Nell J. Redfield Foundation Supports Hands-On Computer Science, Math, and Literacy Classroom Lessons Through DRI’s Nevada Robotics
The Nell J. Redfield Foundation recently made a three-year commitment to support Nevada Robotics’ Books and Bots Teacher Trainings, which will provide classroom lessons in Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms using robots and storybooks.
Guo Yu Awarded Funding from USGS to Expand Research Examining Compounding Risks of Wildfires and Floods
Guo Yu, assistant research professor of hydrometeorology, along with collaborator Luke McGuire from the University of Arizona, received a three-year grant from the USGS Water Resources Research Act Program. The funding will be used to expand his work examining how repeated wildfires impact flooding risk in communities.
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DRI Research Highlights: 2024, Volume 2
This semi-annual report highlights some of our recent research and community outreach. The cover story spotlights the critical restorative impact of good fire, resulting in healthier forests. We share fascinating research projects related to water, life in extreme environments, protecting people from the effects of wildfire smoke, our commitment to introducing students to careers in STEM, and an exciting project with the Southwest Sustainability Innovation Engine.
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