Come create and make with us! The Nevada Robotics team will be on hand for CS-STEM Creations - art projects with robots and coding - from 5 - 8 p.m. on July 30 at the DRI, Reno Campus for Curiosity Lab - From Curiosity to Creation: Listen, Learn, and Create. Purchase tickets online! Full Event […]
Come and explore the delicate balance of our ecosystem during DRI’s STEM Education Program’s FREE educator professional development training on our new middle school Green Box, Fire Ecology of Nevada. Green Boxes are self-contained, NGSS-aligned, curriculum kits that provide educators with three weeks’ worth of curriculum and all supplies necessary for your classroom to conduct […]
Elevate your science curriculum 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 with three week’s worth of curriculum and all supplies necessary for your classroom to conduct each activity. In this training, you will […]
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. This Green Box is a self-contained, Nevada Pre-K […]
Join us for an evening of captivating stories that explore our connection to winter. From the wonder of snowfall to the traditions it inspires, and the science that unravels its mysteries, 'Chasing Snow' celebrates the many ways winter shapes our lives. Through diverse perspectives, we'll uncover tales of discovery, creativity, and the enduring allure of […]
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, curriculum kits that provide educators with three weeks’ worth of curriculum and all supplies necessary for your […]
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 with three week’s worth of curriculum and all supplies necessary for your classroom to conduct each activity. In this training, […]
Join us for an engaging science lecture that delves into Nevada’s history through the lens of archaeology and geology. Discover the significance of Basque arborglyphs, explore the research at the DRI luminescence lab, and learn about volcanos in Nevada (yes, this state!) that erupted not that long ago. Tickets are available now for purchase through […]
Geoarchaeology applies methods used in geosciences to archaeological questions. Geoarchaeology helps us understand: the source and transport history of artifacts, the age and spatial distribution of archaeological sites, factors that influence site preservation, and climate and environmental conditions that would have influenced human activities through time. This short course is designed for archaeologists who want […]
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, curriculum kits that provide educators with three weeks’ worth of curriculum and all supplies necessary for your […]
We 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, […]
Join 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. […]