Nevada Robotics IDEALS: Wooster High School Drone Competition
2026-01-31 08:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Earl Wooster High School, 1331 E. Plumb Lane, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Wooster High School Drone Competition
It’s time to fly!
Nevada Robotics at DRI, along with our partners at WCSD JROTC, are hosting indoor educational drone competitions for students in grades 4-12 in Reno, Sparks, and Elko. These events inspire the next generation of pilots and scientists.
You are invited!
Wooster High School Drone Competition
8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Hug High School
1331 E. Plumb Lane, Reno, NV
To learn more about Nevada Robotics Drone Program, visit us at www.nevadarobotics.org.
Questions or want to volunteer?
Contact AJ Long
Nevada Robotics Director
aj.long@dri.edu
www.nevadarobotics.org

DRI at NWRA 2026
2026-02-02 - 2026-02-05 | Tuscany Suites & Casino, 255 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89169, United States
DRI at the NWRA 2026 Conference
DRI researchers will be attending and presenting at the Nevada Water Resources Association (NWRA) 2026 Conference, sharing insights on groundwater, water management, and emerging challenges.
DRI sessions include:
• Erik Henzl — Data Centers and Water 2: Data in the Desert
• John Volk — Integrated Groundwater Approaches: Tools for Capture, Recharge, and Interbasin Flow
• Beverly Parker & Alexandra Lutz — Water Resources Management & Planning
🔎 Visit DRI at our booth in the exhibit hall to connect with our team and learn more about our research.
👉 Learn more and view the full conference schedule at www.nvwra.org

Nevada Robotics IDEALS: Boys and Girls Club Staff Drone Workshop
2026-02-03 10:00 - 12:30 | Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, 2680 E. 9th Street, Reno, Nevada, 89512, United States
Nevada Robotics is providing hands-on educational drone training for the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows education staff.
Training will include practice flying and coding educational drones, as well as how to prepare for competitions.
IDEALS Workshop: Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 3
2680 E. 9th Street, Reno, NV
Questions?
Contact AJ Long
Nevada Robotics Director
aj.long@dri.edu
www.nevadarobotics.org

STEM Professional Development Training: 3D Printers
2026-02-07 08:00 - 12:00 | DRI, Reno Campus, 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
Unlock innovative teaching methods with DRI’s STEM Education Program’s FREE educator professional development training on 3D printers! In the training, educators will gain hands-on experience designing 3D objects in Tinkercad, operating Prusa Mini 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 Prusa 3D printers from DRI’s STEM Co-Lab Lending Library.
Click here to register: https://forms.gle/2Mtky4h4ZnMCkLnn7

Nevada Robotics IDEALS: Damonte Ranch High School Drone Competition
2026-02-07 08:00 - 18:30 | Damonte Ranch High School, 10500 Rio Wrangler Pkwy, Reno, NV, 89521, United States
Damonte Ranch High School Drone Competition
It’s time to fly!
Nevada Robotics at DRI, along with our partners at WCSD JROTC, are hosting indoor educational drone competitions for students in grades 4-12 in Reno, Sparks, and Elko. These events inspire the next generation of pilots and scientists.
You are invited!
Damonte Ranch High School Drone Competition
8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Damonte Ranch High School
10500 Rio Wrangler Pkwy, Reno, NV
To learn more about Nevada Robotics Drone Program, visit us at www.nevadarobotics.org.
Questions or want to volunteer?
Contact AJ Long
Nevada Robotics Director
aj.long@dri.edu
www.nevadarobotics.org

Nevada Robotics at the 8th Brigade Aerial Drone Competition
2026-02-13 - 2026-02-14 | Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E 2nd St., Reno, 89595, United States
Nevada Robotics will be on hand to judge and referee at the 8th Brigade Tournament at the Grand Sierra Resort on Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14, 2026. This is an all-Army tournament with 60 teams from all over the West Coast and Pacific Islands.
Timeline- Friday, February 13

Schedule

Nevada Robotics

Attendees

7:00

8:00

Pit Set-up, team check in and inspections, practice sessions

8:00

8:30

Please arrive by 8:00. We will have a brief meeting, then get started setting up at assigned fields/locations.

8:30

9:00

Opening Ceremony & Pilot Briefing

9:00

10:00

Piloting Mission & Interviews

10:00

12:00

Skills (Piloting and Autonomous) ,Teamwork, Interviews

12:00

1:00

Lunch- provided by Nevada Robotics

1:00

4:00

Skills (Piloting and Autonomous) ,Teamwork, Interviews

Timeline- Saturday, February 14

Schedule

Nevada Robotics

Attendees

7:00

8:30

Practice Fields Open

8:30

9:00

Please arrive by 8:30. We will have a brief meeting, then get started setting up at assigned fields/locations.

