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SUMMARY:The Story of Nevada
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging science lecture that delves into Nevada’s history through the lens of archaeology and geology. Discover the significance of Basque arborglyphs\, explore the research at the DRI luminescence lab\, and learn about volcanos in Nevada (yes\, this state!) that erupted not that long ago. \nTickets are available now for purchase through The Discovery! \nThis panel will feature Teresa Wriston\, Ph.D.\, Geoarchaeologist and Associate Research Professor at DRI and Kathleen Rodrigues\, Ph.D.\, Quaternary Geochronologist in the Luminescence Lab and Assistant Research Professor at DRI. \nTeresa Wriston\, Ph.D –\nTeresa’s research centers on how past cultures coped or adapted to changing environmental conditions. She uses a broad interdisciplinary approach to build environmental contexts that show how prehistoric people used the landscape and what resources were targeted. Her work often draws from geomorphology\, soils\, remote sensing\, ecology\, and isotope ecology. \nKathleen Rodrigues\, Ph.D. –\nKathleen is a Quaternary geochronologist that specializes in radiation exposure dating techniques\, including optically stimulated luminescence\, thermally stimulated luminescence\, and electron spin resonance. Her research interests are focused on the development and application of luminescence dating methods to address questions in Quaternary geomorphology\, paleoclimatology\, and archaeology. Her recent work has focused primarily on the development of novel methods for dating eruption events in the Great Basin and defining the timescales over which tephra reworking occurs in the landscape. \n  \nIn partnership with:\n\nSponsored by:
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/the-story-of-nevada-sd/
LOCATION:DRI\, Reno Campus\, 2215 Raggio Parkway\, Reno\, NV\, 89512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science Distilled
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SUMMARY:Science Distilled: Drive-in for Science
DESCRIPTION:Drive in\, sit back\, and get ready to watch a scientific film on the BIG screen! Join DRI\, The Discovery and PBS Reno for the second annual Drive-in for Science\, your chance to watch an amazing science documentary at the nostalgic El Rancho Drive-in in Sparks. Don’t forget the popcorn and Red Vines! \nLocation: West Wind El Rancho Drive-In Theater\, 555 El Rancho Drive\, Sparks\nTimes: Gate opens at 7:00 p.m. and the film begins at 7:30 p.m. \nTickets are available for purchase online through the Discovery! \nFeatured film: \nNOVA: New Eye on the Universe Join scientists as they use NASA’s brand new James Webb Space Telescope to peer deep in time to hunt for the first stars and galaxies in our universe\, and try to detect the fingerprints of life in the atmospheres of distant exoplanets. Rating: TV-PG \n\nIn partnership with:\n        \nSponsored by:
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/sd-drive-in-for-science-2024/
LOCATION:West Wind Drive-In and Public Market\, 555 El Rancho Drive\, Sparks\, NV\, 89431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science Distilled
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T190000
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SUMMARY:The Story of Extremes
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a thought-provoking conversation delving into the realm of extremes. We’ll explore the impacts and dynamics of extreme heat\, flash flooding\, atmospheric rivers\, and even delve into the complexities of extreme human behavior. Through an analytical lens\, we’ll decipher the mechanisms driving these phenomena and their far-reaching consequences on our environment and society. Discover the science behind these extreme occurrences and gain a deeper understanding of how they shape our world. \nTickets are available now through The Discovery! \n\n___________________ \nFeatured panelists:\nDan McEvoy\, Ph.D. is a researcher with the Western Regional Climate Center at DRI. His research interests are interdisciplinary and span the fields of climate\, hydrology\, and meteorology. \nGuo Yu\, Ph.D. is an assistant research professor of Hydrometeorology. His research explores hydroclimate extremes\, process-based hydrologic modeling\, rainfall and flood frequency analyses\, and climate change impact studies. \nWendy Baroli operates a small Personal Farmer Program™ and manages a land and water resource bordering Northern Nevada and Northern California. \n\n\n____________________\n\nIn partnership with:\n\nSponsored by:
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/the-story-of-extremes-sd/
LOCATION:DRI\, Reno Campus\, 2215 Raggio Parkway\, Reno\, NV\, 89512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science Distilled
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T190000
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SUMMARY:The Story of Resilience
