In the world of young learners, every story has the potential to spark curiosity. Join us for an exciting family engagement event! The STEM Education Team presents the It’s Electric! Green Box, a hands-on kit that introduces Pre-K children to the fascinating world of electricity through literacy. Register today! At this event, families will: - […]
Join Nevada Robotics at the DISCOVERY Children's Museum for Earth Hour: A global movement to turn off lights and give back to the Earth for their Books and Bots, "Turn Off the Lights" program. Visit the DISCOVERY Children's Museum website for a full list of activities! Â
The Nevada Museum of Art, in partnership with DRI, hosts an annual statewide conference serving Nevada’s PreK-12 educators exploring the possibilities and promise of STEAM education. The 2025 NV STEAM Conference will be presented in-person, hosting some 300 educators from across the Silver State. The conference is a statewide event that explores ideas and educational strategies […]
METRICS comes to Las Vegas! Nevada Robotics will be at DRI Wednesday April 9 for a Prek/K METRICS workshop. METRICS - Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science - is engaging and ongoing training using Nevada Robotics Books and Bots lessons. PreK and K Books and Bots lessons partner high quality picture books […]
METRICS at the DISCOVERY Children’s Museum in Las Vegas Nevada Robotics will be at the DISCOVERY Thursday April 10 for a PreK/K METRICS workshop. METRICS - Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science - is engaging and ongoing training using Nevada Robotics Books and Bots lessons. PreK and K Books and Bots lessons […]
Elevate your science curriculum by attending DRI’s STEM Education Program’s FREE educator professional development training on our new middle school Microplastics Green Box! Green Boxes are self-contained, NGSS-aligned, curriculum kits that provide educators with three week’s worth of curriculum and all supplies necessary for your classroom to conduct each activity. In this training, you will […]
Elevate your science curriculum by attending DRI’s STEM Education Program’s FREE educator professional development training on our new middle school Microplastics Green Box! Green Boxes are self-contained, NGSS-aligned, curriculum kits that provide educators with three week’s worth of curriculum and all supplies necessary for your classroom to conduct each activity. In this training, you will […]
METRICS is coming to Douglas County this spring! Nevada Robotics will be in Douglas County this spring for a PreK/K METRICS workshop series. METRICS - Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science - is engaging and ongoing training using Nevada Robotics Books and Bots lessons. PreK and K Books and Bots lessons partner […]
METRICS is returning to Well, Nevada, on Friday April 18. METRICS - Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science - is engaging and ongoing training using Nevada Robotics Books and Bots lessons. PreK and K Books and Bots lessons partner high quality picture books with robotics lessons to promote literacy and to teach […]
From 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday April 19, Nevada Robotics will be at the Reno Earth Day Celebration at Idlewild Park. The event is free to the public and will include artists, activities, and live entertainment. Nevada Robotics will be offering hands-on robotics and engineering activities for children of all ages. This year’s theme […]
In the world of young learners, every story has the potential to spark curiosity. Join us for an exciting family engagement event! The STEM Education Team presents the It’s Electric! Green Box, a hands-on kit that introduces Pre-K children to the fascinating world of electricity through literacy. Register today! At this event, families will: - […]
In the world of young learners, every story has the potential to spark curiosity. Join us for an exciting family engagement event! The STEM Education Team presents the It’s Electric! Green Box, a hands-on kit that introduces Pre-K children to the fascinating world of electricity through literacy. Register today! At this event, families will: - […]
In the world of young learners, every story has the potential to inspire discovery. Join us for an exciting family engagement event! The STEM Education Team presents the Ecosystem Explorers! Green Box, a hands-on kit that introduces Pre-K children to the fascinating world of ecology through literacy. Register today! At this event, families will: Learn […]
METRICS at the DISCOVERY Children’s Museum in Las Vegas Nevada Robotics will be at the DISCOVERY Tuesday April 29  for a Prek/K METRICS workshop. METRICS - Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science - is engaging and ongoing training using Nevada Robotics Books and Bots lessons. PreK and K Books and Bots lessons […]
METRICS comes to Las Vegas! Nevada Robotics will be at DRI Wednesday April 30 for a PreK/K METRICS workshop. METRICS - Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science - is engaging and ongoing training using Nevada Robotics Books and Bots lessons. PreK and K Books and Bots lessons partner high quality picture books […]
Calling all Star Wars fans and science enthusiasts! Join us on May 1st for an out-of-this-world experience! DRI and the Atomic Museum are teaming up to bring you a FREE Family-Friendly Community Event where […]
Calling all Star Wars fans and science enthusiasts! Join us on May 1st for an out-of-this-world experience! DRI and the Atomic Museum are teaming up to bring you a FREE Family-Friendly Community Event where […]
Calling all Star Wars fans and science enthusiasts! Join us on May 1st for an out-of-this-world experience! DRI and the Atomic Museum are teaming up to bring you a FREE Family-Friendly Community Event where […]
