PUBLICATIONS

Baker Institute Policy Report 50 -- Stem Cell Research in the Courts: Sherley v. Sebelius: The Baker Institute Science and Technology Policy Program examines the controversies surrounding the development of a coherent U.S. policy for human embryonic stem cell (hESC) research.; Kirstin R.W. Matthews, Maude L. Rowland, Jingyuan Luo, Monica Matsumoto; Jan 24; [PDF : 544.4 kB ]

The Aging of Biomedical Research in the United States: A rise in the average age of biomedical researchers might inhibit research potential and novel projects that could impact biomedicine and the next generation of scientists in the United States. Published in Vol. 6(12) of PLoS ONE.; Kirstin R.W. Matthews, Kara Calhoun, Vivian Ho, Nathan Lo; Dec 26; [PDF : 363.7 kB ]

U.S. Scientific Research and Development 202: A Critical Look at the Federal Research Development Funding System: The Science and Technology Policy Program reviews the complex federal R&D budget process. Published in July 2011 by Science Progress, a project of the Center for American Progress.; Kirstin R.W. Matthews, Neal F. Lane, Kenneth M. Evans; Jul 22; [PDF : 611.0 kB ]

Climate data spark battle in Congress: A proposed National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association service that would provide weather information should not be stalled by partisan debates, say Neal Lane and Robert Harriss in this op-ed. Published in the July 17, 2011, edition of the Houston Chronicle.; Neal F. Lane, Robert Harriss; Jul 17; [PDF : 757.4 kB ]

Science, diplomacy and international collaboration: Ambassador Edward P. Djerejian and science and technology fellows Neal Lane and Kirstin Matthews encourage using global scientific collaboration to break down barriers between nations. Published in the March 20, 2011, edition of the Houston Chronicle.; Edward P. Djerejian, Neal F. Lane, Kirstin R.W. Matthews; Mar 20; [PDF : 201.2 kB ]

International Stem Cell Collaboration: How Disparate Policies between the United States and the United Kingdom Impact Research: This article, published in the online journal PLos ONE, examines the impact of collaboration on publication significance in the United States and the United Kingdom, world leaders in stem cell research with disparate policies. The findings suggest that national stem cell policy differences and regulatory mechanisms driving international stem cell research in both countries did not affect the frequency of international collaborations, or even the countries with which the U.S. and U.K. most often collaborated.; Kirstin R.W. Matthews, Jingyuan Luo, Rachel Solnick, Elaine Howard Ecklund, Jesse M. Flynn; Mar 08

Science on Faith: An op-ed addressing how scientists in the academic world view and talk about religion. Published in the Chronicle of Higher Education.; Elaine Howard Ecklund; Feb 11; [PDF : 761.9 kB ]

Stem Cells and Biomedical Research in Texas: An overview of stem cell research and the policies, particularly in the state of Texas, that regulate these studies.; Kirstin R.W. Matthews, Maude L. Rowland; Jan 18; [PDF : 1.7 MB ]

C60 - A Model for the Future: A Civic Scientist Précis on Robert F. Curl Jr., Ph.D., Sir Harold Kroto, Ph.D., and the late Richard Smalley, Ph.D.; Kirstin R.W. Matthews, et al.; Oct 12; [PDF : 508.6 kB ]

Stem Cell Research in the Greater Middle East: This poster presentation from the International Stem Cell Policy Program describes stem cell publications from countries in the Greater Middle East.; Kirstin R.W. Matthews, Jessie Flynn; Jun 09; [PDF : 4.1 MB ]

Frequently Asked Questions: Stem Cells: Kirstin Matthews, fellow in science and technology, answers questions regarding the biology, practical uses and ethical dilemmas surrounding stem cells. Updated May 19, 2010.; Kirstin R.W. Matthews; May 19; [PDF : 301.6 kB ]

Making the case for civic engagement in schools: Local groups must foster growth in K-12 science, technology, engineering and math curricula. Published in the April 8, 2010, edition of the Houston Chronicle.; Kirstin R.W. Matthews, Maxie Hollingsworth; Apr 08; [PDF : 284.4 kB ]

Stem Cell Policy in the Obama Age: Texas, U.S., and U.K. Perspectives: A conference report for the "Stem Cells: Saving Lives or Crossing Lines" Texas-U.K. collaboration event.; Kirstin R.W. Matthews, Maude L. Rowland; Mar 23; [PDF : 4.0 MB ]

U.K. Stem Cell Policy – A Civic Scientist’s Journey through Regulation: A Civic Scientist Précis on Stephen Minger, Ph.D.; Sarah Tambra, Kirstin R.W. Matthews; Mar 01; [PDF : 752.5 kB ]

Stimulus Funds Creating Jobs for Houston Scientists: Federal funding acts as a measuring stick for Houston's scientific community. Published in the February 25, 2010, edition of the Houston Chronicle.; Kirstin R.W. Matthews, Jesse M. Flynn; Feb 25; [PDF : 356.0 kB ]

Stem Cell Research: A Science and Policy Overview: An introduction to stem cells, their potential uses, and domestic and international policies regarding stem cells. Updated September 2009.; Kirstin R.W. Matthews; Sep 01; [PDF : 2.0 MB ]

Baker Institute Policy Report 42: Science Collaboration Across Borders: On April 27-28, 2009, the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy at Rice University hosted a workshop titled “Science Collaboration Across Borders” to identify and examine key issues to ensure fruitful scientific collaboration among researchers in the United States and Asia. The event, sponsored by the Richard Lounsbery Foundation, included presentations and discussions involving researchers, university administrators, government officials and policy scholars from universities, government agencies and companies in Beijing, Dallas, Durham, Hong Kong, Houston, Singapore, Taipei, Tainan, Wuhan and Washington, D.C. Discussions focused on ways to facilitate scientific and engineering research across borders. This report reviews the workshop findings and recommendations, such as the importance of international collaboration, U.S. visa and export issues, and funding of international and inter-regional collaborations.; Kirstin R.W. Matthews, Neal F. Lane; Aug 17

Baker Institute Policy Report 44: Stem Cells: Saving Lives or Crossing Lines — Qatar Stem Cell Workshop: In March 2009, the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy and the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development co-hosted a workshop in Doha, Qatar, on stem cell research, policies, and regulations. The event highlighted current stem cell science, as well as stem cell policies and ethics. The discussion focused on policies around the globe and the religious views of embryonic stem cell research from the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim perspectives. The workshop was organized so that outcomes from the event could be relevant to the development of Qatar’s up-and-coming stem cell research. Based on the presentation from the event, the advisory panel for the Baker Institute International Stem Cell Policy Program made a series of recommendations for the new stem cell initiative in Qatar, including the suggestion for outreach to the Qatari community.; Kirstin R.W. Matthews; Aug 01

Baker Institute Policy Report 41: Sustainable U.S. Policy Options to Address Climate Change: Highlights of the Debate: With a new U.S. administration, there is renewed opportunity to devise an effective U.S. climate response and to achieve a greater consensus on approaches both at home and abroad.; Lauren A. Smulcer, Kirstin R.W. Matthews, Amy Myers Jaffe, Neal F. Lane; Jun 28; [PDF : 418.1 kB ]

WANTED: Federal stem cell oversight: The U.S. government must take a leadership role in promoting responsible, ethical human embryonic stem cell research. Originally published in The Houston Chronicle.; Kirstin R.W. Matthews; Feb 14; [PDF : 494.7 kB ]

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