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Desert Research Institute

Reno, NV
2 staff members
4 22 Reviews
Company Profile

The Desert Research Institute (DRI) is a recognized world leader in basic and applied interdisciplinary research. Since 1959, DRI has stood at the forefront of understanding Earth's complex environmental systems, promoting preservation of diverse ecosystems, advancing responsible natural resource management, and improving human health and welfare throughout Nevada and around the world. More than 500 highly-skilled DRI 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. DRI's research has advanced scientific knowledge and technologies, supported Nevada's diversifying economy, provided science-based educational opportunities, and informed policy makers, business leaders, and community members. With campuses in Reno and Las Vegas, DRI serves as the non-profit research arm of the Nevada System of Higher Education. DRI?s faculty members are nontenured and responsible for their own salaries through external grants and contracts. Through this blend of academic rigor and private-sector pragmatism, DRI has earned a reputation for delivering high-quality scientific information in an efficient, transparent, and accountable fashion. Mission:?We excel in basic and applied research and the application of technologies to improve people's lives throughout Nevada and the world. We implement this mission by recruiting, fostering, and supporting diverse scientific and engineering talent. We apply scientific understanding to the effective management of natural resources while meeting Nevada's needs for economic diversification and science-based educational opportunities.

Company size

201 to 500 Employees

Type

Nonprofit Organization

Revenue

$25 to $50 million (USD)

Industry

Colleges & Universities

Competitors

Unknown

Founded

1959

Company site

http://www.dri.edu

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Worked since Friday, Nov 22 2024
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