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Desert Research Institute @driscience.bsky.social · 4d

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

Desert Research Institute @driscience.bsky.social · 4d

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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Desert Research Institute @driscience.bsky.social · 5d

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

Two people standing at a boothat a conference, displaying various weather forecasting tools and maps.

Desert Research Institute @driscience.bsky.social · 6d

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

Desert Research Institute @driscience.bsky.social · 7d

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

Desert Research Institute @driscience.bsky.social · 8d

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

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Desert Research Institute @driscience.bsky.social · 8d

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

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Desert Research Institute @driscience.bsky.social · 10d

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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Desert Research Institute @driscience.bsky.social · 10d

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

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Desert Research Institute @driscience.bsky.social · 11d

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

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Desert Research Institute @driscience.bsky.social · 11d

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

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Desert Research Institute @driscience.bsky.social · 12d

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

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Desert Research Institute @driscience.bsky.social · 13d

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

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Desert Research Institute @driscience.bsky.social · 14d

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

Desert Research Institute @driscience.bsky.social · 14d

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

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Desert Research Institute @driscience.bsky.social · 15d

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

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Desert Research Institute @driscience.bsky.social · 15d

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

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Desert Research Institute @driscience.bsky.social · 16d

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

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Desert Research Institute @driscience.bsky.social · 17d

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

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Desert Research Institute @driscience.bsky.social · 18d

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

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Desert Research Institute @driscience.bsky.social · 18d

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

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Desert Research Institute @driscience.bsky.social · 19d

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

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Desert Research Institute @driscience.bsky.social · 19d

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

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Desert Research Institute @driscience.bsky.social · 20d

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

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Desert Research Institute @driscience.bsky.social · 21d

✨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

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