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.
DRI Recognizes Catherine Ivanovich as the 2024 Peter B. Wagner Memorial Award Winner for Women in Atmospheric Sciences
DRI is pleased to announce that the 26th annual Peter B. Wagner Memorial Award for Women in Atmospheric Sciences has been awarded to Catherine (Casey) Ivanovich of Columbia University. The Peter B. Wagner Memorial Award for Women in Atmospheric Sciences is an annual competition recognizing the published works of women pursuing a master’s or Ph.D. in the atmospheric sciences.
DRI scientist Rishi Parashar receives NSF Mid-Career Advancement Award
Meet Rishi Parashar, Ph.D., who recently received a National Science Foundation (NSF) Mid-Career Advancement Award, and learn about his research in this Q&A with “DRI’s Behind the Science” Blog.
FIRST LEGO League Looking for Virtual Volunteers
FIRST Nevada is seeking remote/virtual volunteers for the upcoming FIRST LEGO League (FLL) remote qualifier. Details on specific needs are outlined below! Robot Game Matches - Referee Requirements: Typically needed on Thursday, December 16th Free...
Meet Charlotte van der Nagel, Graduate Researcher
Charlotte van der Nagel is a graduate research assistant with the Division of Earth and Ecosystems Sciences at DRI in Las Vegas and a Ph.D. student in the Geoscience program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Donate to Support a Local Middle School Classroom!
Las Vegas Area Teacher Asks the Community for Help Supporting his FIRST LEGO League Students!Mr. Flood at Marvin M Sedway Middle School in North Las Vegas is looking for donations to purchase FIRST LEGO Spike robotics kits for his middle school...
DRI project contributes to an air quality win in Jakarta
This fall, DRI scientists received word that air quality monitoring guidelines and reports from a decade-old project in Indonesia had served a beneficial new purpose: providing key evidence in an important court decision that will require stricter air quality standards in the City of Jakarta.
Meet Anne Heggli, Graduate Researcher
Anne Heggli is a graduate research assistant with the Division of Atmospheric Science at DRI in Reno. She is a Ph.D. student studying atmospheric science at the University of Nevada, Reno. Learn more about Anne and her graduate research in this interview with DRI’s Behind the Science blog!
Nevada Department of Education to Fund Local Classrooms
The Department of Education, Governor Sisolak and the State Legislature are partnering with DonorsChoose to distribute $8 million of State federal relief funding for classroom resources.Educators are encouraged to submit a project to DonorsChoose...
Meet Graduate Researcher Nicholas Kimutis
Meet graduate researcher Nicholas Kimutis and learn about his work in DRI’s Division of Atmospheric Sciences in this interview with DRI’s Behind the Science Blog.
2022 Chowdhury STEM Innovation Contest!
SAE International announces the 2022 Chowdhury STEM Innovation Contest for elementary and middle school students!Students grades 4th - 8th are challenged to design an innovative STEM solution for a real-world issue. Contestants (as individuals or...
The REC Foundation is Seeking a Team Engagement Manager for NV and Southern CA
The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation is seeking a new team member to support their mission in inspiring and motivating students in STEM and robotics education. The Team Engagement Manager for Nevada and Southern...
Nevada Robotics Highlighted in The 74 Million’s Profile of Reno and Technology
Read the 74 Million's full article: Recession, Recovery & Robotics: Can CTE and Reno's Reinvented Schools Avert a COVID Classroom Crisis?
WASH Capacity Building Program Alumni Share Career Impacts
Alumni from the Desert Research Institute’s WASH Capacity Building Program (WASHCap) recently gathered for an online Zoom panel to share some of the positive impacts that the program has had on their careers in the areas of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) across Africa and India.