Dateline Rice for April 10, 2025

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NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Black Americans are more likely than other racial groups to express their faith in the workplace
Elaine Howard Ecklund, the Herbert S. Autrey Chair in Social Sciences and professor of sociology, director of the Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, co-authored an article.
The Conversation (This article also appeared in more than 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-ecklund

Sales tax receipts will be closely watched as Texas tracks economic jolt of tariffs
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.
AOL (This Texas Tribune article appeared in more than five other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-jones
Latest Hobby Report highlights main concerns for Houstonians
University of Houston News
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-jones
Vote in San Antonio's city election, win an SUV? Woman to raffle car in voter drive.
San Antonio Express-News
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-jones
5 things to know about Texas AG Ken Paxton's challenge to US Sen. John Cornyn
KUT Online
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-jones
Fiscal general de Texas Ken Paxton lanza candidatura para el Senado contra John Cornyn
The Dallas Morning News' Al Dia
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-jones
International student visas at UT, A&M revoked for unclear reasons
KETR Online (This segment also aired on KSTX-FM in San Antonio.)
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-jones
Lawyering up: Heated race expected for Texas AG
KTRH Online (This article also appeared in WOAI Online and KFXR Online, and the segment aired on KTRH-AM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-jones

HOUSTON/TEXAS

The synergy between artificial intelligence and emotional intelligence in modern PR campaigns
Jeff Frey, lecturer in operations management at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, is featured.
PRSA Houston on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-frey

Lenten Concert Series | April 9, 2025: Christopher and Charlotte Betts
Ken Cowan, professor of organ at Rice's Shepherd School of Music, is featured.
Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-cowan

Klein ISD Scholars dive into particle physics with Rice professors
An article mentions that students from the Houston area recently participated in a particle physics workshop at Rice. Community members quoted or mentioned include Frank Geurts and Darin Acosta, both professors of physics and astronomy; and graduate student Max Hall-Brown
Klein ISD
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-klein.isd

Kaufman High School grad wins prestigious medical scholarship
Jones College senior Eduardo Ruiz is featured.
The Kaufman Herald
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-ruiz

'The Amateur,' 'Drop,' 'Warfare' and 'G20' top list of new films this week
A roundup mentions that Rice Cinema will screen "Zurawski vs. Texas" April 11.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-hc

Old Galveston home couldn't move on land. Over water was different story.
Alumnus William Marshall is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-marshall

BROADCAST

Hello Houston (April 9, 2025)
John Diamond, the Edward A. and Hermena Hancock Kelly Fellow in Public Finance and director of the Center for Tax and Budget Policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about tariffs.
Houston Public Media (This broadcast aired on KUHF-FM in Houston and was in Houston Public Media on YouTube.)
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-diamond
Hello Houston — The Commuter Cut (April 9, 2025)
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-diamond

'Texas Public Radio'
Tony Payan, the Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies and director of the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about tariffs.
KXTX-FM (San Antonio)
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-payan (This segment aired twice on seven affiliate stations across the state.)

KERA-FM (Dallas)
Katharine Neill Harris, the Alfred C. Glassell III Fellow in Drug Policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about a potential ban on THC products in Texas.
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-harris (This segment aired three times, and it aired on KUT-FM in Austin. It also appeared in yesterday's Dateline.)

Most of Harris County's population growth last year came from international migration, Census data shows
Bill King, fellow in public finance at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-king

'Time Passages' weaves visual collage in pandemic-era meditation on grief and healing
Alumnus Kyle Henry is interviewed about his new film "Time Passages."
Texas Standard
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-henry
Texas Standard for April 9, 2025: Living near oil and gas wells linked to childhood leukemia
Texas Standard (This segment also aired on more than 40 stations across Texas.)
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-henry

How transportation investment could improve pedestrian safety in Black communities
An article cites a 2020 study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into the demographic makeup of Sun Belt metropolitans.
WOKV Online (This article appeared in more than 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-wokv

