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SUMMARY:The Future in Rearview: Stories from the Edge of Then and Now
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening that weaves together water\, memory\, innovation\, and imagination—exploring how the choices we make today ripple into the future. While the 1997 flood offers a powerful point of reflection\, this program looks beyond a single event to examine Nevada’s evolving relationship with water through science\, personal story\, and creative practice. \nFrom the hidden water demands of emerging technologies and energy growth\, to a fifth-generation farmer’s journey into groundwater science\, to the transformative power of creativity in science education\, our storytellers reveal how curiosity and lived experience shape the way we understand and steward our world. \nCome discover how stories—both personal and collective—can deepen insight\, spark connection\, and help illuminate the path forward. \nRefreshments & cocktails from 10 Torr Distillery and Brewery will be provided \n$15 – General Admission\n$10 – Discounted Tickets for Students and Educators \nPurchase Tickets! \nStorytellers: \nErik M. Henzl is a Staff Research Scientist in the Division of Hydrologic Sciences at the Desert Research Institute (DRI). He holds an undergraduate degree in environmental economics from Colgate University. Before joining DRI\, he worked as a Research Associate at the University of Nevada\, Reno\, contributing to research on the Humboldt River Basin. Henzl joined DRI in January 2025. Based at DRI’s Reno office\, he currently researches data center water and energy consumption.   \nAt Curiosity Lab\, Henzl will describe his path to DRI and his current research on data center expansion in Nevada. In doing so\, he will discuss the integral role of curiosity in fueling his research and his passion for learning as a vocation. \n  \nLou Loftin is an educator with 27 years of experience spanning elementary teaching\, outdoor education\, instructional leadership\, and teacher training across northern Nevada. He served as the PreK–12 Science Learning Facilitator for Nevada’s Northwest Regional Professional Development Program\, supporting multiple counties and training teachers in standards-aligned\, research-based STEM instruction. Loftin also taught K–8 science methods at the University of Nevada\, Reno College of Education\, where he earned his B.S. in Physical Geography\, teaching certification\, and M.Ed. He has presented at numerous conferences\, including the National Science Teachers Association national conference\, and is recognized for his commitment to hands-on science learning and educator development. \nLou Loftin will tell the story of the powerful intersection of science and creativity by implementing field journals in his science lessons. By encouraging students to observe closely\, ask questions\, sketch\, and reflect\, he found that curiosity deepened and learning became more personal and meaningful. Loftin will share how blending artistic expression with scientific inquiry not only strengthens understanding but also helps learners see themselves as both scientists and creators—unlocking imagination as a tool for discovery. \n\nEugene Long is a fifth-generation farmer turned water scientist\, currently enrolled in the Hydrogeology Graduate Program at University of Nevada. Long’s work focuses on estimating groundwater availability and improving water data across Nevada.  \nLong will share a story that weaves together his roots in farming with the science and technology that will help us get a clearer estimation of groundwater in our Silver State. Long believes that understanding limited water resources is critical for the state’s future—especially for the farmers\, ranchers\, and rural communities most vulnerable to changing water patterns.  \n  \nFeaturing: \nDr. Guo Yu holds the position of Assistant Research Professor at DRI and is also a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Nevada. Dr. Yu has a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and over 10 years combined academic and industrial experience in the fields of hydrology\, hydrometeorology\, and climate change impact studies. He has published over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles\, some of which have been highlighted by the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy as well as the Fifth National Climate Assessment. \n  \n  \nThank you to our community partners Nevada Humanities and our beverage sponsor 10 Torr Distillery and Brewery. \n             \n\nMap of DRI Reno Campus:
URL:https://www.dri.edu/event/curiosity-lab-future-in-rearview/
LOCATION:DRI\, Reno Campus\, 2215 Raggio Parkway\, Reno\, NV\, 89512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Curiosity Lab Reno
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SUMMARY:The View from Here: Stories of Perspective and Discovery
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of storytelling that explores the world through new perspectives and the discoveries they inspire. ‘The View from Here’ invites you to see how technology\, curiosity\, and innovation allow us to view our surroundings in ways never before possible. From scientific breakthroughs to personal insights\, these stories reveal how shifting our perspective can unlock a deeper understanding of the world around us. \nPurchase tickets online!  \nDRI Storyteller: \nEric Wilcox\nDr. Wilcox is a DRI researcher focused on the interactions between aerosols\, clouds\, and precipitation to better understand regional climate variability\, radiative forcing of climate at regional scales\, and precipitation processes. His work combines satellite data\, in-situ observations\, and atmospheric modeling to study cloud dynamics and their climatic impacts. As leader of DRI’s atmospheric modeling group\, he employs high-resolution regional and global climate models for applications in water resources\, renewable energy\, and air quality. Additionally\, he directs the ASTER Laboratory\, advancing unmanned aircraft systems for environmental research.  \nFeatured Speaker: \nMichael Branch\, who is University Foundation Professor\, Emeritus at UNR\, is an award-winning writer and humorist who lives with his wife and two daughters in the western Great Basin Desert. His published work includes 300 essays and ten books\, among them the Pulitzer Prize-nominated John Muir’s Last Journey. His trilogy of humorous creative nonfiction from the high desert includes Raising Wild\, Rants from the Hill\, and How to Cuss in Western. His most recent book\, On the Trail of the Jackalope\, which braids humor\, science\, and the arts and humanities\, has been called “an entertaining and enlightening road trip to the heart of an American legend.” Mike was the 2024 inductee into the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame. Learn more about his work at michaelbranchwriter.com \nThank you to our community partner Nevada Humanities\, our media sponsor KUNR\, and our exclusive beverage sponsor 10 Torr.   \n   
