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Two finalists for the presidency of the Desert Research Institute (DRI) have been named by Chancellor John Valery White, in consultation with Regent Jason Geddes, chair of the DRI President Search Committee. The candidates were selected based on the process and criteria set forth by the committee with input from DRI and community advisory members. Finalists are Dr. Kristen Averyt of the University of Colorado Boulder and Dr. Philip Mote of the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute.
Research at DRI calls on the expertise and methods of multiple scientific disciplines. More than 550 highly-skilled scientists, engineers, technicians and students are collaboratively focused on understanding and answering critical questions about global climate change, water quality and availability, air quality, sustainability of desert lands, life in extreme environments, and more.
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Sat, 14 Jan 2017
Finalists are Dr. Kristen Averyt of the University of Colorado Boulder and Dr. Philip Mote of the Oregon Climate Change Institute January 14, 2017 LAS VEGAS, Nev... Read more
Fri, 02 Dec 2016
RENO, Nev. (Dec. 2, 2016) –The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents today approved the following appointments and election of officers to the DRI... Read more
Tue, 29 Nov 2016
Special events scheduled for Fall 2017 in Reno and Las Vegas RENO, Nev. (Nov. 30, 2016) – The Desert Research Institute (DRI) proudly announces the selection... Read more
Thu, 10 Nov 2016
Scientists stress need for thorough research into flavored e-liquids RENO – Building on more than 30 years of air quality research in some of the most... Read more
Fri, 04 Nov 2016
A memorial service for Dr. Kelly Redmond will be held on Friday, January 13, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno... Read more
Tue, 01 Nov 2016
RENO, Nev. – Nov. 1, 2016 - NV Energy announced today that with several partners, it has completed a drone pilot program to inspect, collect... Read more
Tue, 04 Oct 2016
New research reveals insights into how black carbon aerosols impact cloud formation RENO – It is widely known that black carbon, or soot, aerosol particles emitted... Read more
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
More than 5,000 people registered for a free DNA kit within the first 24 hours RENO, Nev. (Sept. 16, 2016) – A ground-breaking community-based population health... Read more
Wed, 14 Sep 2016
Collaboration Aims to Change the Way State Thinks About Health RENO, Nev. (Sept. 15, 2016) – Nevada-based Renown Health and the Desert Research Institute (DRI) are... Read more
Wed, 17 Aug 2016
DRI and AboveNV complete successful test flights above Winnemucca Farms RENO – Using fixed-wing and rotor-driven aircraft, a team of research scientists from the Desert Research... Read more
Thu, 28 Jul 2016
Position to focus on new lifelong and experiential learning opportunities and STEM workforce development partnerships throughout Nevada RENO – In its continuing effort to improve Nevada’s... Read more
Fri, 22 Jul 2016
Catholic Relief Services, DRI, and UDS announce new collaboration and contributions to the WASH sector in Ghana July 22 2016, TAMALE, GHANA – More than 70-percent... Read more
Thu, 23 Jun 2016
RENO – Unmanned aerial cloud-seeding reached a new milestone through the successful integration and deployment of 14 ejectable cloud-seeding flares at low altitude. In several test... Read more
Thu, 16 Jun 2016
RENO – Dana Trimble, an associate research scientist at the Desert Research Institute was one of 70 local “Women in STEM” honored last month during... Read more
Fri, 03 Jun 2016
RENO – During today’s meeting of the DRI Research Foundation, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval was honored with the 32nd Desert Research Institute President’s Medal award. Dr... Read more
Fri, 03 Jun 2016
DRI President’s Medal awarded to Switch Supernap RENO – On Thursday, June 2 more than 200 people gathered at the Reno and Las Vegas campuses of... Read more
Tue, 31 May 2016
RENO – In an ongoing effort to support STEM educators in Nevada, Drs. Judith Chow and John Watson, international air quality experts from Nevada’s Desert... Read more
Thu, 26 May 2016
RENO – Scientists from DRI’s Applied Innovation Center (AIC) today announced that they will be exhibiting alongside Renown Health doctors and community advocates next month... Read more
Tue, 24 May 2016
RENO – The Desert Research Institution (DRI) Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 30th Annual DRI Nevada Medal Award to be awarded in the... Read more
Tue, 24 May 2016
First event to feature DRI climate experts discussing El Niño expectations and impacts RENO – Headlines on drought and El Niño created big expectations across the... Read more
Fri, 13 May 2016
Project will increase access to safe, sustainable drinking water sources in West Africa RENO – Daniel Saftner, a graduate research assistant at the Desert Research Institute (DRI)... Read more
Tue, 03 May 2016
UAS Test Site resources help industry-academic research team showcase UAS potential RENO – For the first time in aviation history, a fixed-wing unmanned aircraft has successfully... Read more
Mon, 02 May 2016
Reno, Nevada - May 2, 2016 The Board of Regents today approved the appointment of Dr. Robert B. Gagosian as the acting president of the Desert... Read more
Tue, 12 Apr 2016
DRI is proud to share our new promotional video below. We hope this will inspire you and remind you to celebrate great science and the dramatic... Read more
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
RENO – The Applied Innovation Center (AIC) at DRI is pleased to announce that Brian Speicher has been appointed to the Terry Lee Wells Nevada... Read more
