Experts in the News

Because of unprecedented weather conditions, power was down right when demand was at its peak, said Daniel Cohan, a Baker Institute Rice faculty scholar.

The Johnson and Johnson vaccine is "a real game-changer" because it only requires one dose, said Vivian Ho, the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics.

What do the new coronavirus variants mean for vaccine efficacy? Fellow Peter Hotez discussed transmission, vaccines and a potential spring COVID-19 surge.

 “Oil companies used to fear peak oil supply and focused on their growth prospects,” said energy fellow Mark Finley. “Now, these companies are bragging about their own peak oil supply.”

Child health policy fellow Quianta Moore discussed the pandemic’s toll on families and children — and what can be done to help them. For instance, increased funding for childcare and pre-K facilities would not only provide "a stimulating, engaging environment for young children,” she said, but also support for parents, "whether it be ‘I am a new mom and I just need a break and I need to run to the grocery store or take a shower or I need to be able to work.’" Moore is the Huffington Fellow in Child Health Policy.