Desert Research Institute
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Touring Mars at DRI
4/26: DRI’s DRIVE6 virtual reality simulator uses digital technologies and visualization tools to create scaled, 3D representations of Nevada, Mars and beyond.
Discovering Life on Mars with Dr. Steven Squyres
4/19: Dr. Steven Squyres talks about his landmark discovery, the future of space exploration, and why he spent over 24 hours underwater as a deep sea "aquanaut".
Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium
Helping Nevada become a national leader in renewable energy.
Helping Nevada's Kids Grow Up Green
Supporting renewable energy resources to help Nevada’s kids grow up green.
An Inclusive Mission of Research Excellence
DRI acknowledges the uniqueness of all individuals, their commonalities as well as differences.
Speaking at an important state-wide water summit in March, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval lauded DRI’s METRIC program calling its Landsat satellite technology an important tool in monitoring water usage.
The Desert Research Institute’s Net Zero Building was honored by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and Senator Harry Reid at the USGBC Northern Nevada Chapter luncheon for its goals and plans to create an independently sustainable structure.
DRI secured a new Technical Research, Engineering, and Development Services contract with the U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration. The contract extends until October 31, 2016 and has a ceiling value of $35,926,593. DRI supports the nationally important missions of the DOE/NNSA at the Nevada National Security Site through this contract.