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 5508 Results
Luis Campos
Robert Bazell
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 
Houston’s Financial Report 2024: Trends, Takeaways, and Strategies March 27, 2025
Houston’s financial future is shaped by the choices we make today, and we invite City of Houston officials, staff, business…
Houston’s Audit Underscores Ongoing Financial Challenges
Houston’s latest audit emphasizes that without structural reforms, financial instability could affect essential services. In…
March 27, 2025 Houstonʼs audit shows ongoing financial challenges, Baker Institute experts say March 27, 2025
A recent audit of Houston’s finances reveals ongoing challenges, with experts warning that without major structural reforms…
Trump and the Disruption of the Policy Status Quo
In his first three months in office, President Donald Trump has implemented notable changes in both domestic and foreign…
March 27, 2025 
Texas-New Mexico Measles 2025: Vaccine Policy and Pandemic Preparedness March 26, 2025
A major measles outbreak has rocked West Texas in recent weeks, with 159 confirmed cases and counting and two fatalities —…