Lost in Space: The Need for a Definitive U.S. Space Policy January 24, 2013
When the space shuttle program ended in July 2011, the United States lost its capacity to launch humans into space. U.S…
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Vaccine Diplomacy: The Shared and Urgent Needs of the United States, the Middle East and Asia January 15, 2013
The neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are the most common infections of the world's poorest people, and disproportionately…
Deadline for The Rice Cultivator submissions January 14, 2013
The deadline to submit a paper to The Rice Cultivator is Jan. 14 at 5 p.m.
Challenges Facing the International Community at the Start of 2013 January 11, 2013
Sir Peter Westmacott, KCMG, LVO, is the British ambassador to the United States.
Sir Peter has spent most of his career…
Counterweights or Double Trouble? How the Rise of India and China Will Affect U.S. Foreign Policy December 13, 2012
The complex U.S. relationship with China denies a sense of comfort to all but the most optimistic observers. To U.S…
Fix the Debt December 6, 2012
Please join us for an important discussion about mobilizing business leadership for a national campaign to "Fix the Debt"…
Baker Institute Student Forum -- Comprehensive and Rational Immigration Policy Reform: Opportunities for Progress in the Next Four Years November 29, 2012
The Baker Institute Student Forum hosts a panel discussion on comprehensive immigration reform. Some of Houston's most…
Immigration Panel November 29, 2012
The Baker Institute Student Forum hosts an immigration panel, sponsored with Rice ACLU.
Q&A with NSF Director Subra Suresh November 13, 2012
The Baker Institute Student Forum hosts a Q-and-A with NSF Director Subra Suresh.
Civic Scientist Lecture -- Subra Suresh November 13, 2012
The Civic Scientist Lectures are a series of talks by leading scientists and engineers from around the world who have…