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SUMMARY:Nevada Robotics METRICS: Las Vegas Cohort
DESCRIPTION:METRICS (Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science) is engaging and ongoing training using Nevada Robotics’ Books and Bots Lessons. Teachers learn how to use robots to meet PreK-5 literacy and math standards\, and how to develop early readers\, critical thinkers\, and problem solvers. \nTeachers may receive a $375 stipend or a certificate for PD hours for this 7.5-hour training series. Participants also receive dinner\, teaching resources\, robots\, and books. Grade level teams are encouraged to apply. \nFREE Resources\nA classroom robot set\nRobot loans\nParent resources\nTeaching supplies\nClassroom support as needed\nTechnical support \nTraining Details\nSign in & dinner at 4:30 p.m.\nTraining from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\n– Thursday September 11\n– Thursday October 16\n– Thursday November 20\nLocation: DISCOVERY Children’s Museum\, Las Vegas \nParticipants must attend all three sessions. \nTraining is for educators new to METRICS.\nTHIS TRAINING COHORT IS AT CAPACITY.  \nThis training is made possible in part thanks to generous support from MGM Resorts International and PowerShift by NV Energy. \n       \nFollow nevadarobotics on Facebook\, Instagram\, and X. \nWant information about other opportunities?\nContact AJ Long\nNevada Robotics Director\naj.long@www-dev.dri.edu \nwww.nevadarobotics.org
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/nv-robotics-metrics-las-vegas-cohort-fall-2025/
LOCATION:DISCOVERY Children’s Museum\, 360 Promenade Pl.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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SUMMARY:Nevada Robotics Community Outreach: Gardnerville Elementary School Literacy and STEM Night
DESCRIPTION:Nevada Robotics is proud to continue its partnership with Douglas County Schools this year by providing support for the Thursday September 11 Literacy and STEM Night at Gardnerville Elementary School. \nIn Spring 2025\, 27 Douglas County PreK/K educators participated in Nevada Robotics three-part METRICS – Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science – professional development.  The teachers explored using robots as learning tools to teach technology/computer science\, math\, and literacy/ELA standards using lessons called Books and Bots. These lessons\, which are a Nevada Robotics original innovation\, partner popular story books with activities to enhance basic concepts in a variety of disciplines.
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/nevada-robotics-gardnerville-elementary-school-literacy-and-stem-night-sept-11/
LOCATION:Gardnerville Elementary School\, 1290 Toler Ave\, Gardnerville\, NV\, 89410\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T133000
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SUMMARY:Nevada Robotics Community Outreach: NDE Family Engagement Summit in Las Vegas
DESCRIPTION:Nevada Robotics is honored to be included in the line-up of partners who will be tabling at the Nevada Department of Education’s Family Engagement Summit Resource Fair from 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Saturday September 13 at the Northwest Career and Technical Academy. \nThis event is a sponsored by the Nevada Department of Education and the Clark County School District with the goal of bringing “together families/caregivers\, educators\, and community partners in supporting students with: \n-Family and Community Resources\n-Mental health\, school safety\, and academic success strategies\n-Strong two-way communication between families and schools” \nNevada Robotics will offer demonstrations and provide hands-on activities for families using robots\, building materials\, and storybooks. The first 200 families to visit the Nevada Robotics table will receive a free copy of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin\, Jr.\, as well as information on at home literacy and STEM activities. \nSummit Location Information\nNorthwest Career and Technical Academy\n8200 W Tropical Pkwy\,\nLas Vegas\, NV 89149 \nChicka Chicka Boom Read Aloud
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/nevada-robotics-nde-family-engagement-summit-sept-13/
LOCATION:Northwest Career and Technical Academy\, 8200 W Tropical Pkwy\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89149\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T193000
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SUMMARY:Nevada Robotics METRICS: Northern Nevada Cohort
