Computing Is Indeed a Discipline in Crisis
While Silicon Valley invests tens of billions in artificial intelligence, U.S. academic computing research faces declining…
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Rebooting the Global Humanitarian Aid System
On the “Baker Briefing” podcast, Sonali Korde unpacks the far-reaching consequences of drastic aid budget cuts by the U.S…
October 14, 2025 
Accountability and Transparency in Texas Opioid Settlement Spending
Texas jurisdictions are receiving substantial opioid settlement funds, yet there are no reporting requirements for how those…
October 14, 2025 
Futbolito and Beyond: Programs, Policies, and Community Partnerships for Promoting Physical Activity in Schools October 13, 2025
This event aimed to promote and advance school-based physical activity initiatives while addressing broader challenges in…
Rice’s Baker Institute appoints Russell as senior fellow and director of Center for Health Policy October 13, 2025
Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy has named Dr. Heidi Russell as the director of the Center for Health…
US-Mexico Climate Cooperation at a Stalemate
As extreme climate events intensify around the world, the U.S.-Mexican border region has emerged as particularly vulnerable.
October 10, 2025 Baker Briefing Live: Reforming Global Aid in a Post-USAID Era October 9, 2025
The international humanitarian community faced growing calls for reform even before the Trump administration dismantled the…
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Learn more about the Baker Institute’s membership forum, which supports the mission of the institute and offers members…
Rebuilding Global Health Starts With Neglected Diseases
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect more than a billion people worldwide, yet remain largely unknown to the public…
October 9, 2025 
Annual Energy Summit — Resilience in Energy Supply Chains October 7, 2025
Join us on Oct. 7-8 for our ninth annual Energy Summit, co-hosted by Baker Botts and the Center for Energy Studies at Rice…