Pilot Briefing

9:00

12:00

Skills (Piloting and Autonomous) ,Teamwork, Interviews

12:00

1:00

Lunch- provided by Nevada Robotics

1:00

3:00

Skills (Piloting and Autonomous), Teamwork, Interviews

3:00

4:30

Judges Deliberations, Alliance Selection and Elimination Matches

4:30

5:00

Final Matches and Awards

Map of Casino/Hotel and Entry Point

Location: 2500 E 2nd St,. Reno, NV 89595
The closest parking to the venue is near the driving range (mini-lake), which is closest to Mill St.
Once parked, look for the covered walkway running alongside the pool area
Go up one floor towards the bowling center
The event is in the Summit Pavillion room across from the bowling center

Questions? Email Michelle Gallivan-Wallace at michelle.gallivan-wallace@dri.edu.

The Weight of Water: Stories of Water’s Weight on Land and Heart
2026-02-18 18:30 - 20:00 | DRI, Las Vegas Campus, 755 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV, 89119, United States
Join us for an evening that explores how water shapes our lives—physically, historically, and emotionally. Through science, story, and reflection, this program invites you to consider the many forms water takes in our world: the floods that transform our cities, the policies that define its use, and the deeply human moments where its presence—or absence—carries the weight of memory, loss, and renewal.
Come discover how water moves through landscapes and lives, revealing the connections between environment, community, and the stories we carry.
Featuring Nevada Humanities local authors from Monsoon Season: Las Vegas Writers on Water in the Desert:
• Geoff Schumacher will discuss the history of water use in Las Vegas
• Scott Dickensheets will share his evolving relationship with water and the desert landscape
They’ll be joined by DRI’s Guo Yu, who will discuss urban flooding and his journey as a scientist studying flood dynamics.
$15 – General Admission
$10 – Discounted Tickets for Students and Educators
Arrive early and take time to explore the Atomic Museum. Curiosity Lab attendees receive free access to the exhibits from 5:00–6:30 p.m.
Purchase Tickets!
Storytellers:
Dr. Guo Yu holds the position of Assistant Research Professor at DRI and is also a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Nevada. Dr. Yu has a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and over 10 years combined academic and industrial experience in the fields of hydrology, hydrometeorology, and climate change impact studies. He has published over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles, some of which have been highlighted by the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy as well as the Fifth National Climate Assessment.

Now a freelance writer and editor, Scott Dickensheets has worked all over the Las Vegas media scene: most recently as a daily newsletterist for City Cast Las Vegas, and before that as features editor of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, deputy editor of Desert Companion magazine, editor in chief of the local alt-weeklies CityLife and the Las Vegas Weekly, and as an editor and columnist at the Las Vegas Sun. He also edited, co-edited, or contributed to eight volumes of the Las Vegas Writes book series; helped edit Nevada: 150 Years in the Silver State, the official book of the Nevada sesquicentennial; co-edited the poetry anthology and workbook Sagebrush to Sandstone: A Humanities Guide to Outdoor Nevada; and is a long-serving member of the Las Vegas Book Festival’s programming committee.

Geoff Schumacher is the vice president of exhibits and programs at The Mob Museum. He is the author of Sun, Sin & Suburbia: A History of Modern Las Vegas and Howard Hughes: Power, Paranoia & Palace Intrigue. He was a producer and writer for the documentary This Building of Ours: The Story of a Las Vegas Landmark. He earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Nevada, Reno, and his master’s degree in American history from Arizona State University. During his 25-year journalism career, he worked at the Las Vegas Sun, Las Vegas CityLife, Las Vegas Mercury, Las Vegas Review-Journal and Ames (Iowa) Tribune. He has been interviewed as a subject matter expert by the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, CNN, PBS, Paramount Plus, History Channel and Travel Channel.