DESCRIPTION:METRICS (Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science) is an engaging and ongoing training using Nevada Robotics’ Books and Bots Lessons. Teachers learn how to use robots to meet PreK-5 literacy and math standards\, and how to develop early readers\, critical thinkers\, and problem solvers. \nTeachers may receive a $375 stipend or a certificate for PD hours for this 7.5-hour training series. Participants also receive dinner\, teaching resources\, robots\, and books. Grade level teams are encouraged to sign up together. \nFREE Resources\nA classroom robot set\nRobot loans\nParent resources\nTeaching supplies\nClassroom support as needed\nTechnical support \nTraining Details\nSign in & dinner at 4:30 p.m.\nTraining from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\n– Tuesday September 16\n– Tuesday October 21\n– Tuesday December 2\nLocation: DRI\n2215 Raggio Parkway\, Reno \nParticipants must attend all three sessions. \nTraining is for educators new to METRICS.\nTHIS TRAINING COHORT IS AT CAPACITY.  \nThis training is made possible in part thanks to generous support from the Redfield Foundation to support Redfield Community Outreach (RCOP) Schools\, and PowerShift by NV Energy. \n  \nFollow nevadarobotics on Facebook\, Instagram\, and X. \nWant information about other opportunities?\nContact AJ Long\nNevada Robotics Director\naj.long@www-dev.dri.edu \nwww.nevadarobotics.org
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/nv-robotics-metrics-northern-nevada-cohort-fall-2025/
LOCATION:DRI\, Reno Campus\, 2215 Raggio Parkway\, Reno\, NV\, 89512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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SUMMARY:Nevada Robotics at Beats and Bites
DESCRIPTION:Join Nevada Robotics at Beats & Bites from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m on Thursday\, September 25 at Great Basin College in Elko\, Nevada. Beats and Bites is a community event on the GBC campus. Activities include music\, raffles\, food trucks\, and hands-on fun with groups like Nevada Robotics. Families can visit the Nevada Robotics tables – look for the blue tent – to do a robotics and coding activity. \nAbout Beats and Bites: A unique food truck series hosted by Great Basin College Foundation every 4th Thursday. Explore a diverse lineup of local food trucks\, live music\, and a fun-filled evening with friends and family – all while supporting a great cause at GBC!
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/nevada-robotics-beats-and-bites-sept-25/
LOCATION:Great Basin College\, 1500 College Parkway\, Elko\, NV\, 89801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251002T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251002T193000
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CREATED:20250926T212602Z
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SUMMARY:Nevada Robotics IDEALS: Northern Nevada Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Nevada Robotics is taking applications from K-12 Northern Nevada educators for an IDEALS – Integrating Drone Education and Learning Statewide – professional development series in Reno. During the 3-part training\, educators will explore using the CoDrone EDU in the classroom /club and for REC Aerial Drone Competitions. This 7.5 – hour training provides hours for Opal (teacher license renewal). \nPiloting\nLearn how to fly an indoor drone. Teach your students how to take flight. \nProgramming\nLearn how to code a drone to execute a variety of maneuvers; teach your students coding skills. \nPotential\nExplore the possibility of creating a drone competition team. \nTraining Details\nSign in and dinner at 4:30 p.m.\nTraining from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\nThursday October 2\nThursday November 6\nThursday December 4\nLocation: DRI\, Reno 2215 Raggio Parkway\nParticipants must attend all three sessions. \nFREE Resources\nDrone loans\nActivity resources\nCompetition guidance\nClassroom support as needed\nTechnical support \nApplication deadline is 9/25/25. Space is limited.
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/nevada-robotics-ideals-northern-nevada-cohort-fall-2025/
LOCATION:DRI\, Reno Campus\, 2215 Raggio Parkway\, Reno\, NV\, 89512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T153000
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SUMMARY:Nevada Robotics METRICS: Carson City PreK/K Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Nevada Robotics is kicking-off an invitation-only METRICS series this fall for Carson City PreK educators. \nMETRICS (Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science) is engaging and ongoing training using Nevada Robotics’ Books and Bots Lessons. Teachers learn how to use robots to meet PreK-5 literacy and math standards\, and how to develop early readers\, critical thinkers\, and problem solvers. \nTeachers will attend 7.5-hours of training and will receive free resources\, robots\, and books. This training is during the school day/contract hours\, so stipends and certificates are not available. \nFREE Resources\nA classroom robot set\nRobot loans\nBooks and Bots Lessons\nParent resources\nTeaching supplies\nClassroom support as needed\nTechnical support \nTraining Details\nSign in at 12:45 p.m.\nTraining from 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.\n– Wednesday October 8\n– Wednesday November 19\n– Wednesday January 14\nLocation: 604 West Musser Street\, Carson City \nParticipants must attend all three sessions. \nInterested in learning more about opportunities to train with Nevada Robotics?\nContact AJ Long\nNevada Robotics Director\naj.long@www-dev.dri.edu \nwww.nevadarobotics.org \nFollow nevadarobotics on Facebook\, Instagram\, and X.
