Nelson Mandela, Former President of South Africa and Nobel Peace Prize Winner BakerInstitute 2013-09-05 | Oct. 26, 1999Former president of South Africa and Nobel Peace prize winner Nelson Mandela delivers his views on world affairs on the occasion of receiving the Enron Prize. President Mandela is introduced by His Royal Highness Prince Bandar Bin Sultan, the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the United States of America.http://bakerinstitute.org/events/shell-distinguished-lecture-series-nelson-mandela
Texas 2024 Outlook: US Senate Race and Presidential Election BakerInstitute 2024-10-17 | Our expert panel of Texas political journalists dives into the 2024 U.S. Senate race between Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Colin Allred and the U.S. presidential election. 🗳️ With surging voter registration — especially on college campuses — the future of Texas politics hangs in the balance. Will these new voters reshape the state?Learn More: bit.ly/4d9w1yl #Election2024 #TexasPolitics #USSenate #CruzVsAllred #VoterRegistration #PoliticalAnalysis #TexasElections
From López Obrador to Sheinbaum: Mexico’s Path Forward BakerInstitute 2024-10-16 | Oct. 15, 2024On June 2, 2024, Mexico held the largest election in its history, resulting in a continuation of the López Obrador national project under his chosen successor Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. She will serve as president from Oct. 1, 2024 to Sept. 30, 2030. Sheinbaum inherits a series of urgent challenges: tightening fiscal landscape, increasing levels of corruption, a stagnant economy marked by rising poverty and inequality, declining investment, the crisis in the U.S.-Mexico border, and underfunding in key areas like health, education, infrastructure, and research. If the Sheinbaum administration takes decisive steps to adjust policies and address these challenges, there is potential to put the country back on a stable path. However, without proactive measures for reform, Mexico's future remains uncertain.At this event, a panel of experts will explore the current landscape in Mexico at the close of the López Obrador administration, the opportunities and risks facing Sheinbaum’s presidency, and the key policy shifts needed to move the country toward a more stable and prosperous future.IntroductionTony Payan, Ph.D. Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies, Director of the Center for the U.S. and Mexico, Baker Institute for Public PolicyFeatured SpeakersRep. Tony Gonzales United States CongressmanDavid A. Gantz, J.D. Will Clayton Fellow in Trade and International Economics, Baker Institute for Public PolicyJavier Martín Reyes Researcher, Instituto de Investigaciones Jurídicas, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de MexicoLiliana Alvarado Executive Director, Ethos Innovación en Políticas PúblicasModeratorTony Payan, Ph.D. Baker Institute for Public PolicyFollow the Baker Institute on social mediaX ►► https://x.com/BakerInstituteInstagram ►► instagram.com/BakerInstituteLinkedIn ►► linkedin.com/company/bakerinstituteFacebook ►► facebook.com/BakerInstitute About the Baker InstituteThe Baker Institute is a nonpartisan public policy institute at Rice University. Ranked the No. 1 university-based think tank in the world, its mission is to bridge the world of ideas and the world of action. Visit our website to learn more: bakerinstitute.org/.
65: Translating Texas’ Health Care Spending Into Better Outcomes BakerInstitute 2024-10-14 | Despite spending more on health care by percentage of GDP than its peer high-income countries, the U.S. hasn’t seen the abundance of services or improved outcomes for patients that one might expect. Instead, as medical costs increase, U.S. health outcomes continue to lag behind those of other developed nations. Texas, which spends nearly $50 billion on health care annually, performs poorly relative to other states on key metrics like maternal mortality and deaths from preventable or treatable causes. But with its recent investments in health-impacting, non-medical services, it has a unique opportunity to get more value from its spending, according to Elena Marks, senior health policy fellow, and Charles Mathias, director of the Texas Consortium for the Non-Medical Drivers of Health. Marks and Mathias joined the Baker Briefing podcast to discuss how we can invest smarter for better health outcomes at both the state and federal levels. For more from Marks and Mathias, read the report “Enhancing Texas’ Health Care Investments by Addressing Patients’ Non-Medical Needs,” published in September 2024. Discussants Elena Marks, J.D., MPH Senior Health Policy Fellow, Baker Institute Charles Mathias, Ph.D. Director, Texas Consortium for the Non-Medical Drivers of Health, Baker Institute The Honorable David M. Satterfield Director, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy; Janice and Robert McNair Chair in Public Policy
Reimagining Urban Design for Healthier Children BakerInstitute 2024-10-11 | 🚸 In 1969, over 50% of American children walked or biked to school. Today, that number is just over 10%. Dr. Zoabe Hafeez, a nonresident fellow at the Baker Institute and a pediatrician at @UTHealthHouston, highlights how this shift has fueled a rise in childhood obesity and a youth mental health crisis in a new brief. By rethinking the design of car-centric cities like #Houston and #Dallas, we can improve the health of American kids and communities, he writes.Read more: bit.ly/4eV2pG7 Hafeez’s brief is part of “Election 2024: Policy Playbook,” a series from @@riceuniversity and the Baker Institute for Public Policy that offers critical context, analysis, and recommendations to inform policymaking in the United States and Texas.#PublicHealth #UrbanDesign #PolicyPlaybook #Election2024
Health Care at Risk: Texas Abortion Laws and OB-GYN Access BakerInstitute 2024-10-11 | Oct. 10, 2024After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the question of abortion access was returned to the states. In Texas, abortion care is not permitted, except in cases where the life of the pregnant person is determined to be at risk. There have been numerous media reports on the impact these laws are having on Texas patients including those with life-threatening conditions and non viable pregnancies.A new report by Manatt Health, set to be published on Oct. 8, turns the focus to the OB-GYN physician workforce, examining the impact of these laws on physicians’ ability to provide evidence-based reproductive health care. The current OB-GYNGYN physician workforce in Texas already fails not meet the existing demand for reproductive health services, and with some of the poorest women's health outcomes in the nation, additional strain may further hinder the state's ability to provide comprehensive reproductive care. Manatt gathered data from practicing OB-GYN physicians, residents, and residency programs across the state, revealing a workforce under substantial strain.This event aims to inform attendees of the negative impact that current Texas law is having on the OB-GYN physician workforce, and potential future trends. With a focus on the repercussions for all Texans who need reproductive health care, the event will feature a moderated panel with the lead author from the Manatt Health study, a practicing OB-GYN physician, and an OB-GYN residency program director.Featured SpeakersAlex Morin Managing Director, Manatt HealthDamla Karsan, MD, FACOGObstetrician-Gynecologist, Comprehensive Women’s Healthcare, UWH of TexasTodd Ivey, MD, BSNObstetrician-Gynecologist, Associate Professor, Baylor College of MedicineModeratorMimi Swartz Executive Editor, Texas MonthlyFollow the Baker Institute on social mediaX ►► https://x.com/BakerInstituteInstagram ►► instagram.com/BakerInstituteLinkedIn ►► linkedin.com/company/bakerinstituteFacebook ►► facebook.com/BakerInstitute About the Baker InstituteThe Baker Institute is a nonpartisan public policy institute at Rice University. Ranked the No. 1 university-based think tank in the world, its mission is to bridge the world of ideas and the world of action. Visit our website to learn more: bakerinstitute.org/.
French Perspectives on Global Challenges: A Conversation With Ambassador Laurent Bili BakerInstitute 2024-10-10 | Oct. 09, 2024Co-hosted by Rice Global and the Baker Institute for Public Policy, this armchair conversation features Laurent Bili, French ambassador to the United States, and David M. Satterfield, director of the Baker Institute. Together, they will examine critical global challenges, from geopolitical conflicts to the evolving roles of diplomacy, strategic alliances, global economics, and climate change. The discussion will also highlight the European Union’s influence and the importance of the partnership between France and the U.S. With insights from two diplomats deeply involved in shaping international relations, the conversation will offer valuable perspectives on today’s most pressing global issues and the international agenda.Featured SpeakerLaurent Bili is the new ambassador of France to the United States. A graduate of the French National School of Public Administration (ENA), Bili joined the French Foreign Ministry’s Strategic Affairs and Disarmament Directorate in 1991. After being seconded to the Defense Ministry as Deputy Diplomatic Adviser, he then held several positions at the Foreign Ministry between 1995 and 2002: first secretary and then second counselor in Ankara, Turkey; first secretary, Permanent Representative of France to the Western European Union (WEU); adviser to the European Union’s interim Political and Security Committee (PSC) in Brussels; and head of Strategic Affairs. In 2002, he became director of the Private Office of the Minister Delegate for European Affairs and was later technical adviser at the Diplomatic Unit of the Presidency of the French Republic (2002–07). He was then ambassador to Thailand, Turkey, and Brazil, and also held several other official roles. Prior to his appointment in Washington, Bili was Ambassador to China.ModeratorThe Honorable David M. Satterfield Director, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy; Janice and Robert McNair Chair in Public Policy; Former ambassador to Lebanon and TurkeyFollow the Baker Institute on social mediaX ►► https://x.com/BakerInstituteInstagram ►► instagram.com/BakerInstituteLinkedIn ►► linkedin.com/company/bakerinstituteFacebook ►► facebook.com/BakerInstitute About the Baker InstituteThe Baker Institute is a nonpartisan public policy institute at Rice University. Ranked the No. 1 university-based think tank in the world, its mission is to bridge the world of ideas and the world of action. Visit our website to learn more: bakerinstitute.org/.
