Nevada Robotics is providing hands-on educational drone training for the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows education staff. Training will include practice flying and coding educational drones, as well as how to prepare for competitions. IDEALS Workshop: Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 3 2680 E. […]
Unlock innovative teaching methods with DRI’s STEM Education Program’s FREE educator professional development training on 3D printers! In the training, educators will gain hands-on experience designing 3D objects in Tinkercad, operating Prusa Mini printers, and resources to transform the classroom into a hub of creativity and exploration! This training is open to K-12th grade Educators.
Damonte Ranch High School Drone Competition It's time to fly! Nevada 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. You are invited! Damonte Ranch High School Drone […]
Join us for an evening that explores how water shapes our lives—physically, historically, and emotionally. Through science, story, and reflection, this program invites you to consider the many forms water […]
Unlock innovative teaching methods with DRI’s STEM Education Program’s FREE educator professional development training on 3D printers! In the training, educators will gain hands-on experience designing 3D objects in Tinkercad, operating Prusa MK3S+ printers, and resources to transform the classroom into a hub of creativity and exploration! This training is open to K-12th grade Educators.Â
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 […]
Learn how to operate and integrate hydroponic systems into your classroom in DRI’s STEM Education Program FREE educator professional development training! In the training, educators will gain hands-on experience germinating seeds, transplanting seedlings, mixing nutrient solution, programming lights, assembling and operating hydroponic systems, and integrating hydroponics into the classroom. This training is open to K-12th grade educators.Â
Join us for an evening that looks to the past to better understand the future. Through science, history, and creative reflection, this program explores how moments that shaped a community—whether […]
Discover the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in education with our three-hour professional development session tailored for educators. Gain foundational insights into AI and explore innovative tools to personalize learning and streamline tasks.
Are you interested in learning how to use nature journaling as a tool for STEM education? Not only can nature journaling help people hone their powers of observation, the practice also improves language, critical thinking, STEM, and artistic skills. Nature journaling has also been shown to increase nature connectivity and awareness of one's local environment. Come to this training and learn the basics of teaching nature journaling through hands-on activities and guided prompts.
Join us for an evening that reveals the powerful forces we rarely see but live with every day. Through science, data, creativity, and human insight, this program explores the hidden […]
Join us for an evening that uncovers the dangers, truths, and meanings that often remain just out of sight. Through science, art, history, and personal reflection, this program invites you […]
In partnership with the Truckee Meadows Water Authority, the Desert Research Institute STEM Education Program has created four virtual lessons! These virtual resources are flexible to allow for either self-directed student learning and exploration (flipped classroom) or teacher-directed instruction. This professional development training will lead educators through the online resources and allow educators to discuss how these resources could best be implemented in their classrooms.