DESCRIPTION:This installment in the Science Distilled series will explore the critical topic of climate resiliency and local solutions. Gain valuable insights into emerging research on cooling the climate and how we can manage forests into the future. \nGet your tickets online through The Discovery \nFeatured Presenters: \nDavid Mitchell \nDr. David Mitchell received his Ph.D. from the University of Nevada\, USA\, in 1995 and has contributed to the peer-reviewed literature in the atmospheric science sub-disciplines of cloud physics\, radiation\, remote sensing and climate dynamics.  He and his students developed a theory describing the evolution of the North American monsoon that is now widely accepted\, and he developed a treatment of ice cloud radiative properties that is currently used in the NCAR climate models.  He and Dr. Anne Garnier developed and published (in 2016) the first satellite remote sensing retrieval for ice particle concentrations and later developed a method providing global percentages of cirrus clouds strongly affected by homogeneous ice nucleation.  He published the first paper on the climate intervention method known as “cirrus cloud thinning” which may produce significant surface cooling at high latitudes. He has given 40 invited talks at universities and research institutes in the USA\, the U.K.\, Germany\, Mexico\, Norway\, France\, and Sweden. \nAnna Higgins \nAnna Higgins is a forester with over twenty years of experience in forestry and wildfire throughout the West. She has a B.S. Forestry from the University of Montana\, and a M.S. Forestry from Northern Arizona University. She has worked for the Oregon Department of Forestry\, the US Forest Service\, and currently the Nevada Division of Forestry. As the Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program Forester\, Anna oversees the management of the forests in all NV State Parks inside the Lake Tahoe Basin. She is also a qualified prescribed fire Burn Boss and is very passionate about reintroducing good fire back into our forests. \nAnna will present how the forests of Lake Tahoe have changed since Euro-American settlement\, what risks the forests are facing in a changing climate\, and how land managers and the Washoe tribe of Nevada and California are working to make the forests more resilient. \n  \nIn partnership with:\n\nSponsored by:
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/the-story-of-resilience-sd/
LOCATION:DRI\, Reno Campus\, 2215 Raggio Parkway\, Reno\, NV\, 89512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science Distilled
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240314T190000
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SUMMARY:The Story of the Mind
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a fascinating exploration of the science of the mind in this engaging lecture. We will delve into the intricate links between obesity and trauma\, unravel the science behind addiction\, demystify the brain’s activity during meditation\, and delve into the enigmatic mysteries of the human brain. Gain insights into the intricate workings of the mind and its profound impact on our health\, behavior\, and overall well-being. \nDuring intermission\, attendees at this Science Distilled event are welcome to explore Mental Health: Mind Matters\, The Discovery’s current featured exhibition. \nGet your tickets online through The Discovery: nvdm.org/event/science-distilled-the-story-of-the-mind/  \n\nFeatured panelists:\n\nEmma White wears many hats including being an author\, professional speaker\, podcast host\, and Founder and President of the Life Is Worth It Organization. Emma is an accomplished advocate and mental health expert whose passionate voice and lived experience has gained national acclaim. In her day job\, she is the Youth Suicide Prevention Coordinator for the Nevada Department of Education and the Project Aware Manager for the Office of Suicide Prevention\, where she specializes in suicide prevention\, intervention\, and postvention strategies on local\, state\, and federal levels. \nJoe Grzymski\, Ph. D. is the Chief Genomics Officer of Renown Health\, the Director of the Renown Institute for Health Innovation\, and a faculty member in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Nevada\, Reno\, School of Medicine in the fields of Computational Biology and Genetics. Dr. Grzymski conceived of the Healthy Nevada Project and now leads a diverse team of geneticists\, data scientists\, programmers\, engineers\, clinicians\, and doctors as a part of the Renown Institute for Health Innovation and within the School of Medicine. \nStephanie Koning\, Ph. D. is Assistant Professor at the University of Nevada\, Reno\, School of Public Health in the Department of Health Behavior\, Policy\, and Administration Sciences. Her research spans population health\, human biology\, and social systems and policy. She focuses on biopsychosocial determinants of maternal and child health; structural violence\, social stress\, and trauma; and the health implications of migration and displacement. \n\n\nIn partnership with:\n\nSponsored by:
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/the-story-of-the-mind/
LOCATION:The Discovery\, 490 S. Center Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science Distilled
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SUMMARY:The Story of the Future
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an enlightening science lecture focused on the power of data\, models\, dashboards and forecasting in keeping the public informed about critical environmental and community concerns. Explore the dynamics of urban heat and extreme weather modeling. Discover the vital role of community dashboards in presenting quality-of-life data and how data is being used to accurately predict education outcomes. Gain a deeper understanding of how data-driven models can help us prepare for and respond to the challenges of our changing world\, all aimed at improving quality of life and creating resilient communities. \nTickets are available through The Discovery at https://nvdm.org/event/science-distilled-the-story-of-the-future/ \nFeatured Presenters: \nKylie Rowe\, Executive Director of Truckee Meadows Tomorrow\nMeasuring What Matters in Washoe County: TMT’s New Initiative in Data + Impact Storytelling\nFor 30+ years\, Truckee Meadows Tomorrow has been Northern Nevada’s hub for quality-of-life data + explanation of services and what we bring to the community. Kylie will be presenting an overview of Quality of Life Community Indicators in Washoe County with examples of data and TMT’s New Pilot Project in Data + Impact Storytelling.