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Neal Lane establishes endowment to honor wife and women in STEM at Rice’s Baker Institute

October 10, 2024

Rice’s Neal Lane and the Lane family have donated $200,000 to Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Political reporters discuss potential outcome of Texas elections at Baker Institute event

Political reporters discuss potential outcome of Texas elections at Baker Institute event

October 10, 2024

Top Texas political journalists gathered at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy Oct. 8 to analyze the key factors shaping both the Texas U.S. Senate and presidential elections.

Experts discuss future of energy transitions at Baker Institute’s annual Energy Summit

Experts discuss future of energy transitions at Baker Institute’s annual Energy Summit

October 9, 2024

Energy leaders from academia and industry convened at the eighth annual Energy Summit, hosted by Baker Botts and the Center for Energy Studies at Rice’s Baker Institute. This two-day event united experts to explore the future of the global energy landscape, fostering vital discussions and innovative solutions.

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French Ambassador Laurent Bili to speak at Rice’s Baker Institute Oct. 9

October 4, 2024

French Ambassador to the U.S. Laurent Bili will discuss the evolving roles of diplomacy, strategic alliances, global economics and climate change at an Oct. 9 event at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy co-hosted by Rice Global.

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Celebrating President Jimmy Carter, Rice’s 80th commencement speaker, on his 100th birthday

October 1, 2024

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter turns 100 Tuesday, and Rice is taking a look back at the 39th commander-in-chief’s connection to the university.

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Rice, Baker Institute lead ‘Brain Days’ at the United Nations

September 30, 2024

Neuroscience experts from government, business, finance, banking and philanthropy came together at the inaugural Brain Days of the 79th United Nations General Assembly Science Summit to discuss the global “brain economy transformation.” The role of the human brain in the wider economy is drawing increased attention, and brain capital is becoming a priority for nations, businesses and individuals. 

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Annual Energy Summit hosted by Rice’s Baker Institute and Baker Botts Oct. 1-2

September 26, 2024

The eighth annual Energy Summit will highlight challenges and opportunities of the continuing evolution of the energy sector.

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David Petraeus to speak at Rice’s Baker Institute Sept. 24

September 23, 2024

Former CIA Director and retired Army General David Petraeus will speak on the Ukraine conflict and U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan Sept. 24 at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

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Former ambassador to Russia John Sullivan to discuss US-Russia relations at Rice Baker Institute Sept. 23

September 23, 2024

Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan will speak at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy today about the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia and reflect on his memoir, “Midnight in Moscow.”

Economics

‘Well within reason’: Fed makes first interest rate cut since 2020

September 18, 2024

Rice experts John Diamond and Zach Bethune are available to comment on the Fed's decision to cut interest rates by a half percentage point.

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Rice launches ‘Policy Playbook’ with expert nonpartisan insights on key issues before the election

September 17, 2024

Nonpartisan data and insights on the top issues of the upcoming election such as the southern border, energy sustainability and resilient communities are available in ”Election 2024: Policy Playbook,” a new series of policy briefs presented jointly by Rice and the Baker Institute for Public Policy. The series offers critical context, analysis and recommendations to equip policy leaders governing the U.S. and Texas in 2025.

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‘India matters’: Shashi Tharoor speaks with Rice’s Satterfield about India’s global impact

September 9, 2024

Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy welcomed author, politician and former international civil servant Shashi Tharoor Sept. 6 for a deep-dive conversation into how India is positioning itself as a key player on the world stage.

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Political parties, the media and the 2024 election examined at Rice’s Baker Institute

September 9, 2024

The New York Times chief White House correspondent Peter Baker and New Yorker staff writer Susan Glasser had a moderated conversation about the 2024 election Sept. 5 at Rice Baker Institute for Public Policy. Baker and Glasser have authored several books about American politics, including “The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III.” The dialogue was a comprehensive analysis of the key issues, campaign strategies and electoral dynamics shaping the upcoming election.

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Rice addressing ‘one of the most pressing issues of our time’: The brain’s role in America’s future

September 4, 2024

Neuroscience experts from government, medicine, business and academia came together at Rice’s Bioscience Research Collaborative (BRC) Aug. 27 to discuss the American “brain economy transition.” The role of the human brain in the wider economy is drawing increased attention, and brain capital is becoming a priority for business and individuals. 

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Rice’s Baker Institute Center for Energy Studies unveils first annual Energy Insights

August 26, 2024

Texas’ energy reliability and the future of global energy supply chains are just a few of the topics addressed in the first annual Energy Insights – a collection of articles from fellows and scholars at the Center for Energy Studies (CES) from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy that provides expert data and analysis on some of the most pressing policy issues affecting national and global energy markets.

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