HARVEY-RELATED ACTIVITIES
HARVEY-RELATED ACTIVITIES
HARVEY-RELATED ACTIVITIES
Hurricane Harvey made landfall on August 25, 2017 near Corpus Christi, Texas. Over the next five days the storm devastated the Texas coast, dropping over 36 inches of rain over 2500 sq mi area and causing unprecedented levels of damage. Harvey is likely the costliest storm in U.S. history, exceeding Hurricane Katrina. Life-threatening flooding in the City of Houston and surrounding areas caught the world’s attention.
Hurricane Harvey made landfall on August 25, 2017 near Corpus Christi, Texas. Over the next five days the storm devastated the Texas coast, dropping over 36 inches of rain over 2500 sq mi area and causing unprecedented levels of damage. Harvey is likely the costliest storm in U.S. history, exceeding Hurricane Katrina. Life-threatening flooding in the City of Houston and surrounding areas caught the world’s attention.
Hurricane Harvey made landfall on August 25, 2017 near Corpus Christi, Texas. Over the next five days the storm devastated the Texas coast, dropping over 36 inches of rain over 2500 sq mi area and causing unprecedented levels of damage. Harvey is likely the costliest storm in U.S. history, exceeding Hurricane Katrina. Life-threatening flooding in the City of Houston and surrounding areas caught the world’s attention.
Severe Storm Prediction, Education, & Evacuation from Disasters Center
SSPEED's 10th Conference
Post-Harvey Climate & Flood Impacts on the Built Environment
April 28 & 29, 2022
Please join us this April for SSPEED's 10th conference, where over thirty top academic, consulting and governmental experts will present on a wide variety of topics. This two-day event will be located at the Anderson-Clarke Center (Glasscock School of Continuing Studies) at Rice University.
Two-Day Conference Pricing
The conference registration fee includes handout materials, breaks, lunches, and reception. The conference agenda is below. 15 hours of CEU credit available.
Early Registration Before Sept 21 $225
Late Registration On/After Sept 21 $275
Student Registration* July to April $100
*Must have valid Student ID & email. Please email sspeed@rice.edu.
Check-In
Please enter the lobby of Anderson-Clarke Center to check-in and receive your name badge on both days. On both days, Check-In opens at 8:00 a.m. and the conference starts promptly at 8:30. Grab a cup of coffee and mingle before the sessions begin. All sessions will be held in the Auditorium, unless noted in the schedule. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Parking & Directions - UPDATED 4/27
This year’s event will be held at the Anderson-Clarke Center at Rice University, home to the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies. The closest paid* parking lot is West Lot 5. Entrance #8 at the intersection of University Boulevard and Stockton Drive provides the easiest access to West Lot 5. Other paid* parking options include: Greenbriar Lot (economical choice, $3 per each exit), Moody Lot, West Lot 2, or Central Garage underneath McNair Hall.
*The Parking Machines at the entrance gates will instruct the driver to insert a credit card (American Express, VISA, MasterCard, or Discover). When the gate opens and the vehicle enters, the computer's "parking meter" begins. Upon leaving, the visitor drives to the exit gate and inserts the same credit card. It is very important to use the same credit card used at entry while exiting, otherwise, the computer will not recognize the card. The gate will open within a few seconds, at which time the meter stops. The computer calculates the time, checks for fee approval, and will automatically bill the credit card.
Rice's Mask Policy - UPDATED 4/27
Rice's policy is to require masks in classroom settings of 25 or more and to encourage mask wearing when it seems appropriate. We will have masks available, but at a limited quantity. We encourage participants to bring their own mask to wear at their discretion.
Reception & Sponsors
Thanks again to our sponsors for supporting our reception on Thursday evening, April 28 from 5-6:30 p.m. We will have light bites and spirits to celebrate our 10th SSPEED Conference and give our attendees the opportunity to connect with others across the industry.