Past Events

Videos of past events featuring department members:

Rice University Scientia Institute "CONNECTIONS" lecture: The Politics of Military Alliances: Trump and Beyond
December 7, 2021
featuring Ashley Leeds

The Battle for Voting Rights in Texas and the United States
August 27, 2021
featuring Matthew Hayes

The 2020 Elections: What Comes Next?
November 18, 2020
featuring Ashley Leeds, Lyn Ragsdale, Leslie Schwindt-Bayer, Bob Stein, and Ric Stoll

Social Sciences Responds in a Time of Crisis
October 26, 2020
featuring Rick K. Wilson

Houston, Texas, and the 2020 Elections
September 30, 2020
featuring Ed Emmett, Lisa Gray, Mark Jones, and Annise Parker

Reflections on Juneteenth and America's Racial Legacy, session 2
June 19, 2020
featuring a presentation by Michelle Torres entitled "Framing a Protest: The Determinants and Impact of Media Coverage"

Reflections on Juneteenth and America's Racial Legacy, session 3
June 19, 2020
featuring a presentation by Matthew Hayes entitled "A Bill of Rights for Whom? Racial Bias and the Second Amendment"

Designing and Building a Green House
April 21, 2020
Scientia Talk featuring Rick K. Wilson

Trusting Public Officials
February 28, 2020
Flash talk by Rick K. Wilson celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the School of Social Sciences

Academic Flying
October 4, 2019
Flash Talk by Rick K. Wilson given for Rice’s Environmental Faculty