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 […]
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The Story of Resilience
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 […]
$10.00
Fire Ecology of Nevada Green Box
DRI, Reno Campus 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV, United StatesDRI 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 […]
The Story of Extremes
DRI, Reno Campus 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV, United StatesJoin 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
New World Luminescence Dating Workshop 2024
DRI, Reno Campus 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV, United StatesWe 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, […]
The Story of Extremes
Springs Preserve 333 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, United StatesJoin 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
Boulder City Library 701 Adams Boulevard, Boulder City, NV, United StatesJoin 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 – 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 […]
Reno Aces Fundraising Game for STEM Education
Greater Nevada Field 250 Evans Ave., Reno, NV, United StatesMake 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
Invasive Weed Pulling Event at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument: Eglington Preserve Kiosk Grand Teton Dr. and Tule Springs Pkwy., Las Vegas, United StatesJoin 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:Â Tuesday, August 6th from […]
AWE+ 2024 Wildfire Recovery and Resilience: Working Across Silos to Drive Solutions
Encore Las Vegas 3121 South Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, United StatesAWE+ 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
DRI, Las Vegas Campus 755 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV, United StatesDiscover 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 […]