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At DRI, science isn’t merely academic – it’s the key to future-proofing our communities and building a better world. This is the official Blue Sky for DRI President Dr. Kumud Acharya. #ScienceThatMattersNow www.dri.edu
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At DRI, we are focused on building a community that cares about long term solutions and cultivating a more resilient environment. We strive to build trust between scientists and the public and never stop aiming for a sustainable future.
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DRI - Impactful Science, Inspiring Solutions
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Thank you to Chancellor McNair for visiting DRI’s Reno campus and meeting with our faculty. It was wonderful to exchange ideas and discuss how our research contributes to the broader NSHE mission.
We were honored to welcome Chancellor McNair to our Reno campus as part of the NSHE Listening Tour. Thank you for taking the time to meet with our faculty and learn more about DRI’s research and impact across Nevada.
October 17, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Thank you to Comm. Michael Naft for visiting our campus. I was honored for him to talk with our researchers about the carbon cycle, tour the STEM Co-Lab, and learn about @driscience.bsky.social work at the NV Nat'l Security Site by touring the archeology archive & the Comm. Env. Monitoring Program.
October 14, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming our new @NSHE Chancellor, Matt McNair, to our Reno campus. It was a terrific opportunity to showcase the impactful research led by our DRI researchers. Thank you, Chancellor McNair, for supporting #ScienceThatMattersNow.
July 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I was honored to help recognize Kristin McMillan Porter as a 2025 Woman of Achievement. Kristin is a strategic leader in business and nonprofit sectors, a senior consultant with Porter Group in Washington, DC, and she chairs the board of trustees for the @driscience.bsky.social Foundation.
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May 23, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Congratulations to WaterStart on $1.8M investment from the NV Governor’s Office of Economic Development for the development of water technologies in NV & the Southwest. This investment will strengthen the NSF Futures Engine, enhancing economic growth & job creation. bit.ly/WaterStartNSF #NSFEngines
$1.8 million GOED Investment in WaterStart Marks Decisive Support for the Development of Water Technologies in Nevada and the Southwest
The investment will substantially strengthen the NSF Futures Engine in the Southwest, enhancing economic growth and job creation. WaterStart was created by DRI, with support from the Nevada Governor’s...
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May 22, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Good discussions with Nevada’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. this week. We are grateful for the delegation’s continued support of DRI and our impactful research. #ScienceThatMattersNow
April 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
At DRI, we are focused on building a community that cares about long term solutions and cultivating a more resilient environment. We strive to build trust between scientists and the public and never stop aiming for a sustainable future.
youtu.be/4dzD_lKU1p4
DRI - Impactful Science, Inspiring Solutions
YouTube video by DRIScience
youtu.be
April 3, 2025 at 7:34 PM