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Science that matters now. NSHE campuses in Reno and Las Vegas • Environmental science on all seven continents ✨🌍 #DiscoverDRI at www.dri.edu #ScienceThatMattersNow
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Thanks to everyone who joined us for The Possible Unknown—our final #CuriosityLab of 2025 in Las Vegas! We explored stories of innovation and determination with DRI's Megan Stueve, race designer Ryan Cooper, and scholar Dr. Julian Kilker.

Learn more about #VirtualOutdoorExperiences ➡️ dri.edu/voe
November 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Learn about DRI's Prakash Gautam & his message to young scientists & early-career researchers, "There are no fixed rules for success. Think independently, stay curious, and don’t be afraid to take bold and unconventional paths. If the right opportunity doesn’t exist, create it." bit.ly/meetprakash
Meet Prakash Gautam
Prakash Gautam, Ph.D., is an Assistant Research Professor in the Division of Atmospheric Sciences and the Director of DRI's Optics Lab: “Gautam Laboratory for Advanced Aerosol Dynamics and Light Scattering Research.” He has been with DRI since August 1,...
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November 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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DRI’s Maureen McCarthy spoke at #CleanCurrents2025 on how extreme weather affects #hydropower reliability & resilience. The conference highlighted DRI’s cutting-edge research & modeling tools for understanding changing conditions.
📸 Kristen O'Shea and Maureen at DRI’s booth. #ScienceThatMattersNow
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November 6, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Join us for Curiosity Lab: The Possible Unknown as we delve into the mysteries of exploring what once seemed unreachable with stories about innovation & determination that open doors to new frontiers.

🎟️ Tuesday, Nov. 5 | 6:30 p.m.
📍 Vegas Theatre Company
👉 Tickets: bit.ly/clthepossibleunknown
November 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Join us for Curiosity Lab: The Possible Unknown as we delve into the mysteries of exploring what once seemed unreachable with stories about innovation & determination that open doors to new frontiers.

🎟️ Tuesday, Nov. 5 | 6:30 p.m.
📍 Vegas Theatre Company
👉 Tickets: bit.ly/clthepossibleunknown
November 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Join us for Curiosity Lab: The Possible Unknown as we delve into the mysteries of exploring what once seemed unreachable with stories about innovation & determination that open doors to new frontiers.

🎟️ Tuesday, Nov. 5 | 6:30 p.m.
📍 Vegas Theatre Company
👉 Tickets: bit.ly/clthepossibleunknown
November 3, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Join us for Curiosity Lab: The Possible Unknown as we delve into the mysteries of exploring what once seemed unreachable with stories about innovation & determination that open doors to new frontiers.

🎟️ Tuesday, Nov. 5 | 6:30 p.m.
📍 Vegas Theatre Company
👉 Tickets: bit.ly/clthepossibleunknown
November 3, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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DRI’s annual awards & recognition honored scientists & staff for their achievements. Employees were also recognized for their long-term service. DRI prides itself on fostering a workplace that builds internal community & inspires scientific discovery. bit.ly/driawards #DiscoverDRI #ScienceAwards
Annual Awards Presented to DRI Faculty and Staff at 2025 Celebration of Science
DRI's annual awards and recognition ceremonies were held at our Reno and Las Vegas campuses in October to honor scientists and staff members for their achievements. Along with the below awardees, several faculty and staff were recognized for their long-...
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November 1, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Join us for Curiosity Lab: The Possible Unknown as we delve into the mysteries of exploring what once seemed unreachable with stories about innovation & determination that open doors to new frontiers.

🎟️ Tuesday, Nov. 5 | 6:30 p.m.
📍 Vegas Theatre Company
👉 Tickets: bit.ly/clthepossibleunknown
November 1, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Celebrate #NevadaDay with curiosity! 🎉

Join DRI archaeologist Megan Stueve on Nov. 5 for Las Vegas #CuriosityLab: The Possible Unknown as she explores how digital tools make Nevada’s landscapes accessible to all.

🎟 Get tickets: bit.ly/clthepossibleunknown

#DiscoverDRI #VirtualOutdoorExperiences
October 31, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Born in the Silver State, science that meets the moment happens here. This #NevadaDay, help DRI build a brighter future for Nevada.

