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October 5, 2017
Moore, Kimbro named fellows of national Research Leaders program
Baker Institute experts Quianta Moore and Rachel Kimbro have been awarded a fellowship to work with the Houston Area Urban League to study resilience and health in the city’s African-American communities.
October 5, 2017
Political Roundup: President Trump’s Visits To Puerto Rico, Las Vegas
Political science fellow Mark P. Jones appeared on Houston Matters to discuss President Trump’s visits to Puerto Rico and Las Vegas, the renewed gun control debate and tax reform.
October 5, 2017
For Tillerson, Diplomatic Breakthrough With Trump Proves Elusive
Baker Institute director Ambassador Edward P. Djerejian is quoted in The New York Times about the need for a close working relationship between the president and the secretary of state.
September 26, 2017
UT System prepares bid to manage Los Alamos nuclear facility
The University of Texas System is preparing a bid to manage the Los Alamos National Laboratory, which is responsible for the safety of the country’s nuclear weapons. Neal Lane, senior fellow in science and technology policy, commented on the high-profile security issues the system would face should it win the contract.
September 22, 2017
Harvey keeps MD Anderson operating margins in red
Health policy fellow Vivian Ho is quoted in an article on MD Anderson Cancer Center’s just-concluded fiscal year and the impact of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Harvey.