Texas 2024 Outlook: US Senate Race and Presidential Election BakerInstitute 2024-10-09 | Oct. 08, 2024With the closely watched U.S. Senate race for Texas between incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic challenger Rep. Colin Allred as well as the presidential election, Texas is potentially at a major political crossroads that requires expert analysis and discussion. Join us for a panel discussion with top Texas political journalists analyzing the key factors shaping the 2024 Texas U.S. Senate and presidential elections. The event will provide a comprehensive review of Texas’ current political landscape, polling data, and strategies employed by the Cruz and Allred campaigns for the U.S. Senate race. Additionally, the panel will assess the prospects of Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the first Democratic presidential candidate to win Texas since Jimmy Carter in 1976 amid Texas’ changing demographics and evolving political dynamics.The event will also shine a spotlight on other crucial Texas races, including key congressional and state legislative contests that could shape the political balance of power in the state. With Nov. 5 looming, this event promises to offer an engaging and timely discussion for political enthusiasts, students, and anyone interested in the future of Texas politics.Featured SpeakersGromer Jeffers Jr. Political Writer, The Dallas Morning News Eleanor Dearman Reporter, Fort Worth Star-TelegramBen Wermund Senior Political Reporter, Houston Chronicle Mark P. Jones, Ph.D. Fellow in Political Science, Baker Institute for Public Policy; Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies and Professor, Department of Political Science, Rice UniversityFollow the Baker Institute on social mediaX ►► https://x.com/BakerInstituteInstagram ►► instagram.com/BakerInstituteLinkedIn ►► linkedin.com/company/bakerinstituteFacebook ►► facebook.com/BakerInstitute About the Baker InstituteThe Baker Institute is a nonpartisan public policy institute at Rice University. Ranked the No. 1 university-based think tank in the world, its mission is to bridge the world of ideas and the world of action. Visit our website to learn more: bakerinstitute.org/.
Responding to Religion in a Changing Workplace BakerInstitute 2024-10-08 | Oct. 07, 2024Employees are increasingly embracing the notion of “bringing their whole selves to work,” and many employers are encouraging them. Those whole selves often include religious identities, however, and that can make things complicated. Employers can be uncertain about how to respond to workers’ religious identities and afraid that such expression will lead to conflict.At this event, the authors of “Religion in a Changing Workplace” (Oxford University Press, 2024) will share insights from their five years of research on faith at work in the U.S.; including 15,000 surveys and 300 in-depth interviews. Authors Elaine Howard Ecklund, Denise Daniels, and Chris Scheitle will show how a wide range of employees understand their work vis-à-vis their faith, and how religious identities overlap with — and may be key to fostering — other kinds of diversity. Following their remarks, Rachel C. Schneider will moderate questions from the audience.IntroductionsSana Patel, Ph.D.Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Baker Institute for Public PolicyFeatured SpeakersElaine Howard Ecklund, Ph.D. Rice Faculty Scholar, Baker Institute; Herbert S. Autrey Chair in Social Sciences and Professor of Sociology, Rice University; Director, Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious ToleranceDenise Daniels, Ph.D. Hudson T. Harrison Professor of Entrepreneurship, Wheaton CollegeChris Scheitle, Ph.D. Associate Professor, West Virginia UniversityModeratorRachel C. SchneiderAssociate Director of Academic Programs, Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance; Director, Religion and Public Life ProgramFollow the Baker Institute on social mediaX ►► https://x.com/BakerInstituteInstagram ►► instagram.com/BakerInstituteLinkedIn ►► linkedin.com/company/bakerinstituteFacebook ►► facebook.com/BakerInstitute About the Baker InstituteThe Baker Institute is a nonpartisan public policy institute at Rice University. Ranked the No. 1 university-based think tank in the world, its mission is to bridge the world of ideas and the world of action. Visit our website to learn more: bakerinstitute.org/.
How to Design a Fiscally Responsible School Choice Program in Texas – Election 2024: Policy Playbook BakerInstitute 2024-10-07 | 📚 In 2025, #Texas lawmakers are expected to vote to adopt a school choice program. But what could that mean for students, families, and public schools?Christopher Kulesza, a child health policy scholar at the Baker Institute Center for Health and Biosciences, explains that while #SchoolChoice programs can expand access to quality K-12 education, they aren’t without their drawbacks. As Texas lawmakers debate a path forward, they must consider questions about access, especially in rural and low-income areas, and accountability. Read the full brief below: bit.ly/3ZT9Id2 This brief is part of the “Election 2024: Policy Playbook,” a series from @riceuniversity and the Baker Institute for Public Policy that offers critical context, analysis, and recommendations to inform policymaking in the United States and Texas.#Education #PolicyPlaybook #Election2024 #txlege
Annual Energy Summit Day 2 — Exploring Energy Value Chains BakerInstitute 2024-10-07 | Oct. 02, 2024On Oct. 1–2, 2024, the Baker Institute Center for Energy Studies and Baker Botts will co-host our eighth annual Energy Summit. This year's summit will focus on the complexity of interactions across energy value chains, underscoring the challenges and opportunities associated with transitioning multi faceted energy systems in economically, environmentally, and socially sustainable ways. The two-day event will feature international and domestic perspectives that highlight a variety of issues from incumbent to nascent energy supply chains across the global landscape.8:30 am Conversation: ERCOT and the State of the Power IndustryModerator: Kenneth B. Medlock III, Ph.D., James A. Baker, III, and Susan G. Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics; Senior Director, Center for Energy Studies, Baker InstituteChad V. Seely Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, ERCOT9:00 am Panel: Electricity in TransitionModerator: Elaine Walsh, Partner, Baker BottsSandhya Ganapathy Chief Executive Officer, EDP Renewables North AmericaRolf Gibbels Head of Worldwide Business Development Energy & Utilities, Amazon Web ServicesRob Gaudette Executive Vice President, NRG BusinessJohn Berger Chief Executive Officer, Sunnova10:00 am Fireside ChatHost: Kenneth B. Medlock III, Ph.D., Baker InstituteCarolyn Comer President, Shell Energy North America; Senior Vice President, Shell Energy Americas10:30 am Break10:45 am Fireside ChatHost: Kenneth B. Medlock III, Ph.D., Baker InstituteJason Ryan Executive Vice President, Regulatory Services and Government Affairs, CenterPoint Energy11:15 am Panel: What’s in a Barrel? The Role of Oil in TransitionsModerator: Mark Finley, Fellow in Energy and Global Oil, Center for Energy Studies, Baker InstituteFellipe BalieiroExecutive Director, Energy and Mobility, S&P GlobalZainub NoorDirector, Technology & Innovation, Halliburton LabsSean Maher Chief Economist, Phillips 66Shane Young Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Coterra12:15 pm Lunch1:00pm Panel: Critical Minerals and Materials TransitionsModerator: Michelle Michot Foss, Ph.D., Fellow in Energy, Minerals and Materials, Baker Institute for Public PolicyRebecca Seidl Partner, Baker BottsNicholas Lugansky Head of Mining, SLBDoug Moorehead Chief Operating Officer, ENGIE North America Inc.Bryan Hassin Chief Executive Officer, Dexmat2:00 pm Break2:15 pm Panel: Around the World in 60 Minutes — Regional Transition PerspectivesModerator: Henry Haggard, Nonresident Fellow, Center for Energy Studies, Baker InstituteJim Krane, Ph.D. Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies, Co-director, Middle East Energy Roundtable, Baker Institute Gabe Collins, Baker Botts Fellow in Energy and Environmental Regulatory Affairs, Center for Energy Studies, Baker InstituteFrancisco Monaldi, Ph.D. Fellow in Latin American Energy Policy, Director, Latin America Energy Program, Baker Institute3:15 pm Conversation: Energy and US Foreign PolicyThe Honorable David M. Satterfield Director, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy; Former Ambassador to Lebanon and TurkeyAssistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt Bureau of Energy Resources, U.S. Department of State3:45 pm AdjournFollow the Baker Institute on social mediaX ►► https://x.com/BakerInstituteInstagram ►► instagram.com/BakerInstituteLinkedIn ►► linkedin.com/company/bakerinstituteFacebook ►► facebook.com/BakerInstitute About the Baker InstituteThe Baker Institute is a nonpartisan public policy institute at Rice University. Ranked the No. 1 university-based think tank in the world, its mission is to bridge the world of ideas and the world of action. Visit our website to learn more: bakerinstitute.org/.
Annual Energy Summit Day 1 — Exploring Energy Value Chains BakerInstitute 2024-10-07 | Oct. 01. 2024On Oct. 1–2, 2024, the Baker Institute Center for Energy Studies and Baker Botts will co-host our eighth annual Energy Summit. This year's summit will focus on the complexity of interactions across energy value chains, underscoring the challenges and opportunities associated with transitioning multi faceted energy systems in economically, environmentally, and socially sustainable ways. The two-day event will feature international and domestic perspectives that highlight a variety of issues from incumbent to nascent energy supply chains across the global landscape.8:30 am Welcome RemarksThe Honorable David M. Satterfield Director, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy; Former Ambassador to Lebanon and TurkeyDanny David Managing Partner, Baker Botts L.L.P.Kenneth B. Medlock III, Ph.D. James A. Baker, III, and Susan G. Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics; Senior Director, Center for Energy Studies, Baker Institute8:45 am Setting the Scene: Supply Chains and Resource Constraints in Energy SystemsKenneth B. Medlock III, Ph.D. Senior Director, Center for Energy Studies, Baker Institute9:15 am Panel: Investment, Returns, and Investor PreferenceModerator: Gabe Collins, Baker Botts Fellow in Energy and Environmental Regulatory Affairs, Center for Energy Studies, Baker InstitutePatrick YipManaging Director, Head of Growth Equity, Climate Investment (CI)Shawn Cumberland Managing Partner, EnCap Energy Transition, EnCap InvestmentsGary Petersen Founder, EnCap InvestmentsGarry TannerPartner, Quantum Capital10:00 am Break10:15 am Fireside ChatHost: Mona Dajani, Partner, Baker BottsKathleen Ash President and CEO, Denbury, Inc.10:45 am Panel: Assessing Low Carbon Pathways — The Roles of Carbon Capture and HydrogenModerator: Mona Dajani, Baker BottsDoris Fujii Head of Hydrogen and CCUS Analysis, bpChris Powers Vice President Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage, Chevron Ankur Awasthi, Ph.D. General Manager, Supply Development, Woodside EnergyDave Edwards, Ph.D. Director and Advocate for Hydrogen Energy, Air Liquide11:45 am Panel: The Legal Landscape around Sustainability — Compliance and ReportingModerator: Matthew Kuryla, Partner, Baker BottsRon Curtis Managing Counsel-Climate and Sustainability, ExxonMobilChris Wright CEO & Chairman, Liberty Energy12:15 pm Lunch1:00pm Conversation: Plastics, Re-X, Sustainability, and the “Energy” Value ChainModerator: Rachel Meidl, Fellow in Energy and Sustainability, Center for Energy Studies, Baker InstituteLinette Leadon Director of EHS Sustainability & Emergency Management, MD AndersonGanesh Nagarajan, Ph.D. Senior Director of Plastics, WM1:30 pm Panel: Transitions in Transportation — The Future of FuelsModerator: Edward M. Emmett, Fellow in Energy and Transportation Policy, Center for Energy Studies, Baker InstituteMatt Leuck Technical Manager, Renewable Road Transportation, NesteCintia Ciancio Chief Executive Officer, HoctantLee Raymond Global Head of Project Development, First Ammonia2:30 pm Break2:45 pm Panel: LNG Market EvolutionModerator: Jason Bennett, Partner, Baker BottsJulie Mayo Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, Sempra Infrastructure Anatol Feygin Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, CheniereKenneth B. Medlock III, Ph.D. Senior Director, Center for Energy Studies, Baker Institute3:45 pm AdjournFollow the Baker Institute on social mediaX ►► https://x.com/BakerInstituteInstagram ►► instagram.com/BakerInstituteLinkedIn ►► linkedin.com/company/bakerinstituteFacebook ►► facebook.com/BakerInstitute About the Baker InstituteThe Baker Institute is a nonpartisan public policy institute at Rice University. Ranked the No. 1 university-based think tank in the world, its mission is to bridge the world of ideas and the world of action. Visit our website to learn more: bakerinstitute.org/.
