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Wed, 09 May 2018
Lead pollution in Greenland ice shows rise and fall of ancient European civilizations
Reno, NV (May 14, 2018): To learn about the rise and fall of ancient European civilizations, researchers sometimes find clues in unlikely places: deep inside... Read more
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
Ancient ‘quids’ reveal genetic information, clues into migration patterns of early Great Basin inhabitants
Las Vegas, NV (Tuesday, April 24, 2018): If you want to know about your ancestors today, you can send a little saliva to a company where –... Read more
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
DRI launches cybersecurity internship program in collaboration with SANS Institute
Program now accepting applications for 2018 Reno, NV (Tuesday, April 24, 2018): From malware infections to attacks on critical infrastructure like electricity grids, cybercrime is a... Read more
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
New research improves prospects for imperiled Devils Hole Pupfish in captivity
DRI study finds key differences between artificial habitat and the real Devils Hole Las Vegas, NV (Tuesday, March 20, 2018): In a first-of-its kind study of... Read more
Thu, 15 Mar 2018
Healthy Nevada Project announces pilot study insights and phase two enrollment
Population Health Study Begins Clinical Care Integration and Opens Genomic Testing to 40,000 Nevadans Reno, Nev. (March 15, 2018) – Eighteen months ago, northern Nevada made... Read more
Wed, 14 Mar 2018
DRI Stories in the Snow Project collects over 400 images from local citizen scientists
Detailed photographs help local scientists understand regional storms, collect weather data Reno, NV (Wednesday, March 14, 2018): No two snow crystals are alike, an old saying... Read more
Thu, 01 Mar 2018
Board of Regents award DRI air pollution expert 2018 Rising Researcher Award
Dr. Vera Samburova Winner of 2018 Rising Researcher AwardReno, Nev. (Thursday, March 1, 2018) - The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents... Read more
Wed, 17 Jan 2018
Scientists investigate northern Sierra Nevada snow droughts
New research from DRI explores root causes of declining snowpack levels Reno, NV (Wednesday, January 17, 2018): The Lake Tahoe Basin and northern Sierra Nevada are currently... Read more
Tue, 09 Jan 2018
Helix to help expand Healthy Nevada Project
Community-driven population health study prepares to significantly increase public enrollment Reno, Nev. and San Carlos, Calif. (Tuesday, January 9, 2018) – Fifteen months after launching the... Read more
Fri, 05 Jan 2018
DRI names Lawrence Buja new Vice President for Research
Reno, NV (Friday, January 5, 2018): Lawrence Buja, Ph.D., has been named the new Vice President for Research (VPR) for Nevada’s Desert Research Institute. Dr. Buja... Read more
Thu, 07 Dec 2017
Climate Engine offers unprecedented access to Earth image datasets
New web application utilizes Google Earth Engine to process and visualize climate and satellite image data Reno, NV (Thursday, December 7, 2017): Working with large environmental... Read more
Fri, 17 Nov 2017
DRI and Scripps Oceanography receive $3 million NOAA grant to help decision makers prepare for…
Program to focus on climate-driven impacts to local communities Reno, NV (Friday, November 17, 2017): A climate research program led by scientists at the Desert Research... Read more
Wed, 08 Nov 2017
DRI Science Alive included in Nevada’s newest list of recommended STEM programs
Reno, NV (Wednesday, November 8, 2017): The Desert Research Institute (DRI) is proud to announce that Science Alive, the Institute’s K-12 outreach program and home of... Read more
Tue, 05 Sep 2017
Massive Antarctic Volcanic Eruptions Linked to Abrupt Southern Hemisphere Climate Changes Near the End of…
New findings explain synchronous deglaciation that occurred 17,700 Years Ago (Reno, NV) – New findings published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences... Read more
Thu, 10 Aug 2017
Black Carbon Emissions from Ancient Wildfires Linked to Historical Climate Conditions
DRI-led research team publishes longest ice core black carbon record to date Reno, NV (Thursday, August 10, 2017): Smoky skies and burnt landscapes are the easily... Read more
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
In Memoriam - Dr. Barbara Zielinska
A memorial service for Barbara is scheduled for Friday, August 18, 2017 at the Mountain View Mausoleum, Meditation Chapel, 435 Stoker Avenue Reno at 12... Read more
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
Fri, 04 Nov 2016
In Memorial – Dr. Kelly Redmond
Donations to support the Dr. Kelly Redmond Memorial Fund can be made to the DRI Foundation online. [CLICK HERE] to donate and be sure to... Read more
Tue, 01 Nov 2016
Research Takes Flight with NV Energy Drone Pilot Program
RENO, Nev. – Nov. 1, 2016 - NV Energy announced today that with several partners, it has completed a drone pilot program to inspect, collect... Read more
Tue, 04 Oct 2016
Unmanned aircraft collect first real-time measurements of atmospheric turbulence over the northern Indian Ocean
New research reveals insights into how black carbon aerosols impact cloud formation RENO – It is widely known that black carbon, or soot, aerosol particles emitted... Read more
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
Renown Health, DRI and 23andMe population health study expanded to 10,000 participants after unprecedented public…
