Civic Science Postdoctoral Associate
Alicia L. Johnson, Ph.D., is a civic science postdoctoral associate at the Baker Institute Center for Health and Biosciences…
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Luis Campos
Robert Bazell
Alicia L. Johnson
The Truth About … the Misinformation Fueling the Measles Outbreak
Measles, declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, is now resurging rapidly in some parts of the country. Dr. Peter Hotez, a…
April 8, 2025 
Policy Analysis and Communications Seminar 2025
Gain a solid foundation in policy analysis, evaluation, and communications.
A Safer, More Walkable Houston Starts Here
Research suggests that narrower lanes and wider sidewalks can slow traffic and reduce pedestrian injuries, particularly in…
April 4, 2025 
How Habitability Shapes Climate-Related Migration and Displacement
As climate change impacts living conditions, understanding habitability is essential for analyzing migration decisions. In…
April 3, 2025 
The Challenges and Opportunities of Medical Plastic Waste Management
Medical plastic waste is a growing environmental and public health concern, yet only a small percentage is recycled. Rachel…
April 3, 2025 
Baker Institute Rice Faculty Scholar
Luis Campos, Ph.D., is a Baker Institute Rice faculty scholar with the Science and Technology Policy Program. He is also the…
Nonresident Fellow in Science and Technology Policy
Robert Bazell is the nonresident fellow in science and technology policy at the Baker Institute, as well as an adjunct…
The Evolving US-India Trade and Investment Relationship: Trump 2.0 and Beyond April 1, 2025
We hosted an insightful discussion on U.S.-India trade relations with former Assistant U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) for…
How Risky Is Gain-of-Function Research, Really?
On the latest episode of “Baker Briefing,” Kirstin R.W. Matthews, Alicia L. Johnson, and Yousif Shamoo discuss the risks…
April 1, 2025