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FIS annual STEM Day

FIS annual STEM Day
Courtesy Erika Garcia, Lyon County School District

On Tuesday, April 10, Fernley Intermediate School held its annual STEM Day with great success once again.

Mr. Kirby said it best when thanked for his attendance, “These kids are our future work force. I’m honored to be here.”

Presenters included the following:

  • Greg Stevens - drones and careers

  • Adam Kirby - Gigafactory/Tesla

  • Rick Capps - Nevada Automotive Test Center

  • Trista Speth and Silverland Middle School students - SMS Lego Competition Club

  • Rachel Lyons and Fernley Hight School students - FHS Robotics Club

  • Dave Christenson - bike racing equipment

  • Dr. Edward Keppelmann - UNR math is fun presentation

  • Matthew Bauters and Kevin Baker - new tech from the UNR DeLaMare library

  • Sergeant Chris Bixby - Lyon County with technology over time

  • Reno AREA 99s

  • Cody Wagner - chemical engineering



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Comment author: Kayla Allen Comment text: Suzie was a wonderful woman. I was pleased to call her my "godmother" as she helped me to become a better version of myself. I think about her a lot. Comment publication date: 7/10/26, 8:31 PM Comment source: Susanne Lynn Foster Comment author: Sheena Nash Comment text: After the trivia night is over, I would love for you to print the questions. I grew up in Fernley and would be interested to see how many answers I know. The coin is beautiful. Congrats on 25 years as a city! Comment publication date: 6/22/26, 1:38 PM Comment source: City of Fernley planning 25th anniversary celebration with three days of community events C Comment author: Carl C. Hagen Comment 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 AM Comment source: Storey County, Tesla partner to extend I-80 Patrick on-ramp Comment author: Alan Reeder Comment text: Great guy, laughed easily, had fun with his students, enjoyed our time together at FHS! Comment publication date: 4/23/26, 10:23 PM Comment source: Howard David Jackson Comment author: Jack & Nancy Cook Comment 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 AM Comment source: Howard David Jackson Comment author: JeffDickerson Comment text: Very well reported, even though our motion was denied. Comment publication date: 4/15/26, 11:05 AM Comment source: Judge allows Fernley City Council to proceed with corrective agenda item in Lau expulsion case
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