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SUMMARY:2025 NV STEAM Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Nevada Museum of Art\, in partnership with DRI\, hosts an annual statewide conference serving Nevada’s PreK-12 educators exploring the possibilities and promise of STEAM education. \nThe 2025 NV STEAM Conference will be presented in-person\, hosting some 300 educators from across the Silver State. The conference is a statewide event that explores ideas and educational strategies to incorporate STEAM\, design-based thinking\, and arts integration in classroom practices that foster student creativity and innovative problem solving. \n\n\nNV STEAM 2025\nThe Joy of Discovery\nThe theme of the 2025 conference is “The Joy of Discovery.” The conference will be presented in-person\, beginning with a keynote on Saturday\, April 5 followed by breakout workshops. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration for K-12 educators is always FREE due to the generosity of our sponsors\nNevada Educators can obtain 7.5 hours of continuing education approved by the Department of Education for participation\n\n\n\nThe NV STEAM Conference inspires educational innovation through engaging workshops and nationally recognized keynote speakers.
URL:https://www.dri.edu/event/2025-nv-steam-conference/
LOCATION:Nevada Museum of Art\, 160 W Liberty St.\, Reno\, NV\, 89501\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM Education Program
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SUMMARY:METRICS Workshop by Nevada Robotics
DESCRIPTION:METRICS comes to Las Vegas! \nNevada Robotics will be at DRI Wednesday April 9 for a Prek/K METRICS workshop. \nMETRICS – 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. \nMETRICS 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. \nIn 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. \nThis 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. \nThis training series is full.  \nPlease email nvrobotics@dri.edu to be added to the Nevada Robotics email list\, and to learn about upcoming professional development opportunities. \nTo stay connected to Nevada Robotics\, follow us on Instagram\, Facebook\, and X – @nevadarobotics.
URL:https://www.dri.edu/event/metrics-workshop-april-9-vegas/
LOCATION:DRI\, Las Vegas Campus\, 755 E. Flamingo Rd.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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SUMMARY:METRICS by Nevada Robotics at the DISCOVERY Children’s Museum
DESCRIPTION:METRICS at the DISCOVERY Children’s Museum in Las Vegas \nNevada Robotics will be at the DISCOVERY Thursday April 10 for a PreK/K METRICS workshop. \nMETRICS – 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. \nMETRICS 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. \nIn 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. \nThis 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. \nThis training series is full.  \nPlease email nvrobotics@dri.edu to be added to the Nevada Robotics email list\, and to learn about upcoming professional development opportunities. \nTo stay connected to Nevada Robotics\, follow us on Instagram\, Facebook\, and X – @nevadarobotics. \nThank 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.
URL:https://www.dri.edu/event/metrics-workshop-april-10-discovery-childrens-museum/
LOCATION:DISCOVERY Children’s Museum\, 360 Promenade Pl.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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SUMMARY:STEM Professional Development Training: Microplastics
DESCRIPTION:Elevate your science curriculum by attending DRI’s STEM Education Program’s FREE educator professional development training on our new middle school Microplastics Green Box! Green Boxes are self-contained\, NGSS-aligned\, curriculum kits that provide educators with three week’s worth of curriculum and all supplies necessary for your classroom to conduct each activity. In this training\, you will gain expertise in identifying\, analyzing\, and addressing the pervasive issue of microplastic pollution. Equip yourself with hands-on activities and resources to empower students with the knowledge and skills to make a positive impact on our planet’s health. \nAlthough 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. \nClick here to register: https://tinyurl.com/34rp7je5
URL:https://www.dri.edu/event/stem-pd-april12-microplastics-vegas/
LOCATION:DRI\, Las Vegas Campus\, 755 E. Flamingo Rd.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89119\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM Education Program
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SUMMARY:STEM Professional Development Training: Microplastics
DESCRIPTION:Elevate your science curriculum by attending DRI’s STEM Education Program’s FREE educator professional development training on our new middle school Microplastics Green Box! Green Boxes are self-contained\, NGSS-aligned\, curriculum kits that provide educators with three week’s worth of curriculum and all supplies necessary for your classroom to conduct each activity. In this training\, you will gain expertise in identifying\, analyzing\, and addressing the pervasive issue of microplastic pollution. Equip yourself with hands-on activities and resources to empower students with the knowledge and skills to make a positive impact on our planet’s health. \nAlthough 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. \nClick here to register: https://tinyurl.com/yc5fb4fn
URL:https://www.dri.edu/event/stem-pd-microplastics-april12-reno/
LOCATION:DRI\, Reno Campus\, 2215 Raggio Parkway\, Reno\, NV\, 89512\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM Education Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250415T160000
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SUMMARY:METRICS by Nevada Robotics in Douglas County
DESCRIPTION:METRICS is coming to Douglas County this spring! \nNevada Robotics will be in Douglas County this spring for a PreK/K METRICS workshop series. \nMETRICS – 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. \nMETRICS 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. \nIn 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. \nDates of the three-part training are the following: \n-Tuesday April 15\n-Thursday May 8\n-Thursday May 29 \nWorkshops are from 4-6:30 p.m. at the Airport Training Center (ATC)\, 1126 Airport Road in Minden\, Nevada. Dinner will be provided. \nThis training series is full.  \nPlease email nvrobotics@dri.edu to be added to the Nevada Robotics email list\, and to learn about upcoming professional development opportunities. \nTo stay connected to Nevada Robotics\, follow us on Instagram\, Facebook\, and X – @nevadarobotics.
