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    2024 NV STEAM Conference

    Virtual

    The Nevada Museum of Art, in partnership with DRI, hosts an annual statewide virtual conference to push the boundaries of STEAM Education. Hosting more than 600 educators from across the […]

  • Fire Ecology of Nevada Middle School Curriculum that explores the delicate balance of our ecosystem.

    Fire Ecology of Nevada Green Box

    DRI, Reno Campus 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV, United States

    DRI Science Alive invites educators to explore our newest middle school Green Box. Dive info hands-on investigations and game-ified simulations on fire, fuel, soil, and ecology.  Although this professional development […]

  • Solar Days at the Boulder City Library

    Boulder City Library 701 Adams Boulevard, Boulder City, NV, United States

    Join us at Boulder City Library in the Community Room for this FREE event where kids ages 6-12 can learn about energy resources, electricity, and solar power through our Solar […]

  • Fall Professional Development Trainings – Microscopes: Art & Science

    Discover the intersection of art and science with DRI’s STEM Education Program’s FREE educator professional development training Microscopes: Science and Art! Explore how microscopic worlds inspire creativity and deepen scientific inquiry in […]

  • STEM Education Program with a 3D printer and plastic rolls of filament.

    Fall Professional Development Trainings: 3D Printers

    Unlock innovative teaching methods with DRI’s STEM Education Program’s FREE educator professional development training on 3D printers! Learn hands-on techniques to integrate cutting-edge technology into your curriculum, empower students with practical skills […]

  • STEM Education Program with an image of a sieve with microplastics collected.

    Fall Professional Development Trainings: Microplastics

    Elevate your science curriculum this fall by attending DRI’s STEM Education Program’s FREE educator professional development training on our new middle school Microplastics Green Box! Green Boxes are self-contained, NGSS-aligned, […]

  • STEM Education Program with an image of a sieve with microplastics collected.

    Fall Professional Development Trainings: Microplastics

    Elevate your science curriculum this fall by attending DRI’s STEM Education Program’s FREE educator professional development training on our new middle school Microplastics Green Box! Green Boxes are self-contained, NGSS-aligned, […]

  • STEM Education Program Logo with an image of hydroponics plants on trays.

    STEM Professional Development Training: Intro to Hydroponics

    Learn how to operate and integrate hydroponic systems into your classroom in DRI's STEM Education Program FREE educator professional development training co-hosted by Green Our Planet! In the training, educators […]

  • STEM Education Program with a 3D printer and plastic rolls of filament.

    STEM Professional Development Training: 3D Printers

    Unlock innovative teaching methods with DRI’s STEM Education Program’s FREE educator professional development training on 3D printers co-hosted by the Children's Discovery Museum! In the training, educators will gain hands-on […]

  • STEM Education Program Logo with image of books and STEAM materials.

    Ecosystem Explorers: A Family STEAM Adventure!

    In the world of young learners, every story has the potential to inspire discovery. Join us for an exciting family engagement event! The STEM Education Team presents the Ecosystem Explorers! […]

  • STEM Education Program Logo with image of a hand selecting a card with the letter F and pressing buttons on a board.

    Spark Curiosity: A Family STEAM Adventure!

    In the world of young learners, every story has the potential to spark curiosity. Join us for an exciting family engagement event! The STEM Education Team presents the It’s Electric! […]

  • Logo for NV STEAM Conference

    2025 NV STEAM Conference

    The Nevada Museum of Art, in partnership with DRI, hosts an annual statewide conference serving Nevada’s PreK-12 educators exploring the possibilities and promise of STEAM education. The 2025 NV STEAM Conference […]

  • STEM Education Program with an image of a sieve with microplastics collected.

    STEM Professional Development Training: Microplastics

    Elevate your science curriculum by attending DRI’s STEM Education Program’s FREE educator professional development training on our new middle school Microplastics Green Box! Green Boxes are self-contained, NGSS-aligned, curriculum kits […]

  • STEM Education Program with an image of a sieve with microplastics collected.

    STEM Professional Development Training: Microplastics

    Elevate your science curriculum by attending DRI’s STEM Education Program’s FREE educator professional development training on our new middle school Microplastics Green Box! Green Boxes are self-contained, NGSS-aligned, curriculum kits […]

  • STEM Education Program Logo with image of a hand selecting a card with the letter F and pressing buttons on a board.

    Spark Curiosity: A Family STEAM Adventure!

    In the world of young learners, every story has the potential to spark curiosity. Join us for an exciting family engagement event! The STEM Education Team presents the It’s Electric! […]

  • STEM Education Program Logo with image of a hand selecting a card with the letter F and pressing buttons on a board.

    Spark Curiosity: A Family STEAM Adventure!

    Humboldt County Library 85 East Fifth St., Winnemucca, NV, United States

    In the world of young learners, every story has the potential to spark curiosity. Join us for an exciting family engagement event! The STEM Education Team presents the It’s Electric! […]

  • STEM Education Program Logo with image of books and STEAM materials.

    Ecosystem Explorers: A Family STEAM Adventure!

    Clark County Library 1401 E. Flamingo, Las Vegas, NV, United States

    In the world of young learners, every story has the potential to inspire discovery. Join us for an exciting family engagement event! The STEM Education Team presents the Ecosystem Explorers! […]

  • STEM Education Program Logo with image of books and STEAM materials.

