Research
Three DRI Researchers working in Antarctica

Left to right: DRI's Kendrick Taylor, Alison Murray, and Jack GilliesDRI's Jack Gillies, Alison Murray, and Kendrick Taylor are each working on projects in Antarctica.

 
NVREC: Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium

Nevada Renewable Energy ConsortiumNVREC is an association among DRI, UNLV, and UNR, along with participating NSHE community colleges, that will play a critical role in making Nevada the leader in the utilization of renewable energy.

 
Studying the Earth's Past and Future Climate

DRI's Dr. Joseph McConnell received over 3.2 million to study ice coresDRI's Joseph McConnell, Ph.D., received over $3.2 million in NSF awards to study Arctic and Antarctic ice cores for clues regarding the Earth’s climate.

 

Programs

Renewable Energy Center
DRI Renewable Energy Center
Renewable energy research by DRI faculty and partner programs.

GreenPower Program
GreenPower Program
Supporting renewable energy sources to help Nevada’s kids grow up green.

Latest DRI Video

CoCoRaHS Network
020510 CoCoRaHS Video
2/5/10: DRI works with volunteers in the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network, a grassroots nationwide effort to measure precipitation.

The DRI Nevada Medal Award

Tahoe Basin Science Conference

March 16-17, 2010
5th Biennial Lake Tahoe Basin Science Conference
An open forum to learn about and discuss progress in understanding the Lake Tahoe Basin environment.

DRI's 50th Anniversary

Five Decades of Discovery
DRI's 50th  Anniversary
Learn more about DRI's legacy of contributions to environmental science research and results.

Ensuring So. Nevada's Water Supply

February 26, 2010
Planning for Uncertainty
Participate in a panel discussion with scientific leaders and stakeholders on how climate variability influences the decisions we're making regarding the long-term water source for Southern Nevada.