Desert Research Institute
Desert Research Institute
| DEES Featured Projects |
Mission AntarcticaDEES researcher, Joe Grzymski, is leading a team in Antarctica where they are studying the molecular biology and evolution of microscopic organisms. 2010 Expedition to Lake Vida, AntarcticaDEES faculty members, Alison Murray and Christian Fritsen, along with several colleagues participated in ongoing research of the Antarctic lake. Support for this project is being provided by the National Science Foundation. EPSCoR Grant Recipient Presents WorkThe collaborative project (Western Nevada College student and professor, and DRI's Dr. Jay Arnone), Waterfall Fire Project, makes learning materials available for area science teachers. The Lincoln Highway ProjectDirected by DEES Assistant Research Archaeologist, David Page, mapped the 1913 and 1919 routes of the Lincoln Highway through U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground. Review the project background, view historical photos and rephotography, and take a photo tour through a clickable map via the project website. |
Located in Reno, Nevada
This unique laboratory houses the EcoCell Laboratories and the EcoPod Chambers.
Located in Las Vegas, Nevada
The archaeology laboratory is equipped for morphological and technological analyses of stone tools and ceramics, microscopic lithic use-wear studies, and computerized catalog generation.
Located in Reno, Nevada
Algae and biofuels research conducted within the Systems Microbial Ecology Laboratory may produce large returns.
