Fall Professional Development Trainings: Solar Energy & Intro to Climate Change
2024-11-02 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | DRI, Reno Campus, 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
Join us this fall for a hands-on exploration of DRI’s STEM Education Program’s newest energy-themed high school Green Boxes in our FREE educator professional development training – Solar Energy and Intro to Climate Change! 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 each activity. Gain practical insights into renewable energy solutions and equip yourself with tools to educate students on pressing environmental issues. Join us to inspire the next generation of eco-conscious leaders through innovative curriculum integration and impactful classroom discussions.
Educators who complete the session will receive a certificate of completion for up to 3 Continuing Education Hours.
Register online using our Google Form

The Story of Nevada
2024-11-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, 89107, United States
The Story of Nevada: An engaging science lecture that delves into Nevada’s history through the lens of archaeology, offering a detailed look at mobile foraging of early peoples in Nevada and how their behavior changed with shifts in precipitation, as well as delving into the Lost City and what scientists are doing to preserve the archaeological sites from erosion. Plus, a short film about the Basque arborglyphs in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Doors open at 6 p.m. Presentation begins at 6:30 p.m.
Beer, wine, and small bites will be available for purchase from Aspire Coffee House.
Visit the Springs Preserve website to purchase tickets: springspreserve.org/events
Featured Presenters:
Dr. Greg Haynes
Dr. Haynes is an Associate Research Professor at DRI and has been a practicing archaeologist for nearly 40 years. His research interests have long been focused on sedentary agricultural villagers on the Colorado Plateau, the Ancestral Puebloans or Anasazi, and transhumant mobile foragers of the Great Basin and Mojave Desert, including the Ancestral Paiute and Shoshone. He is currently conducting investigations on ceramic assemblages obtained in the 1950s from the shorelines of ancient Lake Cahuilla, of which the Salton Sea is but a remnant.
JD Lancaster
JD Lancaster is an Associate Research Scientist in Anthropology and Archaeology at DRI. Lancaster’s work has focused on archaeology of the Great Basin and Columbia River Plateau, quaternary paleoclimatology and paleogeography, archaeological prospection and predictive modeling, and human behavior ecology.
In the summer of 2019, Lancaster, along with other researchers, used drone technology to create high-resolution 3-D maps of the Pueblo Grande de Nevada archaeological site, also known as Lost City. The use of drones to map the archaeological site allowed the team to identify erosion sites that put the Lost City at risk and help develop and test mitigation strategies.
Nathan Harper
Nathan Harper’s passion for the past began at an early age helping his parents investigate the family’s history in small, dusty courthouses and storerooms across Kansas. This early experience would lead him to search even deeper into the history and prehistory of the people of the American Southwest, Great Basin, and the eastern Mediterranean.
He completed his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in Anthropology at Wichita State University, culminating in a Fulbright Fellowship to Cyprus in 2001. Nathan has conducted fieldwork in Nevada, Arizona, Kansas, Texas and internationally in Cyprus, Greece, Turkey, Jordan, Mexico.
From 2010 to 2022 Nathan served as the Preserve Archaeologist at the Springs Preserve in Las Vegas, conducting preservation and compliance projects and was part of a curation team that restored and rehabilitated four San Pedro railroad workers cottages for the development of Boomtown 1905. Nathan currently serves as the Archaeologist for the Southern Nevada Water Authority conducting preservation and compliance work on all SNWA and Las Vegas Valley Water District managed properties, which includes the Springs Preserve, Warm Springs Natural Area, and the Las Vegas Wash.
In the community, Harper serves on the State Board of Museums and History, overseeing the State of Nevada’s Museums and Historical Society.

