Cloud Seeding Program Support (William N. Pennington Foundation)

Cloud Seeding Program Support (William N. Pennington Foundation) is sponsored by William N. Pennington Foundation.

The William N. Pennington Foundation provides ongoing generous support for cloud seeding projects, specifically mentioning the Desert Research Institute's (DRI) cloud seeding projects in Northern Nevada.

The William N. Pennington Foundation Supports DRI’s Cloud Seeding Program - DRI Faculty & Staff Directory The William N. Pennington Foundation Supports DRI’s Cloud Seeding Program DRI is grateful for the ongoing generous support by the William N.

Pennington Foundation for DRI’s cloud seeding projects in Northern Nevada for the 2021 and 2022 winters.

During the 1960s, DRI scientists helped pioneer the science of wintertime cloud seeding, developing research-based methods for increasing winter snowpack and subsequent snowmelt runoff across mountainous regions of the Western U.S. Since the DRI Cloud Seeding Research Program ’s early days, DRI’s team of experts has conducted continuous research and development to create time-tested cloud seeding methods that are proven to enhance snowfall from winter storms.

DRI’s cloud seeding projects are conducted in an environmentally safe manner, increasing the precipitation formation efficiencies of passing clouds to support the water needs of local communities and ecosystems. “The William N. Pennington Foundation has supported DRI’s Cloud Seeding Program since 1997,” said DRI President Kumud Acharya .

“With the severe drought in the Western U.S., this funding is needed more than ever. We deeply appreciate the Pennington Foundation’s continued support of this important program. ” Thanks to the generosity of the William N.

Pennington Foundation and other supporters, our scientists are exploring big environmental questions and are being awarded funding for further research. To support IRP or for more information on how to make a gift to support DRI, please contact Kristin Burgar ello , director of advancement, at 775. 673.

7386 or Kristin. Burgarello@dri. edu .

Corporate Partners Program ← Prev: Remembering Norm Dianda Las Vegas student celebrates Bar Mitzvah by raising funds for Nevada Robotics program → See “Behind the Science” and Join us for a Future Tour of a DRI Campus DRI is excited to offer a new opportunity to go “behind the science” with tours of the Reno or Las Vegas DRI campus. These tours will provide a behind the scenes look at DRI science in action.

Attendees will hear directly from DRI scientists, tour labs, experience technology demonstrations, and learn more about current research projects. The campus tours will cover a variety of research topics – expect to meet 3-5 DRI scientists! – and include time for Q&A and conversation.

Legacy of Education and Community Support Lives On Through Gallifent Endowment at DRI The DRI Foundation is honored to announce that DRI recently received a generous donation from the estate of Elizabeth “Betty” Gallifent for the Betty & John Gallifent endowment. The Gallifent Endowment provides essential unrestricted support to advance DRI strategic priorities, such as the Innovation Research Program (IRP).

The IRP provides essential seed funding for early-stage research projects at DRI, allowing DRI scientists to test promising ideas and build the initial data needed to secure larger state and federal grants. We are grateful to Betty and John, as well as Betty’s family, for the Gallifent’s continued generosity to DRI. The Gallifent Endowment will provide essential support to DRI for generations to come.

With Help from Nevada Foundations and Community Partners, DRI is Bringing High-Quality, Hands-On STEM Learning to Nevada’s Schools This April, we are celebrating STEAM – science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics – at DRI.

Both the STEM Education Program and Nevada Robotics are dedicated to ensuring that Nevada educators are empowered to bring high-quality, hands-on STEM learning to their classrooms and that every Nevada student has the confidence and skills to thrive in our technology driven world. Community support plays a critical role in helping both programs fulfill their missions.