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/nv-robotics-metrics-carson-city-prek-k-cohort-fall-2025/
LOCATION:Carson City School District Professional Development Center\, 604 West Musser St.\, Carson City\, NV\, 89703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251021T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251021T193000
DTSTAMP:20260510T024435
CREATED:20251105T223653Z
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SUMMARY:Nevada Robotics METRICS: Northern Nevada Cohort
DESCRIPTION:METRICS (Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science) is an engaging and ongoing training using Nevada Robotics’ Books and Bots Lessons. Teachers learn how to use robots to meet PreK-5 literacy and math standards\, and how to develop early readers\, critical thinkers\, and problem solvers. \nTeachers may receive a $375 stipend or a certificate for PD hours for this 7.5-hour training series. Participants also receive dinner\, teaching resources\, robots\, and books. Grade level teams are encouraged to sign up together. \nFREE Resources\nA classroom robot set\nRobot loans\nParent resources\nTeaching supplies\nClassroom support as needed\nTechnical support \nTraining Details\nSign in & dinner at 4:30 p.m.\nTraining from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\n– Tuesday September 16\n– Tuesday October 21\n– Tuesday December 2\nLocation: DRI\n2215 Raggio Parkway\, Reno \nParticipants must attend all three sessions. \nTraining is for educators new to METRICS.\nTHIS TRAINING COHORT IS AT CAPACITY.  \nThis training is made possible in part thanks to generous support from the Redfield Foundation to support Redfield Community Outreach (RCOP) Schools\, and PowerShift by NV Energy. \n  \nFollow nevadarobotics on Facebook\, Instagram\, and X. \nWant information about other opportunities?\nContact AJ Long\nNevada Robotics Director\naj.long@www-dev.dri.edu \nwww.nevadarobotics.org
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/nevada-robotics-metrics-northern-nevada-cohort-oct-21/
LOCATION:DRI\, Reno Campus\, 2215 Raggio Parkway\, Reno\, NV\, 89512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251031T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251031T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T024435
CREATED:20251105T225526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T225526Z
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SUMMARY:Nevada Robotics at the Springs Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday\, Nevada! \nCome celebrate with us from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Nevada Day at the Springs Preserve on Friday October 31 in Las Vegas. Nevada Robotics staffers will offer hands-on and engaging coding and engineering activities for families. \nThe theme is “Turn Off the Lights!” based on a Nevada Robotics original Books and Bots lesson created with support from our partners at PowerShift by NV Energy. \nThe first 100 families who learn to touch code and “turn off the lights” with Nevada Robotics will receive a copy of the book Earth Hour by Nanette Heffernan.
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/nevada-robotics-at-the-springs-preserve-oct-31/
LOCATION:Springs Preserve\, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T193000
DTSTAMP:20260510T024435
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SUMMARY:Nevada Robotics IDEALS: Northern Nevada Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Nevada Robotics is taking applications from K-12 Northern Nevada educators for an IDEALS – Integrating Drone Education and Learning Statewide – professional development series in Reno. During the 3-part training\, educators will explore using the CoDrone EDU in the classroom /club and for REC Aerial Drone Competitions. This 7.5 – hour training provides hours for Opal (teacher license renewal). \nPiloting\nLearn how to fly an indoor drone. Teach your students how to take flight. \nProgramming\nLearn how to code a drone to execute a variety of maneuvers; teach your students coding skills. \nPotential\nExplore the possibility of creating a drone competition team. \nTraining Details\nSign in and dinner at 4:30 p.m.\nTraining from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\nThursday October 2\nThursday November 6\nThursday December 4\nLocation: DRI\, Reno 2215 Raggio Parkway\nParticipants must attend all three sessions. \nFREE Resources\nDrone loans\nActivity resources\nCompetition guidance\nClassroom support as needed\nTechnical support \nTHIS TRAINING SERIES IS FULL. \nTo learn more about other professional development opportunities\,  contact AJ Long\, Nevada Robotics Director\, at aj.long@www-dev.dri.edu. \nTo learn more about Nevada Robotics\, visit www.nevadarobotics.org.
