Nevada Robotics

05/29/2026

Nevada Robotics at DRI
Robotics Outreach Leader

Job Description
Nevada Robotics at DRI is hiring part-time leaders to support educator robotics and drone professional development, community outreach, and competitions. Nevada Robotics is a computer science education outreach program that serves teachers and their PreK – 12th grade students. Nevada Robotics envisions an education system where all students have early and equal access to engaging and quality computer science instruction to build a foundation for their success in STEM classes, majors, and jobs.

This position is based in Reno and will support robotics and drone educator professional development, community outreach events, and competitions. Other tasks may be assigned as needed. Robotics Outreach Leaders (ROLs) will work some evenings and weekends. Hours and schedules vary by the week and are based on program needs. The position includes paid travel to towns and cities in Nevada including but not limited to Carson City, Fernley, Fallon, Minden, Las Vegas, Elko, Winnemucca, Mesquite, and Ely.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for working with and supporting teachers, students, and families. ROLs will work closely with teachers, children from ages PreK – 12th grade, and community members. Nevada Robotics is seeking education leaders who are positive problem solvers, creative thinkers, and life-long learners. Candidates should be excellent communicators who are excited to learn new technical skills. No experience with computer science, robotics, or drones is necessary. Paid onboarding and training are provided. This position may be a good fit for retired teachers and those who want consistent but flexible hours. Total hours worked per week will typically average 15 but may be as high as 30 - 35 during travel weeks.

https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/DRI-External/details/Nevada-Robotics---Robotics-Outreach-Leader_R015027

04/22/2026

On Earth Day, we thank PowerShift for supporting energy conservation Books and Bots activities.

04/21/2026

with support from and the Nevada Agricultural Foundation offered a Books and Bots refresher course for . Books and Bots workshops utilize storybooks and coding to teach learning concepts. Douglas County PreK - 5th grade teachers used robots as tools and explored ways to teach computer science, literacy, and math standards. The workshop's featured book was Right This Very Minute: A table-to-farm book about food and farming by Feeding Minds Press. All trainees received books for their classrooms and for their 437 students to grow their home libraries. Happy reading!

04/07/2026

At Nevada Robotics, our vision is a Nevada education system where all students have early and equal access to engaging and quality computer science instruction to build a foundation for their success in STEM classes, majors, and jobs.

To all of the teachers across the state who are using robots as tools to teach computer science standards and critical skills such as problem solving, computational thinking, teamwork, communication, and perseverance, we say "you are amazing; thank you for learning new skills, being vulnerable, showing creativity and innovation, and showing up for your students every day!"

04/02/2026

With support from an Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology grant, is collaborating with Clark County School District staff to develop and write a 20-lesson scope and sequence plan for using VEX GO in the school’s third-grade classrooms. The lessons will be designed to fit appropriately into the school’s larger robotics and computer science scope and sequence for grades K-5 and will meet the Nevada Computer Science and Integrated Technology Standards . The lessons will support coding and robotics as a way to build a strong foundation in core classes and technology.

03/31/2026

Creating a tech ready Nevada workforce one student at a time...Nevada Robotics at the Desert Research Institute with the support of the George W. Gillemot Foundation hosting a drone competition at the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows.

03/18/2026

Join with PowerShift by NV Energy this Saturday for an Earth Hour Celebration! Activities include Books and Bots robot challenges, Earth suncatcher art, solar bots, story time with Earth Hour author Nanette Heffernan, and more.


NV Energy

Details at https://discoverykidslv.org/event-calendar/earth-hour-celebration/

03/10/2026

Excited to share robots with ECSD!

Support ECSD students by viewing their STEM Projects at the 2026 Elko County STEM Fair Expo
Elko Convention Center
For Public Viewing:
9:30 AM- 2 PM March 11
9:30- Noon March 12

03/04/2026

It's ! celebrates the book Earth Hour, a Nevada Robotics Books and Bots selection. Thank you PowerShift by for making these activities possible, and for providing student books. Thank you .heffernan for signing hundreds of copies of the book for Nevada children.

For PreK - 5th Grade Teachers - Books and Bots Earth Hour lessons and activities - https://www.dri.edu/nevadarobotics/curriculum/.

03/03/2026

Congratulations to all of the teams who have been competing in this year's drone competition season, and to the State Brigade JROTC Aerial Drone 8th Brigade Tournament teams and award winners.




2026 RECF Washoe County JROTC Drone Competition Events + Awards

8Th Brigade JROTC Aerial Drone Competition- 2/13/26- 2/14/26 - Awards

All Around Champion = Tafuna High School- Army JROTC Program

Teamwork Mission Champion= Tafuna High School- Army JROTC Program

Teamwork Mission Champion= Tafuna High School- Army JROTC Program

Skills Missions Champion= Samoana High School Army JROTC

Communications Mission Champion= Samoana High School Army JROTC

Coding Award= Marianas High School

Airmanship Award= Warren High School

Judges Award= Kearny College Connections
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