Keynote Remarks from Preventing Firearm Injury Through Purpose and Policy 2024 BakerInstitute 2024-10-04 | Preventing Firearm Injury Through Purpose and Policy 2024. June 7, 2024💬 At a Baker Institute event last June, Dr. Eric Fleegler emphasized the correlation between rates of firearm prevalence and fatalities.“Where there are more guns, there will be more gun deaths.”📆 Keep up with our past and future programming on #GunViolence and other major policy issues ahead of #Election2024: bit.ly/3WxhtSJ.
C.J. Mahoney Delivers Opening Remarks at Election Insights: The Future of US Trade Policy BakerInstitute 2024-10-03 | Election Insights: The Future of US Trade Policy. Sep. 19, 2024The Baker Institute Center for the United States and Mexico held an event on U.S. trade policy. C.J. Mahoney’s remarks highlighted key challenges in international trade. The panel discussed insights from "The Future of Trade: A North American Perspective", focusing on the USMCA, U.S.-China relations, and WTO reform.Panelists also explored new issues that have emerged in the nine months since the book’s publication, including USMCA enforcement during election years and the impact of de-risking U.S.-China trade. This event was made possible thanks to a grant from the Charles Koch Foundation.🌐 For more information, visit our website at bit.ly/3Swy08i #TradePolicy #GlobalEconomy #USMCA #BakerInstitute
64: Looking Ahead to the USMCA Review BakerInstitute 2024-10-01 | On July 1, 2026, the U.S., Mexico, and Canada will decide whether or not to continue the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which entered into force in 2020. How can policymakers prepare for the negotiations and continue to work toward a strategic, mutually beneficial North American partnership? This episode of Baker Briefing was originally published by the México Centered podcast. Former Deputy U.S. Trade Representative C.J. Mahoney and David A. Gantz, the Baker Institute’s Will Clayton Fellow in Trade and International Economics, joined host Tony Payan to explore major challenges on the horizon for U.S. trade policy, including the upcoming review of the USMCA and the rising influence of China. Want to learn more? Watch “Election Insights: The Future of US Trade Policy,” a Baker Institute event held on Sept. 19. This conversation was recorded on Sept. 19, 2024, before the inauguration of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Oct. 1, 2024. Discussants David A. Gantz, J.D. Will Clayton Fellow in Trade and International Economics, Baker Institute; Samuel M. Fegtly Professor Emeritus, James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona C.J. Mahoney Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Cloud + AI, Microsoft; Former Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Tony Payan, Ph.D. Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies and Director, Center for the U.S. and Mexico, Baker Institute
Rachel Meidl: Center for Energy Studies | Experts on Energy and Sustainability BakerInstitute 2024-10-01 | Rachel Meidel, Fellow in Energy and Sustainability at Rice University’s Baker Institute, Center for Energy Studies, shares her dynamic career journey across industries—from working as a hazardous materials chemist for the military to leading sustainability efforts in both the commercial and government sectors. Rachel’s passion for understanding ecosystems and how different processes connect led her to spend years exploring the full life cycle of materials, from mining and processing, to waste management and environmental policy. Rachel focuses on sustainable investments and policies across sectors, especially addressing the growing problem of plastic waste. She emphasizes the need for circular solutions and innovations that enhance recycling rates and create sustainable practices from production to end-of-life management. 🔔 Follow the Baker Institute’s Center for Energy Studies on social mediaTwitter ►► https://x.com/ces_baker_inst?s=21&t=TCtTCDkv5YKmu6YAfwBWMw Facebook ►► facebook.com/cesbakerinst?mibextid=LQQJ4dLinkedIn ►► linkedin.com/company/center-for-energy-studies-bipp Instagram ►► instagram.com/ces_baker_inst?igsh=MWV5NjB3MHFqM3pxbg==#Sustainability #EnergyPolicy #RachelMeidl #BakerInstitute #PlasticWaste #CircularEconomy #EnvironmentalPolicy #Recycling #SustainableInvestments #Technology #EnergyExpert
Tilsa Ore Monago: Center for Energy Studies | Experts on Energy and Sustainability BakerInstitute 2024-10-01 | Tilsa Ore Monago, Fellow in Energy and Market Design at Rice University’s Baker Institute, Center for Energy Studies, shares her unique journey from growing up in the Peruvian Andes to shaping global energy policy. With a background in economics and telecommunications, Tilsa has worked in both the public sector in Peru and the World Bank Group in Washington, D.C. Tilsa explains how energy is essential to modern economic growth and technology and highlights the importance of balancing economic regulation and market design to ensure efficient, sustainable energy markets.🔔 Follow the Baker Institute’s Center for Energy Studies on social mediaTwitter ►► https://x.com/ces_baker_inst?s=21&t=TCtTCDkv5YKmu6YAfwBWMw Facebook ►► facebook.com/cesbakerinst?mibextid=LQQJ4dLinkedIn ►► linkedin.com/company/center-for-energy-studies-bipp Instagram ►► instagram.com/ces_baker_inst?igsh=MWV5NjB3MHFqM3pxbg==#EnergyMarkets #TilsaOreMonago #BakerInstitute #Sustainability #MarketDesign #EnergyPolicy #EconomicGrowth #AI #Telecommunications #EnergyExpert
Jim Krane: Center for Energy Studies | Experts on Energy and Sustainability BakerInstitute 2024-10-01 | Jim Krane, Wallace Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at the Baker Institute’s Center for Energy Studies, reflects on his unique journey from journalism to energy research. After covering the war in Iraq as a journalist and living in Dubai, Jim shifted his focus to studying the energy challenges of the Persian Gulf region, where life is incredibly energy-intensive. He discusses the urgent need for sustainable policies and how his research aims to impact both the Gulf region and the West. 🔔 Follow the Baker Institute’s Center for Energy Studies on social mediaTwitter ►► https://x.com/ces_baker_inst?s=21&t=TCtTCDkv5YKmu6YAfwBWMw Facebook ►► facebook.com/cesbakerinst?mibextid=LQQJ4dLinkedIn ►► linkedin.com/company/center-for-energy-studies-bipp Instagram ►► instagram.com/ces_baker_inst?igsh=MWV5NjB3MHFqM3pxbg==#JimKrane #EnergyPolicy #PersianGulf #BakerInstitute #Sustainability #CarbonEmissions #ClimateChange #Dubai #EnergyExpert
Mark Finley: Center for Energy Studies | Experts on Energy and Sustainability BakerInstitute 2024-10-01 | Mark Finley, Fellow in Energy and Global Oil at Rice University’s Baker Institute, Center for Energy Studies, reflects on his 40-year career in energy. From his time at BP, where he served as the company's senior economist and led the BP Statistical Review of World Energy, to his work on energy security with the CIA, Mark has spent decades analyzing the critical intersections of energy, economics, and security. Mark discusses the complexities of global energy transitions and the need for realistic conversations about achieving a net-zero future. He highlights the importance of balancing security, affordability, sustainability, and equity in energy policies.🔔 Follow the Baker Institute’s Center for Energy Studies on social mediaTwitter ►► https://x.com/ces_baker_inst?s=21&t=TCtTCDkv5YKmu6YAfwBWMw Facebook ►► facebook.com/cesbakerinst?mibextid=LQQJ4dLinkedIn ►► linkedin.com/company/center-for-energy-studies-bipp Instagram ►► instagram.com/ces_baker_inst?igsh=MWV5NjB3MHFqM3pxbg==#EnergyTransition #MarkFinley #BakerInstitute #GlobalOil #Sustainability #EnergySecurity #AffordableEnergy #EnergyPolicy #Net-Zero #EnergyExpert #OilAndGas #Economist
Gabriel Collins: Center for Energy Studies | Experts on Energy and Sustainability BakerInstitute 2024-10-01 | Gabriel Collins, the Baker Botts Fellow in Energy and Environmental Regulatory Affairs at Baker Institute’s Center for Energy Studies, shares his journey from growing up in the oil fields of West Texas to working on global energy policy. With a background in law and a passion for economics, commodities, and security, Gabriel discusses how his early interest in energy and international affairs led him to study China and Russia, and eventually to a career at the Baker Institute.🔔Follow the Baker Institute’s Center for Energy Studies on social mediaTwitter ►► https://x.com/ces_baker_inst?s=21&t=TCtTCDkv5YKmu6YAfwBWMw Facebook ►► facebook.com/cesbakerinst?mibextid=LQQJ4dLinkedIn ►► linkedin.com/company/center-for-energy-studies-bipp Instagram ►► instagram.com/ces_baker_inst?igsh=MWV5NjB3MHFqM3pxbg==#GabrielCollins #EnergyPolicy #WaterInfrastructure #BakerInstitute #TexasPolicy #ChinaEnergy #RussiaEnergy #PublicPolicy #EnergyExpert #Eurasia
Michelle Michot Foss: Center for Energy Studies | Experts on Energy and Sustainability BakerInstitute 2024-10-01 | Michelle Michot Foss, Fellow for Energy, Minerals, and Materials at Rice University’s Baker Institute, Center for Energy Studies, shares her fascinating journey from natural science to energy policy. With a deep background in the mining industry, Michelle has spent decades studying natural resources and their crucial role in our daily lives, from the smartphones we use to the cars we drive. Michelle highlights her extensive experience working in the mining industry, founding Women in Mining, and leading a research team at the University of Texas at Austin. Now at the Center for Energy Studies, she focuses on the future of energy materials and minerals, which are essential for the technologies driving the energy transition.🔔 Follow the Baker Institute’s Center for Energy Studies on social mediaTwitter ►► https://x.com/ces_baker_inst?s=21&t=TCtTCDkv5YKmu6YAfwBWMw Facebook ►► facebook.com/cesbakerinst?mibextid=LQQJ4dLinkedIn ►► linkedin.com/company/center-for-energy-studies-bipp Instagram ►► instagram.com/ces_baker_inst?igsh=MWV5NjB3MHFqM3pxbg==#EnergyTransition #MineralsAndMaterials #MichelleMichotFoss #BakerInstitute #NaturalResources #EnergyPolicy #MiningIndustry #Sustainability #Technology #EnergyExpert
