Prairie Research Institute

Always in awe of scientists' creativity and their innovative data collection methods. Ever heard of Turtle Dogs? Last week, John Rucker and his four boykin spaniels tracked Ornate Box Turtles in northern Iroquois County sand prairies. With their help and radio telemetry, researchers captured numerous turtles, aiding crucial data collection to assess the health of the populations and inform conservation efforts of this state threatened species. The project is spearheaded by the Population and Community Ecology (PaCE) Lab at the Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS), in collaboration with the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center. Special thanks to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for funding this vital project through a State Wildlife Grant.

Will you join us and Archives at the U of I Library for the next installment of the #WomeninScience lecture series? Hear from Sana Saboowala from School of Integrative Biology, University of Illinois as she discusses her research on on how lived experiences impact the body. 🗓️ May 9, 2024 ⏰ 12 - 1 pm 📍 Online only 🔗 Register to attend at https://lnkd.in/eAP3Haks Prairie Research Institute is a proud sponsor of this amazing lecture series! #seminar

🌊 We're delighted to share PRI has been awarded a $2,311,672 grant from the NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law! 🎉 The project, titled "Combined Hydrology, Water Quality, and Botanical Characterization to Guide Coastal Wetland Restoration and Management," will pave the way for restoration efforts at Illinois Beach State Park. The project is a 3-year collaborative effort between Illinois Natural History Survey, Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, and Illinois State Geological Survey. NOAA awarded $59.8M to 22 projects related to coastal programs and $15M to 8 projects related to estuarine research reserves. Stay tuned for more details! #HabitatRestoration #CoastalManagement

We're thrilled to announce a partnership with Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre at Teesside University! Tackling global issues requires global partnerships. Together, we will drive forward carbon capture and storage research, development, and education.

Congratulations to PRI executive director Praveen Kumar for being elected as a 2023 AAAS Fellow! In addition to his role at PRI, Kumar is the Colonel Harry F. and Frankie M. Lovell Endowed Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Illinois. The AAAS selected him “for pioneering the field of hydrocomplexity and for his groundbreaking contribution on the emergent behavior in multiscale water, soil, climate and vegetation interactions in the context of critical zone science.” He is among the seven AAAS Fellows from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and 502 scientists, engineers and innovators recognized for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements by the world’s largest general scientific society. Learn more about the 2023 AAAS Fellow from the U. of I. at the link the comments.

Have you met Ellie Callahan? Ellie is a researcher at Illinois State Geological Survey, a division of Prairie Research Institute. As a visiting scientific specialist in geochemistry, she delves into groundwater vulnerability assessments at Illinois Nature Preserves and leads an exciting project revisiting outstanding geological features across the state! 🏞️ Get to know Ellie by checking out our #PeopleofPRI blog: https://loom.ly/88QWXFE #geology #womeninSTEM

Passionate about preserving Illinois' natural heritage? The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking dynamic leader to serve as Director and Principal Research Scientist! 🧑🔬 🔍 Responsibilities: Provide strategic direction and administration for the Survey Lead scientific research initiatives aligned with your area of expertise Contribute to the broader scientific mission of PRI Ready to lead groundbreaking research and conservation efforts? Apply today at the link in the comments. ⬇

Across cultures, the Moon has served as a fundamental timekeeping tool, guiding humanity's understanding of months and seasons. 🌕 Precolonial skygazers who laid out the Indigenous “Mississippian-period” city of Cahokia, around the year 1050 CE, were deeply attuned to celestial movements of the Moon, Sun, and Milky Way. In anticipation of the #TotalEclipse on Apr. 8, state archaeologist and ISAS director Tim Pauketat delves into the moon's influence on ancient civilizations in a new blog post, "Heavenly history and the moon." Don't miss it! Read it here: https://loom.ly/aa18Zz4. #archaeology #research #academiccommunity #researchbreakthroughs

Will you join us and Archives at University of Illinois Library for the next installment of the #WomeninScience lecture series? Hear from Dr. Marni Boppart from Kinesiology as she discusses her research on and development of new therapies for creating muscle regrowth after disuse. 🗓️ April 11, 2024 ⏰ 12 - 1 pm 📍 University of Illinois Archives, Room 146 of the Main Library 🔗 Register to attend at https://lnkd.in/gwUAvmpk Prairie Research Institute is a proud sponsor of this amazing lecture series!

Join us in celebrating 130 years of pioneering research at Forbes Biological Station, the first inland field station in the U.S.! 🦆 Director Auriel Fournier reflects on the remarkable journey and the impactful legacy that the station has built in Havana, IL. Read our exclusive Q&A session with Auriel to uncover the fascinating history and groundbreaking discoveries that have shaped #conservation efforts. Read the full interview at 🔗 https://loom.ly/EuDBFnI