Thank you to our community partners Nevada Humanities and Atomic Museum

Map of DRI’s Las Vegas Campus

Nevada Robotics Books and Bots Workshop
2026-02-19 17:00 - 19:30 | Great Basin College, 1500 College Parkway, Elko, NV, 89801, United States
The workshop – Books and Bots: Mining in Nevada – will feature new Books and Bots titles and lessons. Teachers will learn how to use robots to meet PreK-5 literacy and math standards, and how to develop early readers, critical thinkers, and problem solvers.
Participants receive stipends, dinner, lessons, teaching resources, robot loans, and books.
Training Details
Sign in & dinner at 4:30 p.m.
Training from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location
Great Basin College Atrium
1500 College Parkway, Elko, NV 89801
This training is made possible in part thanks to generous support from Nevada Gold Mines.
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THIS TRAINING WORKSHOP IS AT CAPACITY AND HAS A WAITING LIST.
Want information about other opportunities?
Contact AJ Long
Nevada Robotics Director
aj.long@dri.edu
www.nevadarobotics.org

STEM Professional Development Training: 3D Printers
2026-02-21 08:00 - 12:00 | 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! In the training, educators will gain hands-on experience designing 3D objects in Tinkercad, operating Prusa MK3S+ 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 Prusa 3D printers from DRI’s STEM Co-Lab Lending Library. Click here to register: https://forms.gle/tGGDXrN4b6gatdjK6

Nevada Robotics METRICS at Stead Elementary School
2026-02-25 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-03-18 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-05-06 14:30 - 15:30 | Stead Elementary School, 10580 Stead Blvd, Reno, NV, 89506, United States
This spring Nevada Robotics is providing METRICS – Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science – workshops for Stead Elementary School teachers. The three-part training series will cover using the VEX 123 robot, VEX GO robot, and the CoDrone Edu.
For more information about Nevada Robotics, visit nevadarobotics.org.

STEM Professional Development Training: Introduction to Hydroponics
2026-03-07 08:00 - 11:00 | 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! 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. This training is open to K-12th grade educators. Educators who attend the session will be eligible for up to 3 Continuing Education hours as well as the ability to check out hydroponic systems from DRI’s STEM Co-Lab Lending Library. Click here to register: https://forms.gle/qVLm9kYm1MHoqd9s6

Nevada Robotics Pilots Peak Drone Competition
2026-03-07 08:30 - 16:00 | Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, 2680 E. 9th Street, Reno, Nevada, 89512, United States
We welcome you to attend the Nevada Robotics Pilots Peak Drone Competition on March 7 at the Boys and Girls Club Reynolds Center Club Facility in Reno.
About the Event
This is a blended tournament and the first to be held at the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows!
Register a Team
To register a team for this competition, visit the RECF Aerial Drone site at recfevents.org
Important Notes

There is a limit of 4 teams per organization that can register for this event.

Teams must submit the Competition Logbook by uploading their digital logbook or scanned copy of their physical logbook using the coach’s RECFevents account if they want it considered for judging. The deadline for Logbooks to be uploaded is Wednesday, Feb. 25 by 6pm local time. How to Submit a Competition Logbook.

All participants attending any official REC Foundation event must complete a Participant Release Form. This includes students, coaches and mentors. Follow the instructions outlined in this article: Participant Release Form.

Safety glasses are required.

Agenda
8:30 AM – Doors Open
8:45 AM – Team Check in, Inspections Begin
9:00 AM – Piloting Mission Begins
9:15 AM – Flight Team Meeting and Match Schedule Created Note: Teams not checked in by this time will not be included in the Teamwork Match schedule for the day.
9:30 AM – Teamwork Matches, Autonomous Flight Mission and Judging Begin
12:00 PM – Lunch
12:30 PM – All Matches and Judging Resume
2:30 PM – Teamwork Qualification Matches, Piloting and Autonomous Flight Matches and Judging End
2:45 PM – Alliance Selections
3:45 PM – Finals and Awards
4:00 PM – Event Ends
Agenda is subject to change and will be finalized closer to the event.
Volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering for this event please contact Michelle at michelle.gallivan-wallace@dri.edu. We’re always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make our events a success. There are a variety of roles available, from simply sitting at a table to check teams in, to serving as a referee or judge. No matter your skill level or experience, there’s a way you can contribute! No prior experience is needed for most roles, but Head Referees and Judge Advisors are required to be certified.
Courses are available at training.recf.org.
This website has a list of most roles with a brief description

Volunteer Roles Overview

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
If weather or a local emergency causes us to cancel or adjust the schedule, all teams will be notified via email.
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event:
Refunds will be issued by the Event Partner minus REC Foundation processing fees:

$5.00 per team registration

3% credit card transaction fee (if applicable)

If a team withdraws or no-shows:
Due to the costs associated with event planning, refunds will not be issued.
Event Address
2680 E 9th St, Reno, NV 89512
Questions? Contact Michelle Gallivan-Wallace at michelle.gallivan-wallace@dri.edu.

