Desert Research Institute

Science that matters now. @NSHE campuses in Reno and Las Vegas • Environmental science on all seven continents ✨🌍 #DiscoverDRI

[DRI STEM Education Program @DRISTEMEdu]

Take a look at our upcoming Educator PD Training series!

In 2026 alone, we’ve already reached 611 educators through our trainings—nearly matching the 654 educators we served in all of 2025!💚📚

https://t.co/gfRjifSct8

#DiscoverDRI #DRISTEMedu #STEMeducation #NevadaEducators

[Desert Research Institute @DRIScience]

@kemareports Yes, we can confirm a 3.8 earthquake 11 km NW of Summerlin South, Nevada. Thank you to DRI's Cleat Zeiler for the image and confirmation. You can follow his team on Instagram at seis4all. https://t.co/Ob0espwIWH

[Desert Research Institute @DRIScience]

Dr. Dan McEvoy, DRI climatologist, explains exactly how a limited snowpack impacts water availability and wildfire risk. Watch the full video and explore ways to participate this #WorldEnvironmentDay at https://t.co/2smRG0GQYj
#NowForClimate #ScienceThatMattersNow #DRIFoundation

[DRI STEM Education Program @DRISTEMEdu]

Thanks for having us @Aces! The #EducationDays were a huge success! ⚾️📚
Our ?’s to the students were:
What design features affect aviation?
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What is one item in your house that is considered an energy vampire?
Share your answers in the comments!
#DRISTEMedu #DiscoverDRI

[Desert Research Institute @DRIScience]

How can renewable energy expansion coexist with desert ecosystems? DRI researchers with the Conservation Ecology Lab are studying ways to support clean energy development while preserving native plants & wildlife across the Southwest. #WorldEnvironmentDay: https://t.co/2smRG0GQYj

[Desert Research Institute @DRIScience]

Street trees can create critical relief in extreme desert heat. 🌳 DRI research through the #NevadaHeatLab is helping communities better understand how trees cool neighborhoods and improve quality of life. Learn more & get involved at https://t.co/2smRG0GQYj
#WorldEnvironmentDay

[Desert Research Institute @DRIScience]

As #DataCenters expand across the West, balancing growth with water & energy demands is increasingly important. DRI scientists are researching resource use & exploring pathways to greater efficiency & sustainability. Learn more: https://t.co/2smRG0GQYj
#WorldEnvironmentDay

[Desert Research Institute @DRIScience]

This #WorldEnvironmentDay, we’re celebrating science-driven solutions for a more sustainable future. 🌎 🎉

Support #ScienceThatMattersNow, attend a Curiosity Lab, or join the list for future Behind the Science tours.

Get involved: https://t.co/2smRG0GQYj

#NowforClimate

[DRI STEM Education Program @DRISTEMEdu]

Happy National Paper Airplane Day! ✈️

#NationalPaperAirplaneDay #DiscoverDRI #DRISTEMedu

[Desert Research Institute @DRIScience]

Congratulations to DRI’s Jennifer Schultz on being named a 2026 Woman of Achievement by the @NVWomensFund!

Jennifer’s leadership and dedication to supporting DRI’s people and mission make this recognition incredibly well deserved.

#WOA2026 #WomenOfAchievement

[Kumud Acharya @KumudAcharya]

Congratulations to Jennifer Schultz on being named a 2026 Woman of Achievement by the @NVWomensFund. Her leadership and dedication have made a tremendous impact at DRI and throughout our community. Well deserved recognition!

#WOA2026 #WomenOfAchievement

[Desert Research Institute @DRIScience]

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Reno for #CuriosityLab: What Lies Beneath! We are grateful to Justin Toller, Dr. Kendra Isable, Ryland Gower, @NVHumanities & 10 Torr for helping make the evening possible.

📸 https://t.co/vntInlIA20

Next is #Artown on July 15!

[Adventure Outdoors Network @LakeTahoeTV]

Researchers are continuing to study the growing presence of microplastics in Lake Tahoe.

Tune into Adventure Outdoors Network: 👉 https://t.co/YspUPYxLa6

#TahoeNews #DesertResearchInstitute #UNR #microplastics #plasticpollution #plasticpollutioneducation

[Kumud Acharya @KumudAcharya]

I enjoyed joining Dr. Kristopher Sanchez and the @NevadaMeansBiz podcast to talk about DRI’s research and impact across Nevada and around the globe. Thank you for the invitation and thoughtful discussion.

[DRI STEM Education Program @DRISTEMEdu]

Through the 4-year Harnessing the Data Revolution for #FireScience project, DRI STEM Education developed four new #GreenBoxes exploring wildfire ecology and smoke emissions in #Nevada 🔥🌿

Supported by @NSF.

https://t.co/PNR7CA8khB

#DRISTEMedu #DiscoverDRI

[Desert Research Institute @DRIScience]

Curiosity Lab: What Lies Beneath
May 20 | 6:30 p.m. | DRI Reno Campus

An evening of science, history & storytelling with Justin Toller, Dr. Kendra Isable & Ryland Gower exploring how the unseen has a profound impact on what we believe and how we act.

🎟️ https://t.co/LD2Lp5PRnC

[Nevada System of Higher Education @NSHE]

Proud to share how NSHE institutions are helping prepare future Nevada teachers. 🍎

Today, Assistant Vice Chancellor Natalie Brown presented to the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Education, highlighting record educator-preparation completions and the many pathways helping future educators prepare for teaching careers.

Thank you to Chair @VoteAngieTaylor and the full committee for the opportunity to present.

Watch the presentation here: https://t.co/aD9424ea2k

@unevadareno @unlv @NevadaStateU @GBCnevada @WNCnevada @tmccnevada @CSNCoyote @DRIscience @realNVL

[Desert Research Institute @DRIScience]

“Have you ever wondered what it would be like to raise a family where the threat of landmines is constant?” DRI's Justin Toller uncovers hidden risks beneath the surface.

👉 Join us at #CuriosityLab: What Lies Beneath
🎟️ https://t.co/LD2Lp5PRnC
📅 May 20 | 6:30 p.m. | DRI Reno

[Desert Research Institute @DRIScience]

Curiosity Lab: What Lies Beneath
May 20 | 6:30pm | DRI Reno

An evening of science, history & storytelling with Justin Toller, Kendra Isable & Ryland Gower exploring how the unseen has a profound impact on what we believe and how we act.

🎟️ https://t.co/LD2Lp5PRnC
@NVHumanities

[Desert Research Institute @DRIScience]

Celebrating a Record Breaking Winter! Scientists are learning more about how winter storms change across time and space thanks to Mountain Rain or Snow, a #NASA funded partnership between DRI, #UNR, #Lynker, & community members across the country. https://t.co/JlTfK7PWMc