Experts in the News

The Houston Chronicle quotes research by energy and environment fellow Rachel A. Meidl on the challenges of plastic waste management: http://bit.ly/2F8H6TK.

Political science fellow Mark P. Jones appeared on Houston Matters to discuss the new Democratic-controlled House's approach to resolving the government shutdown.

Political science fellow Mark P. Jones comments on the political and demographic factors that contributed to K.P. George's election as Fort Bend County's first Indian-American county judge. Houston Chronicle: http://bit.ly/2RrCnTD

Why did Qatar exit from OPEC, what are the regional implications, and how viable is OPEC going forward? Energy fellow Jim Krane explains. World Politics Review (free access until 12/27): https://bit.ly/2T44wh4

Health policy fellow Vivian Ho was honored with the Justin F. Kimball Patient Protection Award, given by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas in recognition of her commitment to community health. Ho is the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics and director of the Center for Health and Biosciences.