Thu, 24 Mar 2016
LAS VEGAS, NV – WaterStart , a cluster of global leaders in the implementation of water innovation, recently rebranded and unveiled a new website. Since 2013... Read more
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
DRI, U. Idaho, Google commit to expand new technology to address water issues RENO – The research team behind ClimateEngine.org unveiled their commitment to expanding the... Read more
Tue, 08 Mar 2016
Assistant Professor Adam Watts honored for his early career accomplishments RENO – The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents recognized Adam Watts, Ph.D... Read more
Sat, 27 Feb 2016
Report examines global mercury sinks that contribute to air pollution and further illustrates a need to standardize measurement techniques RENO – Gaseous elemental mercury (Hg0) is... Read more
Tue, 23 Feb 2016
Revolutionary project uniting DRI expertise and Drone America technology RENO – A team of Nevada scientists and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) engineers have successfully flight... Read more
Fri, 19 Feb 2016
Reno/Las Vegas - The New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (New Mexico Tech), located in Socorro, New Mexico, announced this week that DRI president... Read more
Wed, 17 Feb 2016
Interdisciplinary focus will draw on Institute’s broad expertise and climate change research RENO – More than 10 million acres of land across the United States were... Read more
Fri, 12 Feb 2016
Water for the Seasons and Native Waters on Arid Lands projects highlighted RENO – Despite an above average snowpack and several months of wet... Read more
Fri, 15 Jan 2016
RENO\LAS VEGAS – Despite a nationwide trend in declining federal research support, Nevada’s Desert Research Institute (DRI) has maintained its top tier status in the... Read more
Thu, 14 Jan 2016
Research and development to focus on reducing risk, increasing efficiency of airborne cloud-seeding RENO - A new industry-academic research partnership will bring together Nevada's top atmospheric... Read more
Fri, 04 Dec 2015
RENO - The Dandini Research Park, governed by DRI Research Parks, Ltd, a 501(c)3 corporation organized by the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) and managed... Read more
Fri, 04 Dec 2015
RENO/LAS VEGAS - The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents today approved the following appointments to the DRI Foundation Board of Trustees. “We are proud to welcome... Read more
Mon, 30 Nov 2015
DRI energy research team apply conceptual model to illustrate higher biofuel yield RENO - Production of fuels and chemicals from sustainable biomass feedstocks is crucial in... Read more
Fri, 20 Nov 2015
DRI Vice President for Research Dr. Alan Gertler has signed the American Campuses Act on Climate Pledge, joining more than 200 university and college campuses... Read more
Tue, 17 Nov 2015
Former SAS Institute R&D Director attracted to Nevada via Knowledge Fund portfolio RENO - In its ongoing effort to aid and improve the new, knowledge-based economy... Read more
Wed, 05 Oct 2016
Public lecture series moves to Brewer’s Cabinet Production Facility this month Reno, NV (Oct. 5, 2016) - When fire season rages, northern Nevadans are often accustomed... Read more
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
Media Relations And Media Placements, Integrated Marketing Communications Services [DOWNLOAD FULL RFP PACKET] Summary: The Desert Research Institute (DRI), a world leader in environmental... Read more
Wed, 14 Sep 2016
Population health initiative to be revealed with one of the world’s smartest companies WHAT: Governor Brian Sandoval, Renown Health, and the Desert Research Institute (DRI)... Read more
Thu, 31 Mar 2016
DRI to host semi-annual forum Tuesday, April 5th, 2016 RENO– The Desert Research Institute (DRI) and Western Regional Climate Center will host the Great Basin Climate... Read more
Mon, 25 Jan 2016
RENO – Teachers from throughout Northern Nevada will gather on January 30th at the Nevada Museum of Art to explore and discuss innovative methods to... Read more
Thu, 01 Oct 2015
New Documentary Highlights Unique Needs of Community College Students Media invited to watch film Oct. 1, prior to the Nevada System of Higher Education Southern Nevada... Read more
Fri, 31 Jul 2015
Media invited to engage with visiting University for Development Studies leadership RENO – Media are invited to attend a special event at the Desert Research Institute... Read more
Thu, 04 Jun 2015
RENO: Media are invited to attend DRI's Annual Convocation Ceremony on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at DRI's campus in Reno. Awards will be presented to... Read more
Thu, 14 May 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 14, 2015 Media Advisory: DRI co-hosts Get On Board! Sustainability & Recycling Tour Teacher Training Las Vegas: Get On Board! Sustainability & Recycling Tour... Read more
Wed, 04 Apr 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 4, 2012 Reporters and Editors, Please Note WHO: Steven Squyres, Ph.D., this year’s recipient of the Desert Research Institute Nevada Medal. WHAT: As a... Read more
Tue, 03 Apr 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 3, 2007 Reporters and Editors, Please Note WHO: Anyone with an interest in and enthusiasm for watching and reporting weather conditions and a... Read more
Thu, 22 Mar 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 22, 2007 Reporters and Editors, Please Note WHO: Sponsors of the Smart Living Expo WHAT: Announce a panel discussion called "The Multitude... Read more
Wed, 21 Mar 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELESE: March 21, 2007 Reporters and Editors, Please Note Media Day - Wednesday, March 28 WHO: The Mojave Desert Expedition, part of... Read more