Francisco Monaldi: Center for Energy Studies | Experts on Energy and Sustainability BakerInstitute 2024-10-01 | Francisco Monaldi, Director of Latin American Energy Policy and Fellow at the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute, shares his professional experience and insights into the energy markets of Latin America. Growing up in Venezuela, a once successful energy producer, now facing economic and political turmoil, Monaldi became passionate about understanding the intersection of energy, politics, and resource management.With a background in economics, Monaldi has conducted extensive research and advisory work across Latin America and other regions, including Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan. He reflects on the common challenges and differences in energy policies across Latin American countries, from oil-exporting nations to those rich in critical minerals.🔔Follow the Baker Institute’s Center for Energy Studies on social mediaTwitter ►► https://x.com/ces_baker_inst?s=21&t=TCtTCDkv5YKmu6YAfwBWMw Facebook ►► facebook.com/cesbakerinst?mibextid=LQQJ4dLinkedIn ►► linkedin.com/company/center-for-energy-studies-bipp Instagram ►► instagram.com/ces_baker_inst?igsh=MWV5NjB3MHFqM3pxbg==#EnergyPolicy #LatinAmerica #FranciscoMonaldi #BakerInstitute #EnergyStudies #OilIndustry #ResourceManagement #ClimateAction #EnergyExpert
Edward Emmett: Center for Energy Studies | Experts on Energy and Sustainability BakerInstitute 2024-10-01 | Edward Emmett, Fellow in Energy and Transportation Policy at the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute, reflects on his career in transportation policy. From serving as Harris County Judge to working with national leaders, Emmett shares his views on the transportation system and the critical role it plays in supporting our economy. He discusses the complexities of the supply chain and the need for future transportation systems to adapt to new fuel technologies. Emmett also highlights his role in connecting policy, technical expertise, and industry to solve transportation challenges. 🔔Follow the Baker Institute’s Center for Energy Studies on social mediaTwitter ►► https://x.com/ces_baker_inst?s=21&t=TCtTCDkv5YKmu6YAfwBWMw Facebook ►► facebook.com/cesbakerinst?mibextid=LQQJ4dLinkedIn ►► linkedin.com/company/center-for-energy-studies-bipp Instagram ►► instagram.com/ces_baker_inst?igsh=MWV5NjB3MHFqM3pxbg==#EnergyPolicy #Transportation #BakerInstitute #SupplyChain #PublicPolicy #EnergyExpert #FutureFuels
Kenneth B. Medlock III: Center for Energy Studies | Experts on Energy and Sustainability BakerInstitute 2024-10-01 | Kenneth B. Medlock III, Senior Director of the Center for Energy Studies (CES) at Rice University’s Baker Institute, shares the story behind the center's growth and the key research topics covered. Since taking on leadership in 2012, Medlock has expanded the center’s scope to cover a wide range of energy topics, from traditional oil and gas to new energy technologies, sustainability, and energy minerals. Medlock emphasizes CES’s commitment to data-driven research, avoiding advocacy, and fostering meaningful conversations with decision-makers across the globe.🔔 Follow the Baker Institute’s Center for Energy Studies on social mediaTwitter ►► https://x.com/ces_baker_inst?s=21&t=TCtTCDkv5YKmu6YAfwBWMw Facebook ►► facebook.com/cesbakerinst?mibextid=LQQJ4dLinkedIn ►► linkedin.com/company/center-for-energy-studies-bipp Instagram ►► instagram.com/ces_baker_inst?igsh=MWV5NjB3MHFqM3pxbg==#EnergyPolicy #KenMedlock #BakerInstitute #EnergyStudies #Sustainability #EnergySecurity #OilAndGas #EnergyTransition #MiningMinerals #EnergyExpert
Global Challenges and US Interests: A Conversation With Gen. David Petraeus BakerInstitute 2024-09-25 | Sept. 24, 2024From regional conflicts to great power competition, the U.S. faces a number of foreign policy challenges with serious implications for global security. At this event, former CIA director and retired Army Gen. David Petraeus will explore these challenges and the ever-evolving global political landscape with the Honorable David M. Satterfield, director of the Baker Institute. Drawing from his extensive experience, Petraeus will provide analysis of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, focusing on the war’s historical context, global implications, and potential outcomes. As commanding general of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan under President Barack Obama, he will also share his perspectives on the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, its impact on regional stability, and U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.Featured SpeakerGen. David Petraeus (U.S. Army, Ret.) is a former director of the CIA, a partner in the global investment firm KKR, and chairman of the KKR Global Institute, which he established in mid-2013. He is a co-author with Andrew Roberts of the book, “Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine” (Harper, 2023). Prior to joining KKR, Petraeus served over 37 years in the U.S. military, culminating his career with six consecutive commands as a general officer. After retiring from the military, he served as the director of the CIA during a period of significant achievements in the war on terror. Petraeus graduated with distinction from the U.S. Military Academy and later earned a Ph.D. from Princeton University. He is currently a senior fellow and lecturer at Yale, and an honorary professor at the University of Birmingham.ModeratorThe Honorable David M. Satterfield Director, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy; Janice and Robert McNair Chair in Public Policy; former Ambassador to Lebanon and TurkeyFollow the Baker Institute on social mediaX ►► https://x.com/BakerInstituteInstagram ►► instagram.com/BakerInstituteLinkedIn ►► linkedin.com/company/bakerinstituteFacebook ►► facebook.com/BakerInstitute About the Baker InstituteThe Baker Institute is a nonpartisan public policy institute at Rice University. Ranked the No. 1 university-based think tank in the world, its mission is to bridge the world of ideas and the world of action. Visit our website to learn more: bakerinstitute.org/.
Midnight in Moscow: A Conversation With Ambassador John Sullivan BakerInstitute 2024-09-24 | Sept. 23, 2024As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine extends into its third year, the geopolitical landscape remains fraught with uncertainty and tension. We hosted the Honorable John Sullivan, former U.S. ambassador to Russia, and David M. Satterfield, director of the Baker Institute, for an in-depth conversation about the ongoing conflict and insights from Sullivan's memoir, “Midnight in Moscow” (Hachette Audio, 2024). This event provided an exclusive, behind-the-scenes perspective on this most turbulent period. Together, the two examined the deterioration of U.S.-Russia relations, assess the current trajectory, and consider the measures necessary to confront the challenges posed by Moscow.Featured SpeakerThe Honorable John Sullivan is an American attorney and government official whose career spans four decades in the public and private sectors. He has served five presidents in prominent diplomatic and legal positions, including as U.S. ambassador to the Russian Federation under Presidents Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Before his post in Moscow, he served for almost three years as the U.S. deputy secretary of state. He is currently a distinguished fellow at Georgetown and Columbia Universities, a partner in Mayer Brown LLP, and a member of the congressionally-chartered, bipartisan Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State.ModeratorThe Honorable David M. Satterfield Director, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy; Janice and Robert McNair Chair in Public Policy; Former Ambassador to Lebanon and TurkeyFollow the Baker Institute on social mediaX ►► https://x.com/BakerInstituteInstagram ►► instagram.com/BakerInstituteLinkedIn ►► linkedin.com/company/bakerinstituteFacebook ►► facebook.com/BakerInstitute About the Baker InstituteThe Baker Institute is a nonpartisan public policy institute at Rice University. Ranked the No. 1 university-based think tank in the world, its mission is to bridge the world of ideas and the world of action. Visit our website to learn more: bakerinstitute.org/.
Gulf Futures Challenge:A Replicable Model for Mobilizing Medical and Healthcare Plastics Circularity BakerInstitute 2024-09-20 | The current linear model of production, consumption, and disposal creates significant environmental, social, and economic impacts. The Gulf Coast, home to a robust petrochemical industry and the world’s largest medical complex, offers a unique opportunity to develop a circular plastic ecosystem for the medical and healthcare industry. The Texas Medical Center, a global leader in healthcare and research, can drive innovation in reducing plastic waste. The U.S. medical industry generates substantial plastic waste, yet less than 10% is recycled. Challenges include biocontamination, complex regulations, high recycling costs, and limited markets for recycled materials. Our project, in collaboration with MD Anderson Cancer Center, Cyclyx, the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, and the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council, aims to make the Gulf Coast a model for sustainable medical plastic waste management, demonstrating the potential of a circular economy to reduce waste and environmental impacts.
