Estimation of Brown Carbon in PM2.5 Samples from United States Long-term Networks
Estimation of Brown Carbon in PM2.5 Samples from United States Long-term Networks Wang, X., Chow, J. C., Gronstal, S. B.,
Estimation of Brown Carbon in PM2.5 Samples from IMPROVE and CSN Networks
Estimation of Brown Carbon in PM2.5 Samples from IMPROVE and CSN Networks Wang, X., Chow, J. C., Daub, B. J.,
Improved estimation of PM2.5 brown carbon contributions to filter light attenuation
Improved estimation of PM2.5 brown carbon contributions to filter light attenuation Chow, J. C., Chen, L.-W.A., Wang, X.,
Estimation of Brown Carbon Concentrations for Two Years of IMPROVE and CSN Aerosol Samples
Estimation of Brown Carbon Concentrations for Two Years of IMPROVE and CSN Aerosol Samples Green, M. C., Chow, J. C., Watson, J. G.,
Estimation of Light Attenuation from Brown Carbon using Filter Loading Adjusted Light Attenuation
Estimation of Light Attenuation from Brown Carbon using Filter Loading Adjusted Light Attenuation Green, M. C., Chow, J. C., Wang, X.,
Estimating Brown Carbon concentrations by Multi-wavelength Thermal-Optical Analysis
Estimating Brown Carbon concentrations by Multi-wavelength Thermal-Optical Analysis Green, M. C., Chow, J. C., Watson, J. G.,
Linking microbial genomes to phenomes, one cell at a time
Linking microbial genomes to phenomes, one cell at a time Munson-McGee, J. H., Lindsay, M., Brown, J.,
Linking microbial genomes to phenomes, one cell at a time
Linking microbial genomes to phenomes, one cell at a time Munson-McGee, J. H., Lindsay, M., Brown, J.,
Climate change attribution of nighttime fire behavior
Climate change attribution of nighttime fire behavior Brown, T. J., McEvoy, D. J. (2021). Climate change attribution of nighttime fire behavior, 13th Symposium on Fire and Forest Meteorology, American Meteorological Society:...
The Devils Hole Pupfish: Science in a Time of Crisis
The Devils Hole Pupfish: Science in a Time of Crisis Hausner, M. B., Wilson, K., Brown, K. (2018). The Devils Hole Pupfish: Science in a Time of Crisis, Desert Fishes Council Annual Meeting: Furnace Creek, CA, November 14,...
The timeline of climate, weather, and fire
Brown, T. J. (2021). The timeline of climate, weather, and fire, Living with Fire Webinar: [Virtual], June 10, 2021, Invited presentation.
Influence of the Madden-Julian Oscillation on Summertime Cloud-to-Ground Lightning Activity over the Continental United States
Abatzoglou, J. T., Brown, T. J. (2009). Influence of the Madden-Julian Oscillation on Summertime Cloud-to-Ground Lightning Activity over the Continental United States, Mon Wea Rev, 137, 3596-3601
New Study Points to Increase in High-risk Bushfire Days in Australia
News releasesResearch findings
August 17, 2021
Victoria, Australia is already one of the most bushfire-prone areas in the world, and the number of high-risk days may triple by the end of the century, according to a new study in the International Journal of Wildland Fire that features work by DRI climatologist Tim Brown, Ph.D.
What We Do
WHAT WE DO CALIFORNIA NEVADA ADAPTATION PROGRAM Our mission is to improve resilience in California and Nevada by providing decision makers usable information through integrating cutting-edge physical and social science. CNAP,...
DRI’s AWE+ Summit Tackles Wildfire Resilience and Recovery
AnnouncementsDRI, one of our nation’s leading applied environmental research institutes, together with the DRI Foundation, this week held its inaugural AWE+ Summit -Wildfire Recovery and Resilience: Working Across Silos to Drive Solutions. The summit is a call-to-action for communities to implement measures that support resilience and human adaptability to devastating wildfire events. Nationally recognized scientific leaders discussed challenges, progress, and hope through actions that will lead to solutions.
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Telling the story of research and innovation. DRI’s Office of External Affairs and Communications provides support to research faculty and staff to generate awareness and engagement that inspires action to sustain research at DRI.