Nevada Robotics METRICS at Natchez Elementary School
2026-03-12 16:30 - 19:00, 2026-04-09 16:30 - 19:00, 2026-04-16 16:30 - 19:00 | Natchez Elementary School, 1 NV-447, Wadsworth, NV, 89442, United States
This spring Nevada Robotics is providing METRICS – Mentoring Educators Teaching Robotics and Innovation in Computer Science – workshops for Natchez Elementary School teachers. The three-part training series will cover using the VEX 123 robot as a tool to teach computer science, language, and math standards. Trainees will engage in hands-on Books and Bots lesson that partner unique and diverse story books with robotics and computer science activities.
For more information about Nevada Robotics, visit nevadarobotics.org.

The Future in Rearview: Stories from the Edge of Then and Now
2026-03-18 18:30 - 20:00 | DRI, Reno Campus, 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
Join us for an evening that weaves together water, memory, innovation, and imagination—exploring how the choices we make today ripple into the future. While the 1997 flood offers a powerful point of reflection, this program looks beyond a single event to examine Nevada’s evolving relationship with water through science, personal story, and creative practice.
From the hidden water demands of emerging technologies and energy growth, to a fifth-generation farmer’s journey into groundwater science, to the transformative power of creativity in science education, our storytellers reveal how curiosity and lived experience shape the way we understand and steward our world.
Come discover how stories—both personal and collective—can deepen insight, spark connection, and help illuminate the path forward.
Refreshments & cocktails from 10 Torr Distillery and Brewery will be provided
$15 – General Admission
$10 – Discounted Tickets for Students and Educators
Purchase Tickets!
Storytellers:
Erik M. Henzl is a Staff Research Scientist in the Division of Hydrologic Sciences at the Desert Research Institute (DRI). He holds an undergraduate degree in environmental economics from Colgate University. Before joining DRI, he worked as a Research Associate at the University of Nevada, Reno, contributing to research on the Humboldt River Basin. Henzl joined DRI in January 2025. Based at DRI’s Reno office, he currently researches data center water and energy consumption.
At Curiosity Lab, Henzl will describe his path to DRI and his current research on data center expansion in Nevada. In doing so, he will discuss the integral role of curiosity in fueling his research and his passion for learning as a vocation.

Lou Loftin is an educator with 27 years of experience spanning elementary teaching, outdoor education, instructional leadership, and teacher training across northern Nevada. He served as the PreK–12 Science Learning Facilitator for Nevada’s Northwest Regional Professional Development Program, supporting multiple counties and training teachers in standards-aligned, research-based STEM instruction. Loftin also taught K–8 science methods at the University of Nevada, Reno College of Education, where he earned his B.S. in Physical Geography, teaching certification, and M.Ed. He has presented at numerous conferences, including the National Science Teachers Association national conference, and is recognized for his commitment to hands-on science learning and educator development.
Lou Loftin will tell the story of the powerful intersection of science and creativity by implementing field journals in his science lessons. By encouraging students to observe closely, ask questions, sketch, and reflect, he found that curiosity deepened and learning became more personal and meaningful. Loftin will share how blending artistic expression with scientific inquiry not only strengthens understanding but also helps learners see themselves as both scientists and creators—unlocking imagination as a tool for discovery.

Eugene Long is a fifth-generation farmer turned water scientist, currently enrolled in the Hydrogeology Graduate Program at University of Nevada. Long’s work focuses on estimating groundwater availability and improving water data across Nevada.
Long will share a story that weaves together his roots in farming with the science and technology that will help us get a clearer estimation of groundwater in our Silver State. Long believes that understanding limited water resources is critical for the state’s future—especially for the farmers, ranchers, and rural communities most vulnerable to changing water patterns.

Featuring:
Dr. Guo Yu holds the position of Assistant Research Professor at DRI and is also a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Nevada. Dr. Yu has a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and over 10 years combined academic and industrial experience in the fields of hydrology, hydrometeorology, and climate change impact studies. He has published over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles, some of which have been highlighted by the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy as well as the Fifth National Climate Assessment.

Thank you to our community partners Nevada Humanities and our beverage sponsor 10 Torr Distillery and Brewery.

