Pre-Conference Workshop
Side-by-Side Learning in R and Python Programming
Explore R and Python, the two leading open-source tools for data science, machine learning, and AI-driven research.
Participants will learn how to clean and manage data, conduct quantitative analyses, create impactful visualizations, and apply predictive modeling techniques, side by side.
Date: June 17, 2026
Time: 08:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Location: Hospitality Resort Management Center, Hall B
STORK: Obstetric and Neonatal Emergency Training
STORK provides hands-on, no-cost training for rural hospitals and first responders who are often the only support for mothers and babies during emergencies.
This workshop equips participants with practical skills, real-life scenarios, and essential tools to recognize and manage obstetric and neonatal emergencies, because every mother and baby deserves a safe start.
Date: June 17, 2026
Time: 01:00 P.M. – 05:00 P.M.
Location: Hospitality Resort Management Center, Hall B
Early Intervention: Where Workforce, Healthcare, and Education Intersect in Mississippi
This dynamic workshop focuses on inclusive early intervention for young children with developmental disorders, highlighting interprofessional collaboration among healthcare providers, therapists, case managers, and educators to better coordinate screening, assessment, referral, and intervention services within early childcare and natural learning environments.
Date: June 17, 2026
Time: 08:00 A.M. – 05:00 P.M.
Location: Hospitality Resort Management Center, Hall C