URL:https://www.dri.edu/event/metrics-workshop-april-15-douglas-county/
LOCATION:Airport Training Center (ATC)\, 1126 Airport Rd.\, Minden\, NV\, 89423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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SUMMARY:METRICS by Nevada Robotics in Wells\, Nevada
DESCRIPTION:METRICS is returning to Well\, Nevada\, on Friday April 18. \nMETRICS – 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. \nMETRICS 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. \nIn 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. \nThis 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. \nThis training workshop is full.  \nPlease email nvrobotics@dri.edu to be added to the Nevada Robotics email list\, and to learn about upcoming professional development opportunities. \nTo stay connected to Nevada Robotics\, follow us on Instagram\, Facebook\, and X – @nevadarobotics.
URL:https://www.dri.edu/event/metrics-workshop-april18-wells-nv/
LOCATION:Wells Family Resource Center\, 261 1st St.\, Wells\, NV\, 89835\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T100000
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SUMMARY:Nevada Robotics at Reno Earth Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:From 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday April 19\, Nevada Robotics will be at the Reno Earth Day Celebration at Idlewild Park. \nThe event is free to the public and will include artists\, activities\, and live entertainment. \nNevada 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. \nLook for the blue DRI pop-up tent to practice coding a robot\, to explore how conserve energy\, and to meet Nevada Robotics staff.
URL:https://www.dri.edu/event/nevada-robotics-at-reno-earth-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Idlewild Park\, 2055 Idlewild Dr.\, Reno\, NV\, 89509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250425T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250425T180000
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SUMMARY:Spark Curiosity: A Family STEAM Adventure!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister today!  \nAt this event\, families will: \n– Explore the concepts of lightning.\n– Discover what uses electricity in our community.\n– Investigate how circuits and switches work. \nEnjoy 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. \nFree books for participants! (While supplies last) \nThis 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!
URL:https://www.dri.edu/event/spark-curiosity-elko-april-25/
LOCATION:Elko Library\, 720 Court St.\, Elko\, NV\, 89801\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM Education Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T120000
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SUMMARY:Spark Curiosity: A Family STEAM Adventure!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister today!  \nAt this event\, families will: \n– Explore the concepts of lightning.\n– Discover what uses electricity in our community.\n– Investigate how circuits and switches work. \nEnjoy 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. \nFree books for participants! (While supplies last) \nThis 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.\nDon’t miss this opportunity to spark curiosity and creativity in your child’s learning journey!
URL:https://www.dri.edu/event/spark-curiosity-winnemucca-april-26/
LOCATION:Humboldt County Library\, 85 East Fifth St.\, Winnemucca\, NV\, 89445\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM Education Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T113000
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SUMMARY:Ecosystem Explorers: A Family STEAM Adventure!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister today! \nAt this event\, families will: \n\nLearn about ecosystems and the balance of nature.\nDiscover how living and nonliving things depend on one another.\nExplore the wonders of the natural world through play and observation.\n\nEnjoy 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. \nFree books for participants! (While supplies last) \nThis 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!
URL:https://www.dri.edu/event/ecosystem-explorers-las-vegas-april-27/
LOCATION:Clark County Library\, 1401 E. Flamingo\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89119\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM Education Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T190000
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SUMMARY:METRICS by Nevada Robotics at the DISCOVERY Children’s Museum
DESCRIPTION:METRICS at the DISCOVERY Children’s Museum in Las Vegas \nNevada Robotics will be at the DISCOVERY Tuesday April 29  for a Prek/K METRICS workshop.\nMETRICS – 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. \nAll 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. \nMETRICS 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. \nIn 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. \nThis 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. \nThis training series is full.  \nPlease email nvrobotics@dri.edu to be added to the Nevada Robotics email list\, and to learn about upcoming professional development opportunities. \nTo stay connected to Nevada Robotics\, follow us on Instagram\, Facebook\, and X – @nevadarobotics. \nThank 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.
URL:https://www.dri.edu/event/metrics-workshop-april-29-discovery-childrens-museum/
LOCATION:DISCOVERY Children’s Museum\, 360 Promenade Pl.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250430T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250430T193000
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SUMMARY:METRICS by Nevada Robotics in Las Vegas
DESCRIPTION:METRICS comes to Las Vegas! \nNevada Robotics will be at DRI Wednesday April 30 for a PreK/K METRICS workshop. \nMETRICS – 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. \nMETRICS 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. \nIn 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. \nThis 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. \nThis training series is full.  \nPlease email nvrobotics@dri.edu to be added to the Nevada Robotics email list\, and to learn about upcoming professional development opportunities. \nTo stay connected to Nevada Robotics\, follow us on Instagram\, Facebook\, and X – @nevadarobotics.
URL:https://www.dri.edu/event/metrics-workshop-april-30-las-vegas/
LOCATION:DRI\, Las Vegas Campus\, 755 E. Flamingo Rd.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nevada Robotics
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