Election Insights: The Future of US Trade Policy BakerInstitute 2024-09-19 | Sept. 19, 2024The 2023 edited volume “The Future of Trade: A North American Perspective” (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2023), assesses current trade policy challenges facing the U.S. and offers a series of recommendations which, if followed, have the potential to improve both U.S. domestic trade policy and foreign policy.Concentrating on the implementation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the escalating rivalry between the U.S. and China, and reform of the World Trade Organization (WTO), the volume seeks to advance the ongoing dialogue between governments and stakeholders. It proposes recommendations through an analysis of law, economics, and public policy in relation to the U.S. economy and its role in the global economic order. As the U.S. and other world powers retreat from globalization, the authors argue, the U.S. faces short- and long-term challenges that will require more effective and thoughtful policy consensus at both the national and international levels.In the nine months since the book was published, additional questions have arisen, inter alia, regarding the enforcement of the USMCA during election years for the U.S. and Mexico, the de-risking of U.S.-China trade with an emphasis on electric vehicles and chips sectors, and the continuing search for the WTO’s relevance along with its increasing dysfunctionality. Our expert panelists, with input from audience questions and comments, responded to these issues and others related to U.S. trade policy in the 2024 dual election year.9:00 am Welcome RemarksTony Payan, Ph.D. Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies, Director of the Center for the U.S. and Mexico, Baker Institute for Public Policy9:10 am Opening RemarksC.J. Mahoney, J.D. Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Cloud + AI, Microsoft; former Deputy U.S. Trade Representative9:30 am Moderated Q&A9:45 am Break10:00 am Panel conversation: The U.S., Mexico, and CanadaModerated by: Tony Payan, Ph.D., Baker Institute for Public PolicyMeredith Lilly, Ph.D. Professor and Simon Reisman Chair in International Economic Policy, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton UniversityDavid A. Gantz, J.D. Will Clayton Fellow in Trade and International Economics, Baker Institute for Public Policy; Samuel M. Fegtly Professor Emeritus, James E. Rogers College of Law, University of ArizonaOrlando Pérez Senior Counsel, TMI AbogadosRolando Duran Rocha Nonresident Program Advisor, Baker Institute for Public Policy; Director, Texas-Mexico Binational Commission11:00 am Moderated Q&A11:15 am Lunch11:30 am Panel conversation: The U.S. and ChinaModerated by: Steven W. Lewis, Ph.D., C.V. Starr Transnational China Fellow, Baker Institute for Public PolicyDaniel C.K. Chow, J.D. Frank E. and Virginia H. Bazler Chair in Business Law, Moritz College of Law, The Ohio State UniversitySimon Lester, J.D. Nonresident Fellow, Baker Institute International Economics Program; Co-founder, WorldTradeLaw.net and China Trade MonitorJorge Gonzalez Henrichsen Co-CEO, The Nearshore Company12:30 pm Moderated Q&A12:45 pm Closing RemarksTony Payan, Ph.D. Baker Institute for Public PolicyDavid A. Gantz, J.D. Baker Institute for Public Policy1:00 pm AdjournFollow the Baker Institute on social mediaX ►► https://x.com/BakerInstituteInstagram ►► instagram.com/BakerInstituteLinkedIn ►► linkedin.com/company/bakerinstituteFacebook ►► facebook.com/BakerInstitute About the Baker InstituteThe Baker Institute is a nonpartisan public policy institute at Rice University. Ranked the No. 1 university-based think tank in the world, its mission is to bridge the world of ideas and the world of action. Visit our website to learn more: bakerinstitute.org/.
Stem Cell Therapy for Cardiac Care: Moving Forward BakerInstitute 2024-09-17 | Sept. 13, 2024Regenerative medicine using stem cells offers tremendous potential for treating a range of medical conditions. In the past two decades, researchers have made significant progress, and initial cell-based therapies are now emerging to treat cardiac diseases. However, some less reputable clinics are marketing stem cell treatments with claims that far exceed known benefits. At this event, moderated by Maya Pomroy of The Public Lead, includes physician-scientists Dr. Deepak Srivastava and Dr. Emerson Perin, who will review advances in stem cell research for cardiac care over the last 20 years. Fellow Kirstin R.W. Matthews will also highlight the central policy and ethical concerns that have emerged during this period.This event is part of an annual policy lecture series co-sponsored by the Baker Institute Center for Health and Biosciences and The Texas Heart Institute. Support for the program has been provided by a grant from the George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation.Welcome RemarksVivian Ho, Ph.D.James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics, Baker InstituteAdvances in Stem Cell Cardiac Research Deepak Srivastava, M.D. President, Senior Investigator, Gladstone Institutes; Director, Gladstone’s Roddenberry Stem Cell Center; Professor, Pediatrics, Biochemistry, Biophysics, University of California, San FranciscoAdvances in Regenerative Medicine Clinical Research for Cardiac CareEmerson Perin, M.D., Ph.D., FACC Director, Center for Clinical Research; Director, Stem Cell Center; Medical Director, Texas Heart InstituteEthical and Policy Challenges: Reflections on the Past and a Review of Current IssuesKirstin R.W. Matthews, Ph.D. Fellow in Science and Technology Policy, Baker InstitutePanel DiscussionModerated by: Maya Pomroy, Founder, The Public Lead; Co-founder, Maven Interests; Host, Owl Have You Know Deepak Srivastava, M.D. President, Senior Investigator, Gladstone Institutes; Director, Gladstone’s Roddenberry Stem Cell Center; Professor, Pediatrics, Biochemistry, Biophysics, University of California, San Francisco Emerson Perin, M.D., Ph.D., FACC Director, Center for Clinical Research, Director, Stem Cell Center, Medical Director, Texas Heart InstituteKirstin R.W. Matthews, Ph.D. Fellow in Science and Technology Policy, Baker InstituteFollow the Baker Institute on social mediaX ►► https://x.com/BakerInstituteInstagram ►► instagram.com/BakerInstituteLinkedIn ►► linkedin.com/company/bakerinstituteFacebook ►► facebook.com/BakerInstitute About the Baker InstituteThe Baker Institute is a nonpartisan public policy institute at Rice University. Ranked the No. 1 university-based think tank in the world, its mission is to bridge the world of ideas and the world of action. Visit our website to learn more: bakerinstitute.org/.
American Politics and Antisemitism: A Conversation With Jason Isaacson BakerInstitute 2024-09-17 | Sept. 16, 2024Jason Isaacson, chief policy and political affairs officer of the American Jewish Committee (AJC), and Ambassador David M. Satterfield covered a wide range of topics, including the current political landscape in America, the 2024 election, issues facing the Jewish community, and the rise of antisemitism. With years of experience in policymaking and diplomacy, our distinguished speakers provided their unique perspectives on these critical issues, giving insights into the challenges and opportunities ahead.Featured SpeakersJason Isaacson, AJC’s chief policy and political affairs officer, is a longtime analyst of U.S. political and strategic affairs and an advocate for Arab-Israeli peace. An observer to the 1991–-92 Middle East peace talks in Madrid, Moscow, and Washington, he represented AJC at the 1993 World Conference on Human Rights in Vienna; since 1993, he has coordinated periodic AJC ministerial meetings throughout the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and Asia, including numerous visits that were the first by an American Jewish civic organization. He has lectured at the Egyptian and Jordanian diplomatic institutes and was a senior visitor at Oxford’s St. Antony’s College in 2002. Isaacson directed an AJC initiative that led to the 2004 opening of the Transatlantic Institute in Brussels. He also convened a 2005 NGO seminar on online tolerance at the UN World Summit and coordinated the 2015 Defining Moment for Europe conference on combating antisemitism. He was awarded the honor of Chevalier by both the French Minister of Culture (2007) and King Mohammed VI of Morocco (2009).ModeratorThe Honorable David M. Satterfield Director, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy; Janice and Robert McNair Chair in Public Policy; Former Ambassador to Lebanon and TurkeyFollow the Baker Institute on social mediaX ►► https://x.com/BakerInstituteInstagram ►► instagram.com/BakerInstituteLinkedIn ►► linkedin.com/company/bakerinstituteFacebook ►► facebook.com/BakerInstitute About the Baker InstituteThe Baker Institute is a nonpartisan public policy institute at Rice University. Ranked the No. 1 university-based think tank in the world, its mission is to bridge the world of ideas and the world of action. Visit our website to learn more: bakerinstitute.org/.