💙 Give today: www.dri.edu/nevadaday

#EnvironmentalResearch #ScienceThatMattersNow #DiscoverDRI
October 31, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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DRI archaeologists work to uncover and preserve the pieces of our past that help us understand who we are today.

This #NevadaDay, support science that protects Nevada’s history for generations to come. 🌎

👉 Give today: www.dri.edu/nevadaday

#Archaeology #NevadaHistory #DiscoverDRI
October 30, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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This #NevadaDay, we’re celebrating science that protects Nevada’s natural beauty. From seed germination to restoration ecology, DRI’s Conservation Ecology Lab helps preserve the landscapes we love.

Help support science for our future generations: www.dri.edu/nevadaday
October 29, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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We were honored to welcome K-Nevada Gateway 2025 participants to our Reno campus! In partnership with GOED, EDAWN, and the NCAR, this initiative connects Korea’s top deep-tech startups with Nevada’s innovation network in AI, clean tech, and smart agriculture. #sciencethatmattersnow
October 28, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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From Lake Tahoe’s watershed to the hot springs of the Black Rock Desert, DRI scientists are uncovering how microplastics affect Nevada’s ecosystems & health. 🌎

Support #ScienceThatMattersNow this #NevadaDay: www.dri.edu/nevadaday

#Microplastics #DiscoverDRI
October 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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DRI's Vera Samburova is leading an effort to study how wildfires, including Reno's recent Rancho Fire, are changing the chemical properties of soils. Learn more: bit.ly/soilchem #ScienceThatMattersNow
October 27, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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In the nation’s driest state, every drop counts. 💧 DRI scientists are helping Nevada manage and protect its water for a sustainable future.

Support #ScienceThatMattersNow this #NevadaDay: www.dri.edu/nevadaday 💙

#WaterResearch #DiscoverDRI
October 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Reno & Las Vegas are among the fastest-warming cities in the U.S. DRI’s Nevada Heat Lab is developing solutions for heat adaptation & resilience across our state.

Support #ScienceThatMattersNow this #NevadaDay: www.dri.edu/nevadaday

#ExtremeHeat #DiscoverDRI
October 26, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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From wildfire smoke to dust in the desert, air quality affects us all. DRI scientists are studying its impact on health to protect communities across Nevada & beyond.

Support #ScienceThatMattersNow this #NevadaDay: www.dri.edu/nevadaday

#AirQualityResearch #DiscoverDRI
October 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Congratulations to DRI's Prakash Gautam for receiving the 2025 Aerosol Science and Technology Outstanding Reviewer Award at the Annual @americanaerosol.bsky.social Conference. Visit our website for more information on Dr. Gautam's work: www.dri.edu/labs/driscattering #DiscoverDRI
October 24, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Since the 1990s, DRI scientists have been at the forefront of wildfire research—linking fire, drought & extreme weather, and finding solutions to protect our soil & water.

This #NevadaDay, support #ScienceThatMattersNow: www.dri.edu/nevadaday

#WildfireResearch #DiscoverDRI
October 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Out in Nevada’s rocky landscapes, DRI archaeologists are using 360° cameras to capture the past from every angle.

✨ Discover how tech is reshaping archaeology at the Las Vegas #CuriosityLab: The Possible Unknown Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m.

🎟 bit.ly/clthepossibleunknown

#VirtualOutdoorExperiences
October 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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The next generation of Nevada’s innovators starts here. 🌟

Through resources, mentorship, and discovery, DRI is helping students and teachers shape a brighter future through #STEMeducation.

Celebrate #NevadaDay by supporting their journey: www.dri.edu/nevadaday
October 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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From the snow-capped peaks of the Sierras to the sandstone of Southern Nevada, DRI’s impact is as expansive as the silver state itself. This #NevadaDay, join us in celebrating our home & our work.

Every gift helps make a sustainable future a reality. Give today at www.dri.edu/nevadaday
October 22, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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✨The View from Here: Stories of Perspective and Discovery
📅 Oct 22 | 6:30 p.m. | DRI Reno Campus

Discover how new perspectives spark discovery with stories from Eric Wilcox & Michael Branch.

🎟️ Get your tickets: bit.ly/clviewfromhere
#CuriosityLab #DiscoverDRI
October 21, 2025 at 9:51 PM