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  • Books+Bots PreK-5 Educator Professional Development using robots as tools to teach math, computer science, and ELA.

    Books & Bots Training: Henderson

    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 […]

  • Books+Bots PreK-5 Educator Professional Development using robots as tools to teach math, computer science, and ELA.

    Books & Bots Training: Mesquite

    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 […]

  • Science Distilled Logo over a cracked desert background.

    The Story of Resilience

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

    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 we can manage forests into the future. Get your tickets online through The Discovery Featured Presenters: David Mitchell Dr. David Mitchell received his Ph.D. from […]

    $15.00
  • Books+Bots PreK-5 Educator Professional Development using robots as tools to teach math, computer science, and ELA.

    Books + Bots Training: Spring Creek

    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 […]

  • DRI Science at the Springs

    The Story of Resilience

    Springs Preserve 333 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, United States

    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 impact of urban forestry in mitigating urban heat, and explore the collaborative efforts of science and nonprofits to ensure water accessibility. We’ll also delve into […]

    $10.00
  • Fire Ecology of Nevada Middle School Curriculum that explores the delicate balance of our ecosystem.

    Fire Ecology of Nevada Green Box

    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 training will cover middle school standards, all interested educators are welcome to attend! Participants are eligible for three continuing education hours and lunch will be […]

  • Science Distilled Logo over am image over a flooded city street.

    The Story of Extremes

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

    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. […]

    $15.00

  • Save the Date! NWLDW 2024 June 11-14 in Reno, NV

    New World Luminescence Dating Workshop 2024

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

    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, […]

  • DRI Science at the Springs Logo over an image of construction workers in the heat.

    The Story of Extremes

    Springs Preserve 333 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, United States

    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 […]

    $10.00

  • Solar Days at the Boulder City Library

    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!

  • Reno Sparks Heat Mapping Project

    Reno Sparks Heat Mapping Project – Call for Volunteers!

    Did you know that Reno is the fastest-warming city in the United States? The data collected from this campaign can help allocate resources like tree planting, shade structure installation, and cooling centers. Volunteer to help us with this one-day heat mapping campaign in Reno and Sparks on July 27.  Visit bit.ly/driheatmap for more information and to […]

  • Play Ball! STEM Education fundraiser with the Reno Aces

    Reno Aces Fundraising Game for STEM Education

    Make this event a home run by joining DRI’s STEM Education Program for a fundraiser on July 28th with the Reno Aces! It’s simple. Just use the link below to purchase your tickets. Half of the sales from this link will go back to DRI’s STEM Education Program, which will help to support innovative, accessible, and […]

    $16 – $22

  • Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Invasive Weed Pull

    Invasive Weed Pulling Event at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

    Join Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument (TUSK), the Protectors of Tule Springs, and DRI for a weed pull to remove harmful invasive plants on your National Monument. Weed wrangler volunteers learn, practice, and foster a habit of maintaining an ecosystem and help prepare for future replanting with native species. When:  Tuesday, August 6th from […]

  • AWE+ A DRI Global Initiative: Adaptable World Environment

    AWE+ 2024 Wildfire Recovery and Resilience: Working Across Silos to Drive Solutions

    AWE+ an Adaptable World Environment August 21-22, 2024 – Las Vegas, NV For over six decades, DRI has tirelessly tackled scientific challenges related to global climate. DRI is unwavering in its commitment to continue this intensive research. But fortifying communities against future devastation requires more than science. It demands the collective resolve of communities: agency […]

  • 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 your classroom. Equip yourself with versatile teaching strategies that bridge disciplines and ignite curiosity among your students. A limited number of microscopes and digital cameras […]

  • STEM Education Program with an image of solar panels in a field.

    Fall Professional Development Trainings: Solar Energy & Intro to Climate Change

    Join us this fall for a hands-on exploration of DRI's STEM Education Program's newest energy-themed high school Green Boxes in our FREE educator professional development training - Solar Energy and Intro to Climate Change! Green Boxes are self-contained, NGSS-aligned, curriculum kits that provide educators with three weeks’ worth of curriculum and all supplies necessary for your […]

  • STEM Education Program with an image of solar panels in a field.