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/nevada-robotics-ideals-northern-nevada-cohort-fall-2025-2/2025-11-06/
LOCATION:DRI\, Reno Campus\, 2215 Raggio Parkway\, Reno\, NV\, 89512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T153000
DTSTAMP:20260510T024435
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SUMMARY:Nevada Robotics METRICS: Carson City PreK/K Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Nevada Robotics is proud to continue its relationship with Carson City Schools and is providing METRICS for the district’s PreK educators. METRICS is engaging and ongoing training using Nevada Robotics’ Books and Bots Lessons. Teachers are learning how to use robots to meet PreK literacy and math standards\, and how to develop early readers\, critical thinkers\, and problem solvers. \nTrainees are receiving a classroom robot set\, free robot loans\, parent resources\, teaching supplies\, classroom support as needed\, and technical support. \nMETRICS (Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science) is engaging and ongoing training using Nevada Robotics’ Books and Bots Lessons. Teachers learn how to use robots to meet PreK-5 literacy and math standards\, and how to develop early readers\, critical thinkers\, and problem solvers. \nTeachers will attend 7.5-hours of training and will receive free resources\, robots\, and books. This training is during the school day/contract hours\, so stipends and certificates are not available. \nFREE Resources\nA classroom robot set\nRobot loans\nBooks and Bots Lessons\nParent resources\nTeaching supplies\nClassroom support as needed\nTechnical support \nTraining Details\nSign in at 12:45 p.m.\nTraining from 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.\n– Wednesday October 8\n– Wednesday November 19\n– Wednesday January 14\nLocation: 604 West Musser Street\, Carson City \nParticipants must attend all three sessions. \nInterested in learning more about opportunities to train with Nevada Robotics?\nContact AJ Long\nNevada Robotics Director\naj.long@www-dev.dri.edu \nwww.nevadarobotics.org \nFollow nevadarobotics on Facebook\, Instagram\, and X.
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/nevada-robotics-metrics-carson-city-prek-k-cohort-nov-19/
LOCATION:Carson City School District Professional Development Center\, 604 West Musser St.\, Carson City\, NV\, 89703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T193000
DTSTAMP:20260510T024435
CREATED:20251105T223804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T223804Z
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SUMMARY:Nevada Robotics METRICS: Northern Nevada Cohort
DESCRIPTION:METRICS (Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science) is an engaging and ongoing training using Nevada Robotics’ Books and Bots Lessons. Teachers learn how to use robots to meet PreK-5 literacy and math standards\, and how to develop early readers\, critical thinkers\, and problem solvers. \nTeachers may receive a $375 stipend or a certificate for PD hours for this 7.5-hour training series. Participants also receive dinner\, teaching resources\, robots\, and books. Grade level teams are encouraged to sign up together. \nFREE Resources\nA classroom robot set\nRobot loans\nParent resources\nTeaching supplies\nClassroom support as needed\nTechnical support \nTraining Details\nSign in & dinner at 4:30 p.m.\nTraining from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\n– Tuesday September 16\n– Tuesday October 21\n– Tuesday December 2\nLocation: DRI\n2215 Raggio Parkway\, Reno \nParticipants must attend all three sessions. \nTraining is for educators new to METRICS.\nTHIS TRAINING COHORT IS AT CAPACITY.  \nThis training is made possible in part thanks to generous support from the Redfield Foundation to support Redfield Community Outreach (RCOP) Schools\, and PowerShift by NV Energy. \n  \nFollow nevadarobotics on Facebook\, Instagram\, and X. \nWant information about other opportunities?\nContact AJ Long\nNevada Robotics Director\naj.long@www-dev.dri.edu \nwww.nevadarobotics.org
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/nevada-robotics-metrics-northern-nevada-cohort-dec-2/
LOCATION:DRI\, Reno Campus\, 2215 Raggio Parkway\, Reno\, NV\, 89512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T193000
DTSTAMP:20260510T024435
CREATED:20251105T222831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T222832Z
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SUMMARY:Nevada Robotics IDEALS: Northern Nevada Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Nevada Robotics is taking applications from K-12 Northern Nevada educators for an IDEALS – Integrating Drone Education and Learning Statewide – professional development series in Reno. During the 3-part training\, educators will explore using the CoDrone EDU in the classroom /club and for REC Aerial Drone Competitions. This 7.5 – hour training provides hours for Opal (teacher license renewal). \nPiloting\nLearn how to fly an indoor drone. Teach your students how to take flight. \nProgramming\nLearn how to code a drone to execute a variety of maneuvers; teach your students coding skills. \nPotential\nExplore the possibility of creating a drone competition team. \nTraining Details\nSign in and dinner at 4:30 p.m.\nTraining from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\nThursday October 2\nThursday November 6\nThursday December 4\nLocation: DRI\, Reno 2215 Raggio Parkway\nParticipants must attend all three sessions. \nFREE Resources\nDrone loans\nActivity resources\nCompetition guidance\nClassroom support as needed\nTechnical support \nTHIS TRAINING SERIES IS FULL. \nTo learn more about other professional development opportunities\,  contact AJ Long\, Nevada Robotics Director\, at aj.long@www-dev.dri.edu. \nTo learn more about Nevada Robotics\, visit www.nevadarobotics.org.
