S&T Policy with K.R.W. Matthews, Ph.D.
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Matthews is a fellow @bakerinstitute who's work is helping bridge the gap between science, policy and society through research, events and outreach.
Rice University, Houston, TX
Joined January 2012
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Congrats @PeterHotez for being honored as a leader by US News - it's well deserved.
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The health warrior combatting two of the world’s biggest threats: disease and disinformation
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From furloughed scientists to frozen grants, the 2025 shutdown has brought U.S. research to a standstill. In a new commentary for @ConversationUS, fellow @kennethmevans examines how the disruptions extend far beyond lost paychecks, threatening America’s scientific integrity,
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U.S. science always suffers during government shutdowns. Funding lapses send government scientists home without pay.
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Great @Nature article highlighting #basicscience by discussing "7 basic science discoveries that changed the world" This is why defunding science is a bad for the US economy now and in the future.
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Read @PeterHotez in Issues in S&T about some challenges facing the next pandemic
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There is nothing like a highly contagious and dangerous virus pathogen for exposing weaknesses in a national health system.
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New white paper from @PeterHotez on the future of medicine and how to promote more physician leadership https://t.co/FnopsGcUkf
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Facing funding cuts, rising professional stress, and federal health policy misalignments, physicians are experiencing mounting challenges. In this working paper, Dr. Peter J. Hotez examines the state...
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New post from @BakerInstitute S&T Policy Fellow @MosheMoshemy on the field of computer science and its future.
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While Silicon Valley invests tens of billions in artificial intelligence, U.S. academic computing research faces declining funding, fewer international students, and uncertain career prospects. In...
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Don’t miss the National Healthcare Reform Conference! Leading economists @Michael_Chernew, Rena Conti, Ben Handel, and @zissimop discuss the future of U.S. health policy under the Trump administration — from Medicare and Medicaid to drug pricing. 🎟️ Free | Breakfast & lunch
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Join us on Nov. 4, the @BakerInstitute welcomes astrophysicist and former NSF director, Dr. France Córdova for the inaugural Joni Sue Lane Lecture Series. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation on women in science & technology. Register here: https://t.co/2dPqTg7Obj
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🎙️On the “Baker Briefing” podcast, @kirstinmatthews and Rekha Lakshmanan discuss recent policy developments under RFK Jr.’s MAHA commission, plus the persistent — and dangerous — misinformation linking autism with vaccines. https://t.co/n5p7hs5msB
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Misinformation about vaccines endangers public health. Our experts, Dr. Kirstin Matthews and Rekha Lakshmanan, unpack RFK Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda and the persistent vaccine-autism myth. Read more here:
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Kirstin R.W. Matthews and Rekha Lakshmanan discuss recent policy developments under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., plus the persistent misinformation linking autism with vaccines.
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New @TIME article by @PeterHotez & @MichaelEMann on the impact of anti-science rhetoric. For more details, read their book "Science Under Siege"
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The ideologically-motivated assault on science threatens us all.
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📣 JOIN US: Today Online @ Noon CT for a discussion with @PeterHotez & @MichaelEMann on their new book "Science Under Siege" ( https://t.co/Fk6OP3eKIa) & Get a Copy: https://t.co/PfiRAxC47j
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Sorry to hear about the passing of Dr. David Baltimore. @stpolicy was fortunate to host him with Alice Huang in 2012, recognizing them both for their work at #CivicScientists promoting science:
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The FDA has authorized updated COVID-19 vaccines to target the latest strain — but with new restrictions. @PeterHotez unpacks what this means for US vaccine policy & why evidence-based action is critical for public health. #Policy #PublicHealth #Science
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently authorized updated COVID-19 vaccines to protect against the latest strain. Unlike earlier rollouts, this authorization comes with added restrictions. In...
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TOMORROW 📅 Join us as Dr. Emerson Perin & advocate & medical student, Micaela Alpert, explore regenerative medicine’s immense potential for treating disease & advancing research. Co-hosted with the Texas Heart Institute. Breakfast to be served. Register: https://t.co/u8vx42kORx
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Join us Sept. 5 as Dr. Emerson Perin and advocate Micaela Alpert explore regenerative medicine’s immense potential for treating disease and advancing research. Co-hosted with @Texas_Heart . Register: https://t.co/eoTsu6jvXW
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"Despite Lack of Federal Support, US Scientists Continue Work on Key Global Climate Reports" by @bberwyn for @InsideClimate News:
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Amid rising repression of climate science domestically, researchers from universities around the country are lending their expertise to an international effort.
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Thank you @RepBrianBabin for visiting Rice and joining the discussion on the future of American science. We’re always glad to welcome you to campus. #RiceResearch
It was great to host @RepBrianBabin @riceuniversity Wednesday. Brian met with students, faculty and researchers and joined a @BakerInstitute discussion on the future of American science. We’re grateful for Brian’s leadership and support and always glad to welcome him to campus.
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Check out the upcoming event featuring our senior fellow Peter Hotez and challenges with anti-science.
On Sept 16 I will discuss rising antisemitism and its disturbing overlap with antiscience activism in America https://t.co/36O0VjxKbF
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