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Lake Mead Mussels

Experts from DRI and UNLV gathered in Las Vegas during the Lake Mead Science Symposium, to discuss the economic and ecological impacts the quagga mussels are having on the lake.

Renewable Fuels
Hear DRI's Kent Hoekman, Ph.D., research professor and head of DRI's Renewable Energy Program discuss the DRI project focused on searching for viable ways to turn leafy or woody biomass into renewable fuels.

NSHE and DRI receive $22M grant for climate change research in Nevada
The five year study will measure the climate change effects in Nevada and the Great Basin. NSHE and DRI scientists will conduct new research on regional ecology, water resources, climate patterns, and the impacts on decision making policies.

News Releases

DRI climatologist Redmond named AMS Fellow
Kelly T. Redmond, regional climatologist and deputy director of DRI’s Western Regional Climate Center has been named one of 28 to receive this honor.

Rutgers student wins DRI’s Peter B. Wagner Award
Katye E. Altieri’s study of secondary organic aerosol breaks new ground. A graduate student in oceanography at Rutgers University, Altieri was chosen for her study of secondary organic aerosol formation through cloud-processing reactions.

DRI names Public Information Officer
The Desert Research Institute has named Tony Huegel, a former journalist and author, to the position of Public Information Officer.

The Nevada Medal
Established by DRI in 1988, the Nevada Medal acknowledges outstanding achievement in science and engineering.

DRI Research Parks
Partnering with business in the development and commercialization of advanced technology.

Spotlight

Gathering Genius ISEF 2009

Gathering Genius Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2009

The world’s best young scientists are coming to Reno May 10-16, 2009.

ASCENT Program

Designed to initiate positive professional relationships, ASCENT is a networking program for women in atmospheric science.

International Symposium on Terminus Lakes

Join us Oct. 26-29, 2009 for terminus lakes research from national and international scientists.

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