Nevada’s K-12 teachers and students will continue to benefit from DRI’s STEM education, thanks to the Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation.
International Arid Lands Consortium Provides Research Funding
DRI Foundation received a donation from the International Arid Lands Consortium for graduate students working on arid land issues.
Las Vegas student celebrates Bar Mitzvah by raising funds for Nevada Robotics program
Caleb chose to give back to celebrate his Bar Mitzvah. He wanted to raise money for the Nevada Robotics program.
The William N. Pennington Foundation Supports DRI’s Cloud Seeding Program
DRI is grateful for the ongoing generous support by the William N. Pennington Foundation for DRI’s cloud seeding projects in Northern Nevada for the 2021 and 2022 winters.
Remembering Norm Dianda
Norm Dianda, Q&D Construction founder, was a great friend to DRI and provided support for DRI’s distinguished Nevada Medal Award.
Support from Kim Sinatra Funds Innovative Research Program
One of the important programs funded by generous donors, like Kim Sinatra, is the Innovation Research Program (IRP).
The DRI Foundation Welcomes New Trustees for 2023
The DRI Foundation is pleased to welcome the new members to its Board of Trustees, each serving a four-year term beginning January 1, 2023.
Nevada Gold Mines Supports DRI’s Nevada Robotics STEM Education Programs
To build a strong STEM workforce in Nevada, Nevada Gold Mines and Nevada Robotics are bringing STEM Education to schools across the state.
Raiders Foundation Supports Students with NFL Foundation Digital Divide Grant
The Raiders Foundation has teamed up with DRI and Jobs 4 Nevada’s Graduates (J4NG) on “Tech Tomorrow” to help bridge the digital divide in Southern Nevada.
New NV Energy Foundation Grant Will Support Wildfire Preparedness in Nevada
A 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.