62: Claudia Sheinbaum and AMLO’s Looming Shadow BakerInstitute 2024-09-16 | Late last month, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico announced a “pause” in relations with the U.S. embassy. These latest tensions between the two countries came after U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar criticized López Obrador’s proposed judicial reforms, which include electing judges by popular vote. Salazar called this measure “a major risk to the functioning of Mexico’s democracy.” When Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum, López Obrador’s protégé, takes office on Oct. 1, she will inherit the strained relationship with the U.S. and a host of other challenges facing Mexico. Tony Payan, director of the Baker Institute Center for the U.S. and Mexico, joined Baker Briefing to discuss the issues setting the backdrop for the new Sheinbaum administration and how she may — or may not — diverge from López Obrador’s playbook. For more on the key policy issues facing Mexico, including its relations with the U.S., read “Mexico Country Outlook 2024,” this year’s edition of the flagship report by the Center for the U.S. and Mexico. Discussants Tony Payan, Ph.D. Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies and Director, Center for the U.S. and Mexico, Baker Institute The Honorable David M. Satterfield Director, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy; Janice and Robert McNair Chair in Public Policy
61: Energy Market Developments to Watch BakerInstitute 2024-09-09 | How might the future of energy unfold? Ken Medlock joined the Baker Briefing podcast to discuss the latest insights from our Center for Energy Studies experts on energy markets, geopolitics, sustainability, technology, and more A glimpse into their research is compiled in “Energy Insights 2024,” a collection of articles designed to illuminate paths forward for policymakers and industry leaders. View or download the report here. Discussants Kenneth B. Medlock III, Ph.D. James A. Baker, III, and Susan G. Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics and Senior Director, Center for Energy Studies, Baker Institute The Honorable David M. Satterfield Director, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy; Janice and Robert McNair Chair in Public Policy
The New World Disorder? India’s Role in Global Governance BakerInstitute 2024-09-07 | Sept. 06, 2024As traditional global alliances are tested and new centers of power develop, understanding the role of emerging global forces has never been more critical. Against this backdrop, India has increasingly asserted itself as a pivotal player in global governance, leveraging its economic growth, strategic partnerships, and technological advancements to shape international commerce and relations.Join us for a deep dive into how India is positioning itself as a key player on the world stage. Author, politician, and former U.N. under-secretary-general Shashi Tharoor will discuss India’s foreign policy, alliances, and economic expansion, highlighting their implications for global markets. Tharoor will also address India’s approach to regional stability and security in South Asia, as well as the transformative power of technology and innovation in promoting the country’s sustainable development.IntroductionCaroline Levander, Ph.D. Vice President for Global and Carlson Professor in the Humanities, Rice UniversityFeatured SpeakersShashi Tharoor, Ph.D., is an author, politician, and former international civil servant, who straddles several worlds of experience. Currently a fourth-term parliament member of Lok Sabha, representing the Thiruvananthapuram constituency in Kerala, India, he previously served as India’s minister of state for human resource development and minister of state for external affairs. During his nearly three-decade-long prior career at the United Nations, he served as a peacekeeper, refugee worker, and administrator at the highest levels, serving as under-secretary-general during Kofi Annan’s leadership of the organization.Tharoor is the bestselling author of 26 books, both fiction and nonfiction, and the winner of several literary awards, including a Commonwealth Writers’ Prize, Sahitya Akademi Award, and Crossword Book’s Lifetime Achievement award. ModeratorThe Honorable David M. Satterfield Director, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy; Janice and Robert McNair Chair in Public Policy; Former Ambassador to Lebanon and TurkeyFollow the Baker Institute on social mediaX ►► https://x.com/BakerInstituteInstagram ►► instagram.com/BakerInstituteLinkedIn ►► linkedin.com/company/bakerinstituteFacebook ►► facebook.com/BakerInstitute About the Baker InstituteThe Baker Institute is a nonpartisan public policy institute at Rice University. Ranked the No. 1 university-based think tank in the world, its mission is to bridge the world of ideas and the world of action. Visit our website to learn more: bakerinstitute.org/.
US Election 2024: A Conversation With Peter Baker and Susan B. Glasser BakerInstitute 2024-09-06 | Sept. 05, 2024The 2024 U.S. election promises to be a defining moment in American history. As Americans prepare to head to the polls in November to elect the next U.S. president, this event offered a comprehensive analysis of the key issues, campaign strategies, and electoral dynamics shaping this high-stakes contest.On Sept. 5, Rice University’s Baker Institute Presidential Elections Program will host Peter Baker and Susan B. Glasser. Baker is the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times, and Glasser is a staff writer at The New Yorker. Together the two authored “The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III.” Baker and Glasser gave an overview of the lead-up to the 2024 U.S. election and also discussed the Honorable James A. Baker, III’s role in leading five presidential campaigns.It was free and open to the public.This event kicked off Election 2024: Policy Playbook, a joint initiative of Rice University and the Baker Institute for Public Policy that aims to provide nonpartisan expert insights on key issues at stake in the 2024 election. More information will be available soon.IntroductionThe Honorable David M. Satterfield Director, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy; Janice and Robert McNair Chair in Public Policy; Former Ambassador to Lebanon and TurkeyFeatured SpeakersPeter Baker is the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times and a political analyst for MSNBC. In addition, he is a regular panelist on PBS’s Washington Week. Prior to joining The New York Times, he was a reporter for The Washington Post for 20 years. Baker has covered five presidencies, from Bill Clinton through Joe Biden, and won the Gerald R. Ford Prize for Distinguished Coverage of the Presidency twice, the Aldo Beckman Memorial Award for White House reporting twice, and the Merriman Smith Memorial Award.In between stints at the White House, Baker and his wife, Susan B. Glasser, spent four years as Moscow bureau chiefs for the Post, chronicling the rise of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Baker also covered the early months of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.His books include “Days of Fire: Bush and Cheney in the White House” and “The Breach: Inside the Impeachment and Trial of William Jefferson Clinton,” as well as those co-authored with Glasser, “Kremlin Rising,” “The Man Who Ran Washington,” and “The Divider.” The pair most recently completed a biography of former Secretary of State James A. Baker, III as well as a book detailing Donald Trump’s time in the White House. Susan B. Glasser is a staff writer at The New Yorker, where she writes a weekly column on life in Washington. Glasser has served as the top editor of several Washington publications, including Politico, where she founded the award-winning Politico Magazine, and Foreign Policy, which won three National Magazine Awards, among other honors, during her tenure as editor in chief.Before that, she worked for a decade at The Washington Post, where she was the editor of Outlook and national news. She also oversaw coverage of the impeachment of President Bill Clinton, served as a reporter covering the intersection of money and politics, spent four years as the Post’s Moscow co-bureau chief, and covered the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. She edited Roll Call, a Capitol Hill newspaper, early in her career.Her books include “Kremlin Rising: Vladimir Putin’s Russia and the End of Revolution,” “The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III,” and, most recently, “The Divider: Trump in the White House, 2017–2021,” a best-selling history of Donald Trump in the White House, which she co-authored with her husband, Peter Baker.ModeratorTheo Baker Investigative Reporter; Student, Stanford UniversityFollow the Baker Institute on social mediaX ►► https://x.com/BakerInstituteInstagram ►► instagram.com/BakerInstituteLinkedIn ►► linkedin.com/company/bakerinstituteFacebook ►► facebook.com/BakerInstitute About the Baker InstituteThe Baker Institute is a nonpartisan public policy institute at Rice University. Ranked the No. 1 university-based think tank in the world, its mission is to bridge the world of ideas and the world of action. Visit our website to learn more: bakerinstitute.org/.
The American Brain Economy: An Economic and National Security Dialogue BakerInstitute 2024-09-03 | Aug. 27, 2024We hosted an event that underscored efforts to spearhead the brain economy transition — a turn toward examining the human brain as a network of neurological, economic, and social aspects — to promote U.S. economic prosperity and national security. This dialogue navigated the intersections of markets, minds, and the military, highlighting the transformative impact of neuroscience on economic development and national defense.Experts illuminated the critical role of brain capital in fostering economic innovation and shaping robust defense strategies. A diverse lineup of speakers and panelists underscored the imperative for America to spearhead the transition into the brain economy, catalyzing U.S.-led global advancements in technology and health care, ultimately benefiting economic prosperity and national security.Featured SpeakersThe Honorable Morgan LuttrellTexas State Representative, 8th District; Co-Chair, Congressional Neuroscience Caucus (CNC)Lawrence E. Jones, Ph.D.Senior Vice President, International ProgramsEric MullinsChairman, Greater Houston Partnership; Chief Executive Officer, Lime Rock ResourcesJohn Ngai, Ph.D. Director, National Institutes of Health’s Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) InitiativeCol. Geoffrey Ling Founding Director, Biological Technologies Office at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)The Honorable Greg Bonnen, M.D.Texas State Representative, 24th District; Chairman, Texas House Committee on AppropriationsSameer Sheth, M.D., Ph.D.Cullen Foundation Endowed Chair of Neurosurgery, Baylor College of MedicineKelly O’BrienVice President, Prevention, USAgainstAlzheimer's Brain Health PartnershipAmy DittmarHoward R. Hughes Provost, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor, Rice UniversitySimon Fischer-BaumAssociate Professor, Psychological Sciences, Rice UniversityLeanne YoungVice President, Applied Research AssociatesGreg WitkopProgram Manager, Defense Advanced Research Project AgencyHarris Eyre, Ph.D.Fellow in Brain Health, Baker Institute for Public Policy; Executive Director, Brain Capital Alliance; Senior Fellow, Meadows Mental Health Policy InstituteVinod VeeduExecutive Director, Rice University National Security Research AcceleratorFollow the Baker Institute on social mediaX ►► https://x.com/BakerInstituteInstagram ►► instagram.com/BakerInstituteLinkedIn ►► linkedin.com/company/bakerinstituteFacebook ►► facebook.com/BakerInstitute About the Baker InstituteThe Baker Institute is a nonpartisan public policy institute at Rice University. Ranked the No. 1 university-based think tank in the world, its mission is to bridge the world of ideas and the world of action. Visit our website to learn more: bakerinstitute.org/.
