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SUMMARY:STEM Professional Development Training: Pre-K STEAM & Literacy
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis Green Box is a self-contained\, Nevada Pre-K standards-aligned\, curriculum kit that provides educators with three weeks’ worth of curriculum and all supplies necessary to conduct each activity. Participants will learn about the process behind the Pre-K Green Box creation\, how the kit helps to bridge the gap in literacy\, and the benefits of combining books with the wonder of hands-on learning through play. Educators will have the opportunity to actively engage with the Green Box activities to gain a practical understanding of how to integrate them in the classroom. \nAlthough this training will cover Pre-K standards\, all interested educators are welcome to attend! Educators who attend the training will receive copies of books found in the curriculum and a certificate of completion for 3 Continuing Education hours. \nClick here to register: https://tinyurl.com/mr4bupff
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/stem-pd-prek-steam-literacy-march1-reno/
LOCATION:DRI\, Reno Campus\, 2215 Raggio Parkway\, Reno\, NV\, 89512\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM Education Program
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SUMMARY:STEM Professional Development Training: 3D Printers
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThis training is open to K-12th grade Educators. Educators who attend the session will be eligible for up to 4 Continuing Education hours as well as the ability to check out MarkerBot 3D printers from DRI’s STEM Co-Lab Lending Library. \nRegister online at https://tinyurl.com/32ket42j
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/stem-pd-3dprinters-march8-vegas/
LOCATION:DRI\, Las Vegas Campus\, 755 E. Flamingo Rd.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89119\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM Education Program
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SUMMARY:Roots of Wonder: Following Curiosity into the Natural World
DESCRIPTION: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 in unexpected ways. \nPurchase tickets online!  \nDRI Storyteller:\nSean McKenna\, Ph.D. is the Executive Director of the Division of Hydrologic Sciences (DHS) at the Desert Research Institute (DRI). In this position he is responsible for success of a division with ~120 Research Faculty and Scientists\, Postdocs\, and Students. DHS works to advance knowledge of hydrologic processes including ground water\, surface water\, evapotranspiration\, precipitation and snowmelt as well as the impacts of climate change and wildfires on these processes and on society. Projects within DHS span the full spectrum from basic science to applied solutions. Dr. McKenna’s research interests are within the areas  Ground water flow and solute transport modeling\, parameter estimation\, hydroinformatics\, and spatial statistics. \nDr. McKenna will share stories of his experiences working at the intersection of engineering and science and also looking at challenges that we face living in the Southwest. \nFeatured Speakers: \nJarret Keene is an assistant professor in the Department of English at UNLV\, where he teaches American literature and the graphic novel. He is the series editor for Las Vegas Writes\, sponsored by Nevada Humanities and published by Huntington Press\, and is the author of Hammer of the Dogs\, and the middle grade books Decide and Survive: The Attack on Pearl Harbor and Heroes of World War II: 25 True Stories of Unsung Heroes Who Fought for Freedom. Keene’s Kid Crimson series of Western novels\, about the youngest\, deadliest\, and most handsome hired gun in Virginia City\, Nevada\, is published by Wolfpack Publishing. Keene has been interviewed by Writer’s Digest\, Publisher’s Weekly\, EcoTheo Review\, Library Thing\, Black Fox Literary Magazine\, and Coast to Coast AM. \n  \nSonia Barcelona is a singer-songwriter and multi-disciplinary artist from Las Vegas\, known for her soulful vocals and heartfelt storytelling. With over a decade of performance\, Sonia’s music blends indie\, folk\, and alternative sounds\, drawing inspiration from her personal journey\, culture\, and the beauty of everyday life. Her work has been featured on Netflix\, VICE\, and she has been named Best of Vegas. Sonia has performed on numerous stages across the city and beyond\, captivating audiences with her warm presence and introspective lyrics. In addition to her music\, she is deeply involved in the arts and community\, using her creativity to inspire and connect with others. \n  \nThank you to our community partner Nevada Humanities and media sponsor Nevada Public Radio. \n           \nThis production is not a Vegas Theatre Company event. The views expressed and other information presented are solely those of the producing entity.
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/curiosity-lab-roots-of-wonder/
LOCATION:Vegas Theatre Company\, 1025 S 1st St.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Curiosity Lab Las Vegas
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SUMMARY:Ecosystem Explorers: A Family STEAM Adventure!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister today! \nAt this event\, families will: \n– Learn about ecosystems and the balance of nature.\n– Discover how living and nonliving things depend on one another.\n– Explore the wonders of the natural world through play and observation. \nEnjoy story time\, hands-on experiments\, and interactive games designed to bring ecology to life for the whole family! These fun activities highlight the benefits of hands-on learning through play and show how the kit supports early literacy development. \nFree books for participants! (While supplies last) \nThis event is recommended for families with young children. The Ecosystem Explorers! Green Box activities align with Pre-K Standards and will be available as a FREE resource to educators across Nevada. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect your child with the wonders of the natural world!
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/ecosystem-explorers-mesquite-march-15/
LOCATION:Mesquite Works STEAM Center\, 312 W. Mesquite Blvd.\, Mesquite\, NV\, 89027\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM Education Program
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SUMMARY:Spark Curiosity: A Family STEAM Adventure!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister today!  \nAt this event\, families will:\n– Explore the concepts of lightning.\n– Discover what uses electricity in our community.\n–  Investigate how circuits and switches work. \nEnjoy story time\, hands-on experiments\, and interactive games\, designed to bring learning to life for the whole family! These fun activities highlight the benefits of hands-on learning through play and show how the kit bridges the gap in literacy. \nFree books for participants! (While supplies last) \nThis event is recommended for families with young children. The It’s Electric! Green Box activities align with Pre-K Standards and will be available as a FREE resource to educators all over Nevada. Don’t miss this opportunity to spark curiosity and creativity in your child’s learning journey!
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/spark-curiosity-reno-march-15/
LOCATION:Reno Public Market\, 299 E. Plumb Ln.\, Reno\, NV\, 89502\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM Education Program
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SUMMARY:Nevada Robotics at DISCOVERY Children’s Museum Earth Hour Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Nevada Robotics at the DISCOVERY Children’s Museum for Earth Hour: A global movement to turn off lights and give back to the Earth for their Books and Bots\, “Turn Off the Lights” program. \nVisit the DISCOVERY Children’s Museum website for a full list of activities!  
URL:https://www-dev.dri.edu/event/nevada-robotics-earth-hour-2025/
LOCATION:DISCOVERY Children’s Museum\, 360 Promenade Pl.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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