NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
How Americans feel about the election: Anxious and scared
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history, is quoted.
The New York Times (This article appeared on the front page of the Nov. 5 print edition, and it appeared in the Nov. 5 print edition of The Palm Beach Post and online in The Seattle Times. This story also appeared in yesterday's Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-brinkley
How much is the vice president paid?
CBS News (This article also appeared in MSN Money.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-brinkley
OPEC postpones plans to increase production — again
Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at Rice's 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/nov-5-krane
Close Senate races to watch on election night — and ads that define them
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.
U.S. News & World Report (This article also appeared in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-jones
Harris banks on keeping alive the Democrats' abortion winning streak
The Washington Times
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-jones
Why no political party can claim the 'Hispanic vote' in Texas
Austin American-Statesman
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-jones
Split ticket: Double election to replace Jackson Lee
KTRH Online (This segment also aired on KTRH-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-jones
¿Qué es el 'gerrymandering'? La práctica que altera los distritos electorales de USA para obtener más votos en las elecciones
US.AS.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-jones
'Houston's Morning Show'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-jones
Could growing Washington consensus on China tech curbs backfire on the US?
Kenneth Evans, scholar in science and technology policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy and assistant director for innovation policy, is quoted.
MSN International (This article originally appeared in the South China Morning Post, and it appeared on the front page of its Nov. 5 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-evans
Politics, power and campus culture
Moshe Vardi, University Professor, the Karen Ostrum George Distinguished Service Professor in Computational Engineering and professor of computer science, authored a letter to the editor.
The New York Times
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-vardi
HOUSTON/TEXAS
San Antonio, Houston suburbs lead early voting turnout in Texas ahead of Nov. 5 election
Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science and fellow in urban politics at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in the Nov. 5 print edition, and it appeared in the San Antonio Express-News.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-stein
Live election updates: What time do polls close on Election Day in Houston?
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-stein
Federal election monitors heading to Harris County despite Texas leaders telling them to stay away
ABC 13 Online (This segment also aired on KTRK-TV in Houston, and this article also appeared in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-stein
'12 News'
KBMT-TV (Beaumont, Texas)
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-stein (This segment aired three times.)
List: Election night watch parties in the Houston area
A roundup mentions that Rice will host an Election Day block party in the Academic Quadrangle and a watch party in the Sid Richardson College Commons Nov. 5.
D-Mars.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-dmars
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
After disasters, whites gain wealth, while people of color lose, research shows
Jim Elliott, professor and chair of sociology and co-director of Rice's Center for Coastal Futures and Adaptive Resilience, is quoted.
Inside Climate News
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-elliott
Battery-free bioelectronic implants
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, is quoted.
Royal Society of Chemistry's Chemistry World
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-robinson
Former HBCU president receives huge honor from President Joe Biden, White House
An article features Ruth Simmons, the Rice President's Distinguished Fellow and trustee emerita, who was honored by President Joe Biden with the 2022 National Humanities Medal during a ceremony at the White House last week.
ClutchPoints
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-simmons
Religion in the workplace is tricky — but employers and employees both lose when it becomes a total taboo
Elaine Howard Ecklund, the Herbert S. Autrey Chair and 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, co-authored an article.
HR Law Canada (This article originally appeared in The Conversation, and it appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-ecklund
Scientists bioengineer mussel-inspired bacteria that sticks to and break down plastic waste
An article features Rice research into bioengineered microorganisms that could help transform environmental cleanup. Han Xiao, associate professor of biosciences and bioengineering and director of Rice's Synthesis X Center, and graduate student Mengxi Zhang are quoted.
ZME Science (This article also appeared in MSN Health.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-xiao-zhang
Direct air capture: How a next-gen reactor could see widespread adoption
An article features Rice research developing an electrochemical reactor that may reduce energy consumption for direct air capture. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Haotian Wang, the William Marsh Rice Trustee Chair and associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering; postdoctoral researcher Zhiwei Fang; former postdoctoral researcher Xiao Zhang; and alumni Peng Zhu and Yang Xia.