    Fall Professional Development Trainings: Solar Energy & Intro to Climate Change

    Join us this fall for a hands-on exploration of DRI's STEM Education Program's newest energy-themed high school Green Boxes in our FREE educator professional development training - Solar Energy and Intro to Climate Change! Green Boxes are self-contained, NGSS-aligned, curriculum kits that provide educators with three weeks’ worth of curriculum and all supplies necessary for your […]

  • Science Distilled Logo over a photo of cars at a drive in movie with a galaxy on the screen.

    Science Distilled: Drive-in for Science

    Drive in, sit back, and get ready to watch a scientific film on the BIG screen! Join DRI, The Discovery and PBS Reno for the second annual Drive-in for Science, your chance to watch an amazing science documentary at the nostalgic El Rancho Drive-in in Sparks. Don’t forget the popcorn and Red Vines! Location: West Wind […]

    $10
  • Seventh National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy Workshop Atlantic City, NJ

    National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy Workshop

    The International Association of Wildland Fire and the Wildland Fire Leadership Council (WFLC) and its three regional strategy committees, invite you to register for the  7th Annual National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy Workshop, September 16-19, 2024 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. WFLC has affirmed that the Cohesive Strategy remains the solid framework by which all stakeholders can […]

  • 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 in design and engineering, and transform your classroom into a hub of creativity and exploration. A limited number of 3D Printers from our STEM Co-Lab […]

  • Researchers at a training course out in the shrub brush of the desert with mountains in distance.

    Geoarchaeology Short Course: How Understanding Geomorphology and Soils Improves Archaeology

    Geoarchaeology applies methods used in geosciences to archaeological questions. Geoarchaeology helps us understand: the source and transport history of artifacts, the age and spatial distribution of archaeological sites, factors that influence site preservation, and climate and environmental conditions that would have influenced human activities through time. This short course is designed for archaeologists who want […]

    $1250.00
  • Person in blue shirt and blue hat looking at carvings in a tree. The Science Distilled Logo is overlaid on the image.

    The Story of Nevada

    Join us for an engaging science lecture that delves into Nevada’s history through the lens of archaeology and geology. Discover the significance of Basque arborglyphs, explore the research at the DRI luminescence lab, and learn about volcanos in Nevada (yes, this state!) that erupted not that long ago. Tickets are available now for purchase through […]

    $15.00
  • 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, curriculum kits that provide educators with three week’s worth of curriculum and all supplies necessary for your classroom to conduct each activity. In this training, […]

  • 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, curriculum kits that provide educators with three week’s worth of curriculum and all supplies necessary for your classroom to conduct each activity. In this training, […]

  • STEM Education Program with an image of solar panels in a field.

    Fall Professional Development Trainings: Solar Energy & Intro to Climate Change

    Join us this fall for a hands-on exploration of DRI's STEM Education Program's newest energy-themed high school Green Boxes in our FREE educator professional development training - Solar Energy and Intro to Climate Change! Green Boxes are self-contained, NGSS-aligned, curriculum kits that provide educators with three weeks’ worth of curriculum and all supplies necessary for your […]

  • DRI Science at the Springs logo over images of petroglyphs.

    The Story of Nevada

    The Story of Nevada: An engaging science lecture that delves into Nevada's history through the lens of archaeology, offering a detailed look at mobile foraging of early peoples in Nevada and how their behavior changed with shifts in precipitation, as well as delving into the Lost City and what scientists are doing to preserve the […]

    $10.00

  • Colorado River Water Users Association Logo over a landscape of the river.

    DRI at the 2024 CRWUA Annual Conference

    Visit us at the Colorado River Water Users Association (CRWUA) Annual Conference at booth #41 in Rivoli A&B at the Paris Las Vegas December 4-6.  This year's conference will feature a multitude of informative speakers, panel discussions, and other meetings of interest to Colorado River water users. The conference is a significant meeting for key decision […]

  • AGU Washington D.C. 9-13 December 2024 What's Next for Science.

    DRI at AGU24 Annual Meeting

    DRI will be exhibiting at the AGU24 Annual Meeting this year, and we hope you will stop by booth 751, attend our presentations, and discover how we can shape the future of science together.  We look forward to seeing everyone there! DRI Presenter Schedule agu.org/fall-meeting  #DiscoverDRI

  • 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 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 through […]

  • STEM Education Program Logo with an image of children with a STEM activity.