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DRI at the 2024 CRWUA Annual Conference
2024-12-04 - 2024-12-06 | Paris Las Vegas, 3655 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Visit us at the Colorado River Water Users Association (CRWUA) Annual Conference at booth #41 in Rivoli A&B at the Paris Las Vegas December 4-6. This year’s conference will feature a multitude of informative speakers, panel discussions, and other meetings of interest to Colorado River water users. The conference is a significant meeting for key decision makers from the Colorado River Basin states with more than 1,000 water leaders, policy makers, and consultants attending the conference each year.
Read more about DRI’s research supporting Colorado River water management on our latest Storymap: https://bit.ly/coloradoriverstorymap

DRI at AGU24 Annual Meeting
2024-12-09 - 2024-12-13 | Washington D.C.
DRI will be exhibiting at the AGU24 Annual Meeting this year, and we hope you will stop by booth 751, attend our presentations, and discover how we can shape the future of science together. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
DRI Presenter Schedule
agu.org/fall-meeting
#DiscoverDRI

STEM Professional Development Training: Intro to Hydroponics
2025-01-25 09:00 - 13:00 | DRI, Las Vegas Campus, 755 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV, 89119, United States
Learn how to operate and integrate hydroponic systems into your classroom in DRI’s STEM Education Program FREE educator professional development training co-hosted by Green Our Planet! 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 through STEM, conservation, health, and financial literacy lessons.
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 IDOO hydroponic systems from DRI’s STEM Co-Lab Lending Library.
Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/4fv7s2jc

STEM Professional Development Training: Pre-K STEAM & Literacy
2025-02-22 08:00 - 11:00 | DRI, Las Vegas Campus, 755 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV, 89119, United States
In the world of young learners, every story has the potential to spark curiosity. During DRI’s STEM Education Program’s FREE educator professional development training on our new Pre-K Green Box, educators will delve into how integrating STEAM and literacy can turn that curiosity into exploration and discovery.
This Green Box is a self-contained, Nevada Pre-K standards-aligned, curriculum kit that provides educators with three weeks’ worth of curriculum and all supplies necessary to conduct each activity. Participants will learn about the process behind the Pre-K Green Box creation, how the kit helps to bridge the gap in literacy, and the benefits of combining books with the wonder of hands-on learning through play. Educators will have the opportunity to actively engage with the Green Box activities to gain a practical understanding of how to integrate them in the classroom.
Although this training will cover Pre-K standards, all interested educators are welcome to attend! Educators who attend the training will receive copies of books found in the curriculum and a certificate of completion for 3 Continuing Education hours.
Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/2y7dyrmt

STEM Professional Development Training: Southwest Sustainable Innovation - Transpiration and Drought
2025-02-22 13:00 - 18:00 | DRI, Las Vegas Campus, 755 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV, 89119, United States
Come and explore connections between transpiration, weather systems, climate, and drought at DRI’s STEM Education Program’s FREE educator professional development training on our new middle school Green Box, Southwest Sustainable Innovation: Transpiration and Drought. 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 each activity. The training will provide hands-on activities to allow students to compare plant structures, explore weather systems, investigate real time weather data, and consider how to predict, monitor, and mitigate drought.
Although this training will cover middle school standards, all interested educators are welcome to attend! Educators who attend the session will be eligible for up to 5 Continuing Education hours.
Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/2emsbvfx

DRI at the Pacific Climate Workshop (PACLIM) 2025
2025-02-23 - 2025-02-26 | Asilomar Hotel and Conference Grounds, 800 Asilomar Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
Human Perspectives on Water in the West: Past, Present, & Future
The Pacific Climate Workshop (PACLIM) is a multidisciplinary workshop that broadly addresses the climatic phenomena occurring in the eastern Pacific Ocean and western North America. The purpose of the workshop is to understand climate effects in this region by bringing together specialists from diverse fields including physical, social, and biological sciences. Time scales from weather to the Quaternary are addressed in oral and poster presentations. We welcome oral and poster presentations on the years theme and as always welcome presentations (oral and poster) related to the general theme of climate and the Pacific. The meeting is held every other year.
Visit the PACLIM 2025 website for full details.
Keynote Speakers:

Dan McEvoy, Desert Research Institute, for the Kelly Redmond Memorial Lecture (Sunday)

Rosanna Xia, author of “California Against the Sea” (Monday)

Native Like Water group (Tuesday)

Invited Speakers:

Ken Adams, Desert Research Institute (retired)

Jay Alder, USGS

Alida Cantor, Portland State University

John Chiang, UC Berkeley

Justin Huntington, Desert Research Institute

Sophia Macarewich, National Center for Atmospheric Research

Anne Wein, USGS

Chasing Snow - Stories of Wonder, Tradition, and the Science of Winter
2025-02-26 18:30 - 20:00 | DRI, Reno Campus, 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
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.
Purchase tickets online!
DRI Storyteller:
Anne 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.
Anne’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).
Featured Speakers:
Autumn 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.
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.
Griffin’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.
Thank you to our community partner Nevada Humanities, our media sponsor KUNR, and our exclusive beverage sponsor 10 Torr.

