Kumud Acharya (@kumudacharya) 's Twitter Profile
Kumud Acharya

@kumudacharya

Proud to serve as President of @DRIscience ∙ Leading scientists to solve environmental challenges, in Nevada & around the world ∙ #DiscoverDRI

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We are so #thankful for our scientists, faculty, staff, and everyone who supported us this year. Thank you for everything that you do to help us create #ImpactfulScience, #InspiringSolutions, and furthering the mission of #DRI. #HappyThanksgiving! #DiscoverDRI

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3000 years of carbon monoxide records show positive impact of global intervention in the 1980s. #DRI scientists Nathan Chellman & Joe McConnell co-authored the study published November 15 in the journal Climate of the Past. Read more: bit.ly/dricarbonmonox…. #DiscoverDRI

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It was an honor to know Regent Geddes. Jason often talked about the Ph.D. research he did at DRI, specifically his work in our EcoCELLS. He was an outstanding Regent. My thoughts are with his wife Cindie and son Joe. He will be missed.

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It was a pleasure being able to share the innovative work that our scientists & researchers do to benefit the state of Nevada with the @WashoeCounty Board of Commissioners. Thank you, Commissioner Clark, for the invitation.

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This is great news! I would like to congratulate Sean McKenna (Sean A. McKenna, PhD 🇺🇸 🇮🇪) and the #DRI team for all of their efforts with the #SWSIE. DRI looks forward to joining Arizona State University, @UNLV, University of Utah, and our other partners to address the significant climate challenges impacting the Southwest.

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We are honored to host the NSHE Board of Regents Quarterly Meeting on our Las Vegas Campus in our beautiful rotunda. Thank you for the opportunity to showcase our incredible researchers and facility. #DiscoverDRI

We are honored to host the <a href="/NSHE/">NSHE</a> Board of Regents Quarterly Meeting on our Las Vegas Campus in our beautiful rotunda. Thank you for the opportunity to showcase our incredible researchers and facility. #DiscoverDRI
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Thank you to Senator Cortez Masto for her continued support of DRI, our important #EnvironmentalResearch, and K-12 #STEM education. #DiscoverDRI #ScienceThatMattersNow

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We are excited to announce AWE+ 2024, our global initiative rooted in creating an Adaptable World Environment to build resilient communities and fortify them against climate-related devastation. #awelasvegas2024 #DiscoverDRI

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Check out our latest research highlights #storymap that features the restorative power of good fire, innovative water research, life in extreme environments, inspiring #STEM careers, and more! bit.ly/drihighlights2… #DiscoverDRI

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We are grateful to NSHE for highlighting this important initiative. DRI is deeply committed to fostering #STEM careers and is honored to receive U.S. EPA funding to inspire future leaders in the water workforce. bit.ly/nshestemgrant #STEMeducation #DiscoverDRI

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Welcome to all attendees of the AWE+ Wildfire Summit! We look forward to collaborating with you as we address the pressing challenges of wildfire recovery and resilience. Together, we can drive impactful solutions. dri.edu/awe-2024 #AWElasvegas2024 #ScienceThatMattersNow

Welcome to all attendees of the AWE+ Wildfire Summit! We look forward to collaborating with you as we address the pressing challenges of wildfire recovery and resilience. Together, we can drive impactful solutions. dri.edu/awe-2024 #AWElasvegas2024 #ScienceThatMattersNow
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Thank you, Jill Tolles, for the opportunity to share the important work that DRI and our scientists are doing to help create resilient communities. #DiscoverDRI #ScienceThatMattersNow

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The U.S. National Science Foundation's new Regional Innovation Engine program is an exciting opportunity to apply scientific expertise to support our communities. It was an honor to present DRI's contributions to #SWSIE at today's event held at Arizona State University alongside @UNLV and University of Utah. #ScienceThatMattersNow

The <a href="/NSF/">U.S. National Science Foundation</a>'s new Regional Innovation Engine program is an exciting opportunity to apply scientific expertise to support our communities. It was an honor to present DRI's contributions to #SWSIE at today's event held at <a href="/ASU/">Arizona State University</a> alongside @UNLV and <a href="/UUtah/">University of Utah</a>. #ScienceThatMattersNow
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Dr. Tarkanian leaves a legacy of dedication to education and service to Nevada. I deeply appreciate her support of DRI, and I extend my sincere condolences to Dr. Tarkanian's family.

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I am honored to join my NSHE colleagues on a Presidents Roundtable with Nevada Independent's Jon Ralston. We discussed higher education, and I shared the importance of environmental research as key to future-proofing our communities and building a better world.

I am honored to join my <a href="/NSHE/">NSHE</a> colleagues on a Presidents Roundtable with <a href="/TheNVIndy/">Nevada Independent</a>'s <a href="/RalstonReports/">Jon Ralston</a>. We discussed higher education, and I shared the importance of environmental research as key to future-proofing our communities and building a better world.
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Today’s roundtable with Nevada State University, Desert Research Institute & CSN was a great opportunity to discuss how we can continue to serve students–and the community–in an ever-changing world. Thanks Dr. DeRionne Pollard (she/her), Kumud Acharya, Dr. William Kibbler & Jon Ralston for the conversation.

Today’s roundtable with <a href="/NevadaStateU/">Nevada State University</a>, <a href="/DRIScience/">Desert Research Institute</a> &amp; <a href="/CSNCoyote/">CSN</a> was a great opportunity to discuss how we can continue to serve students–and the community–in an ever-changing world. Thanks <a href="/DrPollard_NS/">Dr. DeRionne Pollard (she/her)</a>, <a href="/KumudAcharya/">Kumud Acharya</a>, Dr. William Kibbler &amp; <a href="/RalstonReports/">Jon Ralston</a> for the conversation.
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Good discussions with Nevada’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. this week. We are grateful for the delegation’s continued support of DRI and our impactful research. #ScienceThatMattersNow

Good discussions with Nevada’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. this week. We are grateful for the delegation’s continued support of DRI and our impactful research. #ScienceThatMattersNow
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Congratulations to WaterStart on $1.8M investment from GOED (Nevada GOED) for the development of water technologies in NV and the Southwest. This investment will strengthen the NSF Futures Engine in the SW, enhancing economic growth and job creation. bit.ly/WaterStartNSF

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I was honored to help recognize Kristin McMillan Porter as a 2025 Woman of Achievement. Kristin is a strategic leader in business & nonprofit sectors, a senior consultant with Porter Group in Washington, DC, & she chairs the board of trustees for the Desert Research Institute Foundation.

I was honored to help recognize Kristin McMillan Porter as a 2025 Woman of Achievement. Kristin is a strategic leader in business &amp; nonprofit sectors, a senior consultant with Porter Group in Washington, DC, &amp; she chairs the board of trustees for the <a href="/DRIScience/">Desert Research Institute</a> Foundation.