    STEM Professional Development Training: Pre-K STEAM & Literacy

    In the world of young learners, every story has the potential to spark curiosity. During DRI’s STEM Education Program’s FREE educator professional development training on our new Pre-K Green Box, educators will delve into how integrating STEAM and literacy can turn that curiosity into exploration and discovery. This Green Box is a self-contained, Nevada Pre-K […]

  • STEM Education Program Logo with an image of agriculture fields.

    STEM Professional Development Training: Southwest Sustainable Innovation – Transpiration and Drought

    Come and explore connections between transpiration, weather systems, climate, and drought at DRI’s STEM Education Program’s FREE educator professional development training on our new middle school Green Box, Southwest Sustainable Innovation: Transpiration and Drought. Green Boxes are self-contained, NGSS-aligned, curriculum kits that provide educators with three weeks’ worth of curriculum and all supplies necessary for […]

  • PACLIM 2025: Human Perspectives on Water in the West - Past, Present, and Future

    DRI at the Pacific Climate Workshop (PACLIM) 2025

    Human Perspectives on Water in the West: Past, Present, & Future The Pacific Climate Workshop (PACLIM) is a multidisciplinary workshop that broadly addresses the climatic phenomena occurring in the eastern Pacific Ocean and western North America. The purpose of the workshop is to understand climate effects in this region by bringing together specialists from diverse fields […]

  • Curiosity Lab logo overtop of a winter scene of pine trees covered in snow.

    Chasing Snow – Stories of Wonder, Tradition, and the Science of Winter

    Join us for an evening of captivating stories that explore our connection to winter. From the wonder of snowfall to the traditions it inspires, and the science that unravels its mysteries, 'Chasing Snow' celebrates the many ways winter shapes our lives. Through diverse perspectives, we'll uncover tales of discovery, creativity, and the enduring allure of […]

    $15.00

  • STEM Education Program Logo with an image of children with robotics

    STEM Professional Development Training: Pre-K STEAM & Literacy

    In the world of young learners, every story has the potential to spark curiosity. During DRI’s STEM Education Program’s FREE educator professional development training on our new Pre-K Green Box, educators will delve into how integrating STEAM and literacy can turn that curiosity into exploration and discovery. This Green Box is a self-contained, Nevada Pre-K […]

  • 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 experience designing 3D objects in Tinkercad, operating MakerBot Sketch 3D printers, and resources to transform the classroom into a hub of creativity and exploration! This […]

  • Curiosity Lab logo over a desert landscape at sunset with a lone tree in the foreground.

    Roots of Wonder: Following Curiosity into the Natural World

    Join us for an evening of storytelling that delves into the roots of curiosity and its enduring connection to the natural world. Explore personal journeys of discovery that spark a lifelong fascination with nature, 'Roots of Wonder' invites you to explore how our curiosity shapes our understanding of the world around us and inspires creativity […]

    $15.00
  • 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! Green Box, a hands-on kit that introduces Pre-K children to the fascinating world of ecology through literacy. Register today! At this event, families will: - […]

  • 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! Green Box, a hands-on kit that introduces Pre-K children to the fascinating world of electricity through literacy. Register today!  At this event, families will: - […]

  • Logo for NV STEAM Conference

    2025 NV STEAM Conference

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

    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 will be presented in-person, hosting some 300 educators from across the Silver State. The conference is a statewide event that explores ideas and educational strategies […]

  • A round robot on a grid with a tablet next to it with the Nevada Robotics Logo.

    METRICS Workshop by Nevada Robotics

    METRICS comes to Las Vegas! Nevada Robotics will be at DRI Wednesday April 9 for a Prek/K METRICS workshop. METRICS - Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science […]

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

    STEM Professional Development Training: Microplastics

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

    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 that provide educators with three week’s worth of curriculum and all supplies necessary for your classroom to conduct each activity. In this training, you will […]

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

    STEM Professional Development Training: Microplastics

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

    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 that provide educators with three week’s worth of curriculum and all supplies necessary for your classroom to conduct each activity. In this training, you will […]

  • A round robot on a grid with a tablet next to it with the Nevada Robotics Logo.