STEM Professional Development Training: Pre-K STEAM & Literacy
2025-03-01 10:00 - 13:00 | DRI, Reno Campus, 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
In the world of young learners, every story has the potential to spark curiosity. During DRI’s STEM Education Program’s FREE educator professional development training on our new Pre-K Green Box, educators will delve into how integrating STEAM and literacy can turn that curiosity into exploration and discovery.
This Green Box is a self-contained, Nevada Pre-K standards-aligned, curriculum kit that provides educators with three weeks’ worth of curriculum and all supplies necessary to conduct each activity. Participants will learn about the process behind the Pre-K Green Box creation, how the kit helps to bridge the gap in literacy, and the benefits of combining books with the wonder of hands-on learning through play. Educators will have the opportunity to actively engage with the Green Box activities to gain a practical understanding of how to integrate them in the classroom.
Although this training will cover Pre-K standards, all interested educators are welcome to attend! Educators who attend the training will receive copies of books found in the curriculum and a certificate of completion for 3 Continuing Education hours.
Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/mr4bupff

STEM Professional Development Training: 3D Printers
2025-03-08 09:00 - 13:00 | DRI, Las Vegas Campus, 755 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV, 89119, United States
Unlock innovative teaching methods with DRI’s STEM Education Program’s FREE educator professional development training on 3D printers co-hosted by the Children’s Discovery Museum! In the training, educators will gain hands-on experience designing 3D objects in Tinkercad, operating MakerBot Sketch 3D 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 MarkerBot 3D printers from DRI’s STEM Co-Lab Lending Library.
Register online at https://tinyurl.com/32ket42j

Roots of Wonder: Following Curiosity into the Natural World
2025-03-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Vegas Theatre Company, 1025 S 1st St., Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
Join us for an evening of storytelling that delves into the roots of curiosity and its enduring connection to the natural world. Explore personal journeys of discovery that spark a lifelong fascination with nature, ‘Roots of Wonder’ invites you to explore how our curiosity shapes our understanding of the world around us and inspires creativity in unexpected ways.
Purchase tickets online!
DRI Storyteller:
Sean McKenna, Ph.D. is the Executive Director of the Division of Hydrologic Sciences (DHS) at the Desert Research Institute (DRI). In this position he is responsible for success of a division with ~120 Research Faculty and Scientists, Postdocs, and Students. DHS works to advance knowledge of hydrologic processes including ground water, surface water, evapotranspiration, precipitation and snowmelt as well as the impacts of climate change and wildfires on these processes and on society. Projects within DHS span the full spectrum from basic science to applied solutions. Dr. McKenna’s research interests are within the areas Ground water flow and solute transport modeling, parameter estimation, hydroinformatics, and spatial statistics.
Dr. McKenna will share stories of his experiences working at the intersection of engineering and science and also looking at challenges that we face living in the Southwest.
Featured Speakers:
Jarret Keene is an assistant professor in the Department of English at UNLV, where he teaches American literature and the graphic novel. He is the series editor for Las Vegas Writes, sponsored by Nevada Humanities and published by Huntington Press, and is the author of Hammer of the Dogs, and the middle grade books Decide and Survive: The Attack on Pearl Harbor and Heroes of World War II: 25 True Stories of Unsung Heroes Who Fought for Freedom. Keene’s Kid Crimson series of Western novels, about the youngest, deadliest, and most handsome hired gun in Virginia City, Nevada, is published by Wolfpack Publishing. Keene has been interviewed by Writer’s Digest, Publisher’s Weekly, EcoTheo Review, Library Thing, Black Fox Literary Magazine, and Coast to Coast AM.