Options for Houston families waiting for rental vouchers
An article cites a 2018 study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into housing choice vouchers in Houston and Harris County.
Click2Houston
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-c2h

'American Ninja Warrior'
Alumnus and former Rice football player Gabe Baker is featured.
Viceland (This broadcast appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-baker

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Scientists discover method to restore vanishing electronic patterns in quantum materials
An article features Rice research that discovered how a disappearing electronic pattern in a quantum material can be revived under specific thermal conditions. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Pengcheng Dai, the Sam and Helen Worden Professor of Physics and Astronomy; Douglas Natelson, professor of physics and astronomy, materials science and nanoengineering and electrical and computer engineering; Ming Yi, assistant professor of physics and astronomy and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow; postdoctoral associates Yaofeng Xie and Bin Gao; graduate students Mason Klemm, Sijie Xu and Tanner Legvold; and alumna Xiaokun Teng.
Phys.org
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-dai-natelson-yi-et.al

The market pummeled 401(k) accounts last week. Panic selling ensued.
Benedict Guttman-Kenney, assistant professor of finance at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, is quoted.
Yahoo! Finance (This article also appeared in MSN Money and DNyuz.)
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-guttman.kenney

US infrastructure needs more investment. Here's why homeowners should care.
Alumna Carol Haddock, professor in the practice of civil and environmental engineering, is quoted.
Homes.com
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-haddock

At Project Row Houses, art and basic needs go hand in hand
An article mentions the Rice Building Workshop, now known as Construct in Rice's School of Architecture.
Hyperallergic
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-ha

STHS ​Clinics welcomes general surgeon and RGV native Dr. Krystha Cantu
Alumna Krystha Cantu is featured.
Mega Doctor News
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-cantu

NEURD: Proofreading the map of the brain
An article mentions that Brendan Celii formerly worked at Rice.
Medical Xpress (This article also appeared in MSN and The National Tribune.)
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-celii

The 'New Ivies' in 2025 — a Forbes study
An article mentions that Rice is on Forbes' list of "New Ivies."
Ivy Central
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-ic

Estudiantes de física médica en Unison harán verano de investigación en universidad de Texas, en proyecto de terapias flash
An article mentions that Brayton Alberto Acosta and Cristhian Antonio Cadena will participate in a summer program at Rice in collaboration with researchers at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Texas Medical Center.
Proyecto Puente
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-acosta-cadena

No. 413 — Single motherhood since 1980: A dialogue with Nicholas Wolfinger and Matthew McKeever
A podcast featuring Matthew McKeever mentions that he previously taught at Rice.
Converging Dialogues on Apple Podcasts
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-mckeever

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Linhagem humana desconhecida viveu em era verde do Saara
Mary Prendergast, associate professor of anthropology, is mentioned.
Istoe Dinheiro
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-prendergast

Toh to oversee efforts for National Asian Pacific American History Museum
Alumna Grace Toh is featured.
Northwest Asian Weekly
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-toh

Piedmont Community College announces keynote speaker for commencement on May 16
Alumna Jennifer Haygood is featured.
The Caswell Messenger
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-haygood

Rozell inducted into AIMBE College of Fellows  
Alumnus Christopher Rozell is featured.
Georgia Tech University's Neuro Next Initiative
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-rozell

SPORTS

'Houston's Morning Show'
A broadcast features Rice head football coach Scott Abell and mentions the Owls' spring game scheduled for April 12.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-abell

Rice baseball coach David Pierce pleased with 'incredible' response from new team
Rice head baseball coach David Pierce is featured.
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared in the April 10 print edition and in MSN Sports, and it appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/april-10-pierce

Middle Tennessee heads to the Lone Star State to close out the 2025 regular season
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team will play Middle Tennessee State University April 12.
GoBlueRaiders.com
http://dateline.rice/apr-10-mtsu

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