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Fri, 14 Jul 2017
DRI Researchers Identify Connection Between Atmospheric River Events and Avalanche Fatalities in Western United States
RENO, NV (Friday, July 14, 2017): Recently published research led by atmospheric scientists at the Desert Research Institute (DRI) demonstrates a connection between the occurrence... Read more
Fri, 14 Jul 2017
Source of Arctic Mercury Pollution Identified in New Study
DRI research team part of international effort to understand global impact Reno, NV (Friday July 14, 2017): Vast amounts of toxic mercury are accumulating in the... Read more
Thu, 29 Jun 2017
DRI’s Alan Gertler awarded prestigious fellowship at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem
Reno, NV: Dr. Alan Gertler, DRI’s Vice President for Research and Chief Science Officer, has been named a 2017-2018 Lady Davis Fellow at the Hebrew... Read more
Wed, 17 May 2017
DRI secures $47 million to continue work for U.S. Department of Energy
Technical research contract to build on more than 40 years of scientific and engineering service Las Vegas, Nev. (Thursday, May 18, 2017): Building on more than... Read more
Mon, 24 Apr 2017
2017 Snowmelt Runoff Signals Good News for Walker Lake but Raises Flooding Concerns Along Walker…
USGS model simulations suggest that Walker Lake will rise by as much as 15 to 18 feet this year, the most in a single year... Read more
Wed, 19 Apr 2017
New Technology Company Comes to Nevada to Focus on Water Quality
Australia-based STAR Water Solutions to partner with DRI to bring innovative bio-filtration technologies to Nevada LAS VEGAS — With support from WaterStart, Australia-based water technology... Read more
Thu, 13 Apr 2017
Celebrating over 15 years of science in the classroom
DRI Science Alive Program launches new brand, new tools for Nevada’s teachers Reno, Nev. – Building on nearly two decades of science education and outreach across... Read more
Fri, 03 Mar 2017
DRI and Italian researchers collaborate to share climate science expertise
Las Vegas, Nevada – (March 3, 2017): The Desert Research Institute (DRI) this week hosted leaders from the Italian Ministry for the Environment, Land and... Read more
Fri, 03 Mar 2017
Regents honor DRI’s Casey Schmidt with Rising Researcher Award
Reno, Nev. (March 3, 2017): The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents this week awarded Casey Schmidt, Ph.D., an assistant research professor of... Read more
Wed, 22 Feb 2017
A new model, a new vision for health science
RENO, Nev. (February 21, 2016) – Six months after recruiting 10,000 residents to participate in a one-of-a-kind, community-based population health study, Nevada-based Renown Health, the... Read more
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
DRI unmanned cloud-seeding realizes beyond visual line of sight
Research team records longest unmanned, cross-country flight in Nevada history Reno, Nev. (Feb. 16, 2017) – Nevada’s unmanned cloud-seeding research team today realized another fundamental capability... Read more
Thu, 09 Feb 2017
A life-detection strategy for NASA’s Europa Lander Concept
DRI microbial ecologist co-authors report on the scientific value of future mission Reno, Nevada – Dr. Alison Murray’s research has taken her to the southern-most waters surrounding... Read more
Fri, 03 Feb 2017
Congratulations to Dr. Kristen Averyt
Statement from Acting President Dr. Robert Gagosian On behalf of everyone at the Desert Research Institute, I would like to congratulate Dr. Kristen Averyt on her... Read more
Fri, 03 Feb 2017
Regents name Dr. Kristen Averyt president of the Desert Research Institute
Reno, Nevada – February 3, 2017: The Board of Regents today approved the appointment of Dr. Kristen Averyt as the next president of the Desert... Read more
Fri, 27 Jan 2017
Dr. Kristen Averyt named finalist for Desert Research Institute presidency
January 27, 2017 RENO, Nev. -- After completing a nationwide search, today the DRI President Search Committee and the Advisory Committee have nominated Dr. Kristen Averyt... Read more
Sat, 14 Jan 2017
Two finalists named for Desert Research Institute presidency
Finalists are Dr. Kristen Averyt of the University of Colorado Boulder and Dr. Philip Mote of the Oregon Climate Change Institute January 14, 2017 LAS VEGAS, Nev... Read more
Tue, 10 Jan 2017
Rocky Mountain haze - Study finds a link between drought and air quality in the…
Reno, Nevada - During summer months in the West people often head to the mountains to escape the haze regularly found in lower elevation cities... Read more
Fri, 02 Dec 2016
DRI Foundation names seven new Trustees, three reappointments
RENO, Nev. (Dec. 2, 2016) –The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents today approved the following appointments and election of officers to the DRI... Read more
Tue, 29 Nov 2016
Prominent geophysicist Marcia McNutt named 30th DRI Nevada Medalist
Special events scheduled for Fall 2017 in Reno and Las Vegas RENO, Nev. (Nov. 30, 2016) – The Desert Research Institute (DRI) proudly announces the selection... Read more
Thu, 10 Nov 2016
Hazardous chemicals discovered in flavored e-cigarette vapor
Scientists stress need for thorough research into flavored e-liquids RENO – Building on more than 30 years of air quality research in some of the most... Read more
