Welcome to the Kinder Institute for Urban Research
Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research conducts scientific research, sponsors educational programs, and engages in public outreach that advances understanding of pressing urban issues and fosters the development of more humane and sustainable cities.
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Joint study shows Houston more diverse with small declines in segregation in past 20 years.
A new, joint report compiled by Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research and the Hobby Center for the Study of Texas shows that while the Houston region’s population continues to grow more ethnically diverse there were only small declines in segregation between racial and ethnic groups in the past 20 years. As of 2010, Houston is the most ethnically diverse large metropolitan area in the nation. To read more about the full analysis of the 1990, 2000 and 2012 census data and explore more key findings from this study, please click here. Contact the institute at kinder@rice.edu for more information. |
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Race Scholars hosts "Invisible Families" author The Kinder Institute for Urban Research’s Race Scholars at Rice program, alongside the Center for the Study of Women, Gender and Sexuality; the department of sociology; OutSmart magazine; KPFT 90.1’s “Queer Voices” and the Houston Public Library welcomed author Mignon R. Moore Feb. 1 to Rice University. Read more here. |
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Institute co-sponsors Immigration Summit
Addressing the far-reaching implications of immigration reform, the Kinder Institute for Urban Research and the American Jewish Committee’s Bridging America Project co-hosted an Immigration Summit in January at Rice University bringing together elected officials and local leaders to discuss sensible reform. To learn more from the summit’s panelists, please click here. |
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Stephen Klineberg: Houston and the American Future
For the past 30 years, Rice sociology professor Stephen Klineberg has been documenting the challenges and illuminating the remarkable transformation of Houston from an Anglo-dominated oil-boom Southern town into a multiethnic global city. Watch it here>> |
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New Center focuses on education in Houston
Rice University and the Houston Independent School District (HISD) will collaborate on research aimed at closing socioeconomic achievement gaps in Houston elementary and secondary education. The Laura and John Arnold Foundation is supporting the effort with a $1.3 million gift. Learn how>> |