FEATURED ITEMS
Evidence mounts for quantum criticality theory
A new study from Rice University, Zhejiang University, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Florida State University and the Max Planck Institute adds to the growing evidence supporting a theory that strange electronic behaviors — including high-temperature superconductivity and heavy fermion physics — arise from quantum fluctuations of strongly correlated electrons.
U.S. Department of Energy (This appeared on the home page. This article also appeared in Phys.org, Science Daily, Innovations Report, Science Newsline, e! Science News and DailyMe.)
http://science.energy.gov/
Evidence mounts for quantum criticality theory: Findings bolster theory that quantum fluctuations drive strange electronic phenomena
Nanotechnology Now
http://bit.ly/1Dxylsm
How cancer turns good cells to the dark side
Rice biophysicists reveal how cancer uses notch-signaling pathways to promote metastasis. Their computer models provide a fresh theoretical framework for scientists who study ways to target cancer progression. Eshel Ben-Jacob, a senior investigator at Rice’s Center for Theoretical Biological Physics; Herbert Levine, the Karl F. Hasselmann Professor of Bioengineering, and José Onuchic, the Harry C. and Olga K. Wiess Professor of Physics and Astronomy, are quoted.
TMC News
http://bit.ly/1BuCFsu
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Houston: From sprawl to city
Bill Fulton, director of Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, authored an op-ed about Houston’s urban challenge on how to manage its growth without overwhelming government intervention.
Governing
http://bit.ly/1yvBZ2E
9 superb owl facts you need to know
The Rice University Marching Owl Band is featured in a list of owl facts.
Vox.com
http://bit.ly/1KgDNSI
Tips para disfrutar de la intimidad con los cinco sentidos
Rice is cited for its study on the emotional value of human sweat.
El Intran Sigente (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1AjrB3F
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Patrick gives grass-roots activists a seat at Senate table
Lt. Gov.-elect Dan Patrick named JoAnn Fleming the chair of a new grass-roots committee to the surprise of Texas tea party activists. Royce Carroll, associate professor of political science, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (This appeared on the front of the City & State section in Sunday’s paper. Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1tVUOPC
Nonprofit on path for Desert Storm memorial
Advocates are looking for funding and a location for the Gulf War veterans memorial. Edward Djerejian, founding director of Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1z74UZN
Oil-price drop delays rosy vision of shale drilling in Mexico
Manik Talwani, professor emeritus of advanced studies and research and research professor in Earth science, comments on the challenge of developing the Burgos Basin in Mexico.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in San Antonio Express-News. Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1K3JgOh
Houston-area book events: Feb. 1-7
Author Tiphanie Yanique will read from “Land of Love and Drowning” at Rice’s Cherry Reading Series at Rice Memorial Chapel.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1voULNq
Rice’s Cherry Reading Series to feature 5 acclaimed authors
Bellaire Examiner (This article also appeared in Memorial Examiner, Fort Bend Sun and Sugar Land Sun.)
http://bit.ly/1D5WFnk
No need for weather to put a damper on weekend activities
Rice’s Sammy the Owl mascot participated in the Mascot Race at the Children’s Museum of Houston.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1z74RNJ
KTRK-TV
http://bit.ly/1AjNUWL
KRIV-TV
http://bit.ly/1K3TvSK
Hispanics and education: A Texas-size challenge for states
Steve Murdock, the Allyn and Gladys Cline Professor of Sociology and director of Rice’s Hobby Center for the Study of Texas, is quoted about the education of the growing U.S. Hispanic population.
Killeen Daily Herald (This article also appeared in Hispanic Trending, Eco Latino and Pew Charitable Trusts.)
http://bit.ly/1CSkCOo
College success needs to grow
San Angelo Standard-Times
http://bit.ly/16mqwvg
BROADCAST
KTRK-TV
Duncan College senior Aaron Roe and Sid Richardson College senior Carolyn Shuford discuss the hackathon software competition at Rice, which attracts students from across the country.
http://bit.ly/1D685aw
Students react to high likelihood of campus carry approval
An article about the support for the “campus carry” measure quotes Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor and chair of political science and fellow in political science at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
KRIV-TV
http://bit.ly/18HKn9f
WTVY-TV (Dothan, Ala.)
Brown College senior David Nichol covered his dorm room floor with 13,000 plastic balls.
http://bit.ly/1z75hDF
KTRH-AM
John F. Kennedy’s speech given at Rice in 1962 is featured.
http://bit.ly/16aCJlN
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Evidence mounts for quantum criticality theory
A new study from Rice University, Zhejiang University, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Florida State University and the Max Planck Institute adds to the growing evidence supporting a theory that strange electronic behaviors — including high-temperature superconductivity and heavy fermion physics — arise from quantum fluctuations of strongly correlated electrons. Qimiao Si, the Harry C. and Olga K. Wiess Professor of Physics and Astronomy, is quoted.
Science Daily (This article also appeared in Phys.org.)
http://bit.ly/1zN5G55
Nanoantennas go fan-shaped
Rice researchers developed a new type of “nanoantenna” that pushes the sensitivity of surface-enhanced infrared absorption to new levels. The groups were led by Naomi Halas, director of the Richard E. Smalley Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology and the Stanley C. Moore Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and a professor of chemistry, biomedical engineering, physics and astronomy and of materials science and nanoengineering, and Peter Nordlander, professor of physics and astronomy and in electrical and computer engineering. Graduate student Lisa Brown is quoted.
Nanotechnology Web
http://bit.ly/1zuTGlA
Q&A: Oil price slump temporary amid changing supply dynamics
Bill Arnold, professor in the practice of management at the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business, is interviewed about the drop in oil prices.
