Reno Drill Class - Friday, April 24, 2026

RAY TABER FOUNDATION

Presents its Free Annual

Reno Drill Class

WHEN: Friday, April 24, 2026, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

WHERE: University of Nevada Reno - Knudtsen Resource Center Building
KRC 104 -105 and field nearby

Join us for field demonstrations of solid and hollow auger drilling, mud rotary drilling, electronic testing such as CPT and surface seismic, geotechnical sampling and logging and an opportunity to meet local geoscience firms. We like to call it a "Day of Opportunity" to see and touch the tools that are fundamental to geotechnical data gathering and evaluation and hear first-hand insights from current practitioners in the industry. Free light breakfast items and lunch are served. If you have dietary restrictions, we recommend you bring your own food.

Parking: students, sponsors, and presenters can park on Valley Road, adjacent to the Knudtsen Resource Center.

Please bring a hard hat and safety vest if you have them. If not, you will likely be able to borrow (although our supply is limited). Additionally, please dress prepared for outdoor field conditions such as cold, rain, and mud.

Agenda

• 8:30 to 9 am - Registration at the KRC Classroom, Snacks, Coffee, and Restrooms
• 9 to 9:15 am - Welcome Comments by Professors and Class Intro/Safety by Andy Taber
• 9:30 to 10:30 am - Rotation 1 - Field Demonstrations
• 10:30 to 11:30 am - Rotation 2 - Field Demonstrations
• 11:30 am to 12:30 pm - Rotation 3 - Field Demonstrations
• 12:30 to 1:30 pm - Rotation 4 - Free Lunch at the KRC Classroom, Sponsor Introductions and Presentations, Closing Comments by Professors
• 1:30 to 2 pm - One-on-One for Students with Sponsors (Classroom No. 2) and Clean-Up

If you have interest in volunteering your time as a presenter, having your firm become a sponsor or suggesting an industry vendor, or just have questions about the seminar, please contact the class registrar:

Meredith Young
myoung[at]raytaberfoundation.org
916.402.7506