The Wallace Research Symposium on Talent Development

The Wallace Research Symposium on Talent Development provides an opportunity for researchers from around the world to present their current work on talent development, creativity, and advanced education and serves as a catalyst for innovative programming and policy. The event takes place from May 18-20, 2026.

Registration for the full conference closes May 8, 2026.

Faculty, staff, students, and community members may attend one or both keynote presentations for free by filling out the following form: https://s.uconn.edu/wallaceguest

Monday Keynote Speaker: David Eagleman
Neuroscientist at Stanford, NYT bestselling author, #1 science podcast in US: Inner Cosmos
Eagleman's research encompasses brain plasticity, sensory substitution, time perception, synesthesia, and the intersection of brain science with the legal system.
Wednesday Keynote Speaker: Cathy O'Neil
Mathematician, data scientist, and NYT bestselling author.
O'Neil is the author of the New York Times best-seller Weapons of Math Destruction, and opinion columns in Bloomberg View.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (all day)

Monday, May 18, 2026 (all day)

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (all day)

Graduate Iowa City

Multiple locations

210 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240

Emily Ladendorf

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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Emily Ladendorf in advance at 319-335-6148 or emily-ladendorf@uiowa.edu.