Rigzone
http://bit.ly/1uR8y9N
OpenPOWER and the Power Systems Academic Initiative develops future IT skills
Kamran Khan, vice provost for information technology, discusses the open-source initiative OpenPOWER Foundation designed to foster a vibrant ecosystem around POWER8 technology.
IBM Systems
http://bit.ly/1zxm7Rk
New research project funded by Department of Defense will enable faster, better coding
Computer scientists at Rice are leading an $11 million project called PLINY to develop software that makes it easier to write code. Vivek Sarkar, the E.D. Butcher Chair in Engineering, chair of the Department of Computer Science and the principal investigator for the PLINY project, and Swarat Chaudhuri, assistant professor of computer science, are mentioned.
Embedded Systems Engineering
http://bit.ly/1EZU4Kv
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Tokyo-based architecture studio Atelier Bow-Wow creates installation for Rice University Art Gallery
Rice School of Architecture students under the guidance of architecture studio Atelier Bow-Wow and Jesús Vassallo, assistant professor of architecture, designed a site-specific installation called “Shotgun,” which will be on display in the Rice Gallery until March 15.
ArtDaily.org
http://bit.ly/1CSyMzc
Local cousins pitch PhoneSoap on ‘Shark Tank’
Cousins Wesley LaPorte and Daniel Barnes pitched their company, PhoneSoap, on the latest episode of ABC’s “Shark Tank.” The duo has pitched their idea at several competitions, including Rice’s Business Plan Competition.
KSL.com
http://bit.ly/1DoyIVT
Tobias Shute: In-depth analysis of Westaim
Alumnus Tobias Shute ’04 authored an analysis of the Westaim Corp.
ValueWalk.com
http://bit.ly/1zwuBZ2
DePaul provost search: VCU’s James Coleman emphasizes faculty, research, though stability is concern
Former vice provost James Coleman visited DePaul University.
The DePaulia
http://bit.ly/1Kk2aih
Jonathan Kraft has been stepping out of his father’s shadow
Alumna Patricia Lipoma Kraft ‘87 is mentioned.
The Boston Globe
http://bit.ly/1DoGDlY
2 Urbana grads, now studying medicine, cut their teeth as emergency responders
Alumni Jesse Passman ’14 and Patrick McCarthy ’14 discuss their interest in medicine and their involvement in Rice’s student-run emergency medical service.
Frederick News-Post
http://bit.ly/1Doq2Pj
Delta instructor’s latest book takes on the salacious side of college football
Alumnus Phil Hutcheon ’74 is featured.
Recordnet.com
http://bit.ly/1676YKI
SPORTS
CSNMA
Rice women’s basketball beat North Texas University 58-55 at Tudor Fieldhouse.
http://bit.ly/1zva3yk
Like a broken record, Moody breaks her own Rice record, but LSU wins in quad
Swimmer Rachel Moody broke the 100-meter breaststroke school record and won in the 200-meter breaststroke at the regional quad meet last Saturday. Swimmers Casey Clark and Alicia Caldwell are mentioned.
Swim Swam
http://bit.ly/1yus4dG
North Texas comes back against Rice 75-65
Rice men’s basketball fell to North Texas University 75-65 at Tudor Fieldhouse. Head coach Mike Rhoades is quoted. Players Seth Gearhart, Marcus Jackson, Bishop Mency, Max Guercy, Jeremy Jones and Andrew Drone are mentioned.
CBSSports.com
http://cbsprt.co/1K3C3he
North Texas rallies past Rice, 75-65
Atascocita Observer (This article also appeared in Bellaire Examiner, Memorial Examiner, Fort Bend Sun, West University Examiner, Sugar Land Sun and Humble Observer.)
http://bit.ly/1LDLjKI
Rice (6-13) at North Texas (8-11)
Idaho Statesman
http://bit.ly/1EAGwI4
Recap: North Texas versus Rice
News Observer (This article also appeared in Lexington Herald-Leader and 22 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/1zN54MM
Chevron Houston Marathon news and notes
Alumna Becky Wade ’12 finished just outside the top 10 in the U.S. Half Marathon Championships.
Texas Runner and Triathlete
http://bit.ly/1uRgzLR
‘Canadian Bacon’ tight end Luke Willson sizzles for Seattle
Alumnus Luke Willson ’12 played in the Super Bowl for his second straight season.
USA Today (This article also appeared in KHOU-TV and 45 other media outlets.)
http://usat.ly/1EZSubz
Super Bowl 2015: Guide to watching the big game
The Australian
http://bit.ly/1tW8uu6
NEWS RELEASES
Winding borders may enhance graphene
Far from being a defect, a winding thread of odd rings at the border of two sheets of graphene has qualities that may prove valuable to manufacturers, according to Rice scientists.
http://bit.ly/1vp4G5G
Rice launches Religion and Hip-Hop Culture online course
Religion and Hip-Hop Culture is a new free edX online course being offered by Rice University’s Center for Digital Learning and Scholarship.
http://bit.ly/1D66vp0
Evidence mounts for quantum criticality theory
A new study from Rice University, Zhejiang University, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Florida State University and the Max Planck Institute adds to the growing evidence supporting a theory that strange electronic behaviors — including high-temperature superconductivity and heavy fermion physics — arise from quantum fluctuations of strongly correlated electrons.
http://bit.ly/1D66lxW
Rice’s Cherry Reading Series to feature five acclaimed authors
Five acclaimed authors will read from and discuss their literary works this spring as part of Rice University’s Cherry Reading Series. The readings are free and open to the public.
http://bit.ly/1HMcDHf
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