AWE+ 2024 News
DRI, together with its Foundation, presents a celebratory dinner in support of its new AWE+ global initiative. Join AWE+ 2024 summit speakers and sponsors for an evening supporting DRI’s commitment to serve as a catalyst for creating an Adaptable World Environment of strong, resilient communities in a climate shifting world and honoring DRI’s tireless, decades-long commitment to science-driven solutions. In addition to the opportunity to meet some of the nation’s foremost experts on wildfire, the evening will feature a forward-looking conversation with one of the nation’s foremost experts on climate and energy.
National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy Workshop
The International Association of Wildland Fire and the Wildland Fire Leadership Council (WFLC) and its three regional strategy committees, invite you to register for the 7th Annual National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management...
AWE+ 2024 Speakers
AWE+ 2024 will transcend the traditional conference structure by empowering delegates, through DRI guidance, to take leading roles in envisioning user-inspired, climate-adapted communities.
The summit will focus on the devastating impacts of wildfires and envision a world where communities can prepare for and adapt to wildfire and its effects. The escalating intensity of wildfire events including post-fire debris flows, flooding, smoke, and other consequences, pose acute human threats and societal costs. The program is a call to action for the urgent need to accelerate the transformation toward resiliency.
New NV Energy Foundation Grant Will Support Wildfire Preparedness in Nevada
Donor StoriesA generous grant from the NV Energy Foundation will provide $150,000 to support DRI’s development of a Weather and Research Forecast advanced modeling tool that simulates weather, fire, and smoke for firefighting and prescribed fire operations.
Meet Graduate Researcher Nicholas Kimutis
BlogFeatured researchers
September 29, 2021
Meet graduate researcher Nicholas Kimutis and learn about his work in DRI’s Division of Atmospheric Sciences in this interview with DRI’s Behind the Science Blog.
DRI Honors Outstanding Contributions of Faculty and Staff at 2021 Celebration of Science
Awards and HonorsBlog
June 30, 2021
Each year, the Desert Research Institute (DRI) honors the incredible commitment and dedication of our faculty and staff through an award ceremony called the Celebration of Science. This year’s event was held virtually and...
CEFA Operations and Forecast Facility
CEFA Operations and Forecast Facility Lab Description The Climate Ecosystem Fire Applications (CEFA) program utilizes a modern computing laboratory for data analysis and scientific visualization supporting the applications...
Into the Plume: Advancing Fire Science Using Drone Technology
BlogFeatured projects
July 31, 2019
Photo: Drone pilots look toward their aircraft flying through the smoke. Credit: DRI’s Dave Vuono. Fire science research using drone technology at DRI “It was sort of like a deep-sea exploration, with a submarine scanning...
Climate Ecosystem Fire Applications (CEFA)
Climate Ecosystem Fire Applications (CEFA) Program Description The Climate, Ecosystem and Fire Applications (CEFA) program provides products and information related to climate, weather, fire and natural resources nationwide and...
New study identifies atmospheric conditions that precede wildfires in the Southwest
News releasesResearch findings
January 3, 2019
Reno, Nev. (January 3, 2018): To protect communities in arid landscapes from devastating wildfires, preparation is key. New research from the Desert Research Institute (DRI) in Reno may aid in the prevention of large fires by...
12 Days of DRI: 2018 in Review
AnnouncementsIt’s safe to say that 2018 has been a great year for DRI. From launching new programs to engage community members in science and technology to making new strides in our core research areas, we’re proud of what we’ve...
Western Regional Climate Center
Western Regional Climate Center Lab Description The Western Regional Climate Center (WRCC) in Reno, Nevada, delivers high-quality climate data services at national, regional and state levels working with NOAA partners in the...
DRI researchers share projects with Nevada water resources professionals at state-wide symposium
BlogFeatured projects
September 26, 2018
Several DRI researchers reported on recent projects at the Nevada Water Resources Association (NWRA) Fall Symposium in Reno this week. They were among engineers, resource managers, water rights professionals, and other...
DRI Luminescence Laboratory (DRILL)
The DRI Luminescence Research Laboratory (DRILL) is located at DRI’s northern campus in Reno, NV and offers a broad spectrum of luminescence dating capabilities, including optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) and thermoluminescence (TL) techniques. The DRILL is a research laboratory dedicated to fundamental investigations in the luminescence properties of earth materials, and to the application of luminescence dating techniques to geomorphological, geological, and archaeological problems.
