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  • Save the Date! NWLDW 2024 June 11-14 in Reno, NV

    New World Luminescence Dating Workshop 2024

    We are excited to host the New World Luminescence Dating Workshop (NWLDW) June 11-14, 2024 at the Desert Research Institute (DRI) in Reno, NV! Luminescence dating includes a group of […]

  • DRI Science at the Springs Logo over an image of construction workers in the heat.

    The Story of Extremes

    Join us for a thought-provoking science lecture delving into extreme heat. We’ll explore the impacts and dynamics of its far-reaching consequences on vulnerable populations, our environment, and society. Discover how […]

    $10.00

  • Solar Days at the Boulder City Library

    Join us at Boulder City Library in the Community Room for this FREE event where kids ages 6-12 can learn about energy resources, electricity, and solar power through our Solar […]

  • Play Ball! STEM Education fundraiser with the Reno Aces

    Reno Aces Fundraising Game for STEM Education

    Make this event a home run by joining DRI’s STEM Education Program for a fundraiser on July 28th with the Reno Aces! It’s simple. Just use the link below to purchase […]

    $16 – $22

  • Fall Professional Development Trainings – Microscopes: Art & Science

    Discover the intersection of art and science with DRI’s STEM Education Program’s FREE educator professional development training Microscopes: Science and Art! Explore how microscopic worlds inspire creativity and deepen scientific inquiry in […]

  • Science Distilled Logo over a photo of cars at a drive in movie with a galaxy on the screen.

    Science Distilled: Drive-in for Science

    Drive in, sit back, and get ready to watch a scientific film on the BIG screen! Join DRI, The Discovery and PBS Reno for the second annual Drive-in for Science, […]

    $10
  • Seventh National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy Workshop Atlantic City, NJ

    National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy Workshop

    The International Association of Wildland Fire and the Wildland Fire Leadership Council (WFLC) and its three regional strategy committees, invite you to register for the  7th Annual National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy […]

  • STEM Education Program with a 3D printer and plastic rolls of filament.

    Fall Professional Development Trainings: 3D Printers

    Unlock innovative teaching methods with DRI’s STEM Education Program’s FREE educator professional development training on 3D printers! Learn hands-on techniques to integrate cutting-edge technology into your curriculum, empower students with practical skills […]

  • Person in blue shirt and blue hat looking at carvings in a tree. The Science Distilled Logo is overlaid on the image.

    The Story of Nevada

    Join us for an engaging science lecture that delves into Nevada’s history through the lens of archaeology and geology. Discover the significance of Basque arborglyphs, explore the research at the […]

    $15.00
  • STEM Education Program with an image of a sieve with microplastics collected.

    Fall Professional Development Trainings: Microplastics

    Elevate your science curriculum this fall 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, […]

  • STEM Education Program with an image of a sieve with microplastics collected.

    Fall Professional Development Trainings: Microplastics

    Elevate your science curriculum this fall 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, […]

  • STEM Education Program with an image of solar panels in a field.

    Fall Professional Development Trainings: Solar Energy & Intro to Climate Change

    DRI, Reno Campus 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV, 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 […]

  • DRI Science at the Springs logo over images of petroglyphs.

    The Story of Nevada

    Springs Preserve 333 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, 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 […]

    $10.00

  • Colorado River Water Users Association Logo over a landscape of the river.

    DRI at the 2024 CRWUA Annual Conference

    Paris Las Vegas 3655 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 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 […]

  • AGU Washington D.C. 9-13 December 2024 What's Next for Science.

    DRI at AGU24 Annual Meeting

    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 Education Program Logo with an image of hydroponics plants on trays.

    STEM Professional Development Training: Intro to Hydroponics

    DRI, Las Vegas Campus 755 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV, 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 Education Program Logo with an image of children with a STEM activity.

    STEM Professional Development Training: Pre-K STEAM & Literacy

    DRI, Las Vegas Campus 755 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV, 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 […]

  • STEM Education Program Logo with an image of agriculture fields.

    STEM Professional Development Training: Southwest Sustainable Innovation – Transpiration and Drought

    DRI, Las Vegas Campus 755 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV, 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 […]

  • PACLIM 2025: Human Perspectives on Water in the West - Past, Present, and Future

    DRI at the Pacific Climate Workshop (PACLIM) 2025

    Asilomar Hotel and Conference Grounds 800 Asilomar Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, 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 […]

  • Curiosity Lab logo overtop of a winter scene of pine trees covered in snow.

    Chasing Snow – Stories of Wonder, Tradition, and the Science of Winter

    DRI, Reno Campus 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV, 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 […]

    $15.00

  • STEM Education Program Logo with an image of children with robotics

    STEM Professional Development Training: Pre-K STEAM & Literacy

    DRI, Reno Campus 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV, 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 […]

  • STEM Education Program with a 3D printer and plastic rolls of filament.

    STEM Professional Development Training: 3D Printers

    DRI, Las Vegas Campus 755 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV, 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 […]

  • Curiosity Lab logo over a desert landscape at sunset with a lone tree in the foreground.

    Roots of Wonder: Following Curiosity into the Natural World

    Vegas Theatre Company 1025 S 1st St., Las Vegas, NV, 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 […]

    $15.00
  • STEM Education Program Logo with image of books and STEAM materials.

    Ecosystem Explorers: A Family STEAM Adventure!

    Mesquite Works STEAM Center 312 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, NV, 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: - […]

  • STEM Education Program Logo with image of a hand selecting a card with the letter F and pressing buttons on a board.

    Spark Curiosity: A Family STEAM Adventure!

    Reno Public Market 299 E. Plumb Ln., Reno, NV, 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: - […]