NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
NPR College Podcast Challenge: 'Finding True Love'
An article features "Finding True Love," the entry by Baker College senior Shani Chiang to NPR's College Podcast Challenge. Chiang interviews Kirsten Westmoreland, lecturer in psychological sciences, about small ways to begin finding love.
NPR's "Morning Edition" (This segment also aired on more than 950 radio stations across the U.S., and this article also appeared in 10 NPR-affiliated websites.)
http://dateline.rice/july-18-chiang-westmoreland
SpinalNET | Rice
A roundup features Rice research into developing a sensor that can record the electrical activity of spinal neurons.
"Futurity Today" newsletter for July 17
http://dateline.rice/july-18-ft
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Texas Republicans barely in RNC spotlight, but could shine under a Trump presidency
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.
The Dallas Morning News
http://dateline.rice/july-18-jones
KRLD-AM (Dallas)
http://dateline.rice/july-18-jones (This segment aired twice.)
Rice research on bond and stock market differences, earnings variations
An article features research co-authored by Stefan Huber, assistant professor of accounting at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business.
InnovationMap (This article originally appeared in Rice Business Wisdom.)
http://dateline.rice/july-18-huber
'State of the Precinct' attracts 700 guests
A caption mentions that Ruth López Turley, director of the Kinder Institute and professor of sociology, recently spoke with Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia at a "State of the Precinct" luncheon.
Baytown Sun (This article also appeared on the front page of the July 18 print and digital editions.)
http://dateline.rice/july-18-turley
Foodies, mark your calendars: Pop-ups, culinary stars and a hot sauce contest coming soon
A roundup mentions that Rice's Moody Center for the Arts will host Summer Jam 2024 July 20.
CityBook Houston (This article also appeared in Houston on the Cheap.)
http://dateline.rice/july-18-cbh
7 events to attend in the Greater Houston area this weekend, July 19-21
Community Impact
http://dateline.rice/july-18-ci
Top things to do in Houston this weekend, from World Series of Dog Shows to Frida Fest
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in MSN Travel.)
http://dateline.rice/july-18-hc
Queer things to do in Houston this weekend, July 18-21
OutSmart
http://dateline.rice/july-18-os
How to regain your sanity after Hurricane Beryl
City Cast Houston on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/july-18-cch
BROADCAST
'Fox 26 News'
Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science and fellow in urban politics at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about national political stories.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/july-18-stein
Texas Public Radio
An article mentions Rice's Lynn R. Lowrey Arboretum.
KSTX-FM (San Antonio)
http://dateline.rice/july-18-kstx (This segment aired twice on seven affiliate stations.)
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Stress-related cell damage links to negative mental and physical health effects among caregivers
An article features Rice research into examining how cellular health may impact the well-being of spousal dementia caregivers. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Chris Fagundes, professor of psychological sciences and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow; Cobi Heijnen, research professor of psychological sciences; postdoctoral associate Jensine Paoletti-Hatcher, research analyst Itee Mahant; and graduate student Vincent Lai.
MSN Health (This article originally appeared in Medical Xpress.)
http://dateline.rice/july-18-fagundes-et.al
'QC Morning'
WBTV-TV (Charlotte, North Carolina)
http://dateline.rice/july-18-qc (This and similar segments also aired on 50 affiliate stations.)
WSB-AM (Atlanta)
http://dateline.rice/july-18-wbs (This segment aired twice.)
Rice neuroscientists to build state-of-the-art neural recording system
An article features Chong Xie, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering and bioengineering, who won a $2.9 million R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop a state-of-the-art implantable neural electrode system.
Bioengineer.org
http://dateline.rice/july-18-xie
The SW Pod: Professor Julian West
Julian West, assistant professor of chemistry and the Norman Hackerman-Welch Young Investigator, is featured.
Synthesis Workshop Podcast on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/july-18-west
Parnall Law Firm plans two new locations
Alumnus Bertrand Parnall is featured.
Albuquerque Business First
http://dateline.rice/july-18-parnall
Quebec minimum payment law linked to higher credit card delinquency
An article mentions that experts at Rice collaborated on a study of a Quebec law aimed at reducing credit card debt.
The Deep Dive
http://dateline.rice/july-18-tdd
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
'Dr. Taylor Lab Group Reunion and 70th Birthday Symposium'
Jeffrey Hartgerink, professor of chemistry and bioengineering, is mentioned.
Washington University in St. Louis' Department of Chemistry
http://dateline.rice/july-18-hartgerink
SPORTS
David Dallas nominated to Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
An article mentions that Rice football player Dean Connors has been nominated for the 2024 Allstate Good Works Team, which recognizes players for their charitable contributions off the field.
GSEagles.com
http://dateline.rice/july-18-connors
AFCA announces nominations for the 2024 Allstate Good Works Team
College Football Network (This article also appeared in MSN Sports, AFCA.com and Blue Gold Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/july-18-connors
Volleyball wins ninth straight AVCA Team Academic Award
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team has been honored by the American Volleyball Coaches Association with the Team Academic Award, which honors teams that displayed excellence in the classroom by maintaining at least a 3.30 cumulative GPA.
GoCreighton.com
http://dateline.rice/july-18-gc
EA Sports College Football 25: From Air Force to Wyoming, why you should play as all 134 teams in video game
A roundup features Rice football player E.J. Warner.
CBS Sports
http://dateline.rice/july-18-warner
Big 12 team preview: Can new Houston coach work his magic in Space City?
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Houston Sept. 14.
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in Deseret News.)
http://dateline.rice/july-18-msn.sports
NEWS RELEASE
Rice researchers unveil secrets behind viral precision
New research from Rice scientists is shedding light on how viruses ensure their survival by precisely timing the release of new viruses. The discovery offers a new theoretical framework for understanding these dynamic biological phenomena. The research, published in the Biophysical Journal on July 18, also reveals how certain biological processes achieve remarkable precision despite relying on random events.
http://dateline.rice/july-18-news-release-kolomeisky