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Science and Technology Policy | Journal

The President's Scientist

The science advisor to the U.S. president has the opportunity to influence how scientific research is supported by the federal government, as well as the ways in which science and technology can be applied to meet the needs of society.

Neal F. Lane, Kirstin R.W. Matthews November 25, 2009

Pump jacks and pipelines move oil through the desert

Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Women’s Rights, Human Rights, and Refugees | Journal

Kinship, Islam, or Oil: Culprits of Gender Inequality?

The lower participation of women in the paid labor force in the Muslim Middle East relative to other world regions raises the question: What is the culprit of gender inequality in the Muslim Middle East? Could it be Islam or is it something else?

Mounira Charrad November 25, 2009

Center for Public Finance | Report

Pillars of Public Finance

Rice scholar George Zodrow discusses four "pillars of public finance" created by Rice University economist Peter Mieszkowski…

George R. Zodrow November 1, 2009

Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Conflict Resolution and U.S. Foreign Policy | Research Paper

The Case for Democracy in the Palestinian National Narrative

Hanan Ashrawi provides a candid assessment of the case for Palestinian democracy.

October 20, 2009

Center for Energy Studies | Report

Shale Gas: A Game-Changer with Global Implications

U.S. shale gas has important implications for global natural gas market.

Kenneth B. Medlock III, James A. Baker, III, and…

Kenneth B. Medlock III October 6, 2009

Baker Institute Interns Go Global

More than two dozen Rice University students participate in domestic and international internship programs sponsored by the…

September 22, 2009

Baker Institute Report 34

Fall 2009: Highlights include a conference about U.S.-China relations, a preview for an event about post-Cold War German…

September 21, 2009

U.S. Health System Transformation | Center for Health and Biosciences | Newsletter

Health Policy Research Newsletter - September 2009

Do the low-income evacuees who fled to Houston after Hurricane Katrina represent a significant long-term burden to the city…

Vivian Ho September 14, 2009

Stem cell pipette

Center for Health and Biosciences | Biomedical Research | Research Paper

Stem Cell Research: A Science and Policy Overview

An introduction to stem cells, their potential uses, and domestic and international policies regarding stem cells.

Kirstin R.W. Matthews September 1, 2009

Texas Politics | Latin America Initiative | Newsletter

Americas Project Newsletter Fall 2009 - Philanthropy and Volunteerism: Youth, Participation and Development

Notes from Argentina, the Dominican Republic, Canada, Jamaica, the United States and Uruguay.

Lisa Guáqueta August 28, 2009