Thu, 08 Feb 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 8, 2007 Reporters and Editors, Please Note WHO: Desert Research Institute and Sierra Pacific Resources WHAT: Unveil new GreenPower solar... Read more
Sun, 11 Jun 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jun. 11, 2006 Reporters and Editors, Please Note WHO: Desert Research Institute and... Read more
Mon, 22 May 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May. 22, 2006 WHO:Interested media, the general public who register WHAT: Invited to... Read more
Tue, 04 Oct 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 4, 2005 Reporters and Editors, Please Note WHO: Desert Research Institute, the Nevada Water Resources Association and the Nevada Water... Read more
Mon, 03 Oct 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 3, 2005 Reporters and Editors, Please Note WHO: Desert Research Institute and Nevada Power Co. WHAT:... Read more
Fri, 12 Aug 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 12, 2005 Reporters and Editors, Please Note WHO: Desert Research Institute in cooperation with Producer/Director Jim Thebaut and... Read more
Tue, 09 Aug 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 9, 2005 Reporters and Editors, Please Note WHO: Desert Research Institute and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ... Read more
Sun, 10 Jul 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jul. 10, 2005 Reporters and Editors, Please Note WHO: Desert Research Institute and the Cold and Arid Regions Environmental Science and Engineering Research... Read more
Thu, 12 May 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 12, 2005 Reporters and Editors, Please Note WHO: DRI scientists WHAT: Researching natural contributors to air pollution WHERE: Angel Park Golf... Read more
Tue, 03 May 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 3, 2005 Reporters and Editors, Please Note Who: Shadow Ridge H.S., DRI, UNLV, Nevada Power, National Science Foundation... Read more
Fri, 25 Feb 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 25, 2005 Reporters and Editors, Please Note WHO: Desert Research Institute; Institute of Earth Environment, Chinese Academy... Read more
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 17, 2005 Reporters and Editors Please Note WHO: Desert Research Institute and Sierra Pacific Power Co. WHAT: Unveil new... Read more
Wed, 16 Feb 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 16-17, 2005 Reporters and Editors Please Note WHO: DRI, UC Riverside and Clark County Department of Air Quality and Environmental Management. WHAT:... Read more
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 20, 2005 Reporters and Editors, please note this unique story opportunity at the Nevada Test Site: WHO: Desert Research Institute... Read more
Thu, 09 Dec 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 9, 2004 Reporters and Editors, Please Note: WHO: Shadow Ridge-Tule Springs Geoscience Education Project WHAT: Archaeological dig, sediment mapping field trip as part of... Read more
Mon, 06 Dec 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 6, 2004 Reporters and Editors, Please Note: WHO: Desert Research Institute and Sierra Pacific Power Company WHAT: Unveil new GreenPower solar electric installation at... Read more
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 3, 2004 Reporters and Editors, Please Note: Who: DRI hosts MESA (Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement) event What: Viva Technology Day, sponsored by U.S. Department... Read more
Mon, 25 Oct 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 25, 2004 Reporters and Editors, Please Note: WHO: Desert Research Institute and Sierra Pacific Power Company WHAT: Unveil new GreenPower solar electric installation at... Read more
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 21, 2004 Reporters and Editors, Please Note: WHO: Desert Research Institute WHAT:Performed first cloudseeding of the season WHERE: Three ground generators in the Lake Tahoe... Read more
Wed, 20 Oct 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 20, 2004 Reporters and Editors, Please Note: WHO: Desert Research Institute WHAT: Unveils ACES VisLab, a state-of-the-art scientific visualization laboratory WHERE: DRI's Northern Nevada... Read more
Wed, 11 Aug 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 11, 2004 Reporters and Editors, Please Note: WHO: DRI in cooperation with the Tahoe-Baikal Institute WHEN: 4-5... Read more
Wed, 04 Aug 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 4, 2004 Reporters and Editors, Please Note: WHO: U.S. Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev. WHEN: 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., Friday, August 6 WHERE: DRI's Northern... Read more
Wed, 26 May 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 26, 2004 Reporters and Editors, Please Note: WHO: Members of Desert Knowledge Australia and Desert Research Institute WHAT:Signing a Memorandum of Understanding... Read more
Wed, 28 Apr 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Apr. 28, 2004 WHAT: Unveiling of GreenPower solar and wind power demonstration generating site WHO: DRI, the DRI Research Foundation, Sierra Pacific... Read more
Mon, 12 Apr 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Apr. 12, 2004 Reporters and Editors, Please Note: WHO: Congressman Jim Gibbons, R-Nev, 2nd Congressional District WHEN: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Friday, April 16 WHERE:... Read more
Fri, 24 Oct 2003
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 24, 2003 Reporters, Weather Anchors, Forecasters, and News Editors, Please Note: Winter is coming! Tenth Annual Workshop on Weather Prediction in the... Read more