Meet Tyler Doane

Meet Tyler Doane

Tyler Doane, Ph.D., started in May 2024 as Assistant Research Professor in the Division of Hydrologic Sciences. He works remotely from Cleveland, Ohio, where his wife teaches bioethics at Case Western Reserve University’s medical school. Doane is a geomorphologist who received his Ph.D. at Vanderbilt University before completing a postdoctoral position at Indiana University, Bloomington. In the this Behind the Science interview, Doane talks about his interest in applying math to describe scientific phenomena, his interest in embracing noise and chaos to understand Earth systems, and his favorite method for coming up with new research questions.

Ray of Sunshine Ministry Uses Green Boxes to Bring STEM Education to Foster Children and Homeschool Families 

Ray of Sunshine Ministry Uses Green Boxes to Bring STEM Education to Foster Children and Homeschool Families 

Tiffany Morales, Founder and President of Ray of Sunshine Ministry, is bringing STEM education to foster children and homeschool students in Southern Nevada. This year, Ray of Sunshine is utilizing DRI STEM Education Program’s Green Boxes to provide STEM and robotics programs to these groups. Morales said, “With DRI’s service, we’re able to provide excellent robotics programs to homeschool groups and foster care facilities, absolutely free of cost to us and to them.”

Featured Story

November 2024 Nevada Water News Project Spotlight with image of a sign in desert that ways Welcome to Beatty.

NWRRI Project Spotlight

Removal of Fluoride from Groundwater in Rural Communities of Nevada
Increasing drought and changes in precipitation have led to an increased dependence on groundwater over the past few decades. However, minerals that naturally occur in groundwater, such as fluoride, can be present in concerning levels. The aim of the project  is to assess the use of a combination of Moringa oleifera (MO) extract and electrocoagulation (EC) technology developed by DRI to reduce fluoride concentrations in rural groundwater.

World Environment Day | DRI 2024

Support Science that Matters Now

Your support enables DRI scientists to dream bigger and grow their ideas into impactful solutions that benefit us all.

Upcoming Events

More than 60 years of scientific discovery and innovation, in Nevada and around the world

Since 1959, the faculty, students, and staff at the Desert Research Institute (DRI) have advanced scientific knowledge to help solve pressing environmental challenges and improve human health.

With more than 600 employees, over 300 projects on all seven continents, and two world-class research campuses in Reno and Las Vegas, DRI serves as one of the eight institutions in the Nevada System of Higher Education.

scientists launching drone into wildfire

Atmospheric Sciences

Research and services related to air quality and associated health risks, climate, cloud and aerosol physics, renewable energy, fire science, and atmospheric dynamics.

Dr. Kumud Acharya sifting through water

Hydrologic Sciences

Research, development, and education services contributing to society’s fundamental understanding of hydrologic systems and advancing the sustainability of water resources.

scientist pointing at hieroglyphics

Earth & Ecosystem Sciences 

Research in the life & earth sciences, particularly those dealing with the complex interactions of geological processes, organisms, biological communities, and human societies.

teachers listening to a presentation

Education & Workforce Development

Training Nevada's K-12 teachers and providing professional development opportunities and training for education-based activities.

Illustrated graphic of glass beakers for a lab.

Environmental Research Areas

DRI faculty and staff work in over 40 scientific fields on all seven continents.

illustrated graphic of globe

40 Laboratories and Facilities

DRI has more than 40 specialized labs and facilities on research campuses in Reno and Las Vegas.

illustrated icon of book, ruler, pencil, glasses

60 Years of Scientific Excellence

Since 1959, DRI has contributed to solving our toughest environmental challenges.

As a non-profit, we rely on your support.

By making a gift to DRI, you’re providing the resources our scientists need to better understand and address the challenges posed by our changing planet.