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Research Programs and Networks

Leading unique research programs serving Nevada, the nation, and the world

DRI’s research programs focus on the multidisciplinary connections between our faculty and staff.

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Center for International Water and Sustainability (CIWAS)

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Climate, Ecosystem and Fire Applications (CEFA)

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Cloud Seeding Program

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Community Environmental Monitoring Program (CEMP)

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Cultural Resource Management Program

High Performance Computing Services

High Performance Computational Services

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Integrated Terrain Analysis Program (ITAP)

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Maki Endowment Research Program

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Naval Earth Sciences and Engineering Program (NESEP)

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Nevada Regional STEM Network

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Nevada Robotics Program

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Nevada Water Resources Research Institute (NWRRI)

Real-Time Environmental Monitoring and Alert System (REMAS)

Real-Time Environmental Monitoring and Alert System (REMAS)

Renewable Energy Research and Application

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Scaling Environmental Processes in Heterogeneous Arid Soils (SEPHAS)

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STEM Education Program - K-12 Education

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Science Distilled - Public Lecture Series

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U.S. Dept. of Energy / Nevada National Security Site - Technical Research, Engineering, and Development Program

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Western Regional Climate Center

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Western States Water Users Program

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WaterStart

Working to solve our most challenging environmental problems. 

More than 600 highly-skilled scientists, engineers, technicians, students, and staff work collaboratively within and across three research divisions, focused on understanding and answering critical science questions about global climate change, water quality and availability, air quality, the sustainability of desert lands, life in extreme environments, education, and more.

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