Sonia Barcelona is a singer-songwriter and multi-disciplinary artist from Las Vegas, known for her soulful vocals and heartfelt storytelling. With over a decade of performance, Sonia’s music blends indie, folk, and alternative sounds, drawing inspiration from her personal journey, culture, and the beauty of everyday life. Her work has been featured on Netflix, VICE, and she has been named Best of Vegas. Sonia has performed on numerous stages across the city and beyond, captivating audiences with her warm presence and introspective lyrics. In addition to her music, she is deeply involved in the arts and community, using her creativity to inspire and connect with others.

Thank you to our community partner Nevada Humanities and media sponsor Nevada Public Radio.

This production is not a Vegas Theatre Company event. The views expressed and other information presented are solely those of the producing entity.

Ecosystem Explorers: A Family STEAM Adventure!
2025-03-15 12:30 - 14:30 | Mesquite Works STEAM Center, 312 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, NV, 89027, United States
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 about ecosystems and the balance of nature.
– Discover how living and nonliving things depend on one another.
– Explore the wonders of the natural world through play and observation.
Enjoy story time, hands-on experiments, and interactive games designed to bring ecology to life for the whole family! These fun activities highlight the benefits of hands-on learning through play and show how the kit supports early literacy development.
Free books for participants! (While supplies last)
This event is recommended for families with young children. The Ecosystem Explorers! Green Box activities align with Pre-K Standards and will be available as a FREE resource to educators across Nevada.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect your child with the wonders of the natural world!

Spark Curiosity: A Family STEAM Adventure!
2025-03-15 15:00 - 18:00 | Reno Public Market, 299 E. Plumb Ln., Reno, NV, 89502, United States
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:
– Explore the concepts of lightning.
– Discover what uses electricity in our community.
– Investigate how circuits and switches work.
Enjoy story time, hands-on experiments, and interactive games, designed to bring learning to life for the whole family! These fun activities highlight the benefits of hands-on learning through play and show how the kit bridges the gap in literacy.
Free books for participants! (While supplies last)
This event is recommended for families with young children. The It’s Electric! Green Box activities align with Pre-K Standards and will be available as a FREE resource to educators all over Nevada. Don’t miss this opportunity to spark curiosity and creativity in your child’s learning journey!

Nevada Robotics at DISCOVERY Children’s Museum Earth Hour Event
2025-03-22 10:00 - 17:00 | DISCOVERY Children’s Museum, 360 Promenade Pl., Las Vegas, NV, 89106, United States
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!

2025 NV STEAM Conference
2025-04-05 08:30 - 17:00 | Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W Liberty St., Reno, NV, 89501, United States
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 to incorporate STEAM, design-based thinking, and arts integration in classroom practices that foster student creativity and innovative problem solving.

NV STEAM 2025
The Joy of Discovery
The theme of the 2025 conference is “The Joy of Discovery.” The conference will be presented in-person, beginning with a keynote on Saturday, April 5 followed by breakout workshops.

Registration for K-12 educators is always FREE due to the generosity of our sponsors
Nevada Educators can obtain 7.5 hours of continuing education approved by the Department of Education for participation

The NV STEAM Conference inspires educational innovation through engaging workshops and nationally recognized keynote speakers.

METRICS Workshop by Nevada Robotics
2025-04-09 17:00 - 19:30 | DRI, Las Vegas Campus, 755 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV, 89119, United States
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 with robotics lessons to promote literacy and to teach computer science. All lesson activities meet state computer science, ELA, and math standards. Also, lessons provide the opportunity for teachers to incorporate, and for students to practice, Social Emotional Learning competencies such as teamwork, perseverance, communication, and collaboration.
METRICS trainees receive stipends, classroom robot sets, free lessons, free books for the classroom and for their students, and all necessary teaching materials and supplies to implement robots in their classrooms.
In PreK/K METRICS, teachers become confident coders and learn how to use robots as tools to meet PreK and K literacy and math standards, and how to develop early readers, critical thinkers, and problem solvers. Graduates of the training series become members of the DRI Educator Academy and receive free access to lessons, resources, and technology support.
This workshop is at DRI’s Las Vegas Campus, SNSC 181/182. Sign in is at 4:15 p.m. Dinner will be served at 4:30 p.m., and training runs from 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
This training series is full.
Please email nvrobotics@dri.edu to be added to the Nevada Robotics email list, and to learn about upcoming professional development opportunities.
To stay connected to Nevada Robotics, follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and X – @nevadarobotics.

