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).