Securities.io (This article also appeared in CarbonCapture-Expo.com.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-wang-et.al
Oil will remain the king
Mark Finley, fellow in energy and global oil in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, authored an article in Petroleum, and he is quoted in Hellenic Shipping News.
Petroleum
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-finley
US election looms as OPEC+ bids to shore up oil market
Hellenic Shipping News
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-finley
Meet the Teaching Artist: How to sell your first book with Cameron Dezen Hammon
Cameron Dezen Hammon, lecturer in English, is featured.
Writing Workshops
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-hammon
Quantum leap in magnetism refines superconductors
An article features collaborative Rice research into the magnetism and electronic interactions in cutting-edge materials. Co-authors Ming Yi, assistant professor of physics and astronomy and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, and Zheng Ren, postdoctoral associate and a Rice Academy Junior Fellow, are cited.
Electronics For U
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-yi-ren
AI-powered injury prevention in sports
A roundup mentions that Rice has partnered with BeOne Sports to integrate the company's mobile motion-capture AI and advanced data analytics with Rice's sports medicine and rehabilitation programs. Alumni Scott Deans, Jason Bell and James McNaney are also mentioned.
Sports Medicine Weekly blog
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-deans-bell-mcnaney
Impact of ownership changes on home health agencies: Increased Medicare spending, reduced staffing levels
An article mentions that graduate student Siyi Wang collaborated on the featured research.
The University Network
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-wang
Top 10 interior designers to follow in 2024
A roundup features alumnus Matthew Bremer.
MSN Lifestyle (This article originally appeared in the Night Helper Blog.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-msn.lifestyle
Michael Heizer: Seventeen sculptures
A roundup features "45°, 90°, 180°," artwork composed of three granite monoliths by Michael Heizer and part of the Rice Public Art collection.
Gagosian.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-gagosian
Is an engineering degree worth it?
An article mentions that Rice offers the course Engineering Project Management Specialization on Coursera.
Coursera
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-coursera
BioMADE announces $26.9M for 17 projects to support bioindustrial manufacturing, workforce development
A roundup features Rice research developing a suite of genetic tools for three environmental bacteria for sustainable biomanufacturing of materials and commodity chemicals.
Manufacturing.net
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-manu
Cornell's breakthrough could mean the end of exploding batteries
An article mentions that experts at Rice collaborated on the featured research.
SciTechDaily
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-sci.tech
Derrick Z. Jackson: Uneasy election enthusiasm in Philadelphia
An article mentions collaborative Rice research that found that voter block parties can increase turnout.
Vox Populi
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-vp
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Voters' 'moral flexibility' helps them defend politicians' misinformation — if they believe the inaccurate info speaks to a larger truth
Minjae Kim, assistant professor of management at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, authored an article.
Ocala Gazette
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-kim
UIC study: Invasive plant roots may weaken soil ecosystems
An article features collaborative Rice research into how invasive plants may be reshaping soil microbial communities beneath them. Co-author Matthew McCary, assistant professor of biosciences, is quoted.
University of Illinois Chicago
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-mccary
Future of pharmacy explored at Pharmapreneurship Summit
An article mentions that Holly DeArmond, executive director of Rice's Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers in the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship, delivered a keynote speech at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy's Pharmapreneurship Summit Oct. 8.
University of Maryland Baltimore News
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-dearmond
SWOCC presents lectures on 'The Physics of Anime'
Alumnus Roman Gomez is featured.
Curry Coastal Pilot
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-gomez
Top 10 most prestigious universities in the US: 2025 rankings
Rice is featured.
Black Star News
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-bsn
SPORTS
Rice Owls have new coach in Rob Lanier, new faces and a new focus on defense as basketball begins
An article features Rice head men's basketball coach Rob Lanier ahead of the Owls' season-opening game against Florida International University Nov. 5.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in the Nov. 5 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-lanier
Nine American squads win on 2024-25 opening night
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-the.american
Season preview: How will the men's basketball team bounce back?
