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Marcus Britton

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Institute for Urban Research, MS-208
Rice University
6100 Main Street
Houston, TX 77005

Phone: 713-348-4132
Fax: 713-348-5296
Email:iur@rice.edu

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The 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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Rice study identifies four types of evangelicals in American leadership
Rice study explores power of faith among evangelicalstrue From major corporations to government offices, evangelical Christians have gained significant influence over workplace decision making. So how is religion influencing their choices in the office? According to a new study from Rice

2010 Houston Area Survey Findings
This report gives an overview of the 2010 Houston Area Survey findings.

Houstonians more positive about city despite economic woes, annual survey finds
In spite of a dramatic rise in concerns about the local economy, Houstonians are more positive about living in the region, according to the latest annual Houston Area Survey results from Rice University.

IUR launches Program for the Study of Leadership with talk to capacity crowd
Michael Lindsay's lecture, titled "Selecting and Developing the Best," was the inaugural event of the Program for the Study of Leadership at Rice's Institute for Urban Research (IUR).

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Coastal Cities Project
An interdisciplinary research collaboration assessed the dimensions of the challanges facing major, low-lying estuary metropoles. Read More »

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October 28, 2010
Race Scholars at Rice presents the documentary film: When I Rise
Herring Hall, Room 100
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Faculty Spotlight

Contact Information

Welcome to the Institute for Urban Research

News

Rice study identifies four types of evangelicals in American leadership

2010 Houston Area Survey Findings

Houstonians more positive about city despite economic woes, annual survey finds

IUR launches Program for the Study of Leadership with talk to capacity crowd

What's New

Support the Institute

Events