Finite Element Rodeo Conferences
The finite element rodeo conferences are a series of annual meetings between several universities in Texas and Louisiana. The annual conference brings together researchers and students interested in the implementation and theory of the general class of finite element methods for various applications.
Upcoming Rodeo
The 2026 FEM Rodeo will be at the University of Texas at Austin : Feb 27-28, 2026
History
2025 Rodeo at Louisiana State University
2024 Rodeo at Rice University: the rodeo was dedicated to Professors Ivo Babuska and Tinsley Oden.
2023 Rodeo at Texas A & M University
2022 Rodeo at Southern Methodist University
2020 Rodeo at Baylor University
2019 Rodeo at the University of Texas at Austin
2018 Rodeo at Louisiana State University
2017 Rodeo at the University of Houston
2016 Rodeo at Texas A&M University
2015 Rodeo at Southern Methodist University
2014 Rodeo at the University of Texas at Austin
2013 Rodeo at Louisiana State University
2012 Rodeo at Rice University: the rodeo was dedicated to Professor Graham Carey.
2011 Rodeo at Texas A&M University
2010 Rodeo at Southern Methodist University
2009 Rodeo at the University of Texas at Austin
2008 Rodeo at Louisiana State University
2007 Rodeo at the University of Houston
2006 Rodeo at Texas A&M University
2005 Rodeo at Southern Methodist University
2004 Rodeo at the University of Texas at Austin
2003 Rodeo at the University of Houston
2002 Rodeo at Texas A&M University
2001 Rodeo at Southern Methodist University
2000 Rodeo at the University of Texas at Austin (joint with Finite Element Circus)
1999 Rodeo at the University of Houston
1998 Rodeo at Texas A&M University
1997 Rodeo at the University of Texas at Austin
1996 Rodeo at the University of Houston
1995 Rodeo at the University of Texas at Austin
COMP-M | The Ken Kennedy Institute | Rice University