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SUMMARY:STEM Professional Development Training: 3D Printers
DESCRIPTION:Unlock innovative teaching methods with DRI’s STEM Education Program’s FREE educator professional development training on 3D printers! In the training\, educators will gain hands-on experience designing 3D objects in Tinkercad\, operating Prusa Mini printers\, and resources to transform the classroom into a hub of creativity and exploration! This training is open to K-12th grade Educators. \nEducators who attend the session will be eligible for up to 4 Continuing Education hours as well as the ability to check out Prusa 3D printers from DRI’s STEM Co-Lab Lending Library. \nClick here to register: https://forms.gle/2Mtky4h4ZnMCkLnn7
URL:https://www.dri.edu/event/stem-pd-3d-printers-feb-7-reno/
LOCATION:DRI\, Reno Campus\, 2215 Raggio Parkway\, Reno\, NV\, 89512\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM Education Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="STEM Education Program":MAILTO:STEMeducation@dri.edu
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SUMMARY:STEM Professional Development Training: 3D Printers
DESCRIPTION:Unlock innovative teaching methods with DRI’s STEM Education Program’s FREE educator professional development training on 3D printers! In the training\, educators will gain hands-on experience designing 3D objects in Tinkercad\, operating Prusa MK3S+ printers\, and resources to transform the classroom into a hub of creativity and exploration! This training is open to K-12th grade Educators.  Educators who attend the session will be eligible for up to 4 Continuing Education hours as well as the ability to check out Prusa 3D printers from DRI’s STEM Co-Lab Lending Library.  Click here to register: https://forms.gle/tGGDXrN4b6gatdjK6
URL:https://www.dri.edu/event/stem-pd-3d-printers-lv-feb-21/
LOCATION:DRI\, Las Vegas Campus\, 755 E. Flamingo Rd.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89119\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM Education Program
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SUMMARY:STEM Professional Development Training: Introduction to Hydroponics
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to operate and integrate hydroponic systems into your classroom in DRI’s STEM Education Program FREE educator professional development training! In the training\, educators will gain hands-on experience germinating seeds\, transplanting seedlings\, mixing nutrient solution\, programming lights\, assembling and operating hydroponic systems\, and integrating hydroponics into the classroom. This training is open to K-12th grade educators.  Educators who attend the session will be eligible for up to 3 Continuing Education hours as well as the ability to check out hydroponic systems from DRI’s STEM Co-Lab Lending Library.  Click here to register: https://forms.gle/qVLm9kYm1MHoqd9s6
URL:https://www.dri.edu/event/stem-pd-introduction-to-hydroponics-march-7/
LOCATION:DRI\, Las Vegas Campus\, 755 E. Flamingo Rd.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89119\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM Education Program,STEM Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="STEM Education Program":MAILTO:STEMeducation@dri.edu
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SUMMARY:Family STEM Night at DRI
DESCRIPTION:Families will participate in hands-on activities about electricity\, ecosystems and energy that were presented through our YouTube tutorial series! Parents can ask questions and meet other families who want to incorporate STEM learning at home! Activities are geared for children Pre-K-2nd grade. Drop in anytime between 5PM-8PM. \nRegister  \nWatch the YouTube Videos
URL:https://www.dri.edu/event/family-stem-night-at-dri-march-20/
LOCATION:DRI\, Reno Campus\, 2215 Raggio Parkway\, Reno\, NV\, 89512\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM Community Events,STEM Education Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="STEM Education Program":MAILTO:STEMeducation@dri.edu
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SUMMARY:STEM Professional Development Training: AI in Education
DESCRIPTION:Discover the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in education with our three-hour professional development session tailored for educators. Gain foundational insights into AI and explore innovative tools to personalize learning and streamline tasks. Through interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities\, learn how AI can enhance your teaching strategies and boost student outcomes. We’ll also tackle ethical considerations like data privacy and equity\, ensuring responsible AI adoption. Engage in collaborative discussions to share strategies with fellow educators. By session’s end\, you’ll be equipped to create a strategic plan for integrating AI\, empowering you to transform your classroom into a more engaging and effective learning environment. Embrace the future of education with AI. \nEducators who attend the session will be eligible for up to 3 Continuing Education hours.  Click here to register: https://forms.gle/TbPj2mhc1omF6zbV8
URL:https://www.dri.edu/event/stem-pd-ai-in-education-april-11/
LOCATION:DRI\, Las Vegas Campus\, 755 E. Flamingo Rd.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89119\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM Education Program,STEM Professional Development
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SUMMARY:STEM Professional Development Training: Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to use nature journaling as a tool for STEM education? Not only can nature journaling help people hone their powers of observation\, the practice also improves language\, critical thinking\, STEM\, and artistic skills. Nature journaling has also been shown to increase nature connectivity and awareness of one’s local environment. Come to this training and learn the basics of teaching nature journaling through hands-on activities and guided prompts. At the end\, you’ll receive a nature journaling resource packet as well as a few art materials to get you started.  \nThis training is open to both classroom and informal educators. Attendees will be eligible for up to 2 Continuing Education hours.  \nClick here to register: https://forms.gle/ogMUJYH14jnFX8gF7  
URL:https://www.dri.edu/event/stem-pd-nature-journaling-april-11/
LOCATION:DRI\, Reno Campus\, 2215 Raggio Parkway\, Reno\, NV\, 89512\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM Education Program,STEM Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T170000
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SUMMARY:STEM Professional Development Training: Truckee River Watershed: Water Quality and Groundwater
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Truckee Meadows Water Authority\, the Desert Research Institute STEM Education Program has created four virtual lessons! These virtual resources are flexible to allow for either self-directed student learning and exploration (flipped classroom) or teacher-directed instruction. This professional development training will lead educators through the online resources and allow educators to discuss how these resources could best be implemented in their classrooms. \nDate: Wednesday\, May 27\, 2026\nTime: 5:00pm – 6:30pm\nLocation: Virtual \nThis training is open to K-12 formal and informal educators. Educators who attend the session will be eligible for up to 1.5 Continuing Education hours. \nClick here to register: https://forms.gle/ZiM6cVC4J8qg9AMSA
URL:https://www.dri.edu/event/stem-pd-truckee-river-watershed-may-27/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:STEM Education Program,STEM Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="STEM Education Program":MAILTO:STEMeducation@dri.edu
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