Texas Materials Consortium 2026

Rice University will host the Inaugural Texas Materials Consortium, a one-day forum designed to strengthen research partnerships across Texas institutions, explore strategies for advancing materials research, and advocate for federal research investment.

The event will also feature research presentations, poster sessions and networking opportunities to increase student exposure to materials science research.

When

Friday, September 18, 2026
8:30 am–5 pm

Where

Rice University
Ralph S. O’Connor Building for Engineering and Science
Room 510
Houston, Texas

Hosted by

Dr. Karen Lozano
Department Chair, Materials Science and NanoEngineering
Rice University

Be sure to check the website regularly for the latest program updates.
For questions, please contact msne@rice.edu.

Program information coming soon.

REGISTRATION

Every event attendee will be required to register.


Contact

For questions, please contact msne@rice.edu.