-ecu

Looking back at South Alabama head coach Major Applewhite's tenure at Houston
Former Rice assistant football coach Major Applewhite is featured.
SB Nation
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-sbn

Tech adds trench weapon in Rice transfer DT De'Braylon Carroll
An article features former Rice football player De'Braylon Carroll.
Rivals
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-rivals
Texas Tech football team adds D-line depth with Rice grad De'Braylon Carroll
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-laj
Film Room: Rice DT De’Braylon Carroll
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-bvm
Transfer portal rankings: Aggies and Longhorns on top
Dave Campbell's Texas Football
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-dctf

Top 26 Texas high school girls basketball players in 2023-24
An article mentions that Aniah Alexis has signed to play basketball at Rice.
Sports Illustrated's High School FN
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-si

No. 10 Aggies pick up a pair of wins
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team is slated to compete in Texas A&M University's ITA Kickoff Weekend Jan. 27-28.
12thMan.com (This article also appeared in KBTX Online.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-12thman

Legend's arrival signals a new era for state champs' offense
Rice is mentioned.
Dave Campbell's Texas Football
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-dctf

NEWS RELEASES

Shepherd School to kick off spring semester Feb. 2 with orchestra performance 'Explorations of Humanity' led by Lidiya Yankovskaya
Fast-rising star conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya, music director of the Chicago Opera Theater and founder of the Refugee Orchestra Project, will lead the Shepherd School of Music's Symphony Orchestra at Rice in a Feb. 2 performance with works exploring different shades of the human experience.
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-news-release-shepherd.school

Crises create opportunities for organizations to get 'jazzy,' Rice research shows
Organizational leaders may benefit from operating more like a jazz ensemble during crises in order to utilize their resources in unconventional ways, according to new research from Rice. "When a crisis hits, getting jazzy will help leaders in any industry adapt and positively transform their organizations," said Scott Sonenshein, the Henry Gardiner Symonds Professor of Management at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business and lead author of the study.
http://dateline.rice/jan-22-news-release-sonenshein

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