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METRICS by Nevada Robotics in Wells, Nevada
2025-04-18 10:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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
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!

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.

Food Trucks 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!
We will have delicious eats from several food trucks during the event! While you are there make sure to check out:
LVTaco for authentic Mexican options and specialty tacos.
Olé Churro bringing authentic Spanish Churros with dipping options.
Hot Dog on a Stick with fresh lemonade and hotdogs.
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.

Free Entry to the Atomic Museum During 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!
Attendees of May the Science Be With You will receive free entry to the Atomic Museum during May the Science Be With You from 4:00pm to 7:00pm on Thursday, May 1st, 2025.
History and science collide at the Atomic Museum! Engaging exhibits and artifacts share the origin and consequences of atomic weapons, Nevada’s role in nuclear testing during the Cold War, and the science of our atomic universe. Visitors to the Atomic Museum can explore exhibits like Atomic Odyssey, an immersive adventure into the hidden and powerful world of the atom and The Manhattan Project: Challenges and Consequences that houses artifacts from the top-secret project of lead scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer to build the world’s first atomic bomb. The galleries of the Atomic Museum explore the formation of the Nevada Test Site, and the people and stories surrounding the 928 nuclear tests that occurred there. Visitors can experience a simulated nuclear test in the Ground Zero Theater, learn about atomic pop culture, and discover the future of stockpile stewardship.
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.

Community Partners 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!
Visit our community partner booths, engage in science demos with DRI and Atomic Museum scientists, and enjoy hands-on STEM activities for all ages with DRI’s Nevada Robotics and STEM Education Program. Community Partners include:

NV Mining Association
Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Nevada State Museum
CalPortland
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
The Library District
Discovery Museum
KNPR
Red Rock Search and Rescue
UNLV Early Outreach
Fire Department
Stone Security
University Police Department
BattleBots

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.

Photo Booth 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!
Capture the moment by stopping by the Photo Booth for pictures by Smash Booth! Whether cosplaying or using our Star Wars themed masks, leave with a photo memory of the day.
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.

METRICS by Nevada Robotics in Douglas County
2025-05-08 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.

Under the Sun: Stories of Heat and Humanity in a Changing World
2025-05-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Vegas Theatre Company, 1025 S 1st St., Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
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 a warming world.
Purchase tickets online!
DRI Storytellers:
Patrick Hurbain, Ph.D. is an environmental epidemiologist working in the Environmental Analysis Facility at DRI. He worked as a technician at DRI between 2013 and 2019 before leaving to complete a Ph.D. at the University of Nevada, Reno. He returned to DRI as a postdoctoral researcher in September 2024. While in graduate school, Hurbain worked on a project with DRI’s Yeongkwon Son, Ph.D., examining environmental exposures in young children.
Read more about Dr. Hurbain in an exclusive interview with Behind the Science Blog.
Dr. Hurbain will tell the story of the human body under the stress of extreme heat.

Cayenne Engel is a Staff Research Scientist at DRI with a background in plant ecology, restoration biology and urban forestry, studying dynamic changes in complex ecosystems and bringing together a wide variety of partners and stakeholders across jurisdictions at local, state, and national scales. Cayenne works in DRI’s Nevada Heat Lab.
Cayenne will be telling a story about the complex relationships we have with trees which transcends the simple infrastructure role in our community architecture.

Featured Presenter:
RED is a rapper, entertainer, and master bucket drummer who will fuse a story and performance that weaves together raw experiences performing on the scorching Las Vegas Strip. Through live drumming and vivid tales, RED brings to life the hustle, heart, and heat of street performance.

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!
2025-05-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Boulder City Library, 701 Adams Boulevard, Boulder City, NV, 89005, 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!

STEM Professional Development Training: Fire Ecology
2025-05-17 10:00 - 13:00 | DRI, Reno Campus, 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
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 each activity. This training will provide hands-on investigations and game-ified simulations on fire, fuel, soil, and ecology.
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/3n9v7jnu

METRICS by Nevada Robotics in Douglas County
2025-05-28 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 28
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.

Drone Education Training by Nevada Robotics
2025-05-29 17:00 - 19:30 | Great Basin College, 1500 College Parkway, Elko, NV, 89801, United States
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 drone loans.

When: Thursday, May 29 from 5:00pm-7:30pm

Where: Basin College in Elko, NV (TBD on Room #)

Agenda: Dinner @ 5pm & training from 5:30pm-7:30pm

Training will cover the following:

Learn how to fly the drone safely and spend time practicing.