    METRICS by Nevada Robotics in Douglas County

    METRICS is coming to Douglas County this spring! Nevada Robotics will be in Douglas County this spring for a PreK/K METRICS workshop series. METRICS - Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and […]

  • A round robot on a grid with a tablet next to it with the Nevada Robotics Logo.

    METRICS by Nevada Robotics in Wells, Nevada

    METRICS is returning to Well, Nevada, on Friday April 18. METRICS - Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science - is engaging and ongoing training using Nevada Robotics […]

  • Nevada Robotics at Reno Earth Day Celebration

    From 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday April 19, Nevada Robotics will be at the Reno Earth Day Celebration at Idlewild Park. The event is free to the public and […]

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    Spark Curiosity: A Family STEAM Adventure!

    Elko Library 720 Court St., Elko, 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! Green Box, a hands-on kit that introduces Pre-K children to the fascinating world of electricity through literacy. Register today!  At this event, families will: - […]

  • 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! Green Box, a hands-on kit that introduces Pre-K children to the fascinating world of electricity through literacy. Register today!  At this event, families will: - […]

  • 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! Green Box, a hands-on kit that introduces Pre-K children to the fascinating world of ecology through literacy. Register today! At this event, families will: Learn […]

  • METRICS Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics + Innovation in Computer Science

    METRICS by Nevada Robotics in Las Vegas

    METRICS comes to Las Vegas! Nevada Robotics will be at DRI Wednesday April 30 for a PreK/K METRICS workshop. METRICS - Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science […]

  • May the Science Be With You logo with an image of a child looking at a science experiment in a lab.

    Lab Tours at May the Science Be With You

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

    Calling all Star Wars fans and science enthusiasts! Join us on May 1st for an out-of-this-world experience! DRI and the Atomic Museum are teaming up to bring you a FREE Family-Friendly Community Event where science meets the galaxy far, far away!  Don’t miss this chance to explore science through the lens of Star Wars and join us for an […]

  • May the Science Be With You logo with an image of an instructor with a light saber.

    Padawan Light Saber Training at May the Science Be With You

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

    Calling all Star Wars fans and science enthusiasts! Join us on May 1st for an out-of-this-world experience! DRI and the Atomic Museum are teaming up to bring you a FREE Family-Friendly Community Event where science meets the galaxy far, far away!  Don’t miss this chance to explore science through the lens of Star Wars and join us for an […]

  • May the Science Be With You logo with an image of a food truck with it's window open.

    Food Trucks at May the Science Be With You

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

    Calling all Star Wars fans and science enthusiasts! Join us on May 1st for an out-of-this-world experience! DRI and the Atomic Museum are teaming up to bring you a FREE Family-Friendly Community Event where science meets the galaxy far, far away!  Don’t miss this chance to explore science through the lens of Star Wars and join us for an […]

  • May the Science Be With You logo with an image of the Atomic Museum building.

    Free Entry to the Atomic Museum During May the Science Be With You

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

    Calling all Star Wars fans and science enthusiasts! Join us on May 1st for an out-of-this-world experience! DRI and the Atomic Museum are teaming up to bring you a FREE Family-Friendly Community Event where science meets the galaxy far, far away!  Don’t miss this chance to explore science through the lens of Star Wars and join us for an […]

  • May the Science Be With You logo with an image of at child smiling while interacting at a community booth.

    Community Partners at May the Science Be With You

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

    Calling all Star Wars fans and science enthusiasts! Join us on May 1st for an out-of-this-world experience! DRI and the Atomic Museum are teaming up to bring you a FREE Family-Friendly Community Event where science meets the galaxy far, far away!  Don’t miss this chance to explore science through the lens of Star Wars and join us for an […]

  • May the Science Be With You logo with the Smash Booth Logo of a man with a mustache and red hat.

    Photo Booth at May the Science Be With You

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

    Calling all Star Wars fans and science enthusiasts! Join us on May 1st for an out-of-this-world experience! DRI and the Atomic Museum are teaming up to bring you a FREE Family-Friendly Community Event where science meets the galaxy far, far away!  Don’t miss this chance to explore science through the lens of Star Wars and join us for an […]

  • METRICS Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics + Innovation in Computer Science

    METRICS by Nevada Robotics in Douglas County

    Airport Training Center (ATC) 1126 Airport Rd., Minden, NV, United States

    METRICS is coming to Douglas County this spring! Nevada Robotics will be in Douglas County this spring for a PreK/K METRICS workshop series. METRICS - Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science - is engaging and ongoing training using Nevada Robotics Books and Bots lessons. PreK and K Books and Bots lessons partner […]

  • Curiosity Lab logo over an image of people walking through a reddish haze.