METRICS by Nevada Robotics at the DISCOVERY Children’s Museum
2025-04-10 17:00 - 19:30 | DISCOVERY Children’s Museum, 360 Promenade Pl., Las Vegas, NV, 89106, United States
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 partner high quality picture books with robotics lessons to promote literacy and to teach computer science. All lesson activities meet state computer science, ELA, and math standards. Also, lessons provide the opportunity for teachers to incorporate, and for students to practice, Social Emotional Learning competencies such as teamwork, perseverance, communication, and collaboration.
METRICS trainees receive stipends, classroom robot sets, free lessons, free books for the classroom and for their students, and all necessary teaching materials and supplies to implement robots in their classrooms.
In PreK/K METRICS, teachers become confident coders and learn how to use robots as tools to meet PreK and K literacy and math standards, and how to develop early readers, critical thinkers, and problem solvers. Graduates of the training series become members of the DRI Educator Academy and receive free access to lessons, resources, and technology support.
This workshop is at the DISCOVERY Children’s Museum in Las Vegas. Sign in is at 4:15 p.m. Dinner will be served at 4:30 p.m., and training runs from 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
This training series is full.
Please email nvrobotics@dri.edu to be added to the Nevada Robotics email list, and to learn about upcoming professional development opportunities.
To stay connected to Nevada Robotics, follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and X – @nevadarobotics.
Thank you to our partner the DISCOVERY Children’s Museum in Las Vegas for providing a beautiful training space for METRICS, and for supporting Clark County PreK/K educators.

STEM Professional Development Training: Microplastics
2025-04-12 10:00 - 13:00 | DRI, Las Vegas Campus, 755 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV, 89119, United States
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 gain expertise in identifying, analyzing, and addressing the pervasive issue of microplastic pollution. Equip yourself with hands-on activities and resources to empower students with the knowledge and skills to make a positive impact on our planet’s health.
Although this training will cover middle school standards, all interested educators are welcome to attend! Educators who attend the session will be eligible for up to 3 Continuing Education hours.
Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/34rp7je5

STEM Professional Development Training: Microplastics
2025-04-12 10:00 - 13:00 | DRI, Reno Campus, 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
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 gain expertise in identifying, analyzing, and addressing the pervasive issue of microplastic pollution. Equip yourself with hands-on activities and resources to empower students with the knowledge and skills to make a positive impact on our planet’s health.
Although this training will cover middle school standards, all interested educators are welcome to attend! Educators who attend the session will be eligible for up to 3 Continuing Education hours.
Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/yc5fb4fn

METRICS by Nevada Robotics in Douglas County
2025-04-15 16:00 - 18:30 | Airport Training Center (ATC), 1126 Airport Rd., Minden, NV, 89423, United States
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 high quality picture books with robotics lessons to promote literacy and to teach computer science. All lesson activities meet state computer science, ELA, and math standards. Also, lessons provide the opportunity for teachers to incorporate, and for students to practice, Social Emotional Learning competencies such as teamwork, perseverance, communication, and collaboration.
METRICS trainees receive stipends, classroom robot sets, free lessons, free books for the classroom and for their students, and all necessary teaching materials and supplies to implement robots in their classrooms.
In PreK/K METRICS, teachers become confident coders and learn how to use robots as tools to meet PreK and K literacy and math standards, and how to develop early readers, critical thinkers, and problem solvers. Graduates of the training series become members of the DRI Educator Academy and receive free access to lessons, resources, and technology support.
Dates of the three-part training are the following:
-Tuesday April 15
-Thursday May 8
-Thursday May 29
Workshops are from 4-6:30 p.m. at the Airport Training Center (ATC), 1126 Airport Road in Minden, Nevada. Dinner will be provided.
This training series is full.
Please email nvrobotics@dri.edu to be added to the Nevada Robotics email list, and to learn about upcoming professional development opportunities.
To stay connected to Nevada Robotics, follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and X – @nevadarobotics.

