TMD 2023 Conference Venue and Travel

Conference Venue

Tribomechadynamics 2023 will be held at Rice University in Houston, TX. This year’s conference will be in the Bioscience Research Collaborative, Room 282 (6500 Main St; Houston, TX), located on the North East side of Rice University’s campus.

Lodging and Transportation

  • There are several business hotels near the Rice University campus.  Some are within walking distance, and most offer complimentary shuttle service.  A partial list can be found here.
  • Graduate students may be interested in staying in the Rice University dorms for the duration of the conference (at a rate of approximately $55/night). For more information, visit the Rice Summer Conference Housing website.
  • Houston is served by two airports:
    • William P. Hobby Airport (HOU):  located south of downtown.  Hobby Airport is the closest airport to Rice University and is a hub for Southwest Airlines.  International service is limited to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.
    • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH):  located north of the city.   With five terminals, Bush Intercontinental is a principal hub for United and serves many international destinations throughout the world.
  • Houston TranStar is the hub for traffic information, including real-time status as well as planned road closures, throughout the Greater Houston metropolitan area and surrounding region

Invitation Letters

If you are applying for a visa and need an invitation letter, please contact the conference organizer, Matthew Brake (brake@rice.edu).