\n \nTMT is a grassroots organization that collects and publishes quality-of-life indicator data in northern Nevada. The mission is to enhance quality of life by providing accurate\, timely and objective data as the basis for community engagement and dialogue. \nJohn Mejia\, Associate Research Professor\, Climatology at DRI\nDr. Mejia’s current research focuses on developing regional climate modeling frameworks to examine climate impacts across various scales\, ranging from global to regional to urban settings. He integrates observations and model output to generate practical information for environmental management\, as well as the formulation of climate adaptation and mitigation strategies. Dr. Mejia’s presentation will show our advancements in the modeling of the urban climate for the Las Vegas Metropolitan area\, including its urban built heterogeneity and its interaction with urban vegetation\, water\, and energy consumption. Additionally\, we shed light on how policies aimed at water conservation (e.g.\, turf replacement) or heat management (e.g.\, cool roofs and cool roads) exhibit synergies and tradeoffs\, underscoring the importance of a comprehensive understanding for effective urban environmental management. \nJT Stark\, Data Visualization and Analytics Coordinator at Washoe County School District\nPresenting: Insight into High School Graduation\nIn his position as the Data Analytics Coordinator for the Washoe County School District (WCSD)\, the 59th largest district in the U.S.\, JT Stark plays a role in supporting the educational paths of over 60\,000 students each year. Recent innovations created within WCSD have allowed WCSD to lead the nation in educational early warning systems\, profoundly impacting the field of public education\, and identifying students in need more accurately and earlier than ever. Beyond his work at WCSD\, JT is an instructor of information systems and data analytics at the University of Nevada’s College of Business\, and serves on the board of Truckee Meadows Tomorrow\, a local non-profit committed to improving our community’s quality of life through strategic data utilization. \n \n\nIn partnership with:\n\nSponsored by:
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/the-story-of-the-future-sd/
LOCATION:DRI\, Reno Campus\, 2215 Raggio Parkway\, Reno\, NV\, 89512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science Distilled
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SUMMARY:The Story of Far\, Far Away
DESCRIPTION:In this final event in our season\, Science Distilled departs from Earth and takes you on a journey to explore the beyond. Join our speakers as they share stories about quantum theory\, astrobiology\, and how the research of life in extreme environments on Earth can give us clues about where to look for life beyond our planet. \nLocation: Downtown Reno Library \nPurchase tickets through The Discovery: https://nvdm.org/exhibitions-and-events/science-distilled/  \n\nIn partnership with:\n\nSponsored by:\n  \n   
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/the-story-of-far-far-away/
LOCATION:Downtown Reno Library\, 301 S. Center Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science Distilled
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SUMMARY:Drive-in for Science
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this installment in the Science Distilled series for a scientific double feature. Explore the often misunderstood relationship between humans and whales in “The Whale Detective\,” and then dive into the incredible intelligence and problem-solving skills octopuses possess in “Octopus: Making Contact.” Pull in\, sit back\, and enjoy two wonderful films guaranteed to be scientific blockbusters!\n  \nThe gate opens at 7:00 p.m.\, and the film begins at 7:30 p.m.\nPurchase tickets through The Discovery: https://nvdm.org/event/science-distilled-drive-in-for-science/ \n  \nIn partnership with:\n   \nSponsored by:
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/drive-in-for-science/
LOCATION:West Wind Drive-In and Public Market\, 555 El Rancho Drive\, Sparks\, NV\, 89431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science Distilled
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230720T190000
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SUMMARY:Artown Science Distilled: The Intersection Between Art & Science
DESCRIPTION:At this installment in the Science Distilled series\, audience members will be taken on a deep dive into the surprising space where creativity and science commingle. Come learn why science needs creative minds and how creativity can be inspired by science. This event in the series is presented in conjunction with Artown and will feature a short documentary film\, speaker presentations\, and audience Q&A.\nDoors open at 6:30 p.m.\, and the presentation begins at 7:00 p.m.\n\nPurchase Tickets through The Discovery at https://nvdm.org/event/science-distilled-art-meets-science/\nNon-Members – $15.00\nMembers – $10.00\n\n\nSponsored by:\n \n     
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/science-distilled-art-science/
LOCATION:DRI\, Reno Campus\, 2215 Raggio Parkway\, Reno\, NV\, 89512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science Distilled
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