METRICS by Nevada Robotics in Wells, Nevada
2025-04-18 10:00 - 12:30 | Wells Family Resource Center, 261 1st St., Wells, NV, 89835, United States
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 computer science. All lesson activities meet state computer science, ELA, and math standards. Also, lessons provide the opportunity for teachers to incorporate, and for students to practice, Social Emotional Learning competencies such as teamwork, perseverance, communication, and collaboration.
METRICS trainees receive stipends, classroom robot sets, free lessons, free books for the classroom and for their students, and all necessary teaching materials and supplies to implement robots in their classrooms.
In PreK/K METRICS, teachers become confident coders and learn how to use robots as tools to meet PreK and K literacy and math standards, and how to develop early readers, critical thinkers, and problem solvers. Graduates of the training series become members of the DRI Educator Academy and receive free access to lessons, resources, and technology support.
This week’s workshop is from Workshops are from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Wells Family Resource Center. Lunch will be provided.
This training workshop is full.
Please email nvrobotics@dri.edu to be added to the Nevada Robotics email list, and to learn about upcoming professional development opportunities.
To stay connected to Nevada Robotics, follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and X – @nevadarobotics.

Nevada Robotics at Reno Earth Day Celebration
2025-04-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Idlewild Park, 2055 Idlewild Dr., Reno, NV, 89509, United States
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 is Earth Hour, and activities will center on the theme of energy conservation. Energy conservation activities are sponsored by powershift by NV Energy.
Look for the blue DRI pop-up tent to practice coding a robot, to explore how conserve energy, and to meet Nevada Robotics staff.

Spark Curiosity: A Family STEAM Adventure!
2025-04-25 15:00 - 18:00 | Elko Library, 720 Court St., Elko, NV, 89801, United States

Spark Curiosity: A Family STEAM Adventure!
2025-04-26 12:00 - 15:00 | Humboldt County Library, 85 East Fifth St., Winnemucca, NV, 89445, United States

Ecosystem Explorers: A Family STEAM Adventure!
2025-04-27 11:30 - 13:30 | Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo, Las Vegas, NV, 89119, United States
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 about ecosystems and the balance of nature.
Discover how living and nonliving things depend on one another.
Explore the wonders of the natural world through play and observation.

Enjoy story time, hands-on experiments, and interactive games designed to bring ecology to life for the whole family! These fun activities highlight the benefits of hands-on learning through play and show how the kit supports early literacy development.
Free books for participants! (While supplies last)
This event is recommended for families with young children. The Ecosystem Explorers! Green Box activities align with Pre-K Standards and will be available as a FREE resource to educators across Nevada. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect your child with the wonders of the natural world!

METRICS by Nevada Robotics at the DISCOVERY Children’s Museum
2025-04-29 17:00 - 19:00 | DISCOVERY Children’s Museum, 360 Promenade Pl., Las Vegas, NV, 89106, United States
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 partner high quality picture books with robotics lessons to promote literacy and to teach computer science.
All lesson activities meet state computer science, ELA, and math standards. Also, lessons provide the opportunity for teachers to incorporate, and for students to practice, Social Emotional Learning competencies such as teamwork, perseverance, communication, and collaboration.
METRICS trainees receive stipends, classroom robot sets, free lessons, free books for the classroom and for their students, and all necessary teaching materials and supplies to implement robots in their classrooms.
In PreK/K METRICS, teachers become confident coders and learn how to use robots as tools to meet PreK and K literacy and math standards, and how to develop early readers, critical thinkers, and problem solvers. Graduates of the training series become members of the DRI Educator Academy and receive free access to lessons, resources, and technology support.
This workshop is at the DISCOVERY Children’s Museum in Las Vegas. Sign in is at 4:15 p.m. Dinner will be served at 4:30 p.m., and training runs from 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
This training series is full.
Please email nvrobotics@dri.edu to be added to the Nevada Robotics email list, and to learn about upcoming professional development opportunities.
To stay connected to Nevada Robotics, follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and X – @nevadarobotics.
Thank you to our partner the DISCOVERY Children’s Museum in Las Vegas for providing a beautiful training space for METRICS, and for supporting Clark County PreK/K educators.

