• The Art of Science with Tiffany Pereira at Nevada Museum of Art

    Nevada Museum of Art 160 W Liberty St., Reno, NV, United States

    Join Desert Research Institute Associate Research Scientist and Scientific Illustrator, Tiffany Pereira as she explores the union of art and science. Learn how she incorporates artistic principles into her research […]

  • Visiting Artist Workshop at Nevada Museum of Art: The Art of Science Communication with Tiffany Pereira

    Nevada Museum of Art 160 W Liberty St., Reno, NV, United States

    An issue facing most scientists today is...communication.  Some people don’t have access to information, some people are overcome by jargon, and others simply don’t care unless it impacts them directly. How do scientists convey research to the public in a way that’s factual, interesting, and easily accessible?  The answer is….the union of art and science. […]

  • The Archaeology of the Union Pacific’s Salt Lake Route with DRI’s Jeff Wedding

    Thompson's Opera House 644 Main St., Pioche, NV, United States

    Archaeologist, Jeff Wedding, will discuss investigations along the San Pedeo, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad between 1903 and 1905 (the progenitor of today's Union Pacific line). The talk will focus on archaeological sites related to the construction of the line in Nevada. Jeffrey Wedding has 30+ years of experience in archaeological and historical research […]