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/nevada-robotics-ideals-northern-nevada-cohort-fall-2025-2/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:DRI\, Reno Campus\, 2215 Raggio Parkway\, Reno\, NV\, 89512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T153000
DTSTAMP:20260510T024435
CREATED:20251105T224639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T224639Z
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SUMMARY:Nevada Robotics METRICS: Carson City PreK/K Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Nevada Robotics is proud to continue its relationship with Carson City Schools and is providing METRICS for the district’s PreK educators. METRICS is engaging and ongoing training using Nevada Robotics’ Books and Bots Lessons. Teachers are learning how to use robots to meet PreK literacy and math standards\, and how to develop early readers\, critical thinkers\, and problem solvers. \nTrainees are receiving a classroom robot set\, free robot loans\, parent resources\, teaching supplies\, classroom support as needed\, and technical support. \nMETRICS (Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science) is engaging and ongoing training using Nevada Robotics’ Books and Bots Lessons. Teachers learn how to use robots to meet PreK-5 literacy and math standards\, and how to develop early readers\, critical thinkers\, and problem solvers. \nTeachers will attend 7.5-hours of training and will receive free resources\, robots\, and books. This training is during the school day/contract hours\, so stipends and certificates are not available. \nFREE Resources\nA classroom robot set\nRobot loans\nBooks and Bots Lessons\nParent resources\nTeaching supplies\nClassroom support as needed\nTechnical support \nTraining Details\nSign in at 12:45 p.m.\nTraining from 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.\n– Wednesday October 8\n– Wednesday November 19\n– Wednesday January 14\nLocation: 604 West Musser Street\, Carson City \nParticipants must attend all three sessions. \nInterested in learning more about opportunities to train with Nevada Robotics?\nContact AJ Long\nNevada Robotics Director\naj.long@www-dev.dri.edu \nwww.nevadarobotics.org \nFollow nevadarobotics on Facebook\, Instagram\, and X.
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/nevada-robotics-metrics-carson-city-prek-k-cohort-jan-14/
LOCATION:Carson City School District Professional Development Center\, 604 West Musser St.\, Carson City\, NV\, 89703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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SUMMARY:Nevada Robotics IDEALS: Hug High School Drone Competition
DESCRIPTION:Hug High School Drone Competition \nIt’s time to fly! \nNevada Robotics at DRI\, along with our partners at WCSD JROTC\, are hosting indoor educational drone competitions for students in grades 4-12 in Reno\, Sparks\, and Elko. These events inspire the next generation of pilots and scientists. \nYou are invited! \nHug High School Drone Competition\n8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.\nSaturday\, January 17\, 2026\nHug High School\n3530 Sullivan Lane\, Sparks\, NV \nTo learn more about Nevada Robotics Drone Program\, visit us at www.nevadarobotics.org. \nQuestions or want to volunteer?\nContact AJ Long\nNevada Robotics Director\naj.long@www-dev.dri.edu\nwww.nevadarobotics.org
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/nv-robotics-ideals-hug-high-school-drone-competition-jan17/
LOCATION:Hug High School\, 3530 Sullivan Lane\, Sparks\, NV\, 89431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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SUMMARY:Nevada Robotics IDEALS: Boys and Girls Club Staff Drone Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Nevada Robotics is providing hands-on educational drone training for the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows education staff. \nTraining will include practice flying and coding educational drones\, as well as how to prepare for competitions. \nIDEALS Workshop: Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows\n10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nTuesday\, January 20\n2680 E. 9th Street\, Reno\, NV \nQuestions?\nContact AJ Long\nNevada Robotics Director\naj.long@www-dev.dri.edu\nwww.nevadarobotics.org
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/nv-robotics-ideals-boys-and-girls-club-staff-drone-workshop-jan20/
LOCATION:Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows\, 2680 E. 9th Street\, Reno\, Nevada\, 89512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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SUMMARY:Nevada Robotics: STEM & Literacy Night
DESCRIPTION:Using material from its Books and Bots program\, the Nevada Robotics Team will be supporting a Kindergarten STEM and Literacy Night from 5-7:30 p.m. on Thursday January 22 at Minden Elementary School. \nTo support a child’s reading journey\, discover tips from resources such as the Northern Nevada Literacy Council and the National Center on Improving Literacy. \nFor more information about Nevada Robotics\, visit nevadarobotics.org.
