Dateline Rice for Sept. 18, 2024

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NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Trump blames Biden and Harris’ rhetoric toward him despite his own history of going after rivals
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history, is quoted.
The Associated Press (This article appeared on the front of the Nation & World section in the Sept. 18 print editions of the Hamilton Journal-News, Springfield News-Sun, Dayton Daily News, The Bakersfield Californian, Kane Republican and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. This story appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-brinkley

¿Cuánto cuesta estudiar en las universidades más costosas del mundo? Le pueden cobrar diez veces más que en los Andes
A roundup features Rice.
MSN Noticias (Colombia; this article originally appeared in El Tiempo.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-msn

HOUSTON/TEXAS

As election rhetoric intensifies, Texas religious leaders feel the heat
David Brockman, nonresident scholar in the Religion and Public Policy Program at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Texas Monthly
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-brockman

Analysis: Mayor Whitmire's State of the City Address draws a lot from the past but little for the future
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 Press
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-stein

Popular breakfast spot Dandelion Cafe opens new location in the Houston Heights
An article mentions that Dandelion Cafe has a location on Rice's campus.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in the Sept. 18 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-hc
Acclaimed Houston breakfast restaurant debuts Heights location
Houston Food Finder
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-hff
Bellaire breakfast spot Dandelion Cafe opens its most spacious digs in Houston’s Heights
Eater
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-eater
Bellaire breakfast hotspot Dandelion Cafe expands into the Heights (PHOTOS)
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-hbj
Houston breakfast favorite blossoms with new Heights location
CultureMap Houston
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-cmh

UT Austin toughens automatic admission rules as applications skyrocket
An article mentions that Rice is on Forbes' list of "New Ivies."
CultureMap Austin (This article also appeared in CultureMap San Antonio.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-cma

City of Houston grants $100,000 to 10 innovative arts organizations
A roundup mentions that Rice's Center for Engaged Research and Collaborative Learning will collaborate on curating an exhibition, digital dance archive and book as part of the Black Dance in Texas multidisciplinary project.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-inno.map

Texas Tech launches Texas American Water Works Association chapter
An article mentions that Rice has a chapter of the Texas American Water Works Association, which provides training and networking with other water professionals related to water issues.
Texas Tech University 
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-tex.tech

'Transformers One,' 'The Substance,' 'Never Let Go' top list of new films this week
A roundup mentions that Rice Cinema will screen the films "Ugetsu" Sept. 20 and "Eyes Without a Face" Sept. 21.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-uh

Texas universities gain ground in 2025 best colleges rankings
An article mentions that Rice is No. 29 in the nation according to The Wall Street Journal.
Dallas Observer
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-do

Molecular jackhammers are the coolest new cancer killers
An article features Rice research using molecules that vibrate strongly when stimulated by light to destroy cancer cells.
The Galveston County Daily News
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-gcdn

BROADCAST

Political science professor discusses diverseness of Latino voters
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.
KRGV Online (This segment also aired on KRGV-TV in Harlingen, Texas.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-jones
Pipeline fire and air quality (Sept. 17, 2024)
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-jones

Today on Texas Standard: Hindu voters in Texas weigh in as political ties grow stronger
Tanika Raychaudhuri, assistant professor of political science, is quoted.
Texas Standard (This segment also aired on more than 40 stations across Texas.) 
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-raychaudhuri
As Texas’ Hindu population grows, how will it figure into state and national politics?
Texas Standard
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-raychaudhuri

Life-saving tool: Many Texas schools required to have Narcan
Rice is mentioned.
Click2Houston
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-c2h

'KHOU 11 News'
An article mentions that Rice's Center for Engaged Research and Collaborative Learning (CERCL) will induct Mia X into the CERCL Hip Hop Archival Collection on Sept. 18.
KHOU-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-khou

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Vacuous vs. deranged
Bill King, fellow in public finance at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, authored an article.
Real Clear 
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-king

Diffusing genAI confusion
An article features collaborative Rice research developing a new method for artificial intelligence to generate consistent images.
Hackster.io
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-hi

The top 25 life sciences consultants and leaders of 2024
Alumna Anna Cocheme is featured.
The Consulting Report
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-cocheme

David Padua to receive Ken Kennedy HPC Award
An article mentions the late Ken Kennedy, alumnus and former University Professor.
InsideHPC
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-kennedy
 
What do young voters want from Kamala Harris?
McMurtry College sophomore Lajward Zahra authored an article.
Yes!
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-zahra

Culminó una nueva edición del programa State to State de AmCham Argentina y el gobierno de la Provincia de Córdoba en Estados Unidos
An article mentions Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
EconomixTV.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-em
 
Balourdet Quartet delivers a dynamic performance at Fort Worth’s Modern Art Museum for Chamber Music Society
An article features the Balourdet Quartet, which formed at Rice in 2018.
Ear Relevant
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-er
 
20 free things to do in Houston, TX
Rice is mentioned.
A Cowboy's Life
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-acl

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

US automakers feel the threat of competing against low-priced Chinese EVs imported from Mexico
David Gantz, the Will Clayton Fellow in Trade and International Economics at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Milwaukee Independent
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-gantz

Oak Ridge Leadership Computing holds 20th annual meeting
An article mentions that graduate student Jonathon Anderson presented at the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility Sept. 10-11.
Mirage
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-anderson

5 microelectronics projects win nearly $30M in federal funding
A roundup mentions that experts at Rice are collaborating on research to advance radio frequency transceiver technology.
Arizona State University News
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-asu

CSE welcomes 18 new faculty in fall 2024
A roundup features alumnus Zirui "Ray" Liu.
University of Minnesota College of Science & Engineering News
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-liu

