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. How do scientists convey research to the public in a way that’s factual, interesting, and easily accessible? The answer is….the union of art and science. […]
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 inspiration from scientific inquiry and scientists who incorporate artistic practices into their work. Discover how these unique perspectives enrich our understanding of the world and […]
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 a working lunch where community partners will share free and engaging educational resources to utilize in the classroom and beyond. Attending educators will receive a […]
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 event on the GBC campus. Activities include music, raffles, food trucks, and hands-on fun with groups like Nevada Robotics. Families can visit the Nevada Robotics tables […]
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 focus on archaeological sites related to the construction of the line in Nevada. Jeffrey Wedding has 30+ years of experience in archaeological and historical research […]
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 Childhood Summit will offer quality professional development on effective practices in the education of Nevada’s youngest students. Presentation Description Reading and Robots for Early Childhood […]
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 Spring 2025 PreK/K METRICS - Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science - in Douglas County.Â
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 Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science) is engaging and ongoing educator professional development. At Garside METRICS, participants will learn how to build and code the […]