Research Computing Expo and Symposium
Driving Discovery | Accelerating Computation & Data | Impacting SocietyApril 22, 2026
Join us for the 10th annual Mind Bytes!
Mind Bytes is a celebration of scholarship and research computing. It is a unique event that brings together faculty, staff, and students from every corner of the University who share an interest in high-end computing, data, scientific visualization, and the use of computation and data to advance what is considered state-of-the-art in their fields.
Mind Bytes 2026 will be at Ida Noyes Hall, 1212 E 59th St, Chicago, IL 60637, on April 22, 2026, starting at noon.
Share Your Research at Mind Bytes
Participate in the Mind Bytes Poster Competition and showcase your work in high-performance computing, data science, and research innovation. Gain visibility, connect with the community, and compete for awards.
Submit Your Poster & Get Involved
Showcase Your Data Through Visualization
Enter the Mind Bytes Data Visualization Challenge to transform your data into powerful visuals that reveal insight, inspire discovery, and engage the research community. Compete for prizes and showcase your work!
Submit Your Visualization & Join the Challenge
Lightning Talks
University of Chicago faculty present fast-paced summaries of their research.
Speakers
Distinguished experts, from a range of fields, speak about their experience and research.
Poster Competition
Four awards will be given to the best research posters presented at Mind Bytes.
Resource Fair
Learn how RCC and other resources can transform your research.
Technical Demonstrations
Discover new technologies and concepts to benefit your scholarship.
Networking Opportunities
Meet your peers from across disciplines working on similar problems.
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Sponsors
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Still Have Questions?
Call us at 773.795.2667
Email us at events@rcc.uchicago.edu