Educator Professional Development
Educator Professional Development Trainings
As part of our mission, we recognize the importance of preparing Nevada’s educators with real world science information and expertise so they can transmit that information to their students.
DRI’s STEM Education Program hosts professional development teacher trainings throughout the year in both Northern and Southern Nevada, and in our rural communities. We pride ourselves on offering a diverse set of topics and experiences at each training. All of DRI’s trainings are free and educators who attend our trainings are eligible for in-service professional development hours offered through the Nevada State Department of Education. Our trainings include hands-on activities, exciting keynote presentations, unique field trip experiences, and amazing resources.
Past training topics include: Astrobiology, Agriculture, Technology, Engineering, Water Conservation, Energy and Energy Efficiency, STEM Engagement Techniques, and our annual NV STEAM Conference co-hosted with the Nevada Museum of Art.
Upcoming Opportunities
May 2025
STEM Professional Development Training: Fire Ecology
STEM Professional Development Training: Fire Ecology
Ecosystem Explorers: A Family STEAM Adventure!
Ecosystem Explorers: A Family STEAM Adventure!
August 2025
Back to School STEM Showcase
Back to School STEM Showcase
September 2025
STEM Professional Development Training: Microplastics
STEM Professional Development Training: Microplastics
STEM Professional Development Training: Watersheds and Water Quality
STEM Professional Development Training: Watersheds and Water Quality
STEM Professional Development Training: Radiation and Mutations
STEM Professional Development Training: Radiation and Mutations
Time: 8:00am - 11:00am
Location: Desert Research Institute
755 E Flamingo Rd Las Vegas, NV 89119
Nevada National Security Site Tour: Mond...
STEM Professional Development Training: Watersheds and Water Quality
STEM Professional Development Training: Watersheds and Water Quality
October 2025
STEM Professional Development Training: Genetics and Your Environment
STEM Professional Development Training: Genetics and Your Environment
Time: 8:00am - 11:00am
Location: Desert Research Institute
755 E Flamingo Rd Las Vegas, NV 89119
Nevada National Security Site Tour: Monday...
November 2025
STEM Professional Development Training: Solar Homes
STEM Professional Development Training: Solar Homes
STEM Professional Development Training: Solar Homes
STEM Professional Development Training: Solar Homes
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