Learn how to code the drone and update firmware.

Learn how to foster STEM in the classroom or at competitions.

APPLY TODAY!

Nevada Robotics Summer Camps: Engineering & Exploration Grades 6-8
2025-07-15 13:00 - 2025-07-17 16:00 | Great Basin College, 1500 College Parkway, Elko, NV, 89801, United States
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 details are below:

Camp Information
$100/ class
Min – 6 students
Max – 16 max
To register, visit Great Basin College’s Continuing Education page.
July 15 – July 17, 1pm – 4pm
Engineering & Exploration: Robots in space, the ocean, and on Earth!
6th – 8th grade
In this camp, learners will dive into the engineering design process with VEX GO robot kits. They’ll get hands-on experience creating designs with the VEX GO pieces to solve engineering challenges related to space, the ocean, and the Earth. Campers will then design, build, and code a robot, and will learn how bots are used to solve real-world problems.

July 29 – July 31, 1pm – 4pm
Engineering & Exploration: Robots in space, the ocean, and on Earth!
3rd -5th grade
In this camp, learners will dive into the engineering design process with VEX GO robot kits. They’ll get hands-on experience creating designs with the VEX GO pieces to solve engineering challenges related to space, the ocean, and the Earth. Campers will then design, build, and code a robot, and will learn how bots are used to solve real-world problems.

The Art of Science with Tiffany Pereira at Nevada Museum of Art
2025-07-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W Liberty St., Reno, NV, 89501, United States
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 in Nevada and the Desert Southwest.
Please visit the Nevada Museum of Art’s website for pricing and registration.

Visiting Artist Workshop at Nevada Museum of Art: The Art of Science Communication with Tiffany Pereira
2025-07-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W Liberty St., Reno, NV, 89501, United States
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. Join Tiffany Pereira, Associate Research Scientist and Scientific Illustrator at the Desert Research Institute for an interactive class on Scientific Illustration and Science Communication. Learn what makes a scientific or botanical illustration special and how to construct a infographic to convey complex ideas. All supplies are provided.
Please visit the Nevada Museum of Art’s website for pricing and registration.

Nevada Robotics Summer Camps: Engineering & Exploration Grades 3-5
2025-07-29 13:00 - 2025-07-31 16:00 | Great Basin College, 1500 College Parkway, Elko, NV, 89801, United States
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 details are below:
Camp Information:
$100/ class
Min – 6 students
Max – 16 max
To register, visit Great Basin College’s Continuing Education page.

July 15 – July 17, 1pm – 4pm
Engineering & Exploration: Robots in space, the ocean, and on Earth!
6th – 8th grade
In this camp, learners will dive into the engineering design process with VEX GO robot kits. They’ll get hands-on experience creating designs with the VEX GO pieces to solve engineering challenges related to space, the ocean, and the Earth. Campers will then design, build, and code a robot, and will learn how bots are used to solve real-world problems.
July 29 – July 31, 1pm – 4pm
Engineering & Exploration: Robots in space, the ocean, and on Earth!
3rd -5th grade
In this camp, learners will dive into the engineering design process with VEX GO robot kits. They’ll get hands-on experience creating designs with the VEX GO pieces to solve engineering challenges related to space, the ocean, and the Earth. Campers will then design, build, and code a robot, and will learn how bots are used to solve real-world problems.

Nevada Robotics at Curiosity Lab by DRI
2025-07-30 17:00 - 20:00 | DRI, Reno Campus, 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
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.
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Full Event Info:
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 explores place through immersive sound recordings. After their talks, unleash your own creativity with provided materials and experiment with different artistic mediums (you are welcome to bring your own art supplies as well). The evening culminates in a pop-up gallery showcasing the community’s collective creations. This event is best-enjoyed by those over 13 years old.
Come ready to listen, learn, and create!
5pm to 6pm: Food trucks & 10 Torr Cocktails
6pm to 6:30pm: Presentations
6:30pm to 7:30pm: CREATE! Use the provided art supplies or bring your own to create artworks inspired by our speakers
7:30pm to 8:30pm: Stroll through the pop-up gallery of artwork created by the community.
Featuring:
Rachel Kozloski is a PhD student in UNR’s Graduate Program of Hydrologic Sciences. Prior to beginning her PhD, Rachel worked in the private and government sectors as a soil scientist and environmental analyst. Her research focuses on microplastics in urban runoff and microplastic movement in connected surface and groundwater systems. When she is not conducting lab analyses or doing fieldwork, she is equally happy exploring wild places or curled up with her dogs and a good book.
Fil Corbitt producer of The Wind podcast. Fil will be telling the story of using sound to explore place. His signature sound recordings around Nevada and the world bring the natural world to listeners, allowing them to use just their sense of hearing to experience the environment.
Thank you to our community partner Nevada Humanities, our media sponsor KUNR, and our exclusive beverage sponsor 10 Torr.