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Family STEM Night at DRI
2026-03-20 17:00 - 20:00 | DRI, Reno Campus, 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
Families will participate in hands-on activities about electricity, ecosystems and energy that were presented through our YouTube tutorial series! Parents can ask questions and meet other families who want to incorporate STEM learning at home! Activities are geared for children Pre-K-2nd grade. Drop in anytime between 5PM-8PM.
Register
Watch the YouTube Videos

STEM Professional Development Training: AI in Education
2026-04-11 08:00 - 11:00 | DRI, Las Vegas Campus, 755 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV, 89119, United States
Discover the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in education with our three-hour professional development session tailored for educators. Gain foundational insights into AI and explore innovative tools to personalize learning and streamline tasks. Through interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities, learn how AI can enhance your teaching strategies and boost student outcomes. We’ll also tackle ethical considerations like data privacy and equity, ensuring responsible AI adoption. Engage in collaborative discussions to share strategies with fellow educators. By session’s end, you’ll be equipped to create a strategic plan for integrating AI, empowering you to transform your classroom into a more engaging and effective learning environment. Embrace the future of education with AI.
Educators who attend the session will be eligible for up to 3 Continuing Education hours. Click here to register: https://forms.gle/TbPj2mhc1omF6zbV8

STEM Professional Development Training: Nature Journaling
2026-04-11 09:00 - 11:00 | DRI, Reno Campus, 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
Are you interested in learning how to use nature journaling as a tool for STEM education? Not only can nature journaling help people hone their powers of observation, the practice also improves language, critical thinking, STEM, and artistic skills. Nature journaling has also been shown to increase nature connectivity and awareness of one’s local environment. Come to this training and learn the basics of teaching nature journaling through hands-on activities and guided prompts. At the end, you’ll receive a nature journaling resource packet as well as a few art materials to get you started.
This training is open to both classroom and informal educators. Attendees will be eligible for up to 2 Continuing Education hours.
Click here to register: https://forms.gle/ogMUJYH14jnFX8gF7

Mapping the Invisible: Stories of Hidden Forces That Shape our World
2026-04-15 18:30 - 20:00 | DRI, Las Vegas Campus, 755 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV, 89119, United States
Join us for an evening that reveals the powerful forces we rarely see but live with every day. Through science, data, creativity, and human insight, this program explores the hidden patterns, risks, and influences that shape our lives—from dangers that lie beneath the surface to the subtle currents that guide our decisions, behaviors, and relationships.
We’ll look at efforts to detect threats earlier and more accurately, as well as stories that illuminate the psychological, social, and artistic forces that influence how we understand the world around us.
Come discover how mapping the invisible—whether through research, reflection, or imagination—can deepen awareness, expand possibility, and help us navigate the unseen with greater clarity and care.
Arrive early and take time to explore the Atomic Museum. Curiosity Lab attendees receive free access to the exhibits from 5:00–6:30 p.m.
$15 – General Admission
$10 – Discounted Tickets for Students and Educators
Purchase Tickets!
Storytellers:
Diana Monnette is an Investigative Genetic Genealogist and the Assistant Director of Wolf Pack DNA. She received her BS in history from Oregon State University and earned a Certificate of Investigative Genetic Genealogy from Ramapo College of New Jersey. She worked as a journalist and later in the field of social media management for 15 years before pivoting to the field of IGG. Diana has always had a passion for family genealogy and history, and in recent years developed a deep interest in the power of genetic genealogy, particularly its application to resolving cases of unidentifed human remains.
Diana will focus on two cases of unidentifed human remains solved using the power of Investigative Genetic Genealogy. She will start with a brief introduction to the practice, and then tie that to two recent solved cases with Wolf Pack DNA.

Thank you to our community partners Nevada Humanities & Atomic Museum.

What Lies Beneath: Stories of Obscured Truths and Quiet Dangers
2026-05-20 18:30 - 20:00 | DRI, Reno Campus, 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
Join us for an evening that uncovers the dangers, truths, and meanings that often remain just out of sight. Through science, art, history, and personal reflection, this program invites you to look beneath the surface—at the hidden risks, overlooked details, and subtle forces that shape how we move through the world.
You’ll hear about efforts to detect threats earlier and more precisely, alongside stories that explore how a simple shift in perspective can alter our understanding of safety, meaning, and connection. Whether buried in the ground, embedded in memory, or woven into the fabric of daily life, the unseen has a profound impact on what we believe and how we act.
Come discover how looking closer—and looking differently—can transform what we think we know about the world and our place within it.
Refreshments & cocktails from 10 Torr Distillery and Brewery will be provided.
$15 – General Admission
$10 – Discounted Tickets for Students and Educators
Purchase Tickets!
Thank you to our community partners Nevada Humanities
and our beverage sponsor 10 Torr Distillery and Brewery.

