
Mentor Session – Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Parking at Shively Club
850 Steven Beering Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Park at either of these lots:
- Here is a pin directly to the H/RV Lot: H/RV Lot Pin
- Here is a pin directly to the H lot: H Lot Pin
Golf cart shuttle to Shively entrance available for all participants! It will be running back and forth – be on the lookout.

Parking at the Co-Rec
355 N Martin Jischke Dr, West Lafayette, IN

Please park in C-Permit parking as those areas are relaxed beginning at 3 PM. Metered parking is also available should you choose that option.
Poster Layout at the Co-Rec
Here is a link that shows the poster layout at the Co-Rec: Coming soon…
Make the Most of Your Visit
Purdue Day of Giving
- April 29 is Purdue Day of Giving
- Consider making a donation to The Data Mine.
Why support The Data Mine? The Data Mine is soft funded through the collaboration of our amazing corporate partners, the generosity of our donors, and grant support. When you support The Data Mine, you’re making a direct impact by:
⚡ Funding access to data science education for students from all majors
⚡Supporting Teaching Assistants who mentor and guide their peers
⚡Enabling hands-on, real-world projects with industry partners
⚡Expanding opportunities to new campuses and communities across Indiana
Every gift helps students build the skills and confidence they need for a data-driven future. Thank you for being part of this important work.
Updated links to give, coming soon!
Agenda for Corporate Partner Mentors, Prospective Partners, and Purdue Leaders Program
Location: Shively Club, 850 Steven Beering Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906
| 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Coffee & Networking |
| 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM | Welcome Remarks |
| 9:15 AM – 9:30 AM | The Data Mine Updates, Dr. Mark Daniel Ward, Executive Director of The Data Mine |
| 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM | Panel featuring The Data Mine Students |
| 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM | Networking Break |
| 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM | Keynote |
| 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM | Networking Lunch |
| 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM | Networking Breakouts |
| 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM | Student and Mentor Awards |
| 1:45 PM – 2:00 PM | Closing |
Students Rejoin Symposium
| 4:00 – 6:00 PM | Poster Session Location: France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center (Co-Rec), 355 N Martin Jischke Dr, West Lafayette, IN |
| 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Dinner with The Data Mine (Team dinner at various dining halls with students, seminar student dinner) |
**Agenda subject to change
Accommodations
Hotels
| Hilton Garden Inn 356 E State St, West Lafayette, IN 47906 | Click here to book or Call 765-743-2100 using Group Code 91Y |
| The Union Club Hotel at Purdue University 201 Grant St, West Lafayette, IN | Click here to book |
Transportation
| Airport Shuttle – Lafayette Limo | Click here for more information |
| Taxi Service – Magic Cab Ride | 765-742-8400 |
| Uber | Click here for more information |