From Curiosity to Creation: Listen, Learn, Create
2025-07-30 17:00 - 20:30 | DRI, Reno Campus, 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
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 explores place through immersive sound recordings. After their talks, unleash your own creativity with provided materials and experiment with different artistic mediums (you are welcome to bring your own art supplies as well). The evening culminates in a pop-up gallery showcasing the community’s collective creations. This event is best-enjoyed by those over 13 years old.
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Come ready to listen, learn, and create!
5pm to 6pm: Food from Northern Envy & 10 Torr Cocktails
6pm to 6:30pm: Presentations
6:30pm to 7:30pm: CREATE! Use the provided art supplies or bring your own to create artworks inspired by our speakers
7:30pm to 8:30pm: Stroll through the pop-up gallery of artwork created by the community.
Featured Activities:

Use solar pyrography to contribute to a community artwork with our Cloud Seeding Program
Create upcycle art with plastic litter from Lake Tahoe with the Microplastics Lab
Create climate poetry on typewriters with Native Resilience
Color with robots from Nevada Robotics
Explore 3D printed Nevada landscapes with ITAP
Learn about nature journaling with the STEM Education Program
Water color with melted ice cores from our Ice Core Lab

Featured Speakers:
Rachel Kozloski is a PhD student in UNR’s Graduate Program of Hydrologic Sciences. Prior to beginning her PhD, Rachel worked in the private and government sectors as a soil scientist and environmental analyst. Her research focuses on microplastics in urban runoff and microplastic movement in connected surface and groundwater systems. When she is not conducting lab analyses or doing fieldwork, she is equally happy exploring wild places or curled up with her dogs and a good book.
Fil Corbitt producer of The Wind podcast. Fil will be telling the story of using sound to explore place. His signature sound recordings around Nevada and the world bring the natural world to listeners, allowing them to use just their sense of hearing to experience the environment.
Thank you to our community partner Nevada Humanities, our media sponsor KUNR, and our exclusive beverage sponsor 10 Torr.

Dual Lens: Art and Science in Dialogue
2025-08-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Vegas Theatre Company, 1025 S 1st St., Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
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 ignite imagination.
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DRI Storyteller:
Tiffany Pereira is an ecologist and scientific illustrator specializing in the flora and fauna of the desert southwest. She has more than 11 years of experience specializing in natural resource management, wildlife management, threatened and endangered species management and springs and seeps management. As both a researcher and artist, she is also interested in graphic design and illustration for science communication. She provides these services, along with outreach and educational services to DRI and local agencies. She has completed illustration commissions for the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas, research publications, and private entities.
Featured Speakers:
Jessica Oreck often says that she collects the invisible. Not the magical, science-fiction version, but the stuff of life that is so commonplace, it has receded below our collective conscious awareness. Working across film, animation, collage, photography, miniatures, and large-scale installation, all of her work strives to create a sense of wonder about those invisible, overlooked aspects of the everyday.
In 2021, Jessica opened a museum in Las Vegas, NV called the Office of Collection & Design. It is devoted to the minuscule, the forgotten, and the discarded. It is essentially a 1000 square-foot installation – a palpable, interactive manifestation of nostalgia. Visitors have described the museum as “a mix of your grandparent’s attic and Hogwarts Castle.” And have said the collections themselves are “wondrous,” “magical,” “charming,” and “full of unexpected life.” It has been featured everywhere from Colossal to Atlas Obscura. Through the museum, Jessica present various associated traveling exhibits, installations, and workshops around the US.
The Office of Collecting & Design also doubles as both an animation studio and a prop house for her work in film and animation. Two of Jessica’s bite-sized, animated series were commissioned by TED, and more are underway for a soon-to- launch children’s network. Jessica’s films have been shown at festivals including Sundance, SXSW, and Tribeca Film Festival as well playing theatrically around the world. The Criterion Collection recently hosted a retrospective of her documentary features. When not making films, Jessica spends her time collecting – and these days – sharing those collections with visitors from around the world.
Manila-born and Vegas-raised, *CoCojenkins is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, DJ, and looper. As a looper, she blends her classical training and beat-making skills to create psychedelic, genre-bending compositions with a Hip-Hop foundation, crafted live in front of her audience.
Beyond her work as a music artist, she founded There’s Nothing to do in Vegas—a cultural platform designed to spotlight and amplify Vegas-made art, music, and creative expression across all mediums, connecting the world to the city’s vibrant and unexpected creative pulse.
Thank you to our community partner Nevada Humanities