Calling all Star Wars fans and science enthusiasts! Join us on May 1st for an out-of-this-world experience! DRI and the Atomic Museum are teaming up to bring you a FREE Family-Friendly Community Event where […]
Calling all Star Wars fans and science enthusiasts! Join us on May 1st for an out-of-this-world experience! DRI and the Atomic Museum are teaming up to bring you a FREE Family-Friendly Community Event where […]
Calling all Star Wars fans and science enthusiasts! Join us on May 1st for an out-of-this-world experience! DRI and the Atomic Museum are teaming up to bring you a FREE Family-Friendly Community Event where […]
METRICS is coming to Douglas County this spring! Nevada Robotics will be in Douglas County this spring for a PreK/K METRICS workshop series. METRICS - Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science - is engaging and ongoing training using Nevada Robotics Books and Bots lessons. PreK and K Books and Bots lessons partner […]
Join DRI for an evening of storytelling that explores the impact of extreme heat on the human body, the environment, and the communities most vulnerable to its effects. ‘Under the Sun’ will delve into the science of heat, the life-and-death risks it presents, and the stories of resilience from those who bear the greatest burden […]
In the world of young learners, every story has the potential to inspire discovery. Join us for an exciting family engagement event! The STEM Education Team presents the Ecosystem Explorers! Green Box, a hands-on kit that introduces Pre-K children to the fascinating world of ecology through literacy. Register today! At this event, families will: - […]
Come and explore the delicate balance of our ecosystem during DRI’s STEM Education Program’s FREE educator professional development training on our new middle school Green Box, Fire Ecology of Nevada. Green Boxes are self-contained, NGSS-aligned, curriculum kits that provide educators with three weeks’ worth of curriculum and all supplies necessary for your classroom to conduct […]
METRICS is coming to Douglas County this spring! Nevada Robotics will be in Douglas County this spring for a PreK/K METRICS workshop series. METRICS - Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science - is engaging and ongoing training using Nevada Robotics Books and Bots lessons. PreK and K Books and Bots lessons partner […]
Attention Elko Area Educators! Apply for drone education training! Nevada Robotics is taking applications for a paid drone training for teachers and potential coaches using the CoDrone EDU. These drones are used by REC for their Aerial Drone Competitions - coming soon to Elko! Educators will receive a $200 stipend, free meal, and access to […]
Robots, Robots, Robots! Nevada Robotics Summer Camps at Great Basin College Nevada Robotics at DRI is offering robotics summer camps at Great Basin College in Elko. Classes will be led by Nevada Robotics staff members and will include hands-on and engaging activities. Campers will have the opportunity to explore engineering, design, and computer science. Specific […]
Join Desert Research Institute Associate Research Scientist and Scientific Illustrator, Tiffany Pereira as she explores the union of art and science. Learn how she incorporates artistic principles into her research […]
An issue facing most scientists today is...communication.  Some people don’t have access to information, some people are overcome by jargon, and others simply don’t care unless it impacts them directly. […]
Robots, Robots, Robots! Nevada Robotics Summer Camps at Great Basin College Nevada Robotics at DRI is offering robotics summer camps at Great Basin College in Elko. Classes will be led by Nevada Robotics staff members and will include hands-on and engaging activities. Campers will have the opportunity to explore engineering, design, and computer science. Specific […]
Come create and make with us! The Nevada Robotics team will be on hand for CS-STEM Creations - art projects with robots and coding - from 5 - 8 p.m. on July 30 at the DRI, Reno Campus for Curiosity Lab - From Curiosity to Creation: Listen, Learn, and Create. Purchase tickets online! Full Event […]
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 […]
Join us for an inspiring evening where we explore the fascinating intersection of art and science. This event will spotlight how creativity and curiosity transcend disciplines, showcasing artists who draw […]
Save the date for DRI's Back to School STEM Showcase on August 23, 2025! The day long professional development event will host a variety of STEM education PD trainings and […]
Join Nevada Robotics at Beats & Bites from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m on Thursday August 28 at Great Basin College in Elko, Nevada. Beats and Bites is a community […]
Archaeologist, Jeff Wedding, will discuss investigations along the San Pedeo, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad between 1903 and 1905 (the progenitor of today's Union Pacific line). The talk will […]
Nevada Robotics staff is presenting September 4, 2025 at the 2025 Early Childhood Summit, One Voice, One Future: Nevada’s Commitment to our Youngest Learners at Caesar’s Republic in Stateline, Nevada. The Early […]
Nevada Robotics is proud to continue its partnership with Douglas County Schools this year by providing support for the Friday September 5 STEM Day at Gardnerville Elementary School. Photos from […]
Nevada Robotics is proud to partner with Garside Jr. High School in Las Vegas to offer METRICS for VEX GO robots and CoDrone EDU educational drones. METRICS (Mentoring Educators Teaching […]
METRICS (Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science) is engaging and ongoing training using Nevada Robotics’ Books and Bots Lessons. Teachers learn how to use robots to meet […]