60: American Christianity, Race, and Politics BakerInstitute 2024-09-03 | The right to believe what you want is baked into the fabric of American society. But throughout U.S. history, there has been considerable disagreement over how much influence those beliefs should have in law and government — particularly the Christian ideals many believe the nation was founded on. Michael O. Emerson joined the podcast to explore not only the role of faith in U.S. politics, but the intersection of American Christianity and racial identity and what it means for public policy. Emerson recently co-authored the related book “The Religion of Whiteness: How Racism Distorts Christian Faith” (Oxford University Press, 2024) with Glenn E. Bracey II. Discussants Michael O. Emerson, Ph.D. Harry and Hazel Chavanne Fellow in Religion and Public Policy, Baker Institute The Honorable David M. Satterfield Director, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy; Janice and Robert McNair Chair in Public Policy
59: Venezuela’s Energy Future Hangs in the Balance BakerInstitute 2024-08-30 | In late July, Venezuela’s electoral authority declared President Nicolás Maduro had won reelection — a result the opposition says was blatantly manipulated. The results were also denounced by the U.S., the E.U., and a number of Latin American countries. On this episode of Baker Briefing, Francisco Monaldi discusses what the post-election chaos means for the country’s troubled oil sector and U.S. policy toward Venezuela. Discussants Francisco J. Monaldi, Ph.D. Fellow in Latin American Energy Policy; Director, Latin America Energy Program, Baker Institute The Honorable David M. Satterfield Director, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy; Janice and Robert McNair Chair in Public Policy
2024 Election Preview: The Future of U.S. Immigration Policy | Baker Institute Expert Insights BakerInstitute 2024-08-15 | Despite the complexity of migration and U.S.#immigration policy, the topic tends to get reduced to sound bites and quick fixes, said @ImmPolicyCenter's Aaron Reichlin-Melnick at a Baker Institute conference in May.The event was co-presented by the @HoustonChronicle and explored the politicization of immigration ahead of the 2024 U.S. elections.📆 Keep up with our past and future programming on key issues ahead of #Election2024: bit.ly/3WxhtSJ The Baker Institute is a nonpartisan public policy institute at @riceuniversity. Ranked the No. 1 university-based think tank in the world, its mission is to bridge the world of ideas and the world of action. Visit our website to learn more: bakerinstitute.org/.Follow us on social media:X ►► https://x.com/BakerInstitute Instagram ►► instagram.com/BakerInstitute LinkedIn ►► linkedin.com/company/bakerinstitute Facebook ►► facebook.com/BakerInstitute
ERCOT Generation by Fuel and DAH Load: Jan 2009 to June 2024 (20x) BakerInstitute 2024-08-12 | The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages the state’s power grid and serves over 25 million customers, or about 90% of the population in Texas. The state is the largest electricity producer and consumer in the nation. The tremendous growth in wind capacity in Texas also makes it the largest wind power producing state. A significant fraction of power demand is met by natural gas. Today, natural gas-fired power plants produce about half of ERCOT’s total electricity, followed by wind (20%), coal (16%), and nuclear (10%). In contrast, in 2009, natural gas provided about 48% of ERCOT’s total electricity output while coal and nuclear supplied 35% and 10%, respectively. Wind only constituted 5% of the fuel mix that year.It is also important to recognize the seasonal and daily volatility of electricity, especially in a system like ERCOT where intermittent renewables like wind and solar are becoming increasingly important.This time-lapse videos above show the daily electric generation by fuel within ERCOT from January 1, 2009, to June 2024 and will be updated twice a year. The chart displays the generation data at the 15-minute interval and is overlaid with the day ahead load forecast (projected demand) beginning June 5, 2011.Generation resources include coal, natural gas combined cycle, all other natural gas, nuclear, petroleum, and renewables including hydro, wind, solar, and others, categorized by the legend.We produced two versions of the time-lapse:• Master (2x): Over 15 years of daily snapshots in 28 minutes.• Fast-speed version (20x): Over 15 years of daily snapshots in just three minutes.The full time-series from January 1, 2009, to June 2024, runs about 28 minutes. Users can quickly pinpoint a specific date during the time frame or utilize the time stamps below to reference major events. For convenience, we have also developed a version that concentrates the data into a 3-minute video to highlight the growth and evolution of the Texas fuel mix.Below are the time stamps of major events impacting the ERCOT grid:• 2011 cold snap — Master: 2/1/2011 at 03:40• 2018 record heat within the time frame of the data set — Master: 7/23/2018 at 17:40• 2020 July 11-14 record heat observed in Border and Del Rio, Texas — Master: At 21:13• 2021 winter storm Uri — Master: 2/10/2021 at 22:15• 2023 record peak demand — Master: 8/10/2023 at 26:44The data is publicly available on ERCOT’s website.See ERCOT's latest Monthly Outlook for Resource Adequacy (MORA) (replace with this URL: ercot.com/gridinfo/resource
ERCOT Generation by Fuel and DAH Load: Jan 2009 to June 2024 (2x) BakerInstitute 2024-08-12 | The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages the state’s power grid and serves over 25 million customers, or about 90% of the population in Texas. The state is the largest electricity producer and consumer in the nation. The tremendous growth in wind capacity in Texas also makes it the largest wind power producing state. A significant fraction of power demand is met by natural gas. Today, natural gas-fired power plants produce about half of ERCOT’s total electricity, followed by wind (20%), coal (16%), and nuclear (10%). In contrast, in 2009, natural gas provided about 48% of ERCOT’s total electricity output while coal and nuclear supplied 35% and 10%, respectively. Wind only constituted 5% of the fuel mix that year.It is also important to recognize the seasonal and daily volatility of electricity, especially in a system like ERCOT where intermittent renewables like wind and solar are becoming increasingly important.This time-lapse videos above show the daily electric generation by fuel within ERCOT from January 1, 2009, to June 2024 and will be updated twice a year. The chart displays the generation data at the 15-minute interval and is overlaid with the day ahead load forecast (projected demand) beginning June 5, 2011.Generation resources include coal, natural gas combined cycle, all other natural gas, nuclear, petroleum, and renewables including hydro, wind, solar, and others, categorized by the legend.We produced two versions of the time-lapse:• Master (2x): Over 15 years of daily snapshots in 28 minutes.• Fast-speed version (20x): Over 15 years of daily snapshots in just three minutes.The full time-series from January 1, 2009, to June 2024, runs about 28 minutes. Users can quickly pinpoint a specific date during the time frame or utilize the time stamps below to reference major events. For convenience, we have also developed a version that concentrates the data into a 3-minute video to highlight the growth and evolution of the Texas fuel mix.Below are the time stamps of major events impacting the ERCOT grid:• 2011 cold snap — Master: 2/1/2011 at 03:40• 2018 record heat within the time frame of the data set — Master: 7/23/2018 at 17:40• 2020 July 11-14 record heat observed in Border and Del Rio, Texas — Master: At 21:13• 2021 winter storm Uri — Master: 2/10/2021 at 22:15• 2023 record peak demand — Master: 8/10/2023 at 26:44The data is publicly available on ERCOT’s website.See ERCOT's latest Monthly Outlook for Resource Adequacy (MORA) (replace with this URL: ercot.com/gridinfo/resource
58: Lessons From Hurricane Beryl BakerInstitute 2024-08-05 | In early July, Hurricane Beryl made landfall near Houston as a Category 1 storm. The city’s flooding infrastructure held up, but thousands were without power for over a week in the brutal summer heat. On this episode of the Baker Briefing podcast, Jim Blackburn, a faculty scholar at the Baker Institute and co-director of Rice’s SSPEED Center, joined fellow Ed Emmett to discuss the impacts of Beryl. Tune in for their insights into the lessons learned and risks dodged. Discussants Jim Blackburn Baker Institute Rice Faculty Scholar and Professor in the Practice of Environmental Law, Rice University Edward M. Emmett Fellow in Energy and Transportation Policy, Baker Institute
57: Irans Reformist New President BakerInstitute 2024-07-24 | Masoud Pezeshkian’s victory in Iran’s presidential election on July 5 was, in many ways, surprising: The parliamentarian is a relative moderate who has pledged to engage with the West and criticized the harassment of women by Iran’s morality police. But will his reformist views translate to meaningful change? Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar and Kristian Coates Ulrichsen joined the podcast to talk about what Pezeshkian’s victory means for Iran’s domestic and foreign policy challenges — its relations with the U.S. and the Gulf states in particular. For more, read a related analysis by Tabaar in Foreign Affairs. Discussants Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Ph.D. Fellow for the Middle East, Baker Institute Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Ph.D. Fellow for the Middle East and Co-Director, Middle East Energy Roundtable, Baker Institute The Honorable David M. Satterfield Director, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy; Janice and Robert McNair Chair in Public Policy
56: How Is the Economy Really Doing? BakerInstitute 2024-07-15 | A slowing inflation rate, low unemployment, and record stock market highs all point to a robust economy. But are consumers really better off than they were four years ago? On this episode of the Baker Briefing podcast, Center for Public Finance director John Diamond explains why many aren’t feeling the benefits of an economy that’s strong on paper. This conversation was recorded on June 27, 2024. Discussants John Diamond, Ph.D. Edward A. and Hermena Hancock Kelly Fellow in Public Finance and Director, Center for Public Finance, Baker Institute The Honorable David M. Satterfield Director, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy; Janice and Robert McNair Chair in Public Policy
55: Why the US Federal Deficit Keeps Climbing BakerInstitute 2024-06-25 | The U.S. federal government ran a deficit of $1.7 trillion in 2023. This year, net interest payments on the debt alone amount to over $800 billion — more than the country’s entire defense budget. John Diamond, director of the Baker Institute Center for Public Finance, explains what’s driving the rising debt level, why it’s unsustainable, and why there’s no end in sight without comprehensive fiscal reform. This conversation was recorded on June 18, 2024. Discussants John Diamond, Ph.D. Edward A. and Hermena Hancock Kelly Fellow in Public Finance and Director, Center for Public Finance, Baker Institute The Honorable David M. Satterfield Director, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy; Janice and Robert McNair Chair in Public Policy
International Space Medicine Summit 2023 9 English BakerInstitute 2024-06-11 | Dec. 09, 2023As humans delve deeper into space exploration, researchers must better understand the medical, psychological and biomedical challenges facing spacefarers. On December 8th and 9th, the 2023 International Space Medicine Summit (ISMS) brought together leading experts from the world's spacefaring nations for a series of high-level discussions exploring advances in space medicine research and opportunities for international collaboration.Experts from a range of disciplines — including physicians, space biomedical scientists, engineers, astronauts, cosmonauts and educators — representing all International Space Station partners were present at the summit.The International Space Station provides an excellent laboratory to conduct space medicine research, which can be optimized through cooperative studies and sharing equipment and instruments between the international partners. Sharing information and applying lessons learned from long-duration human spaceflight and analog research environments will not only lead to advances in technology and human knowledge to protect future space travelers, but will also enhance life on Earth.Panel VIII — Human Spaceflight and Automation Introduction: George Abbey Moderator: Steve Robinson, Astronaut Panelists: Allison Anderson, University of Colorado Tammer Barkouki, UC Davis Jennifer Dow, Medical Director, National Park Service Annika Rollock, Aurelia InstituteWilliam Shepard, Astronaut James Wetherbee, AstronautFollow the Baker Institute on social mediaTwitter ►► twitter.com/BakerInstituteFacebook ►► facebook.com/BakerInstituteLinkedIn ►► bit.ly/LinkedIn-BakerInstitute About the Baker InstituteThe Baker Institute is a nonpartisan public policy institute at Rice University. Ranked the No. 1 university-based think tank in the world, its mission is to bridge the world of ideas and the world of action. Visit our website to learn more: bakerinstitute.org/.