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

Back to School STEM Showcase
2025-08-23 08:00 - 17:00 | DRI, Las Vegas Campus, 755 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV, 89119, United States
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 certificate of completion for up to 8 Continuing Education Hours.
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Nevada Robotics at Beats and Bites
2025-08-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Great Basin College, 1500 College Parkway, Elko, NV, 89801, United States
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 – look for the blue tent – to do a robotics and coding activity.
About Beats and Bites: A unique food truck series hosted by Great Basin College Foundation every 4th Thursday. Explore a diverse lineup of local food trucks, live music, and a fun-filled evening with friends and family – all while supporting a great cause at GBC!

The Archaeology of the Union Pacific's Salt Lake Route with DRI's Jeff Wedding
2025-08-30 13:30 | Thompson’s Opera House, 644 Main St., Pioche, NV, 89043, United States
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 in the desert southwest. His interests include World War II era military training exercises, Cold War nuclear testing facilities, historical archaeology of mining, transporation, and ranching during the 19th and early 20th Century.
Organized by Nevadan for Cultural Preservation (NVFCP)

Nevada Robotics Presents: One Voice, One Future: Nevada’s Commitment to our Youngest Learners Early Childhood Summit
2025-09-04 08:30 - 17:00 | Caesars Republic, 18 Hwy 50, Stateline, NV, 89449, United States
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 Education- Research shows that engaging early learners in hands-on engineering and computer science activities has profound and positive impacts on their literacy and math skill development. Join Nevada Robotics at DRI for a hands-on and engaging session of Books and Bots. Teachers will learn how to code robots using touch coding skills designed for Pre-K and K learners. These screen-free Books and Bots coding activities are tied to storybooks and teach literacy, math, and SEL standards and competencies. Books and Bots activities teach fundamental sequential thinking, problem-solving, and reasoning skills, and they bring reading and math to life for young learners.
During the workshop, educators will learn to code a small robot, will practice Books and Bots activities, and will discuss robot integration ideas with their peers. Educators will become excited to introduce coding robots to their students and feel increased confidence that they can teach essential computational thinking skills to their students. By the end of the workshop, teachers will be poised to integrate Books and Bots into their classroom teaching and learning practices.
Nevada Robotics offers a free Robot Lending Library in Reno, Elko, and Las Vegas where teachers can borrow robots throughout the year. No experience with computer science, robots, or engineering is necessary to register for this workshop.
Presenter Bios
AJ Long, Nevada Robotics Director and Trainer
AJ Long is a veteran educator and administrator who has dedicated her 30 year career to supporting teachers and students. She has a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies and received her Master of Arts in Teaching Elementary Education. AJ is a licensed K-9 Nevada teacher with a Middle School Math Endorsement. Her passion is helping teachers by meeting them where they are and helping them grow their confidence in teaching robotics, engineering, and computer science.
Jill Strawder-Bubala – Trainer and Curriculum and Communications Manager
Jill Strawder-Bubala is a life-long educator with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Journalism, a Masters of Arts in English Literature, and a Secondary Teaching Certificate. She has worked with children from ages preschool to college as both an educator and administrator. Jill is passionate about helping children of all ages develop strong reading skills to become life-long learners, and about supporting teachers as they learn new skills and competencies.
Michelle Wallace-Gallivan – STEM Trainer and Curriculum Specialist
Michelle spent 28 years in the classroom teaching middle and high school biology, physical science, and chemistry. Over the last 5 years, Michelle has embarked on professional development in STEM education and she is excited to merge this passion as well as her special education background with the robotics curriculum. Michelle is also eager to explore the potential for drone education at the middle and high school levels. Michelle earned a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and a Masters of Science in Education. She leads robotics and drone teacher training across the state and leads drone competitions in Northern and Northeastern Nevada.
To learn more about Nevada Robotics, visit us online, or on socials Facebook, Instagram, and X.