Nevada Robotics is proud to continue its partnership with Douglas County Schools this year by providing support for the Thursday September 11 Literacy and STEM Night at Gardnerville Elementary School. […]
Nevada Robotics is honored to be included in the line-up of partners who will be tabling at the Nevada Department of Education's Family Engagement Summit Resource Fair from 8 a.m. […]
METRICS (Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science) is an engaging and ongoing training using Nevada Robotics’ Books and Bots Lessons. Teachers learn how to use robots to […]
Be part of the excitement as we unveil our new space! Enjoy a guided tour and engage in interactive demonstrations of the Lending Library materials. Discover how this hub will […]
In partnership with the Southern Nevada Water Authority, the Desert Research Institute STEM Education Program has created two new middle school Green Boxes to help students learn about water in […]
Join Nevada Robotics at Beats & Bites from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m on Thursday, September 25 at Great Basin College in Elko, Nevada. Beats and Bites is a community […]
Green Box Session Date:Â Saturday, September 27, 2025 Time:Â 8:00am - 11:00am Location:Â Â Desert Research Institute 755 E Flamingo Rd Las Vegas, NV 89119 Nevada National Security Site Tour: Date to be determined […]
In partnership with the Truckee Meadows Water Authority, the Desert Research Institute STEM Education Program has created two new middle school Green Boxes to help students learn about water in […]
Nevada Robotics is taking applications from K-12 Northern Nevada educators for an IDEALS - Integrating Drone Education and Learning Statewide - professional development series in Reno. During the 3-part training, […]
Nevada Robotics is kicking-off an invitation-only METRICS series this fall for Carson City PreK educators. METRICS (Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science) is engaging and ongoing training […]
Green Box Session Date:Â Saturday, October 11, 2025 Time:Â 8:00am - 11:00am Location:Â Â Desert Research Institute 755 E Flamingo Rd Las Vegas, NV 89119 Nevada National Security Site Tour: Date to be determined […]
In partnership with the Truckee Meadows Water Authority, the Desert Research Institute STEM Education Program has created two new middle/high school lessons! These two lessons will use computational simulations to […]
AWE+ is a DRI global initiative formed in 2024. Reflecting the four classical elements of nature – air, water, earth, and fire – AWE+ advances community resilience and adaptability in […]
METRICS (Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science) is an engaging and ongoing training using Nevada Robotics’ Books and Bots Lessons. Teachers learn how to use robots to […]
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, […]
Happy Birthday, Nevada! Come celebrate with us from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Nevada Day at the Springs Preserve on Friday October 31 in Las Vegas. Nevada Robotics staffers will offer […]
Join us for an evening of storytelling that delves into the mysteries of exploring what once seemed unreachable. 'The Possible Unknown' highlights stories of curiosity, innovation, and determination that open […]
Nevada Robotics is taking applications from K-12 Northern Nevada educators for an IDEALS - Integrating Drone Education and Learning Statewide - professional development series in Reno. During the 3-part training, […]
Join us for a FREE professional development session on our middle school Green Box unit, Solar Homes! This Green Box provides three weeks of curriculum and all necessary supplies to teach students about solar energy and sustainable home design. You'll explore solar radiation’s impact on homes and discover strategies to reduce its effects through smart design. Learn how to engage students in hands-on activities that empower them to create their own solar-powered homes. Don’t miss this chance to make sustainability an exciting part of your classroom!
Join us for a FREE professional development session on our middle school Green Box unit, Solar Homes! This Green Box provides three weeks of curriculum and all necessary supplies to teach students about solar energy and sustainable home design. You'll explore solar radiation’s impact on homes and discover strategies to reduce its effects through smart design. Learn how to engage students in hands-on activities that empower them to create their own solar-powered homes.
Nevada Robotics is proud to continue its relationship with Carson City Schools and is providing METRICS for the district’s PreK educators. METRICS is engaging and ongoing training using Nevada Robotics’ […]
METRICS (Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science) is an engaging and ongoing training using Nevada Robotics’ Books and Bots Lessons. Teachers learn how to use robots to […]
Nevada Robotics is taking applications from K-12 Northern Nevada educators for an IDEALS - Integrating Drone Education and Learning Statewide - professional development series in Reno. During the 3-part training, […]
DRI scientists are headed to AGU in New Orleans! Join us in celebrating their work as they present alongside thousands of leaders advancing Earth and space science. DRI Presenters for […]
DRI scientists are headed to AGU in New Orleans! Join us in celebrating their work as they present alongside thousands of leaders advancing Earth and space science. DRI Presenters for […]
DRI scientists are headed to AGU in New Orleans! Join us in celebrating their work as they present alongside thousands of leaders advancing Earth and space science. DRI Presenters for […]
DRI scientists are headed to AGU in New Orleans! Join us in celebrating their work as they present alongside thousands of leaders advancing Earth and space science. DRI Presenters for […]