More than 5,000 people registered for a free DNA kit within the first 24 hours RENO, Nev. (Sept. 16, 2016) – A ground-breaking community-based population health... Read more
Wed, 14 Sep 2016
Renown Health and DRI Study Aims to Change the Way Nevada Thinks About Health
Collaboration Aims to Change the Way State Thinks About Health RENO, Nev. (Sept. 15, 2016) – Nevada-based Renown Health and the Desert Research Institute (DRI) are... Read more
Wed, 17 Aug 2016
Improving farm management with unmanned aviation
DRI and AboveNV complete successful test flights above Winnemucca Farms RENO – Using fixed-wing and rotor-driven aircraft, a team of research scientists from the Desert Research... Read more
Thu, 28 Jul 2016
DRI names Meghan Collins as STEM Research Scientist
Position to focus on new lifelong and experiential learning opportunities and STEM workforce development partnerships throughout Nevada RENO – In its continuing effort to improve Nevada’s... Read more
Fri, 22 Jul 2016
Increasing school attendance by improving WASH access
Catholic Relief Services, DRI, and UDS announce new collaboration and contributions to the WASH sector in Ghana July 22 2016, TAMALE, GHANA – More than 70-percent... Read more
Thu, 23 Jun 2016
DRI unmanned cloud-seeding project gains ejectable flare capability
RENO – Unmanned aerial cloud-seeding reached a new milestone through the successful integration and deployment of 14 ejectable cloud-seeding flares at low altitude. In several test... Read more
Thu, 16 Jun 2016
DRI’s Dana Trimble honored at 25th Annual Salute to Women of Achievement event in Reno
RENO – Dana Trimble, an associate research scientist at the Desert Research Institute was one of 70 local “Women in STEM” honored last month during... Read more
Fri, 03 Jun 2016
Governor Brian Sandoval awarded DRI President’s Medal
RENO – During today’s meeting of the DRI Research Foundation, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval was honored with the 32nd Desert Research Institute President’s Medal award. Dr... Read more
Fri, 03 Jun 2016
Annual DRI Convocation celebrates scientific achievement and honors graduate student research accomplishments
DRI President’s Medal awarded to Switch Supernap RENO – On Thursday, June 2 more than 200 people gathered at the Reno and Las Vegas campuses of... Read more
Tue, 31 May 2016
DRI and A&WMA honor Pine Middle School science teacher Susan Kaiser
RENO – In an ongoing effort to support STEM educators in Nevada, Drs. Judith Chow and John Watson, international air quality experts from Nevada’s Desert... Read more
Thu, 26 May 2016
DRI and Renown Health to exhibit in Nevada Pavilion at BIO International Convention in San…
RENO – Scientists from DRI’s Applied Innovation Center (AIC) today announced that they will be exhibiting alongside Renown Health doctors and community advocates next month... Read more
Tue, 24 May 2016
Call for Nominations - 2017 DRI Nevada Medal Award
RENO – The Desert Research Institution (DRI) Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 30th Annual DRI Nevada Medal Award to be awarded in the... Read more
Tue, 24 May 2016
Science Distilled – DRI and The Discovery launch new NOVA Science Café lecture series to…
First event to feature DRI climate experts discussing El Niño expectations and impacts RENO – Headlines on drought and El Niño created big expectations across the... Read more
Fri, 13 May 2016
Daniel Saftner awarded prestigious Fulbright Student Scholarship
Project will increase access to safe, sustainable drinking water sources in West Africa RENO – Daniel Saftner, a graduate research assistant at the Desert Research Institute (DRI)... Read more
Tue, 03 May 2016
Unmanned cloud-seeding aircraft takes flight in Nevada
UAS Test Site resources help industry-academic research team showcase UAS potential RENO – For the first time in aviation history, a fixed-wing unmanned aircraft has successfully... Read more
Mon, 02 May 2016
Regents name Dr. Robert B. Gagosian Acting President of the Desert Research Institute
Reno, Nevada - May 2, 2016 The Board of Regents today approved the appointment of Dr. Robert B. Gagosian as the acting president of the Desert... Read more
Tue, 12 Apr 2016
DRI Presents New Video Trailer
DRI is proud to share our new promotional video below. We hope this will inspire you and remind you to celebrate great science and the dramatic... Read more
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
AIC’s Brian Speicher appointed to The Discovery's Board
RENO – The Applied Innovation Center (AIC) at DRI is pleased to announce that Brian Speicher has been appointed to the Terry Lee Wells Nevada... Read more
Thu, 24 Mar 2016
WaterStart Launches New Brand, Aims to Provide Global Channel for Innovation
LAS VEGAS, NV – WaterStart , a cluster of global leaders in the implementation of water innovation, recently rebranded and unveiled a new website. Since 2013... Read more
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
ClimateEngine.org unveiled at White House Water Summit
DRI, U. Idaho, Google commit to expand new technology to address water issues RENO – The research team behind ClimateEngine.org unveiled their commitment to expanding the... Read more
Tue, 08 Mar 2016
DRI Fire Ecologist Awarded Nevada Regents’ Rising Researcher
Assistant Professor Adam Watts honored for his early career accomplishments RENO – The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents recognized Adam Watts, Ph.D... Read more