DATA Scholars and DataPath Fellows Advancing NIH's Data Science
2026 NIH DataForce Symposium
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 1:30-3:30pm EST
Lawton Chiles International House (Building 16; Stone House), NIH Bethesda Campus
The NIH Office of Data Science Strategy (ODSS) presents the DataForce Symposium, showcasing DATA Scholars and DataPath Fellows advancing data science discovery, implementation, and sustainability across NIH. The event highlights their impact at the intersection of data science and biomedical and health research, including AI and machine learning, knowledge graphs, data infrastructure, and responsible data use, marking a key step in building a sustainable NIH data science workforce.
Key Activities & Highlights
- Remarks from NIH leadership
- DATA Scholar and DataPath Fellow project and program highlights
- Panel discussion on data science at NIH
- Poster session and networking
Recommended Participants
- DATA Scholars and DataPath Fellows (current and alumni)
- NIH staff and collaborators
Hosted by:
ODSS Training, Workforce Initiatives, Community Engagement (TWICE) Team and in partnership with the Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (FAES)
Getting onto the NIH Campus
All visitors must have a REAL ID to enter federal facilities, including the NIH campus. You will need to present this ID during security checks at NIH. U.S. permanent residents should bring their green cards. For a complete list of approved identification, please refer to this website.
Other Resources
- Walking directions from NIH Visitor Center to Stone House
- NIH Visitor Maps
- NIH Visitor Parking Information. Parking is limited on campus. If you plan to drive, the information below will be helpful.
Parking Rates — MLP-11 Garages and Surface Lot 18
First Hour — $2.00Second Hour — $4.00
Third Hour — $6.00
More than 3 Hours — $12.00 (Daily Maximum)
Metered Parking Spaces
$2.00 per hour — applies to all visitor parking, including disability visitor parking.
Metered Parking Locations
Lot 13CLot 31B
Lot 38A
Lot 45A
Please review the following hotel and travel instructions to ensure your arrangements align with the required guidelines for this event. These details outline the transportation options, lodging, and general travel procedures for your visit.
Travel reimbursement is only available for active/alumni DATA Scholars and DataPath Fellows
- Airfare: Economy-class airfare is covered; the nearest airports to NIH are DCA, IAD, and BWI (maximum reimbursement of $1,000).
- Hotel Accommodation: Hotel information will be provided soon.
- Meal and Incidental Expenses: Can be reimbursed for $69 per day or a total of $138 for the two-day event.
- Public Transportation: Uber, Lyft, or taxi expenses to and from the airport are covered (maximum reimbursement of $150). You may utilize the Metro Trip Planner to plan your commute.
Metro Trip Planner Guide from Hyatt to NIH Gateway Center
Select your preferred commute option below:
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