Editorial

Submit a Publication

Use this form to submit forthcoming or completed publication to the editorial calendar.  Please reference the institute's Publication Submission Preparations to ensure that your publication is ready for handoff. 

 

Submit a publication

Editorial Resources

  • Publications Guidelines: The Publications Guidelines provide an overview of the Baker Institute's approach to publishing, editorial standards, and a description of the editorial process.
     
  • Editorial Pipeline: Research submitted for publication is tracked in the Communications Pipeline along with digital projects, podcast episodes, newsletters, web updates, and event marketing.
     
  • Editorial Calendar: The Baker Institute Publications Releases Google calendar is maintained by the editorial team to plan Baker Institute publications slated for release and share approved marketing language.
     
  • Contact: Leslie Marie Aguilar, managing editor.

Digital Media

Submit a Digital Request

Use this form to submit an update to an expert page or landing page, a request for social media promotion on the institute’s main accounts, or graphic design support.

 

Submit a digital request

Digital Resources

  • Digital Media Guidelines: The Digital Media Guidelines serve as a framework for creating, managing, and publishing digital content at the Baker Institute, including social media content, visual assets, videos, and podcasts.
     
  • Style Guidelines & Brand Templates: The Style Guidelines provide instructions for maintaining the institute's visual identity, style, and brand. The Brand Templates include downloadable fonts, logos, and templates. The Intern Resources include downloadable resources for use with center and program interns. Please use this link to access a template for intern certificates.
     
  • Trend Reports: Internal updates on the Baker Institute's key communications metrics and milestones. Quarterly and annual reports are delivered to researchers, staff, and select Rice colleagues. See previous reports for 2025, 2024, and 2023.
     
  • Contact: Ed Bailey, digital communications manager.

Policy Communications

Submit a Podcast Episode for Publication

Use this form to submit a center/program podcast episode(s) for review and publication.

 

Submit an episode

Other Policy Communications Support

Contact Shannon Moriarty for support with podcasts or any of the following:

  • Integrated Campaign Planning: We can help develop and coordinate targeted communications campaigns across channels for high-priority research, events, and projects.
     
  • Media Outreach: Reach out for assistance coordinating a press release, media advisory, or expert alert through Rice Public Affairs, a Baker Institute news update to be published on the “Press” section of our website (for example, a recent award or appointment), or op-ed editing and/or pitching.
     
  • Government Engagement: We can develop and coordinate targeted government outreach to promote experts, research, events, and other projects.

Operations

Administrative Resources

Event Resources

  • Event Guidelines: The Event Guidelines outline the Baker Institute event production process.
     
  • Calendar Holds: Submit a calendar hold request for a Baker Institute event.
     
  • Event Agendas: Use this template to format your event agenda in accordance with Baker Institute brand guidelines. 
     
  • Event Photos: View photo albums from Baker Institute events or order photo prints via Mpix.