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Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 9:08 PM

Fernley area Gifted, Talented and Acceleration students tour Tesla Gigafactory

Fernley area Gifted, Talented and Acceleration students tour Tesla Gigafactory
Courtesy Erika Garcia, Lyon County School District

Three groups of Fernley Intermediate School and Silverland Middle School Gifted, Talented, and Acceleration students toured the Tesla Gigfactory at the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center to discover and explore ideas related to sustainability and clean energy efficiency.

Students learned how Tesla uses technology to be more efficient in manufacturing and how their products will assist with ensuring a clean energy future. Students experienced the benefits of direct communication within a collaborative work environment, as well as, saw strategies put into place that are necessary for effective problem solving.

Robotics and automation was a particular point of interest for many students. Students were also fascinated by the plant wall and how an indoor growing system positively impacts the air quality within the factory.

The Fernley Area Gifted, Talented, and Acceleration Program is extremely grateful for all those at Tesla who welcomed our group of future engineers and scientists. They look to continue this education/business partnership to ensure Nevada leads the way to a clean energy future.


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C Comment author: Carl C. HagenComment text: Maybe there is more to this story than what is reported, but it seems to me that the businesses that are causing this problem ought to be paying for this, or at least a major portion of it. Why does the County have to pay the whole bill? Just my opinion.Comment publication date: 5/7/26, 10:26 AMComment source: Storey County, Tesla partner to extend I-80 Patrick on-rampComment author: Alan ReederComment text: Great guy, laughed easily, had fun with his students, enjoyed our time together at FHS!Comment publication date: 4/23/26, 10:23 PMComment source: Howard David JacksonComment author: Jack & Nancy CookComment text: Wonderful man. Created a precious family with Linda. Will always respect and admire his contribution to teaching at FHS.Comment publication date: 4/18/26, 10:27 AMComment source: Howard David JacksonComment author: JeffDickersonComment text: Very well reported, even though our motion was denied.Comment publication date: 4/15/26, 11:05 AMComment source: Judge allows Fernley City Council to proceed with corrective agenda item in Lau expulsion caseComment author: Todd fossumComment text: Hi my name is todd fossum i'm clarence's stepson, I was wondering if he had any siblings. I think he said he had a sister that just survived cancer. If she can get ahold of me or any buddy, my number is 916. 3 4 3 1 1 7 7.Thank you have a blessed dayComment publication date: 1/16/26, 4:33 PMComment source: Clarence L Shields C Comment author: Carl HagenComment text: So just curious, what is the point of a franchise agreement if it is not exclusive?Comment publication date: 12/15/25, 4:18 PMComment source: Council approves non-exclusive franchise agreement for waste collection
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