    Under the Sun: Stories of Heat and Humanity in a Changing World

    Vegas Theatre Company 1025 S 1st St., Las Vegas, NV, United States

    Join DRI for an evening of storytelling that explores the impact of extreme heat on the human body, the environment, and the communities most vulnerable to its effects. ‘Under the Sun’ will delve into the science of heat, the life-and-death risks it presents, and the stories of resilience from those who bear the greatest burden […]

    $15.00
  • 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! Green Box, a hands-on kit that introduces Pre-K children to the fascinating world of ecology through literacy. Register today! At this event, families will: - […]

  • 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 […]

  • METRICS Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics + Innovation in Computer Science

    METRICS by Nevada Robotics in Douglas County

    Airport Training Center (ATC) 1126 Airport Rd., Minden, NV, United States

    METRICS is coming to Douglas County this spring! Nevada Robotics will be in Douglas County this spring for a PreK/K METRICS workshop series. METRICS - Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science - is engaging and ongoing training using Nevada Robotics Books and Bots lessons. PreK and K Books and Bots lessons partner […]

  • A hand holds up a small drone. The image includes an overlay of the Nevada Robotics logo.

    Drone Education Training by Nevada Robotics

    Great Basin College 1500 College Parkway, Elko, NV, United States

    Attention Elko Area Educators! Apply for drone education training! Nevada Robotics is taking applications for a paid drone training for teachers and potential coaches using the CoDrone EDU. These drones are used by REC for their Aerial Drone Competitions - coming soon to Elko! Educators will receive a $200 stipend, free meal, and access to […]

  • Youth Summer Camps! Three images participants of crafts and robotics events.

    Nevada Robotics Summer Camps: Engineering & Exploration Grades 6-8

    Great Basin College 1500 College Parkway, Elko, NV, United States

    Robots, Robots, Robots! Nevada Robotics Summer Camps at Great Basin College Nevada Robotics at DRI is offering robotics summer camps at Great Basin College in Elko. Classes will be led by Nevada Robotics staff members and will include hands-on and engaging activities. Campers will have the opportunity to explore engineering, design, and computer science. Specific […]

    $100.00
  • Blue block with white letters: The Art of Science next to an image of Tiffany Pereira in a blue dress with flowers.

    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 in Nevada and the Desert Southwest. Please visit the Nevada Museum of Art’s website for pricing and registration.

  • An artist in a greenhouse drawing in a pad the seedlings that have sprouted.

    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. […]

  • Youth Summer Camps! Three images participants of crafts and robotics events.

    Nevada Robotics Summer Camps: Engineering & Exploration Grades 3-5

    Great Basin College 1500 College Parkway, Elko, NV, United States

    Robots, Robots, Robots! Nevada Robotics Summer Camps at Great Basin College Nevada Robotics at DRI is offering robotics summer camps at Great Basin College in Elko. Classes will be led by Nevada Robotics staff members and will include hands-on and engaging activities. Campers will have the opportunity to explore engineering, design, and computer science. Specific […]

    $100.00
  • Curiosity Lab logo over a painting of a person holding a cloud on a blue green landscape looking up at multicolor rocks.

    Nevada Robotics at Curiosity Lab by DRI

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

    Come create and make with us! The Nevada Robotics team will be on hand for CS-STEM Creations - art projects with robots and coding - from 5 - 8 p.m. on July 30 at the DRI, Reno Campus for Curiosity Lab - From Curiosity to Creation: Listen, Learn, and Create. Purchase tickets online! Full Event […]

    $15.00
  • Curiosity Lab logo over a painting of a person holding a cloud on a blue green landscape looking up at multicolor rocks.

    From Curiosity to Creation: Listen, Learn, Create

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

    Join us for an evening of inspiration and creativity at Curiosity Lab by DRI - From Curiosity to Creation: Listen, Learn, Create. Discover the intersection of art and science through lightning talks from innovative thinkers, including Rachel Kozloski, a DRI hydrologist studying microplastics in water systems, and Fil Corbitt, producer of The Wind podcast, who […]

    $15.00

  • Curiosity lab and sunburst graphic looking through the multicolored textured glass.

