Research
Air Pollution Impacts One of China's Greatest Treasures

Terra Cotta Warrior

One of the Eight Wonders of the World could be a strong indicator of human impact on the environment.
 
Lake Tahoe Monitoring

DRI monitoring Lake Tahoe's clarityBy monitoring the Spring runoff each year, DRI scientists help Lake Tahoe recover its clarity.
 
Iceberg III Project

Iceberg III ProjectDRI's Dr. Alison Murray and her team are in the Southern Ocean as part of the Iceberg III project led by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute.
 

Programs

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

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

ASCENT Program
DRI ASCENT ProgramPromoting women in science through mentoring and career development.

The Nevada Medal

Now Accepting Nominations
The Nevada MedalEstablished in 1988, DRI's Nevada Medal acknowledges achievements in science and engineering.

Terminus Lakes Symposium

Walker Basin Project
International Terminus Lakes SymposiumJoin us Oct. 26-29, 2009 for terminus lakes research from national and international scientists.

50th Anniversary Lecture Series

Five Decades of Discovery
DRI 50th Anniversary Lecture SeriesJoin us for a year of lectures on DRI's environmental science research and results.