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Aug 14, 2023

Dateline Rice for Aug. 28, 2023 (Weekend Edition)

Remember the $5 footlong? The behavioral economics behind 'reference prices' Utpal Dholakia, the George R. Brown Professor of Marketing at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, is

Remember the $5 footlong? The behavioral economics behind 'reference prices'Utpal Dholakia, the George R. Brown Professor of Marketing at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, is quoted.Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal (This segment aired on more than 600 affiliate stations across the U.S.)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-dholakiaMexico '99.9% certain' to elect first female president, expert saysTony Payan, the Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies and director of the Center for the United States and Mexico at the Baker Institute, is quoted.MSN (This Border Report article appeared in WDTN Online and 10 other media outlets.)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-payanSaudi Arabia's role as mediator centre stage in Ukraine talksKristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.MSN United Arab Emirates (This article originally appeared in The National.)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-ulrichsenNuclear key to US-Saudi relationship goalsEnergy Intelligencehttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-ulrichsenOasis beyond oil: The reshaping of Saudi Arabia's economyTribune.com.pk (This article also appeared in MSN United Arab Emirates.)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-ulrichsenUS talks with Venezuela offer faint hope for tattered oil fieldsFrancisco Monaldi, fellow in Latin American energy policy at the Center for Energy Studies, the Center for the United States and Mexico and the Latin America Initiative at the Baker Institute for Public Policy and a lecturer in energy economics at Rice, is quoted.Bloomberg (Subscription is required. This article appeared in the Aug. 26 print edition of the Houston Chronicle, and it was in a previous edition of Dateline.)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-monaldiThe new space race is on — and everyone is headed to the moonAn article mentions President John F. Kennedy's "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962.NPR's "Consider This" (This segment also aired on more than 900 other radio stations across the U.S.)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-nprhttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-npr2The race to the moon is in full forceNPR's "All Things Considered" (This article also appeared in more than 150 affiliate websites.)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-nprChandrayaan, Apollo, Artemis, Luna — successful moon missions launched to dateMSN India (This article originally appeared in ABP Online.)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-msn.india'Fox Weather: Voyage to Mars'KCPQ-TV (Seattle)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-kcpqMeet George Foreman's huge family — five of his kids share a name and it's not hard to guessAn article features alumnus George Foreman III.Daily Mailhttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-foremanBest online master's in finance of 2023A roundup features Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business.Forbes Advisorhttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-forbes

Locked ER doors, lawsuits and an indicted leader: Inside Houston's UMMC hospital and its downfallVivian Ho, the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics at the Baker Institute for Public Policy's Center for Health and Biosciences, is quoted.Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article appeared on the front page of the Aug. 27 print edition and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-hoHouston Hispanics have a chance at shaping elections, but low turnout may prevent that from happeningMark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science and fellow in political science at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article appeared on the front page of the Aug. 28 print edition and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-jones3 Houston innovators to know this weekA roundup features alumnus Adrian Trömel, lecturer in management at the Jones Graduate School of Business, who has been named as assistant vice president for strategy and investments at Rice's Office of Innovation. Trömel will oversee the creation of the Rice Nexus, an innovation hub within the Ion, a Houston-based tech hub owned by the Rice Management Co., that aims to bridge the gap between the university and Houston's innovation ecosystem.InnovationMaphttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-tromelLBJ HS senior awarded Peg Energy ScholarshipAn article featuring Elisa Zapata mentions that she hopes to attend Rice.Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-hcTexas-Squared Startup newsletter No. 414A roundup features Rice news stories from the past week.Texas-Squared Startup on Mediumhttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-tssTale of two citiesRice is mentioned.The Fort Bend Starhttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-fbs

