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DRI’s research calls on the expertise and methods of scientists from multiple scientific disciplines. More than 400 highly-skilled scientists, engineers, technicians, students, and staff work collaboratively within and across four research divisions, focused on understanding and answering critical science questions about global climate change, water quality and availability, air quality, the sustainability of desert lands, life in extreme environments, education, and more.
Reno Tech Company Contributes to School Robotics Education
Reno, NV - Virginia Turner and Bob Pratte, teachers at Traner Middle School in Reno, NV, were at the receiving end of a generous donation made by TrainerRoad to help foster STEM education in the Washoe County School District. Based in Reno, TrainerRoad is a virtual...
Monica Arienzo, Ph.D., Receives DRI’s First National Science Foundation CAREER Award
Above: Monica Arienzo, Ph.D., is an assistant research professor of hydrology at the Desert Research Institute in Reno and winner of DRI's first CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation. Reno, Nev. (May 3, 2021) - The Desert Research Institute (DRI) is...
Hundreds Around the Globe Gather Online to Hear Earth Week Message from Scientist, Explorer Dr. Kathryn D. Sullivan During World Premiere of the Desert Research Institute Foundation’s Special Presentation
Hundreds Around the Globe Gather Online to Hear Earth Week Message from Scientist, Explorer Dr. Kathryn D. Sullivan During World Premiere of the Desert Research Institute Foundation’s Special Presentation The program will broadcast on Vegas PBS Channel 10 on April 25...
DRI Scientists Contribute to Breakthrough Study on Microbial Evolution
Although certain microbes have the ability to evolve very quickly, the opposite can also be true, according to new research from an international team of scientists including Duane Moser, Ph.D., Joshua Sackett, Ph.D., and Brittany Kruger, Ph.D. of the Desert Research Institute (DRI) in Las Vegas.
Drought Conditions Intensify Across California and Nevada
Above: WestWide Drought Tracker data for winter 2020-21 show that precipitation levels across California and Nevada have fallen far below normal. Credit: WRCC/DRI. 91 percent of California and 100 percent of Nevada now in drought Reno, Nev. (Mar 11, 2021) - Drought...
Daniel McEvoy Receives Board of Regents 2021 Rising Researcher Award
Reno, Nev. (Mar. 9, 2021) - Last week, the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents named Desert Research Institute (DRI) scientist Daniel McEvoy, Ph.D., the recipient of the 2021 Rising Researcher Award. This honor is given annually to one NSHE...
Desert Research Institute Foundation Welcomes New Board Members and Officers
Newly-Appointed Trustees and Officers Bring Diverse Experience and Background to Leadership Roles at Global Environmental Research Leader LAS VEGAS (Feb. 23, 2021) - The DRI Research Foundation, based in Nevada, is announcing the addition of long-time community...
Traditional hydrologic models may misidentify snow as rain, new citizen science data shows
Normally, we think of the freezing point of water as 32°F – but in the world of weather forecasting and hydrologic prediction, that isn’t always the case.
DRI Foundation Celebrates International Women and Girls in Science Day Feb. 11; Launches NevadaMedal.com registration for spring event honoring world-renowned former NASA Astronaut
The 31st DRI Nevada Medal will honor Earth Explorer Dr. Kathryn D. Sullivan during special evening hour-long virtual program on April 20, 2021 LAS VEGAS (Feb. 9, 2021) - DRI Foundation is marking International Women and Girls in Science Day on February 11 with...
As climate warms, summer monsoons to produce less streamflow
A new paper led by DRI’s Rosemary Carroll points to both the importance of monsoon rains in maintaining the Upper Colorado River’s water supply and the diminishing ability of monsoons to replenish summer streamflow in a warmer future with less snow accumulation.