Maxey Fellowship Supports Graduate Student Water Resources Research
The George Burke Maxey Fellowship was established in 1988 by Elizabeth "Betty" West Stout to support research in water resources.
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Innovation Research Program invests in early-stage research
Since its launch, IRP has provided nearly $650,000 in philanthropic funding to support early-stage innovative research at DRI.
Marianna Vaughan, A Legacy of Generosity
DRI scientists are able to research some of the most pressing environmental challenges thanks to the support of donors like Marianna Vaughan.
Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation Supports DRI’s STEM Education Programs
Nevada’s K-12 teachers and students will continue to benefit from DRI's STEM education, thanks to the Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation.
International Arid Lands Consortium Provides Research Funding
DRI Foundation received a donation from the International Arid Lands Consortium for graduate students working on arid land issues.
Las Vegas student celebrates Bar Mitzvah by raising funds for Nevada Robotics program
Caleb chose to give back to celebrate his Bar Mitzvah. He wanted to raise money for the Nevada Robotics program.
The William N. Pennington Foundation Supports DRI’s Cloud Seeding Program
DRI is grateful for the ongoing generous support by the William N. Pennington Foundation for DRI’s cloud seeding projects in Northern Nevada for the 2021 and 2022 winters.
Remembering Norm Dianda
Norm Dianda, Q&D Construction founder, was a great friend to DRI and provided support for DRI’s distinguished Nevada Medal Award.
Support from Kim Sinatra Funds Innovative Research Program
One of the important programs funded by generous donors, like Kim Sinatra, is the Innovation Research Program (IRP).
Wildfires Are Increasingly Burning California’s Snowy Landscapes and Colliding with Winter Droughts to Shrink California’s Snowpack
A DRI-led team examined what happens to mountain snowpacks when sunny, midwinter dry spells occur in forests impacted by severe wildfire.