ERCOT call for conservation ends, grid conditions expected to be normalDaniel Cohan, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.NBC DFW (This segment also aired twice on KXAS-TV in Dallas.)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-cohanWhat is an ERCOT conservation appeal? Who should be reducing their electricity use?WFAA Onlinehttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-wfaaERCOT call for conservation ends, grid conditions expected to be normalMSN Weather (This NBC DFW article appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-cohanTexans asked to conserve power for third straight day by ERCOTMSN Weather (This article originally appeared in Fox 61 Online, and it appeared in KARE Online and 12 News Online.)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-cohan'News Sunrise'Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science and fellow in urban politics at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about the lack of poll workers.KHOG-TV (Fort Smith, Arkansas)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-stein (This segment aired 12 times on stations across the U.S.)KUHT-TV (Houston)A broadcast features James Turrell discussing his "Twilight Epiphany" Skyspace on Rice's Suzanne Deal Booth Centennial Pavilion.http://dateline.rice/aug-28-turrell (This segment aired five times.)'KPRC Channel 2 News'Rice is mentioned.KPRC-TV (Houston)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-kprc

California struggles to quit gas as demand crisis loomsKen Medlock, senior director of the Center for Energy Studies at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.Energy Intelligencehttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-medlock 'We're turning garbage into graphene'; that's 200 times stronger than steel, thinner than paper and produced from old tires and coffee groundsAn article features research by James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry and a professor of materials science and nanoengineering. Yahoo! Financehttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-tour What if business schools were rated instead of ranked?Rice is mentioned.Poets & Quants (Subscription is required.)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-p&qDividend champion, contender and challenger highlights: Week of Aug. 27Alumnus Justin Law authored an article.Seeking Alphahttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-law

First Hindi and Culture of India program at a middle schoolRice is mentioned.Indo American Newshttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-ian8 Mass. colleges and universities on Niche's top 50 US list for 2024An article mentions that Rice is ranked No. 9 in the nation according to Niche. MassLive.com (This article also appeared in MSN Money.)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-masslive