STEM Education Program's Truckee River Watershed: Water Quality and Groundwater Training
2026-05-27 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual
In partnership with the Truckee Meadows Water Authority, the Desert Research Institute STEM Education Program has created four virtual lessons! These virtual resources are flexible to allow for either self-directed student learning and exploration (flipped classroom) or teacher-directed instruction. This professional development training will lead educators through the online resources and allow educators to discuss how these resources could best be implemented in their classrooms.
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Location: Virtual
This training is open to K-12 formal and informal educators. Educators who attend the session will be eligible for up to 1.5 Continuing Education hours.
Click here to register: https://forms.gle/ZiM6cVC4J8qg9AMSA

From Curiosity to Creation – Artown Reno: Listen, Learn, Create
2026-07-15 17:30 - 20:00 | DRI, Reno Campus, 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
Join us for DRI’s third Artown event: From Curiosity to Creation: Listen, Learn, Create, an immersive, hands-on event where curiosity becomes your compass. Explore with DRI researchers who are your guides for discovery—experiment with scientific tools, dive into STEM and Nevada Robotics activities, and let those moments of wonder spark your own artwork. Through art materials and playful tinkering, you’ll transform what you learn into creations uniquely your own. Come ready to explore, make, and imagine alongside a community of fellow curiosity-seekers.
Refreshments & cocktails from 10 Torr Distillery and Brewery will be provided.
$15 – General Admission
$10 – Discounted Tickets for Students and Educators
Purchase Tickets!
Thank you to our community partner Nevada Humanities
and our beverage sponsor 10 Torr Distillery and Brewery.

From Curiosity to Creation – Las Vegas: Listen, Learn, Create
2026-09-16 17:30 - 20:00 | DRI, Las Vegas Campus, 755 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV, 89119, United States
Join us for From Curiosity to Creation: Listen, Learn, Create, an immersive, hands-on event where curiosity becomes your compass. Explore with DRI researchers who are your guides for discovery—experiment with scientific tools, dive into STEM and Nevada Robotics activities, and let those moments of wonder spark your own artwork. Through art materials and playful tinkering, you’ll transform what you learn into creations uniquely your own. Come ready to explore, make, and imagine alongside a community of fellow curiosity-seekers.
Arrive early and take time to explore the Atomic Museum. Curiosity Lab attendees receive free access to the exhibits from 5:00–6:30 p.m.
$15 – General Admission
$10 – Discounted Tickets for Students and Educators
Purchase Tickets!
Thank you to our community partners Nevada Humanities & Atomic Museum.

Reading the Burn: Stories of Distance, Discovery, and Aftermath
2026-10-14 18:30 - 20:00 | DRI, Reno Campus, 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
Join us for an evening that examines what destruction leaves behind—both visible and hidden, offering new insights into how landscapes transform long after the flames are gone. Complementing this scientific perspective, storytellers from the arts and humanities will share reflections on loss, renewal, and the unexpected forms of resilience that emerge from destruction. Together, these voices invite you to look more closely at the marks left by fire—and the stories they ignite.
Refreshments & cocktails from 10 Torr Distillery and Brewery will be provided.
$15 – General Admission
$10 – Discounted Tickets for Students and Educators
Purchase Tickets!
Thank you to our community partner Nevada Humanities
and our beverage sponsor 10 Torr Distillery and Brewery.

Vanishing Point: Stories of Depths, Disappearance, and Ghosts Beneath the Surface
2026-10-28 18:30 - 20:00 | DRI, Las Vegas Campus, 755 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV, 89119, United States
Join us for an evening steeped in mystery and shadow as we explore the stories that linger where certainty fades. This event invites you into the realm of unsolved puzzles, elusive evidence, and the echoes of lives that slipped beneath the surface.
Woven alongside this scientific investigation, storytellers will share tales of forgotten histories, spectral memories, and the thin veil between what we know and what we can only imagine. Held near Halloween, Vanishing Point invites you to sit with the uncanny—where disappearances raise questions, remnants whisper back, and the past flickers like a ghost just out of view.
Arrive early and take time to explore the Atomic Museum. Curiosity Lab attendees receive free access to the exhibits from 5:00–6:30 p.m.
$15 – General Admission
$10 – Discounted Tickets for Students and Educators
Purchase Tickets!
Thank you to our community partners Nevada Humanities & Atomic Museum.
