• STEM Professional Development Training: Nature Journaling

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

    Are you interested in learning how to use nature journaling as a tool for STEM education? Not only can nature journaling help people hone their powers of observation, the practice also improves language, critical thinking, STEM, and artistic skills. Nature journaling has also been shown to increase nature connectivity and awareness of one's local environment. Come to this training and learn the basics of teaching nature journaling through hands-on activities and guided prompts.

  • The Future in Rearview: Stories from the Edge of Then and Now

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

    Join us for an evening that looks to the past to better understand the future. Through science, history, and creative reflection, this program explores how moments that shaped a community—whether […]

    $15.00
  • STEM Professional Development Training: 3D Printers

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

    Unlock innovative teaching methods with DRI’s STEM Education Program’s FREE educator professional development training on 3D printers! In the training, educators will gain hands-on experience designing 3D objects in Tinkercad, operating Prusa Mini printers, and resources to transform the classroom into a hub of creativity and exploration! This training is open to K-12th grade Educators.

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • STEM Professional Development Training: Solar Homes

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

    Join us for a FREE professional development session on our middle school Green Box unit, Solar Homes! This Green Box provides three weeks of curriculum and all necessary supplies to teach students about solar energy and sustainable home design. You'll explore solar radiation’s impact on homes and discover strategies to reduce its effects through smart design. Learn how to engage students in hands-on activities that empower them to create their own solar-powered homes.

  • 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 […]

  • The View from Here: Stories of Perspective and Discovery

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

    Join us for an evening of storytelling that explores the world through new perspectives and the discoveries they inspire. 'The View from Here' invites you to see how technology, curiosity, […]

    $15.00
  • 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 […]

  • STEM Professional Development Training: Truckee Watershed STEM Curriculum

    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/high school lessons! These two lessons will use computational simulations to […]