PantherNow.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-pn
'KHOU 11 News'
KHOU-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-khou
No. 4 Rice takes down No. 5 UAB, 2-0, in quarterfinals of 2024 American Women's Soccer Championship
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team defeated the University of Alabama at Birmingham 2-0 in the quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference Women's Soccer Championship in Lakewood Range, Florida, Nov. 4. The Owls will play in the semifinals against the University of Memphis Nov. 7.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-the.american
UAB falls 2-0 to Rice in the quarterfinals of the AAC Women's Soccer Championship
UABSports.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-uab
No. 2 South Florida defeats No. 7 North Texas, 1-0, in quarterfinals of 2024 American Women’s Soccer Championship
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-the.american
Second-half flurry propels No. 19 Tigers past Tulsa, 4-2, in AAC quarterfinals
GoTigersGo.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-tigers
No. 1 Memphis defeats No. 8 Tulsa, 4-2, in quarterfinals of 2024 American Women's Soccer Championship
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-the.american
Tulsa women's soccer season ends in 4-2 Loss to No. 1 Memphis in the AAC quarterfinals
TulsaHurricane.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-tulsa
Rice, South Florida, Wichita State named volleyball players of the week
An article mentions that Rice volleyball player Savannah Skopal has been named the American Athletic Conference's (AAC) Freshman of the Week, and fellow Owls Kaitlyn Knobbe and Lademi Ogunlana have been named to the AAC's weekly Honorable Mention list.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-skopal-knobbe-ogunlana
Timmer triple completes SDSU comeback
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team lost to South Dakota State University 65-63 Nov. 4.
GoJacks.com (This article also appeared in Sioux Falls Live and The Brookings Register.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-jacks
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-kprc (This segment aired seven times.)
'KHOU 11 News'
KHOU-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-khou
'Fox 26 News'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-kriv
'NewsCenter 1'
KNBN-TV (Rapid City, South Dakota)
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-knbn (This segment aired three times.)
'KELOLand News'
KCLO-TV (Rapid City, South Dakota)
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-kclo (This segment aired twice.)
UTSA falls to Rice on Family Day
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team defeated the University of Texas at San Antonio 3-0 Nov. 3.
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-utsa
UTSA to visit Tulane, host Rice for Family Day
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-utsa
No one's talking about Texas and the national title anymore. Why that's a good thing for Longhorns
An article mentions that Rice's football team tied for the Southwest Conference championship in 1994.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in the Nov. 5 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-hc
Their son died after his first day of football practice at Bucknell. They want answers.
An article mentions the late Dale Lloyd, a Rice football player who died in 2006 and had a previously undetected genetic marker for sickle cell disease.
Inquirer.com (This article also appeared in MSN Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-inq
American in Review: Week 10
An article mentions that Rice's football team defeated Navy 24-10 Nov. 2.
As For Football
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-aff
WT freshmen show out at TCU Jae Foundation Fall Open
An article mentions that Rice will host the Rice Invitational tennis tournament Nov. 7-10.
BaylorBears.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-b.bears
This week in OU athletics
SoonerSports.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-sooners
Lady Raiders shine in Fort Worth
TexasTech.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-tex.tech
UTA basketball, volleyball and women's tennis in action for homecoming week
The Shorthorn
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-the.shorthorn
SMU uses its inside presence to defeat A&T
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team is slated to play North Carolina A&T State University Nov. 7.
NCATAggies.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-ncat
Sooners conclude play at TCU Jae Foundation Invitational
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team competed in Texas Christian University's Jae Foundation Fall Open Oct. 31-Nov. 3.
SoonerSports.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-sooners
Illini headed to TCU Jae Foundation Fall Open
FightingIllini.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-illini
Watkins, Bol Bowen lead Seminoles to 74-62 win over Northern Kentucky
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team is slated to play Florida State University Nov. 9.
Seminoles.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-5-sem