    Dual Lens: Art and Science in Dialogue

    Vegas Theatre Company 1025 S 1st St., Las Vegas, NV, United States

    Join us for an inspiring evening where we explore the fascinating intersection of art and science. This event will spotlight how creativity and curiosity transcend disciplines, showcasing artists who draw inspiration from scientific inquiry and scientists who incorporate artistic practices into their work. Discover how these unique perspectives enrich our understanding of the world and […]

    $15.00
  • 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 […]

  • GBC Foundation's Beats & Bites: Live Music, Bar, Food Trucks. Starts at 5 pm.

    Nevada Robotics at Beats and Bites

    Great Basin College 1500 College Parkway, Elko, NV, United States

    Join Nevada Robotics at Beats & Bites from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m on Thursday August 28 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 […]

  • Black and white historical image of a locomotive with text "Free Talk! Saturday, August 30 1:30pm"

    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 […]

  • Nevada Robotics Presentations and Conferences over a picture of educators sitting at round tables.

    Nevada Robotics Presents: One Voice, One Future: Nevada’s Commitment to our Youngest Learners Early Childhood Summit

    Caesars Republic 18 Hwy 50, Stateline, NV, United States

    Nevada Robotics staff is presenting September 4, 2025 at the 2025 Early Childhood Summit, One Voice, One Future: Nevada’s Commitment to our Youngest Learners at Caesar’s Republic in Stateline, Nevada. The Early Childhood Summit will offer quality professional development on effective practices in the education of Nevada’s youngest students. Presentation Description Reading and Robots for Early Childhood […]

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    Nevada Robotics Community Outreach: Gardnerville Elementary School STEM Day

    Gardnerville Elementary School 1290 Toler Ave, Gardnerville, NV, United States

    Nevada Robotics is proud to continue its partnership with Douglas County Schools this year by providing support for the Friday September 5 STEM Day at Gardnerville Elementary School. Photos from Spring 2025 PreK/K METRICS - Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science - in Douglas County. 

  • Metrics: Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and innovation in Computer Science

    Nevada Robotics METRICS: Garside Jr. High School Cohort

    Garside Junior High School 300 S Torrey Pines Dr., Las Vegas, NV, United States

    Nevada Robotics is proud to partner with Garside Jr. High School in Las Vegas to offer METRICS for VEX GO robots and CoDrone EDU educational drones. METRICS (Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science) is engaging and ongoing educator professional development. At Garside METRICS, participants will learn how to build and code the […]

  • Metrics: Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and innovation in Computer Science

    Nevada Robotics METRICS: Las Vegas Cohort

    DISCOVERY Children’s Museum 360 Promenade Pl., Las Vegas, NV, United States

    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. Teachers may receive a $375 stipend or a certificate […]

  • Nevada Robotics Community Outreach Events over an image of a robot on a grid.

    Nevada Robotics Community Outreach: Gardnerville Elementary School Literacy and STEM Night

    Gardnerville Elementary School 1290 Toler Ave, Gardnerville, NV, United States

    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. In Spring 2025, 27 Douglas County PreK/K educators participated in Nevada Robotics three-part METRICS - Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science - […]

  • Nevada Robotics Community Outreach Events over an image of a robot on a grid.

    Nevada Robotics Community Outreach: NDE Family Engagement Summit in Las Vegas

    Northwest Career and Technical Academy 8200 W Tropical Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV, United States

    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. This event is a sponsored by the Nevada Department of Education […]

  • Metrics: Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and innovation in Computer Science

    Nevada Robotics METRICS: Northern Nevada Cohort

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

    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. Teachers may receive a $375 stipend or 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, […]

  • GBC Foundation's Beats & Bites: Live Music, Bar, Food Trucks. Starts at 5 pm.

    Nevada Robotics at Beats and Bites

    Great Basin College 1500 College Parkway, Elko, NV, United States

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • IDEALS: Integrating Drone Education + Learning Statewide with an image of drones in an obstacle course.
    Nevada Robotics IDEALS: Northern Nevada Cohort

    Nevada Robotics IDEALS: Northern Nevada Cohort

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

    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 […]