URL:https://www.dri.edu/event/curiosity-lab-the-view-from-here/
LOCATION:DRI\, Reno Campus\, 2215 Raggio Parkway\, Reno\, NV\, 89512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Curiosity Lab Reno
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SUMMARY:From Curiosity to Creation: Listen\, Learn\, Create
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of inspiration and creativity at Curiosity Lab by DRI – From Curiosity to Creation: Listen\, Learn\, Create. Discover the intersection of art and science through lightning talks from innovative thinkers\, including Rachel Kozloski\, a DRI hydrologist studying microplastics in water systems\, and Fil Corbitt\, producer of The Wind podcast\, who explores place through immersive sound recordings. After their talks\, unleash your own creativity with provided materials and experiment with different artistic mediums (you are welcome to bring your own art supplies as well). The evening culminates in a pop-up gallery showcasing the community’s collective creations. This event is best-enjoyed by those over 13 years old.  \nPurchase tickets online for this Artown event! \nCome ready to listen\, learn\, and create!\n5pm to 6pm: Food from Northern Envy & 10 Torr Cocktails\n6pm to 6:30pm: Presentations\n6:30pm to 7:30pm: CREATE! Use the provided art supplies or bring your own to create artworks inspired by our speakers\n7:30pm to 8:30pm: Stroll through the pop-up gallery of artwork created by the community. \nFeatured Activities:  \n\nUse solar pyrography to contribute to a community artwork with our Cloud Seeding Program\nCreate upcycle art with plastic litter from Lake Tahoe with the Microplastics Lab\nCreate climate poetry on typewriters with Native Resilience\nColor with robots from Nevada Robotics\nExplore 3D printed Nevada landscapes with ITAP\nLearn about nature journaling with the STEM Education Program\nWater color with melted ice cores from our Ice Core Lab\n\nFeatured Speakers: \nRachel Kozloski is a PhD student in UNR’s Graduate Program of Hydrologic Sciences. Prior to beginning her PhD\, Rachel worked in the private and government sectors as a soil scientist and environmental analyst. Her research focuses on microplastics in urban runoff and microplastic movement in connected surface and groundwater systems. When she is not conducting lab analyses or doing fieldwork\, she is equally happy exploring wild places or curled up with her dogs and a good book.  \nFil Corbitt producer of The Wind podcast. Fil will be telling the story of using sound to explore place. His signature sound recordings around Nevada and the world bring the natural world to listeners\, allowing them to use just their sense of hearing to experience the environment. \nThank you to our community partner Nevada Humanities\, our media sponsor KUNR\, and our exclusive beverage sponsor 10 Torr.   \n          
URL:https://www.dri.edu/event/curiosity-lab-listen-learn-create/
LOCATION:DRI\, Reno Campus\, 2215 Raggio Parkway\, Reno\, NV\, 89512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Curiosity Lab Reno
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SUMMARY:Chasing Snow - Stories of Wonder\, Tradition\, and the Science of Winter
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of captivating stories that explore our connection to winter. From the wonder of snowfall to the traditions it inspires\, and the science that unravels its mysteries\, ‘Chasing Snow’ celebrates the many ways winter shapes our lives. Through diverse perspectives\, we’ll uncover tales of discovery\, creativity\, and the enduring allure of the cold season. Come ready to be inspired. \nPurchase tickets online! \nDRI Storyteller:\nAnne Heggli\, Ph.D. is a snow and water scientist focused on improving observational methods and actionable environmental data as a research scientist at DRI. Her work focuses on long-term monitoring of mountain hydro/biosphere systems that informs the understanding of larger scale processes and water resources. Her entrepreneurial background in international weather monitoring\, hardware development\, and sensor systems consulting has perfectly prepared her to advance practical climate and weather research in the academic and public agency space. \nAnne’s story will weave together her upbringing on the American River\, snow monitoring\, and her research in the Snake Range in Eastern Nevada (partially funded by the Long Now Foundation). \nFeatured Speakers:\nAutumn Harry (she/her) is a member of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe. She is Numu (Northern Paiute) on her paternal side and Diné (Navajo) on her maternal side. Autumn has spent her entire life learning and fishing in Kooyooe Pa’a Panunadu (Pyramid Lake\, NV). Autumn recently graduated with a Masters of Science from the University of Nevada\, Reno where she studied Geography with a focus on the reclamation of Numu place names at Kooyooe Pa’a Panunadu. Autumn identifies as a fisherwoman\, land defender\, Indigenous rights advocate\, visual artist and fly fishing guide. \n Shaun Griffin is a poet\, author\, and bridge-builder dedicated to fostering community where it is most needed. Griffin was appointed to the role of Nevada Poet Laureate on May 1\, 2024\,and will serve through April 30\, 2026. He has spent decades amplifying voices through poetry\, education\, and advocacy. He co-founded Community Chest\, a nonprofit serving children and families in rural Nevada\, and directed the Nevada Office for Education of Homeless Children and Youth. For more than 30 years\, he has led a poetry workshop at Northern Nevada Correctional Center\, publishing Razor Wire\, a journal of inmate writing. \nGriffin’s work spans poetry\, essays\, translations\, and memoirs\, including Anthem for a Burnished Land. A lifelong advocate for the arts\, he curated a 25-year poetry series at Reno’s Sundance Books and hosts the biweekly podcast A Writer’s World. His contributions have earned him the Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts\, induction into the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame\, and other honors recognizing his profound impact on Nevada’s literary and social landscape. \nThank you to our community partner Nevada Humanities\, our media sponsor KUNR\, and our exclusive beverage sponsor 10 Torr.   \n    \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.dri.edu/event/curiosity-lab-chasing-snow/
LOCATION:DRI\, Reno Campus\, 2215 Raggio Parkway\, Reno\, NV\, 89512\, United States
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