Looking for a hands-on opportunity to learn about hydroponics and STEM education? Join Green Our Planet and the DRI Science Alive Program for an Introduction to Hydroponics to learn more […]
DRI's Dr. Monica Arienzo will be presenting about Microplastics and Trash, along with colleagues Dr. Veronica Nava, University of Milan-Bicocca, Laura Patten, League to Save Lake Tahoe, Madonna Dunbar, Tahoe […]
Stop by our booth at the Pleistocene Palooza, where we will have great activities for the kids representing the flora and fauna seen inside the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National […]
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 […]
Want to bring sustainability to your classroom? Join DRI's educator workshop to learn about two hands-on, NGSS-aligned activities you can do with your students! Up to three continuing education hours […]
DRI will have an exhibit at the AGU23 Fall Meeting this year and will be located at booth 646. In addition, we will also have faculty presenting at the conference. […]
Join us for an inspiring journey through the Women in Science Speaker Series, a collaborative initiative between the Bureau of Land Management and Southern Nevada Conservancy, held at the picturesque […]
Join us on January 25 at Grass Valley Elementary School for this special training for PreK - 5th grade educators sponsored by Nevada Gold Mines. Save your spot by registering […]
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 […]
Join us on January 25 at the Winnemucca Boys & Girls Club for this special training for PreK - 5th grade educators sponsored by Nevada Gold Mines. Save your spot by […]
On Saturday, January 27th, DRI Science Alive is teaming up with Eduscape Learning to offer Unpacking the Photon Robot for K-12 Teachers in the STEM Co-Lab. In this training, we […]
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.
The EnergySmart Education Virtual Theatre Program is back the week of February 26-March 1st! This musical theater presentation is available for 2nd & 3rd-grade classrooms in Nevada in areas serviced […]
On Saturday, March 2, 2024, DRI Science Alive is teaming up with Green Our Planet to offer Introduction to Hydroponics training to K-Gr. 12 STEM Teachers in the STEM Co-Lab […]
Register now for the Society for California Archaeology 2024 Annual Meeting: Considering Cultural Landscapes featuring Hannah Robinson from the Bureau of Land Management, California Desert District, and Gregory Haynes from […]
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 […]
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 […]
PreK - 5th grade educators are invited to join the Nevada Robotics team this month for a Books & Bots training. Refresh your VEX 123 skills, get paid, receive free […]
PreK – 5th grade educators are invited to join the Nevada Robotics team this month for a Books & Bots training. Refresh your VEX 123 skills, get paid, receive free […]
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 […]
PreK – 5th grade educators are invited to join the Nevada Robotics team this month for a Books & Bots training. Refresh your VEX 123 skills, get paid, receive free […]
This science lecture will explore the critical topic of climate resiliency and community solutions. Discover how climate intervention research offers potential strategies to counter a warming climate, learn about the […]
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 […]
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. […]
We are excited to host the New World Luminescence Dating Workshop (NWLDW) June 11-14, 2024 at the Desert Research Institute (DRI) in Reno, NV! Luminescence dating includes a group of established and rapidly emerging trapped charge dating techniques that are routinely used to constrain the timing of climate change, tectonics, sea level change, topographic change, […]
Join us for a thought-provoking science lecture delving into extreme heat. We’ll explore the impacts and dynamics of its far-reaching consequences on vulnerable populations, our environment, and society. Discover how extreme heat shapes our communities. Doors open at 6 p.m. Presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. Beer, wine, and small bites will be available for purchase […]
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 Days Program sponsored by DRI's EnergySmart Education and Southwest Gas!