STEM Education Program

Phone 775.673.7389
Email STEMeducation@dri.edu
Website https://www.dri.edu/stem-education-program/

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    STEM Professional Development Training: Introduction to Hydroponics

    DRI, Las Vegas Campus 755 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV, United States

    Learn how to operate and integrate hydroponic systems into your classroom in DRI’s STEM Education Program FREE educator professional development training! 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. 

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    Family STEM Night at DRI

    DRI, Reno Campus 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV, 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.

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    STEM Professional Development Training: AI in Education

    DRI, Las Vegas Campus 755 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV, 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.

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    STEM Professional Development Training: Nature Journaling

    DRI, Reno Campus 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV, 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.

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    STEM Education Program’s Truckee River Watershed: Water Quality and Groundwater Training

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    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.