Behind the Science Blog
DRI’s “Behind the Science” blog featuring our people and projects
Read the stories below to learn more about the amazing people and projects happening at DRI.
Tiffany Pereira Blends Art and Science in New Mojave Seedling Guide
The ecologist and illustrator created a first-of-its-kind seedling guide to help land managers and community members identify native plant seeds and aid with restoration work. DRI sat down with Pereira for more information about her goals and inspiration for the project, the benefits of fusing art with science, and the miracles contained in the tiniest seeds.
DRI faculty teach water, sanitation, hygiene, and environmental issues courses in eSwatini (Swaziland)
Students from DRI’s WASH Capacity Building Program learn about dry sanitation during a field trip to the University of eSwatini (Swaziland) project site at the community of Buka, eSwatini. September 2018. Credit: Braimah Apambire/DRI. In...
DRI researchers share projects with Nevada water resources professionals at state-wide symposium
Several DRI researchers reported on recent projects at the Nevada Water Resources Association (NWRA) Fall Symposium in Reno this week. They were among engineers, resource managers, water rights professionals, and other stakeholders from across...
Secrets of Successful Solar
Photo caption: Prototype sky-imaging camera. Credit: Eric Wilcox. By: Jane Palmer Reno, NV (September 1, 2018) - Solar energy is a clean and renewable energy source, but integrating solar power into the grid is not without challenges. For...
Meet Brittany Kruger, Ph.D.
Brittany Kruger, Ph.D., is a staff research scientist in geobiology with the Division of Hydrologic Sciences at the Desert Research Institute in Las Vegas, NV. She specializes in the study of microbes that live in deep underground environments,...