Welcome to Rice!
Welcome to the Inaugural Chevron Lecture × ChBE Research Symposium on May 23rd 2025! This event brings together academia and industry in the field of chemical and biomolecular engineering. The symposium kicks off with an exciting keynote address by Dr. Rob Jackson, followed by a series of oral presentations showcasing the latest innovations, networking opportunities, and poster sessions. We are delighted to welcome professionals from industry, students, and faculty members to join us.
Meet our Keynote Speaker – Dr. Rob Jackson from Stanford University
See Dr. Jackson’s personal profile here!
Goal of the Symposium:
- Elevate Graduate Research – Engaging oral presentations and posters reveal our cutting-edge research in chemical and biomolecular engineering.
- Promote Interdisciplinary Dialogue – Industry experts, entrepreneurs, and alumni mentors guide students beyond the lab, illuminating real-world applications.
- Foster Professional Growth – Interactive Q&A sessions, mentoring pods, and networking rotations prepare students to excel in industry and beyond.
Who should Attend:
- Grad Students – Meeting and connecting with the industry.
- Industrial Professionals – Identify emerging talent, gain early insights into new technologies, and shape future R&D trajectories.
- Faculty – Discover new research directions and possible collaborations.
- Entrepreneurs and Alumni – Share your experience, connect with the next generation of innovators, and reinforce your ties to the university.
Programming:
| Time (Friday, May 23rd 2025) | Event |
| 9:00 – 9:30 AM | Check in & Breakfast |
| 9:30 – 10:30 AM | Chevron Lecture by Dr. Rob Jackson |
| 10:30 – 11:00 AM | Reception & Networking |
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Grad Student Oral Presentation I |
| 12:00 – 13:00 PM | Lunch |
| 13:00 – 14:30 PM | Poster Session |
| 14:30 – 14:40 PM | Transition Break |
| 14:40 – 15:40 PM | Grad Student Oral Presentation II |
| 15:40 – 16:00 PM | Award Ceremony |
| 16:00 PM – | Happy Hour at Valhalla |
Download the Event Flyer Here
Registration:
The event is sponsored by Chevron and Rice GSA and will be free of admission for everyone. We are now calling for posters and industrial involvement. Please RSVP by filling out the google form.
Parking:
Location:
O’ Connor Building of Engineering (OES), Rice University, 6100 Main St., Houston, TX 77005
Testimonials from Alumni:
“The ChBE Research Symposium is a visionary effort of the graduate students to bring together industry and academia in pursuit of solutions & relationships that have the potential to address urgent economic, environmental, health & social issues. Attendance will afford people the opportunity to expand their network, explore new collaborations & develop ideas that they can use at work.“
Dr. Andreas Matzakos, PhD 1992
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