The first PIRE Neural Mechanisms of Reward & Decision Annual Retreat and Assessment Activity was held on September 2-3, 2016. It was attended by our External Advisory Committee: Dr. Marina Wolf (Rosalind Franklin University), Dr. Jesus Angulo (Hunter College, CCNY), and Dr. Rhanor Gillette (University of Illinois). PIRE students reported their scientific accomplishments and cultural experiences with oral presentations and posters. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this important activity.