Southern Miss student receives honored underwater technology scholarship
Rice is mentioned.
Darkhorse Press
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-dp

SPORTS

'Wake Up! with SallyMac & Lina'
A broadcast features late former Rice head baseball coach Wayne Graham, who died Sept. 3 at 88.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-graham

2024 American Athletic Conference basketball media days set for Oct. 13-14
An article mentions Rice head men's and women's basketball coaches Rob Lanier and Lindsay Edmonds, respectively.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-lanier-edmonds

Rice Golf: Owls tied for eighth after two rounds of Ram Masters Invitational
An article mentions that Rice's golf team is tied for 8th place in Colorado State University's Ram Masters Invitational Sept. 17-18.
CW 39
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-cw39

A thin margin between Utah, Kansas State atop Big 12 football power rankings
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to the University of Houston 33-7 Sept. 14.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-hc
Big 12 power rankings after Week 3: Red Raiders finally turn it around
Wreck 'Em Red
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-wer
DeSoto standout Stephon Johnson Jr. leads Houston Cougars to victory
Texas HS Football
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-thsf
Georgia Bulldogs transfer WR scores punt return TD
Inkl (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-inkl
Houston Texans News: DeMeco Ryans: Mixon’s injury ‘definitely’ result of hip drop tackle
SB Nation
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-sbn
College football is losing receipts. The Iron Skillet is next casualty
Dave Campbell's Texas Football
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-dctf
Houston handily reclaims Bayou Bucket, a piece of history
The Daily Cougar
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-dc
'Wake Up! with SallyMac & Lina'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-kriv
'Houston's Morning Show'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-kriv
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-kprc (This segment aired twice.)
 
College football 2024 Week 4 schedule: NC State-Clemson
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play Army Sept. 21.
ESPN (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-espn
'Houston's Morning Show'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-kriv

Three Marlins set to rehab with Jacksonville this week vs. Gwinnett
An article mentions former Rice baseball player Dane Myers.
Our Sports Central
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-myers

COLUMN: Dread over possible Trump visit at Georgia game unites many in Tuscaloosa
An article mentions that a Rice football player was awarded a touchdown in the 1954 Cotton Bowl after he was tackled by an Alabama player who was not in the game.
Patch (Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-patch

Otto ready to make the switch
An article features former Rice baseball player Glenn Otto.
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-otto

Report: Pac-12 to discuss inviting Tulane, Memphis to join evolving conference
An article mentions that Rice competes in the American Athletic Conference.
Nola.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-nola
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024
Bonesville.net
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-bones

AAC football power rankings — Week 4
A roundup mentions Rice football.
Sports Illustrated's G5 Daily
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-si

Last year, Texas embraced the hate. This summer, the Longhorns are embracing the heat.
An article mentions that Rice's football team played the University of Texas at Austin in 2022.
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in On 3.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-msn

The five most important games remaining for UTSA football
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Texas at San Antonio Oct. 12.
The Paisano
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-paisano

No. 23 TCU dominates UTA in straight sets
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team will compete in the Horned Frog Invitational Sept. 20.
GoFrogs.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-tcu
Mavs fall to No. 23 TCU
UTAMavs.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-uta
TCU digs downfall of UTA's undefeated record
The Shorthorn
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-shorthorn

Panther volleyball returns to McLeod Center for home opening weekend
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team lost to the University of Northern Iowa 3-0 Sept. 15.
UNIPanthers.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-uni

MPISD Athletic Hall of Fame 2024
An article features former Rice football player and track and field athlete Huey Keeney.
Mount Pleasant Tribune
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-keeney

Lady Stallions push through adversity at the 48th Rice Invitational XC
An article mentions the Rice Invitational cross country meet Sept. 13.
Stallions.na.edu
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-stallions

Houston Roughnecks to play at TDECU Stadium in 2025
An article mentions Rice Stadium, where the Houston Roughnecks played their home games last season.
Stadium Journey
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-sj

This date in Texas history: Future NFL running backs run wild as Longhorns rout Rice
An article mentions the 2021 football game between Rice and the University of Texas at Austin.
Austin American-Statesman
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-statesman

Mohamed Sanogo has plenty of options
Rice is mentioned.
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-247
Oregon extends offer to impressive Texas receiver
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-247

NEWS RELEASES

$7.5M DOD grant backs 'revolutionary' multi-university research
A Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) project proposal led by Rice's Naomi Halas won $7.5 million over five years from the United States Department of Defense (DOD) Air Force Office of Scientific Research. MURIs are some of the most competitive and sought-after academic research grants in the U.S. The awards support multidisciplinary teams of researchers tackling defense-related projects in areas of strategic importance to the DOD. This is Halas’s fifth MURI grant on which she is the lead investigator. 
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-news-release-halas

Another new wasp species discovered by researchers on Rice campus
A newly identified wasp species, Chrysonotomyia susbelli, has been discovered in Houston, Texas, marking the 18th new species identified by Rice's Scott Egan and his research team since 2014. The discovery, the fourth wasp species found on the university grounds in seven years, reveals the hidden world of parasitoid wasps and the intricate ecosystems that thrive outside our doors.
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-news-release-egan

Rice expert available to discuss House bill on workforce and AI
The Workforce for AI Trust Act is one of nine bipartisan bills approved by voice vote last week in the United States House Committee on Science, Space and Technology tackling a broad range of issues relating to artificial intelligence (AI). Rice's Fred Oswald is available to comment on the bill, which aims “to facilitate a workforce of trained experts to build trustworthy AI systems.”
http://dateline.rice/sept-18-news-release-oswald

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