Cracking the Mysterious Case of Dying Desert Forests
BlogFeatured projects
July 10, 2023
DRI researchers are trying to solve the mystery of mass die-offs of screwbean mesquite trees, a critical part of their desert ecosystem.
The Climate Center Group
The Climate Center Group at DRI The Climate Center Group at DRI is comprised of a core interdisciplinary team of researchers and staff that are experts in climate science, decision support research, climate data services and...
SMART Laboratory
Science & Mathematics of AI modeling for Research and Technology (SMART) Lab established in 2022. The SMART Lab has three core missions: Education, Research & Technology.
What can prehistoric ceramics of the California deserts tell us about the past?
BlogFeatured researchers
January 5, 2023
DRI archaeologist Greg Haynes recently completed a synthetic report on the prehistoric ceramic artifacts of the Colorado and Mojave deserts.
Seeking answers from the ashes
BlogFeatured projects
January 20, 2022
How did recent Sierra Nevada fires such as the Caldor, Tamarack, and Dixie impact soil properties in burned areas? An interdisciplinary team of DRI scientists has received funding from the National Science Foundation to find out.
Atmospheric Chemistry Group
Atmospheric Chemistry Group About The Group The Atmospheric Chemistry Group, directed by Dr. Vera Samburova, is a research group developed for chemical analysis of organic species in the atmosphere. Hundreds of organic compounds...
Meet Nathan Chellman, Ph.D.
BlogFeatured researchers
March 25, 2021
Meet DRI scientist Nathan Chellman and learn about his work in the Ice Core Laboratory in this interview with DRI’s Behind the Science Blog.
What’s in the plume? Researchers compare health impacts of smoke from wildfires versus prescribed burns
BlogFeatured projects
October 26, 2020
wildfires often burn hotter and their plumes may include chemicals released by burning houses or other structures.
Featured Research: DRI scientists analyze origins of the Saharan dust plume
BlogFeatured projects
July 22, 2020
On June 18, 2020, NASA-NOAA’s Suomi NPP satellite captured this visible image of the large light brown plume of Saharan dust over the North Atlantic Ocean. The image showed that the dust from Africa’s west coast extended almost...
DRI’S WaterStart Program GOED Knowledge Fund Success Story
AnnouncementsNews releases
June 30, 2020
This story was reposted with permission from the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development. CARSON CITY, Nev. – After investments totaling $4.3 million through the Knowledge Fund administered by the Nevada...
Tu Biomics, Agriculture Biotechnology Company Spins Out Of DRI
AnnouncementsNews releases
June 25, 2020
Carson City, Nev. – The Desert Research Institute (DRI) has successfully spun out its first research-based company focused on innovative solutions in agriculture with support from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development...
Alison Murray
Alison Elizabeth Murray Molecular, ecological, microbiological and genomic research About Dr. Alison Murray Dr. Murray is a molecular microbial ecologist and biological oceanographer with research interests centered around a...
George Burke Maxey Award in Water Resources Research
George Burke Maxey Award in Water Resources Research About the George Burke Maxey Award in Water Resources Research An award has been established in the honor of Dr. George B. and Jane C. Maxey, former Executive Director of the...
Projects
Soil Characterization and Quaternary Pedology Laboratory Lab Projects Desert soils are characterized by unique spatial and vertical distribution of properties (e.g. texture, soluble salts, organic matter, surface cover) that are...
EAF Capabilities
Environmental Analysis Facility Capabilities Contact Dr. Judith Chow (judith.chow@dri.edu, 775.674.7050) for technical assistance and pricing information. EAF laboratory capabilities include: 1) monitoring network design; 2)...
Cultural Resource Management
Cultural Resource Management About Cultural Resource Management at DRI Since 1969, Desert Research Institute (DRI) anthropologists and archaeologists have worked to understand how culture and environmental conditions impact...
OAL Research Projects
Organic Analytical Laboratory Research Projects The following selected on-going and recent OAL projects show examples of the type of work we have performed over the years. Multi-parameter investigation of factors controlling...
Meet John Watson, Ph.D.
BlogFeatured researchers
March 11, 2019
John Watson, Ph.D., is a research professor of air quality science with the Division of Atmospheric Sciences at the Desert Research Institute in Reno. John specializes in air quality measurements, source apportionment (tracing...
