#aerosol #cloud #remotesensing #satellite #LES #EGU #DiscoverDRI

DRI Awarded Grant to Advance AI and Computer Science Education for K-12 Preservice and Inservice Educators The $2.7 million Department of Education award is a Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education grant. The four-year project will address the need to advance artificial intelligence (AI) and computer science classroom education in grades K-12. T...

The DRI STEM Education Program was recently awarded a $2.7M grant from the US Dept of Ed, #FIPSE. The 4-year project will address the need to advance #AI and computer science classroom #education in grades K-12. bit.ly/drifipse #DiscoverDRI

A helicopter above a person on a snowy mountain,. Another person watches the scene seated next to climbing gear.

DRI’s #IceCore Lab found that a #glacier in the #FrenchAlps dates back to the last #IceAge and is the oldest known glacier ice in the region. Glaciers hold layers of #history preserved in ice, offering unique insights into Earth’s past. bit.ly/drifrenchalps #DiscoverDRI #ScienceThatMattersNow

Excited for #AMS2026 in Houston! 📍
Next week, I’ll be presenting on building a large-eddy simulation (LES) library for marine low clouds. 💻📡☁️
Looking forward to connecting and chatting about #clouds, #aerosols, and more!
@ametsoc.org #DiscoverDRI #LES #AMS106

🔈 At #AMS2026, I will chair a session on Precipitation, Weather Modification, and Climate Intervention within the Aerosol-Cloud-Climate Interactions Symposium.
📍 Join us on Tuesday, 27 Jan, in Houston or online
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@ametsoc.org
#MCB #CCT #cirrus #cloud #aerosol #DiscoverDRI #AMS106

📄 My paper has just been published in ACP!
“Constraining a Radiative Transfer Model with Satellite Retrievals: Contrasts between cirrus formed via homogeneous and heterogeneous freezing and ...”
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#Cirrus #Cloud #Aerosol #DiscoverDRI #EGU #ACP #RemoteSensing #RadiativeTransfer

As we close out 2025, we’re reflecting on a year of impactful research & discovery—guided by our commitment to #ScienceThatMattersNow. We’re excited to take on new challenges in the year ahead to help build a more resilient future.

Join us in the journey! #DiscoverDRI at www.dri.edu. #HappyNewYear

Pageantry, a ‘fun economy' and tons of elk -- why Santa should move to Nevada  - The Nevada Independent If Santa ever wanted to relocate, Nevada is a strong contender -- especially Las Vegas, dubbed by some as the epicenter of the “fun economy.” While we couldn't reach Santa to ask if he'd consider relocating to the Silver State, The Nevada Independent sp...

DRI's Nathan Chellman shares w/ @thenvindy.com how his team needed small rockets attached to the airplane to help it take off from the slush of the #Greenland ice sheet. If warming temperatures continue, Santa’s departure “from the North Pole with his sled could be hard,” bit.ly/SantaNV #DiscoverDRI

📊 As 2025 comes to a close, we’re counting down our Top 10 most-read DRI stories of the year—research that captured attention, sparked conversation, and advanced #ScienceThatMattersNow.

📅 Follow along each day as we share our stories leading up to the end of the year! #DiscoverDRI

Prakash Gautam and Niko Mastick smiling and holding certificates.

Group photo of sixteen people, some standing and others seated, all wearing medals, inside a building.

Congratulations to DRI’s Prakash Gautam for receiving the Westfall Scholar Mentor Award and to his student Niko Mastick on receiving the Westfall Scholarship as the top graduating senior in Atmospheric Science (Physics).
#DiscoverDRI #UNR #Mentorship #AtmosphericScience

Wishing you all a happy holiday season and a bright new year! ❄️ #HappyHolidays

#DiscoverDRI at www.dri.edu

Promotional image for an AGU conference presentation by Dr. Kabir Rasouli. Features Dr. Rasouli in formal attire with text detailing the session on "Post-Fire Flood Risks in Wildlands on the Eastern Slope of the Sierras Nevada" at 9:40 a.m., Room 238-239 on December 15, 2025, in New Orleans.

Promotional image for AGU25 event in New Orleans, featuring speaker Sophia M. Wensman, Ph.D., scheduled for December 16 at 11:36 a.m. at the New Orleans Convention Center, Room 210. Dr. Wensman will discuss "Ice Core Records of Environmental Change." The image includes the logos of AGU and DRI, emphasizing science that matters now.

Promotional image featuring Sen Ananya, Ph.D. for an upcoming AGU25 event in New Orleans. The session titled 'Transition of Mesoscale Gravity Waves Forms' will be presented by Ananya, Ph.D., on December 16 at 4:50 p.m. in Room 270 at the New Orleans Convention Center. Logos for AGU and DRI are included.

Promotional poster for an event featuring Dr. Dan McEvoy. Includes a photo of Dr. McEvoy smiling, with event details: December 18, 9:15 a.m. Storm-scale impacts on seasonal snow droughts: A case study in the Pacific Northwest, United States at AGU25 in New Orleans Convention Center, LA

DRI scientists are headed to #AGU25 in New Orleans! Join us in celebrating their work as they present alongside thousands of leaders advancing Earth and space science. View the full lineup: www.dri.edu/events
@agu.org #ScienceThatMattersNow #DiscoverDRI

New Study Offers a Glimpse Into 230,000 Years of Climate and Landscape Shifts in the Southwest Atmospheric dust plays an important role in the way Earth absorbs and reflects sunlight, impacting the global climate, cloud formation, and precipitation. Much of this dust comes from the continuous reshaping of Earth's surface through the erosion of ro...

Atmospheric dust plays an important role in the way Earth absorbs and reflects sunlight, impacting the global climate, cloud formation, and precipitation. DRI scientist Spencer Staley examined a lake sediment core from Stoneman Lake, AZ.  bit.ly/stonemanclimate #DiscoverDRI

The Secrets Glaciers Tell | Harvard Magazine A Harvard class explores the glacial legacy of pollution emitted by the Roman Empire

DRI researcher Joe McConnell visited Harvard University to share his experiences travelling to glaciers in Greenland, Antarctica, and the Americas to drill ice cores to study microscopic particles and ancient pollution levels. bit.ly/haaicecore #DiscoverDRI #Harvard #IceCoreResearch

The Atlas Mountains of North Africa form a natural barrier between the Mediterranean and the Sahara, the world's largest desert. Search "moon and dune" to learn how African nations are containing the growth of the Sahara. #landscapephotography #africa #DiscoverDRI #canonphotography

The 2025 Curiosity Lab season is a wrap—thank you to our speakers, sponsors, partners, and everyone who joined us!

✨ 2026 season tickets are now available! Secure your spot for another year of inspiring stories, science, and community: dri.edu/curiositylab

#CuriosityLab #DiscoverDRI

Group of children and an adult giving thumbs up in a DRI lab.

DRI was happy to host a community #LEGO #robotics team named #Reno Rovers on our campus. Children in grades 3rd to 7th got to experience a behind the scenes look at the robotics lab with DRI archaeologist Teresa Wriston, Ph.D., RPA.
#DiscoverDRI #STEM

📸 From our campuses to field sites around the world—DRI faculty, students, and staff shared their best shots for our 2025 photo contest!

👍 Vote by liking your favorites on Facebook before Dec. 2. The top photo wins DRI swag!

👉 bit.ly/driphotocontest2025

#DiscoverDRI #DRIscience

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-...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

✨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

✨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