Data & Discovery
Bringing together the Data Science Conference and Wolf Pack Discoveries
with additional opportunities to connect and learn.
August 10-12, 2026
Joe Crowley Student Union
Join us for Data & Discovery – our inaugural celebration of research, discovery and innovation at the University. Open to anyone interested and available, the event brings together summer programming for faculty, students, industry and the community, including:
- Data Science Conference – 3rd Annual
- Wolf Pack Discoveries | Undergraduate Student Research Symposium
- Faculty proposal training and networking events
- Student research workshops
- Research support services information booths – connecting you with core laboratories and all of your research and innovation resources
All sessions are free and optional – drop in for what fits your schedule and interests. Materials from faculty-facing workshops will be available after the week for anyone who isn’t able to join us in person. We look forward to seeing you there!
Made possible through Nevada INBRE with a grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (GM103440), National Institutes of Health.
Schedule overview
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| Data & Discovery event (Mon., Aug. 10) |
Time | Agenda item |
|---|---|---|
| Data Science Conference | 9 a.m.-noon | Pre-conference workshops |
| Data Science Conference | 1-1:15 p.m. | Welcome and opening remarks (with lemonade and coffee) |
| Data Science Conference | 1:15-2:15 p.m. | Opening keynote with trivia |
| Data Science Conference | 2:15-2:30 p.m. | Break |
| Data Science Conference | 2:30-3:15 p.m. | Panel discussion |
| Data Science Conference | 3:15-3:30 p.m. | Break |
| Data Science Conference | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Research lightning talks |
| Data Science Conference | 4:30-6 p.m. | Networking reception featuring poster presentations, a core facilities open-house and Build-a-Collaboration Bingo (with appetizers and drinks) |
| Data & Discovery event (Tues., Aug. 11) |
Time | Agenda item |
|---|---|---|
| Data Science Conference | 9-9:30 a.m. | Morning remarks and Meet Your Data Research Ecosystem – 3-minute introductions from campus resources and research support units |
| Data Science Conference | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Discover Your Research Ecosystem – passport networking activity (with breakfast) |
| Data Science Conference | 10:30-10:45 a.m. | Break |
| Data Science Conference | 10:45-11:45 a.m. | Keynote and panel – Building Research Through Shared Resources |
| Data Science Conference | 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Interactive session – AI prompt challenge, mythbusters, or escape challenge |
| Data Science Conference | 12:30-1:45 p.m. | Networking lunch with themed tables (with lunch) |
| Data Science Conference | 1:45-2:30 p.m. | Plenary speaker |
| Data Science Conference | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Data Science Across Campus – Lightning talks |
| Data Science Conference | 3:30-4 p.m. | Interactive session – AI prompt challenge, mythbusters, or escape challenge |
| Data Science Conference | 4-4:30 p.m. | Closing vision talk |
| Data & Discovery event (Wed., Aug. 12) |
Time | Agenda item |
|---|---|---|
| Data Science Conference | 9 a.m.-noon | Learn, apply and celebrate – Post-conference, hands-on data science workshop |
| Research & Proposal Development Services workshop | 10 a.m.-noon | Faculty workshop – Overview of the Training Grants Landscape |
| Undergraduate Research workshop | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Student workshop – Publishing Undergraduate Research: The Nevada State Undergraduate Research Journal (NSURJ) |
| Undergraduate Research workshop | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Student workshop – If it's free online, I can use it right?: Copyright and research |
| Research & Proposal Development Services networking | Noon-2 p.m. | Researcher networking lunch – Federal Priorities and the Funding Landscape |
| Wolf Pack Discoveries | Undergraduate Student Research Symposium | 2-4 p.m. | Poster presentations featuring students’ summer research projects |
| University services for researchers | 3-5 p.m. | Information tabling on the University’s breadth of services to support research and innovation |
| Data & Discovery closing reception | 4-6 p.m. | Catered reception for all Data & Discovery attendees |
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Data & Discovery event brings together these events
Data Science Conference
Bringing together leading experts, researchers and students to grow data science knowledge and skills on our campus. The conference will feature keynote speakers, interactive workshops and networking opportunities that you don’t want to miss. Learn more and become a sponsor of the Data Science Conference.
Wolf Pack Discoveries | Undergraduate Student Research Symposium
Showcasing the research and scholarly work of undergraduate students at University of Nevada, Reno. Browse posters spanning a wide range of disciplines and talk with students directly about the projects they've spent the summer building. This is a great opportunity to support students, who will be gaining presentation skills and adding to their resumes!
Research & Proposal Development Services training workshops and networking opportunities
Providing training and support to strengthen faculty proposal development and boost national recognition for research contributions. Workshops, funding agency panels and networking opportunities help faculty build competitive, multi-disciplinary proposals.
Student research workshops
Building the skills to publish and protect your research, from getting your work into print to understanding your rights over it. Learn how to submit to journals like NSURJ and navigate copyright and open access, so your work reaches the audience it deserves.
Research support services information booths
Connecting you with the campus offices that help move your research forward, from funding and publishing to safety and compliance. Stop by our information tables to meet representatives from University Libraries, Research Computing, Research Integrity & Security, Environmental Health & Safety and others, to learn more about support services for faculty and students.