METRICS by Nevada Robotics in Las Vegas
2025-04-30 17:00 - 19:30 | DRI, Las Vegas Campus, 755 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV, 89119, United States
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 with robotics lessons to promote literacy and to teach computer science. All lesson activities meet state computer science, ELA, and math standards. Also, lessons provide the opportunity for teachers to incorporate, and for students to practice, Social Emotional Learning competencies such as teamwork, perseverance, communication, and collaboration.
METRICS trainees receive stipends, classroom robot sets, free lessons, free books for the classroom and for their students, and all necessary teaching materials and supplies to implement robots in their classrooms.
In PreK/K METRICS, teachers become confident coders and learn how to use robots as tools to meet PreK and K literacy and math standards, and how to develop early readers, critical thinkers, and problem solvers. Graduates of the training series become members of the DRI Educator Academy and receive free access to lessons, resources, and technology support.
This workshop is at DRI’s Las Vegas Campus, SNSC 181/182. Sign in is at 4:15 p.m. Dinner will be served at 4:30 p.m., and training runs from 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
This training series is full.
Please email nvrobotics@dri.edu to be added to the Nevada Robotics email list, and to learn about upcoming professional development opportunities.
To stay connected to Nevada Robotics, follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and X – @nevadarobotics.

Lab Tours at May the Science Be With You
2025-05-01 16:00 - 19:00 | DRI, Las Vegas Campus, 755 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV, 89119, United States
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 science meets the galaxy far, far away! Don’t miss this chance to explore science through the lens of Star Wars and join us for an evening of discovery and fun! May the force be with you!
Lab Tours! Get a behind the scenes look at the research happening at DRI by signing up for a time slot when you arrive at the event. Look for Lab Tours Check-In table just outside of the entrance doors. Tours last one hour.
Time slots:
4:15 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
4:45 p.m.
5:15 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
5:45 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Other events: View all events on our MTSBWY page!

Engage in science demos with DRI and Atomic Museum scientists
Photo ops and light saber training with Star Wars fan and charity groups
Hands-on STEM activities for all ages
Community partner booths
Food Trucks

DRI in Partnership with the Atomic Museum and Sponsored by CalPortland and Nevada Public Radio

By attending May the Science Be with You, you acknowledge and consent to being photographed, filmed, or recorded by the event organizers and/or media. You further agree that your likeness, image, voice, and name may be used in promotional materials, publications, and social media platforms without further permission or compensation.

Padawan Light Saber Training at May the Science Be With You
2025-05-01 16:00 - 19:00 | DRI, Las Vegas Campus, 755 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV, 89119, United States
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 science meets the galaxy far, far away! Don’t miss this chance to explore science through the lens of Star Wars and join us for an evening of discovery and fun! May the force be with you!
Learn how to use a light saber during our Padawan Light Saber Trainings with Las Vegas Star Wars Clubs featuring the Saber Guild, Rebel Legion, The 501st Legion, and Las Vegas Star Wars Collective. We will have three sessions available at 4:45, 5:45, and 6:30 p.m.
Other events: View all events on our MTSBWY page!

Engage in science demos with DRI and Atomic Museum scientists
Photo ops and light saber training with Star Wars fan and charity groups
Hands-on STEM activities for all ages
Community partner booths
Food Trucks

DRI in Partnership with the Atomic Museum and Sponsored by CalPortland and Nevada Public Radio
By attending May the Science Be with You, you acknowledge and consent to being photographed, filmed, or recorded by the event organizers and/or media. You further agree that your likeness, image, voice, and name may be used in promotional materials, publications, and social media platforms without further permission or compensation.
