In The News
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News & Announcements
DRI’s STEM Education Team Receives EPA Grant to Support Microplastics Education for Nevada Students and Communities
The $100,000 grant will fund the production of additional educational kits known as Greenboxes that raise awareness and understanding of the prevalence and role of microplastics in the environment. In addition to the Greenboxes, the grant will also support community partnerships with The Nature Conservancy, the Walker Basin Conservancy, Get Outdoors Nevada, Sierra Nevada Journeys, and Envirolution.
EPA Selects Nevada’s Desert Research Institute for Funding to Support Environmental Education
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection DRI to receive a competitive grant for environmental education in Nevada. This organization has been chosen for its exceptional work in promoting youth ecological stewardship and environmental education, with the grant supporting a project to mitigate microplastics in Nevada waterways.
DRI Accepting Applications for New STEM Education Internship Program
DRI is accepting applications for the new STEM Educator Partnership fall internship that will take place from September to December 2023. This paid opportunity is available to current education and science majors at UNR and UNLV, as well as Nevada K-5 educators.
November 18th & 29th, 2021 – EnergySmart Educator Workshop
EnergySmart Educator Workshop Series - How Renewable Energy Can Address Issues in Environmental JusticeOur upcoming EnergySmart Education teacher training event will be held virtually on November 18th & 29th, 2021 from 3:30 – 4:30pm each day. The event is...
Science Alive Helps Bring Family STEM Nights to Virtual Life
Each Virtual Family STEM Night is a 30-minute videoconference experience that guides families through hands-on STEM activities, all in the comfort and safety of their homes.
Meet Casey the Green Box
Howdy folks! Here at Science Alive we believe that learning is for everyone, and we like to think that learning can be fun for all. That’s why we have a super fun mascot. Wait, have you not met our mascot? Well, we hope you like smiling, because our mascot is ready...
Fall 2020 EnergySmart Educator Workshop Series
Past - Our annual EnergySmart Educator Workshop is scheduled and open for registration! The workshop will be held virtually on October 26th, 27th, and 28th from 4 pm - 5 pm daily on Zoom. Educators will get a chance to hear from a DRI Scientist and discuss Climate...
Science Alive Welcomes New Team Members
Science Alive is happy to announce this year's group of AmeriCorps members serving as our STEM Education Outreach Coordinators! Our programs and various projects are only made possible by the hard work, innovative ideas and range of expertise brought to us by our...
How You Can Use Science Alive’s Virtual Offerings for Distance Learning
Howdy everyone, and welcome to DRI’s Science Alive blog! Last time we gave you a quick rundown of what Science Alive does, with Green Boxes forming one of the core components of our educational outreach. While we appreciate the hands-on experience that each Green...