• Nevada Robotics: STEM & Literacy Night

    Using material from its Books and Bots program, the Nevada Robotics Team will be supporting a Kindergarten STEM and Literacy Night from 5-7:30 p.m. on Thursday January 22 at Minden Elementary School. To support a child’s reading journey, discover tips from resources such as the Northern Nevada Literacy Council and the National Center on Improving Literacy. For […]

  • STEM Professional Development Training: Microplastics

    Have you ever heard of milk plastics? Or wanted to learn what happens when a plastic cup sinks to the bottom of a lake? Join us for the Microplastics professional development training where we will explore these topics and more! 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! 

  • Nevada Robotics IDEALS: Wooster High School Drone Competition

    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 […]

  • STEM Professional Development Training: 3D Printers

    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.

  • The Weight of Water: Stories of Water’s Weight on Land and Heart

    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 […]

    $15.00
  • STEM Professional Development Training: 3D Printers

    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. 

  • STEM Professional Development Training: Introduction to Hydroponics

    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. 

  • The Future in Rearview: Stories from the Edge of Then and Now

    Join us for an evening that looks to the past to better understand the future. Through science, history, and creative reflection, this program explores how moments that shaped a community—whether dramatic, devastating, or quietly transformational—continue to echo forward in time. From modeling future floods using lessons from 1997 to stories that revisit turning points in […]

    $15.00
  • STEM Professional Development Training: AI in Education

    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.

  • STEM Professional Development Training: Nature Journaling

    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.

  • Mapping the Invisible: Stories of Hidden Forces That Shape our World

    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. […]

    $15.00
  • What Lies Beneath: Stories of Obscured Truths and Quiet Dangers

    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 […]

    $15.00