Thursday, September 17, 2026 — Recommended Arrival Day
Participant arrival & hotel check-in at Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center (Check-in begins at 3:00 p.m.)
Friday, September 18, 2026 — Main Meeting Schedule
| Time | Session / Activity | Location / Lead |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast & Registration | O’Connor Building, Room 510 |
| 8:30 – 8:50 a.m. | Welcome & Event Introduction | Karen Lozano |
| 8:50 – 9:10 a.m. | Rice Advanced Materials Institute (RAMI) Presentation | Lane Martin |
| 9:10 – 10:10 a.m. | Department Presentations (TBD) | Room 510 |
| 10:10 – 10:25 a.m. | Break | |
| 10:25 – 11:25 a.m. | Department Presentations (TBD) | Room 510 |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Consortium Lunch | Cohen House (Faculty Club) |
| 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Student Poster Session & Research Networking *Parallel session: Department Chairs Session | 5th Floor Foyer O’Connor 406 |
| 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. | Lab tours | |
| 4:30 – 5:00 p.m. | Group Photograph, Poster Awards & Closing Remarks | Karen Lozano |
| 5:00 p.m. | Adjournment | Room 510 |
Contact
For questions, please contact Shanequea White and/or Jessica Lee