Late rally falls short as NSU drops home opener to RiceAn article mentions that Rice' soccer team defeated Northwestern State University 2-1 Aug. 27.NSUDemons.comhttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-nsuAfter battling back from injury, 'stubborn' Dupuis ready for one final seasonNSUDemons.comhttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-nsuRice pulls away late in 5-2 win over soccerAn article mentions that Rice's soccer team defeated Texas Southern University 5-2 Aug. 25.TSUSports.comhttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-tsuSoccer to face Rice Friday nightTSUSports.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-tsuSouthern Miss falls in four sets in season opener against RiceAn article mentions that Rice's volleyball team defeated Southern Mississippi University 3-1 Aug. 25.SouthernMiss.comhttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-smSouthern Miss volleyball opens season with road swing in HoustonSouthernMiss.comhttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-smVolleyball vs. Rice (photo gallery)SouthernMiss.comhttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-sm23rd ranked Rice volleyball knocks of No. 22 USC in straight setsAn article mentions that Rice's volleyball team defeated the University of Southern California 3-0 Aug. 26.TheAmerican.orghttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-the.americanAmerican volleyball picks up 13 wins on opening dayTheAmerican.orghttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-the.americanNo. 22 USC women's volleyball swept by No. 23 RiceUSCTrojans.comhttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-uscNo. 22 USC women's volleyball falls to No. 19 Houston in season openerUSCTrojans.com (A similar article also appeared in Sports Illustrated's All Trojans.)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-uscNCAA: Igiede, UH top USD; Creighton beats Purdue; upset victims bounce backVolleyballMag.com (Similar articles also appeared in the Daily Trojan, Sports Illustrated's All Trojans and the Star Advertiser.)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-vbmUTSA's recruiting resources in focus as program shifts to AACRice head football coach Mike Bloomgren is mentioned.San Antonio Express-News (Subscription is required.)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-bloomgrenCollege football coaches reveal their favorite artist, and there's a lot of Eric Church, George Strait and Luke CombsWhiskey Riffhttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-bloomgrenVolleyball wraps up opening weekendAn article mentions that Rice's volleyball team is slated to play the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Aug. 29.TheAmerican.orghttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-the.americanBig 12 goes from endangered to bigger before No. 11 Texas and No. 20 Oklahoma leave for SECAn article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Texas at Austin Sept. 2.The Associated Press (This article also appeared in 20 other media outlets.)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-apHope for college football's (hopefully) not hopeless programs: Colorado, Texas A&M, Rice and moreThe Athletic (Subscription is required.)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-the.athleticTaking an early look at the season opener between Texas and RiceYahoo! Sports (This article originally appeared in Longhorns Wire.)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-ysAI Bohls: University of Texas beats Rice University 52-10 at DK(no period)R to open seasonYahoo! Sports (This article originally appeared in Austin American-Statesman.)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-ysCan Steve Sarkisian lead Texas out of the Big 12 on a high note?Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared on the front of the Sports section in the Aug. 28 print edition.)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-hcTexas has 13 FBS teams. Who has best chance for title game at NRG?Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Aug. 28 print edition.)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-hcNo. 11/12 football preview: RiceTexasSports.comhttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-ts'Wake Up! with SallyMac & Lina'KRIV-TV (Houston)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-krivKHOU-TV (Houston)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-khouNorth Shore rolls past The Woodlands to open seasonAn article mentions Rice assistant football coach Jon Kay.Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Aug. 26 print edition.)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-kaySBLive Texas Power 25: Duncanville, DeSoto open high school football teams atop rankingsHighSchool.si.comhttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-kayMountain West leaders visit Washington State to express interest; AAC commissioner also invited, per sourceAn article mentions that Rice is part of the American Athletic Conference.The Athletic (Subscription is required.)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-the.athleticHow UTSA plans to keep pace financially in the American Athletic ConferenceSan Antonio Express-News (Subscription is required.)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-exp.newsBill Haisten's 2023 predictions on OU, OSU, Tulsa, the Big 12 and the AACTulsa Worldhttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-twSMU tops AAC power rankings; Tulane looks to build on last season's successTulsa Worldhttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-twPreviewing USF's 2023 opponentsUSF's The Oraclehttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-usfWhen pigs flyAn article mentions that members of the Rice track and field team carried Billie Jean King on a throne to her match against Bobby Riggs at the Astrodome in 1973.Texas Co-Ophttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-tcSaturday's Houston high school football roundupAn article featuring Taji Atkins mentions that he committed to Rice to play football.Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-hc'13 Eyewitness News'KTRK-TV (Houston)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-ktrk (This segment aired twice.)'Inside High School Sports'KHOU-TV (Houston)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-khou (This segment aired three times.)Discover the top 11 biggest stadiums in TexasA roundup features Rice Stadium.A-Z Animalshttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-azWho is the new Wolfpack offensive coordinator?An article features former Rice football player Bradley Rozner.Last Word On Sportshttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-lwosStone Garrett injury update: Nationals slugger transferred to 60-day IL after fracturing fibulaRice is mentioned.Sportskeedahttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-skUSC vs. San Jose State live stream, TV channel, watch online, prediction, pick, spread, football game oddsAn article mentions that Rice's football team played the University of Southern California last season.CBS Sportshttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-cbsCollege football picks, schedule: Predictions against the spread, odds for key Week 0 games to start 2023CBS Sportshttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-cbsUSC vs. San José State preview: Lincoln Riley's 'good players' ready to goYahoo! Sports (This article originally appeared in the Los Angeles Times.)