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,...
Nell J. Redfield Foundation Supports Hands-On Computer Science, Math, and Literacy Classroom Lessons Through DRI’s Nevada Robotics
The Nell J. Redfield Foundation recently made a three-year commitment to support Nevada Robotics’ Books and Bots Teacher Trainings, which will provide classroom lessons in Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms using robots and storybooks.
Guo Yu Awarded Funding from USGS to Expand Research Examining Compounding Risks of Wildfires and Floods
Guo Yu, assistant research professor of hydrometeorology, along with collaborator Luke McGuire from the University of Arizona, received a three-year grant from the USGS Water Resources Research Act Program. The funding will be used to expand his work examining how repeated wildfires impact flooding risk in communities.
NSHE Institute DRI Secures EPA Funding for Stem Education Program to Increase Water Workforce Pipeline in Nevada
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is thrilled to announce DRI has secured $1 million in grant funding through the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Program. This funding will support DRI’s STEM Education Program, which aims to strengthen Nevada’s workforce in the drinking water and wastewater sectors.
DRI’s STEM Education Team Receives EPA Grant to Support Microplastics Education for Nevada Students and Communities
The $100,000 grant will fund the production of additional educational kits known as Greenboxes that raise awareness and understanding of the prevalence and role of microplastics in the environment. In addition to the Greenboxes, the grant will also support community partnerships with The Nature Conservancy, the Walker Basin Conservancy, Get Outdoors Nevada, Sierra Nevada Journeys, and Envirolution.
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...