    Ecosystem Explorers: A Family STEAM Adventure!

    Boulder City Library 701 Adams Boulevard, Boulder City, NV, United States

    In the world of young learners, every story has the potential to inspire discovery. Join us for an exciting family engagement event! The STEM Education Team presents the Ecosystem Explorers! […]

  • STEM Education Program Logo with an image of joshua trees on fire and wildfire smoke.

    STEM Professional Development Training: Fire Ecology

    DRI, Reno Campus 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV, United States

    Come and explore the delicate balance of our ecosystem during DRI’s STEM Education Program’s FREE educator professional development training on our new middle school Green Box, Fire Ecology of Nevada. Green Boxes are self-contained, NGSS-aligned, curriculum kits that provide educators with three weeks’ worth of curriculum and all supplies necessary for your classroom to conduct […]

  • STEM Education Program with an image of two educators holding up plants that they had potted using hydroponics.

    Back to School STEM Showcase

    DRI, Las Vegas Campus 755 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV, United States

    Save the date for DRI's Back to School STEM Showcase on August 23, 2025! The day long professional development event will host a variety of STEM education PD trainings and a working lunch where community partners will share free and engaging educational resources to utilize in the classroom and beyond. Attending educators will receive a […]

  • Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation STEM Co-Lab with images of hydroponics, robotics, and 3D printers.

    Grand Opening of the Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation STEM Co-Lab

    DRI, Reno Campus 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV, United States

    Be part of the excitement as we unveil our new space! Enjoy a guided tour and engage in interactive demonstrations of the Lending Library materials. Discover how this hub will serve educators, host workshops and provide STEM Education events to the community. RSVP here!

  • DRI STEM Education Program Logo with image of a researcher collecting a water sample in a water source.

    STEM Professional Development Training: Watersheds and Water Quality

    DRI, Las Vegas Campus 755 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV, United States

    In partnership with the Southern Nevada Water Authority, the Desert Research Institute STEM Education Program has created two new middle school Green Boxes to help students learn about water in their community! This professional development will lead educators through hands-on activities that help students to learn about the Colorado River watershed, water sources, water quality testing, […]

  • STEM Education Program by DRI with an illustration of chromosomes.

    STEM Professional Development Training: Radiation and Mutations

    DRI, Las Vegas Campus 755 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV, United States

    Green Box Session Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025 Time: 8:00am - 11:00am Location:  Desert Research Institute 755 E Flamingo Rd Las Vegas, NV 89119 Nevada National Security Site Tour: Date to be determined Time: 7:00am-5:00pm Meeting Location: Desert Research Institute 755 E Flamingo Rd Las Vegas, NV 89119 Join us for a FREE professional development training on our middle school […]

  • DRI STEM Education Program Logo with image of a researcher collecting a water sample in a water source.

    STEM Professional Development Training: Watersheds and Water Quality

    DRI, Reno Campus 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV, United States

    In partnership with the Truckee Meadows Water Authority, the Desert Research Institute STEM Education Program has created two new middle school Green Boxes to help students learn about water in their community! This professional development will lead educators through hands-on activities that help students to learn about the Truckee River watershed, water sources, water quality […]

  • STEM Education Program by DRI with an illustration of DNA.

    STEM Professional Development Training: Genetics and Your Environment

    DRI, Las Vegas Campus 755 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV, United States

    Green Box Session Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025 Time: 8:00am - 11:00am Location:  Desert Research Institute 755 E Flamingo Rd Las Vegas, NV 89119 Nevada National Security Site Tour: Date to be determined Time: 7:00am-5:00pm Meeting Location: Desert Research Institute 755 E Flamingo Rd Las Vegas, NV 89119 Join us for a FREE professional development training on our high school […]

  • STEM Education Program by DRI with an illustration of a property indicating precipitation, runoff, and infiltration.

    STEM Professional Development Training: Truckee Watershed STEM Curriculum

    DRI, Reno Campus 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV, United States

    In partnership with the Truckee Meadows Water Authority, the Desert Research Institute STEM Education Program has created two new middle/high school lessons! These two lessons will use computational simulations to illustrate how water management within the Truckee River watershed balances human sustainability and environmental biodiversity. The first lesson focuses on water management of dams and […]

  • STEM Education Program logo with an image of a house with solar panels.

    STEM Professional Development Training: Solar Homes

    DRI, Las Vegas Campus 755 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV, United States

    Join us for a FREE professional development session on our middle school Green Box unit, Solar Homes! This Green Box provides three weeks of curriculum and all necessary supplies to teach students about solar energy and sustainable home design. You'll explore solar radiation’s impact on homes and discover strategies to reduce its effects through smart design. Learn how to engage students in hands-on activities that empower them to create their own solar-powered homes. Don’t miss this chance to make sustainability an exciting part of your classroom!

  • STEM Education Program logo with an image of a house with solar panels.

    STEM Professional Development Training: Solar Homes

    DRI, Reno Campus 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV, United States

    Join us for a FREE professional development session on our middle school Green Box unit, Solar Homes! This Green Box provides three weeks of curriculum and all necessary supplies to teach students about solar energy and sustainable home design. You'll explore solar radiation’s impact on homes and discover strategies to reduce its effects through smart design. Learn how to engage students in hands-on activities that empower them to create their own solar-powered homes.