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/nv-robotics-stem-literacy-night-jan22/
LOCATION:Minden Elementary School\, 1170 Baler St\, Minden\, 89423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T183000
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SUMMARY:Nevada Robotics IDEALS: Wooster High School Drone Competition
DESCRIPTION:Wooster High School Drone Competition \nIt’s time to fly! \nNevada Robotics at DRI\, along with our partners at WCSD JROTC\, are hosting indoor educational drone competitions for students in grades 4-12 in Reno\, Sparks\, and Elko. These events inspire the next generation of pilots and scientists. \nYou are invited! \nWooster High School Drone Competition\n8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.\nSaturday\, January 31\, 2026\nHug High School\n1331 E. Plumb Lane\, Reno\, NV \nTo learn more about Nevada Robotics Drone Program\, visit us at www.nevadarobotics.org. \nQuestions or want to volunteer?\nContact AJ Long\nNevada Robotics Director\naj.long@www-dev.dri.edu\nwww.nevadarobotics.org
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/nv-robotics-ideals-wooster-high-school-drone-competition-jan31/
LOCATION:Earl Wooster High School\, 1331 E. Plumb Lane\, Reno\, NV\, 89502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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SUMMARY:Nevada Robotics IDEALS: Boys and Girls Club Staff Drone Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Nevada Robotics is providing hands-on educational drone training for the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows education staff. \nTraining will include practice flying and coding educational drones\, as well as how to prepare for competitions. \nIDEALS Workshop: Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows\n10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nTuesday\, February 3\n2680 E. 9th Street\, Reno\, NV \nQuestions?\nContact AJ Long\nNevada Robotics Director\naj.long@www-dev.dri.edu\nwww.nevadarobotics.org
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/nv-robotics-ideals-boys-and-girls-club-staff-drone-workshop-feb3/
LOCATION:Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows\, 2680 E. 9th Street\, Reno\, Nevada\, 89512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T183000
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SUMMARY:Nevada Robotics IDEALS: Damonte Ranch High School Drone Competition
DESCRIPTION:Damonte Ranch High School Drone Competition \nIt’s time to fly! \nNevada Robotics at DRI\, along with our partners at WCSD JROTC\, are hosting indoor educational drone competitions for students in grades 4-12 in Reno\, Sparks\, and Elko. These events inspire the next generation of pilots and scientists. \nYou are invited! \nDamonte Ranch High School Drone Competition\n8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.\nSaturday\, February 7\, 2026\nDamonte Ranch High School\n10500 Rio Wrangler Pkwy\, Reno\, NV \nTo learn more about Nevada Robotics Drone Program\, visit us at www.nevadarobotics.org. \nQuestions or want to volunteer?\nContact AJ Long\nNevada Robotics Director\naj.long@www-dev.dri.edu\nwww.nevadarobotics.org
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/nv-robotics-ideals-damonte-ranch-high-school-drone-competition-feb7/
LOCATION:Damonte Ranch High School\, 10500 Rio Wrangler Pkwy\, Reno\, NV\, 89521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T150000
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SUMMARY:Nevada Robotics IDEALS: Elko Drone Competition
DESCRIPTION:Nevada Robotics is bringing educational drone competitions to Northeastern Nevada. Educators\, sign your teams up to be a part of the first-ever REC Aerial Drone Competition in Northeastern Nevada. This inaugural event is on Saturday\, February 21 at Great Basin College in Elko\, Nevada. \nCompetition Details\nDoors Open at 8:30 a.m.\nInspection/Registration at 8:45 a.m.\nPiloting Missions Begin at 9:00 a.m.\nFlight Team Meeting at 9:15 a.m.\nTeamwork/Autonomous at 9:30 a.m.\nLunch at noon\nMatches/Judging Resume from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.\nAlliance Sectional at 1:45 p.m.\nFinals and Awards at 2:00 p.m.\nEvent Ends at 3:00 p.m. \nLocation\nGreat Basin College Fitness Center\n1500 College Parkway\nElko\, NV 89801 \nTo register a team for this competition\, visit the REC Foundation Aerial Drone events site at recfevents.org. \nNot ready to compete?\nVolunteer instead!\nEmail nevadarobotics@www-dev.dri.edu
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/nv-robotics-ideals-elko-drone-competition-feb21/
LOCATION:Great Basin College Fitness Center\, 1500 College Parkway\, Elko\, NV\, 89801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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