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-ysStats across Texas: How prospects fared in Week 1 of the seasonAn article featuring Drew Devillier mentions that he has committed to play football at Rice.247Sports.comhttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-247How UT men's basketball coach Rodney Terry saved a season on the brinkAn article mentions last season's men's basketball game between Rice and the University of Texas at Austin.Austin Monthly http://dateline.rice/aug-28-amMinnesota volleyball: 2023 season previewAn article mentions that Rice's volleyball team lost to Baylor University in last season's NCAA tournament.SB Nationhttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-sbnDetroit Lions cut Canadian DL Christian CovingtonFormer Rice football player Christian Covington is featured.3 Down Nationhttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-covingtonSoccer picks up home win against Tarleton State, 4-1An article mentions that Rice's soccer team is slated to play the University of Houston at Holloway Field Aug. 31UHCougars.comhttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-uhSoccer ready to host Tarleton State on SundayUHCougars.comhttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-uhThe Storyline: Florida at UtahAn article mentions the 1953 football game between Rice and the University of Florida.Rivalshttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-rivals2023 season preview: A look at TU's schedule, position-by-position analysis and players to watchAn article mentions that Rice is slated to play the University of Tulsa Oct. 19.Tulsa Worldhttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-twWhat channel is UMass on today vs. New Mexico State? (8/26/23) Time, TV, FREE LIVE STREAM: Watch NCAA Week 0 college football onlineAn article mentions that Rice is a former member of Conference USA.NJ.comhttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-njWhat channel is UTEP on today vs. Jacksonville State? (8/26/23) Time, TV, FREE LIVE STREAM: Watch NCAA Week 0 college football onlineNJ.comhttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-njBig 12 football: Predicting every team's September recordAn article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Houston Sept. 9.247Sports.comhttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-247The Pac-12 may be disbanding, but its final season could be one of its bestAn article mentions that Rice was part of the Southwest Conference.The Washington Post (Subscription is required.)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-washpoSEC football by the Numbers: Alabama chasing season-opening streaks of Florida, Ohio StateAn article mentions the 2021 football game between Rice and the University of Arkansas.AL.comhttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-alUnranked LSU defeats Texas, breaks home win streakAn article mentions that Rice's soccer team lost to the University of Texas at Austin 6-0 Aug. 20The Daily Texanhttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-dtWomen's tennis release 2023-24 scheduleAn article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team is slated to play Texas A&M University Jan. 26-28 and Feb. 18.12thMan.comhttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-12thmanSMU Mustangs release 2023-24 swim and dive scheduleAn article mentions that Rice's swim team is slated to compete in the Southern Methodist University Invite Nov. 16-18.SwimSwamhttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-swimswam WBB | Gaels release full 2023 scheduleAn article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team is slated to play St. Mary's College Nov. 19.SMCGaels.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-smcWildcats begin 50th season on Friday in OregonAn article mentions that Rice's volleyball team is slated to play Kansas State University Sept. 16.KMAN Onlinehttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-kmanAmerant Bank to open River Oaks branch, hires local head of private bankAn article features the news that Rice Athletics signed a multiyear sponsorship deal with Amerant Bank.Houston Business Journalhttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-hbj'13 Eyewitness News'A broadcast featuring Kaleb Blanton mentions that he has committed to play football at Rice.KTRK-TV (Houston)http://dateline.rice/aug-28-ktrkHalf a hundred: 50 years of Barry Switzer at Oklahoma – Part 1: The teamsAn article mentions the 1978 football game between Rice and the University of Oklahoma.Sports Illustrated's All Soonershttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-siFinal game-by-game predictions for ECU's 2023 seasonAn article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play East Carolina University Sept. 30.247Sports.comhttp://dateline.rice/aug-28-247

Experts to discuss new Texas laws affecting child health at Baker Institute eventTexas lawmakers introduced hundreds of new laws during the 2023 legislative session that will impact the health and safety of children across the state. Experts will discuss what the new laws mean for both care providers and children in an event from Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy. The panels will explore the successes and failures of the bills related to vaccines, access to care, Medicaid, transgender care, early childhood education, immunization requirements, foster care and more. This event is co-sponsored by the Baker Institute Child Health Policy Program and the Science and Technology Policy Program.http://dateline.rice/aug-28-news-release-baker-conferenceWomen are just as corrupt as men in Mexican politicsWomen are just as corrupt as men in Mexican municipal politics, according to a new study from Rice. "Women's Representation and Corruption: Evidence from Local Audits in Mexico" will appear in an upcoming edition of Comparative Political Studies and was authored by Gustavo Guajardo, a Rice Ph.D. candidate in political science, and Leslie Schwindt-Bayer, the Thomas Cooke and Mary Elizabeth Edwards Chair in Government and Democracy at Rice.http://dateline.rice/aug-28-news-release-guajardo-bayer