International Space Medicine Summit 2023 8 English BakerInstitute 2024-06-11 | Dec. 09, 2023As humans delve deeper into space exploration, researchers must better understand the medical, psychological and biomedical challenges facing spacefarers. On December 8th and 9th, the 2023 International Space Medicine Summit (ISMS) brought together leading experts from the world's spacefaring nations for a series of high-level discussions exploring advances in space medicine research and opportunities for international collaboration.Experts from a range of disciplines — including physicians, space biomedical scientists, engineers, astronauts, cosmonauts and educators — representing all International Space Station partners were present at the summit.The International Space Station provides an excellent laboratory to conduct space medicine research, which can be optimized through cooperative studies and sharing equipment and instruments between the international partners. Sharing information and applying lessons learned from long-duration human spaceflight and analog research environments will not only lead to advances in technology and human knowledge to protect future space travelers, but will also enhance life on Earth.Panel VII — Education and STEM Advances Introduction: Richard Jennings Moderators: Bonnie J. Dunbar, AstronautFrancesco Fusco Panelists:Chris Barber, International Space School Educational Trust (ISSET) Dan Barstow, Astronaut, Association of Space Explorers (ASE) Alex Blackwood, International Education Business Partnership Network (IPN) Ludmila Buravkova, IBMP Linda Godwin, Astronaut Fred Haise, Astronaut Michael Lembeck, University of Illinois Stephen Robinson, Astronaut Salizhan Sharipov, Cosmonaut Jakarda Varnado, NASAFollow the Baker Institute on social mediaTwitter ►► twitter.com/BakerInstituteFacebook ►► facebook.com/BakerInstituteLinkedIn ►► bit.ly/LinkedIn-BakerInstitute About the Baker InstituteThe Baker Institute is a nonpartisan public policy institute at Rice University. Ranked the No. 1 university-based think tank in the world, its mission is to bridge the world of ideas and the world of action. Visit our website to learn more: bakerinstitute.org/.
International Space Medicine Summit 2023 7 English BakerInstitute 2024-06-11 | Dec. 09, 2023As humans delve deeper into space exploration, researchers must better understand the medical, psychological and biomedical challenges facing spacefarers. On December 8th and 9th, the 2023 International Space Medicine Summit (ISMS) brought together leading experts from the world's spacefaring nations for a series of high-level discussions exploring advances in space medicine research and opportunities for international collaboration.Experts from a range of disciplines — including physicians, space biomedical scientists, engineers, astronauts, cosmonauts and educators — representing all International Space Station partners were present at the summit.The International Space Station provides an excellent laboratory to conduct space medicine research, which can be optimized through cooperative studies and sharing equipment and instruments between the international partners. Sharing information and applying lessons learned from long-duration human spaceflight and analog research environments will not only lead to advances in technology and human knowledge to protect future space travelers, but will also enhance life on Earth.Panel VI — Flying the Skylab Program and Preparations for the Mission Introduction: George Abbey Moderator: Gerry Griffin Panelists: Robert Crippen, Astronaut Milt Heflin Neil Hutchinson Joseph Kerwin, Astronaut Chuck Lewis Jack Lousma, AstronautFollow the Baker Institute on social mediaTwitter ►► twitter.com/BakerInstituteFacebook ►► facebook.com/BakerInstituteLinkedIn ►► bit.ly/LinkedIn-BakerInstitute About the Baker InstituteThe Baker Institute is a nonpartisan public policy institute at Rice University. Ranked the No. 1 university-based think tank in the world, its mission is to bridge the world of ideas and the world of action. Visit our website to learn more: bakerinstitute.org/.
International Space Medicine Summit 2023 6 English BakerInstitute 2024-06-11 | Dec. 09, 2023As humans delve deeper into space exploration, researchers must better understand the medical, psychological and biomedical challenges facing spacefarers. On December 8th and 9th, the 2023 International Space Medicine Summit (ISMS) brought together leading experts from the world's spacefaring nations for a series of high-level discussions exploring advances in space medicine research and opportunities for international collaboration.Experts from a range of disciplines — including physicians, space biomedical scientists, engineers, astronauts, cosmonauts and educators — representing all International Space Station partners were present at the summit.The International Space Station provides an excellent laboratory to conduct space medicine research, which can be optimized through cooperative studies and sharing equipment and instruments between the international partners. Sharing information and applying lessons learned from long-duration human spaceflight and analog research environments will not only lead to advances in technology and human knowledge to protect future space travelers, but will also enhance life on Earth.Panel V — Sixtieth Anniversary of Institute for Biomedical Problems (IBMP) Introduction: Richard Jennings Moderator: Oleg Kotov, Cosmonaut Panelists: Ludmila Buravkova, IBMP Igor Kofman, HRP/KBR Sergey Ponomarev, IBMP Jeff Sutton, BCMFollow the Baker Institute on social mediaTwitter ►► twitter.com/BakerInstituteFacebook ►► facebook.com/BakerInstituteLinkedIn ►► bit.ly/LinkedIn-BakerInstitute About the Baker InstituteThe Baker Institute is a nonpartisan public policy institute at Rice University. Ranked the No. 1 university-based think tank in the world, its mission is to bridge the world of ideas and the world of action. Visit our website to learn more: bakerinstitute.org/.
International Space Medicine Summit 2023 5 English BakerInstitute 2024-06-11 | Dec. 08, 2023As humans delve deeper into space exploration, researchers must better understand the medical, psychological and biomedical challenges facing spacefarers. On December 8th and 9th, the 2023 International Space Medicine Summit (ISMS) brought together leading experts from the world's spacefaring nations for a series of high-level discussions exploring advances in space medicine research and opportunities for international collaboration.Experts from a range of disciplines — including physicians, space biomedical scientists, engineers, astronauts, cosmonauts and educators — representing all International Space Station partners were present at the summit.The International Space Station provides an excellent laboratory to conduct space medicine research, which can be optimized through cooperative studies and sharing equipment and instruments between the international partners. Sharing information and applying lessons learned from long-duration human spaceflight and analog research environments will not only lead to advances in technology and human knowledge to protect future space travelers, but will also enhance life on Earth.Panel IV — New Frontiers in Space Medicine Introduction: Richard Jennings Moderator: Serena Aunon, Astronaut Panelists: Becky Blue Frank Butler Mark Campbell Alexei Grishin, GCTC Eric Kerstman, NASA Oleg Kotov, Cosmonaut Tom Marshburn, Astronaut Robert Satcher, Astronaut Josef Schmid, NASAFollow the Baker Institute on social mediaTwitter ►► twitter.com/BakerInstituteFacebook ►► facebook.com/BakerInstituteLinkedIn ►► bit.ly/LinkedIn-BakerInstitute About the Baker InstituteThe Baker Institute is a nonpartisan public policy institute at Rice University. Ranked the No. 1 university-based think tank in the world, its mission is to bridge the world of ideas and the world of action. Visit our website to learn more: bakerinstitute.org/.
International Space Medicine Summit 2023 4 English BakerInstitute 2024-06-11 | Dec. 08, 2023As humans delve deeper into space exploration, researchers must better understand the medical, psychological and biomedical challenges facing spacefarers. On December 8th and 9th, the 2023 International Space Medicine Summit (ISMS) brought together leading experts from the world's spacefaring nations for a series of high-level discussions exploring advances in space medicine research and opportunities for international collaboration.Experts from a range of disciplines — including physicians, space biomedical scientists, engineers, astronauts, cosmonauts and educators — representing all International Space Station partners were present at the summit.The International Space Station provides an excellent laboratory to conduct space medicine research, which can be optimized through cooperative studies and sharing equipment and instruments between the international partners. Sharing information and applying lessons learned from long-duration human spaceflight and analog research environments will not only lead to advances in technology and human knowledge to protect future space travelers, but will also enhance life on Earth.Panel III — Precision Medicine and Astronaut Longevity Introduction: Jeffrey Sutton, BCMModerator: Smith Johnston Panelists:Richard Carmona Jacqueline Charvat, PhD Vincent Giampapa Robert Hariri Bill Kapp Bill McArthur, Astronaut Helen Messier Terry Rice Mary Van BaalenFollow the Baker Institute on social mediaTwitter ►► twitter.com/BakerInstituteFacebook ►► facebook.com/BakerInstituteLinkedIn ►► bit.ly/LinkedIn-BakerInstitute About the Baker InstituteThe Baker Institute is a nonpartisan public policy institute at Rice University. Ranked the No. 1 university-based think tank in the world, its mission is to bridge the world of ideas and the world of action. Visit our website to learn more: bakerinstitute.org/.
International Space Medicine Summit 2023 3 English BakerInstitute 2024-06-11 | Dec. 08, 2023As humans delve deeper into space exploration, researchers must better understand the medical, psychological and biomedical challenges facing spacefarers. On December 8th and 9th, the 2023 International Space Medicine Summit (ISMS) brought together leading experts from the world's spacefaring nations for a series of high-level discussions exploring advances in space medicine research and opportunities for international collaboration.Experts from a range of disciplines — including physicians, space biomedical scientists, engineers, astronauts, cosmonauts and educators — representing all International Space Station partners were present at the summit.The International Space Station provides an excellent laboratory to conduct space medicine research, which can be optimized through cooperative studies and sharing equipment and instruments between the international partners. Sharing information and applying lessons learned from long-duration human spaceflight and analog research environments will not only lead to advances in technology and human knowledge to protect future space travelers, but will also enhance life on Earth.Panel II — The Skylab Program and its Findings Introduction: Jeff Sutton Moderator: Chuck Sawin Panelists:Jerry Homick Joseph Kerwin, Astronaut Adrian Leblanc Helen Lane Steve Laurie Brandon MaciasFollow the Baker Institute on social mediaTwitter ►► twitter.com/BakerInstituteFacebook ►► facebook.com/BakerInstituteLinkedIn ►► bit.ly/LinkedIn-BakerInstitute About the Baker InstituteThe Baker Institute is a nonpartisan public policy institute at Rice University. Ranked the No. 1 university-based think tank in the world, its mission is to bridge the world of ideas and the world of action. Visit our website to learn more: bakerinstitute.org/.
