It’s been 15 years since Illinois’ five state surveys were brought together to form the Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. We’re celebrating the incredible collaborative spirit and the impact PRI research has had on the people, economy, and environment of Illinois and beyond.
We’re marking PRI’s 15th anniversary with four special events
Our Resilient Environment
When: Monday, February 26, 4:30 – 6:30 pm
Where: I Hotel, 1900 S. First St., Champaign
What:
- Keynote speaker Natalie Phelps Finnie, Director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
- Remarks from Susan A. Martinis, Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation
- Remarks from Praveen Kumar, Executive Director of the Prairie Research Institute, Colonel Harry F. and Frankie M. Lovell Endowed Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Light refreshments and informal conversation
Mark your calendars for our other anniversary events
Our History and Cultural Resources
When: Monday, April 1, 4:30 – 6:30 pm
Where: I Hotel, 1900 S. First St., Champaign
What:
- Keynote speaker Tim Pauketat, State Archaeologist and Director of Illinois State Archaeological Survey (ISAS)
- Remarks from Susan A. Martinis, Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation
- Remarks from Praveen Kumar, Executive Director of the Prairie Research Institute, Colonel Harry F. and Frankie M. Lovell Endowed Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Light refreshments and informal conversation
Public Health and Well-Being
When: Monday, April 22, 4:30 – 6:30 pm
Where: I Hotel, 1900 S. First St., Champaign
What:
- Keynote speaker Dr. Stephen Boppart, Interim Director of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute (IHSI), Professor and Grainger Distinguished Chair in Engineering
- Remarks from Susan A. Martinis, Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation
- Remarks from Praveen Kumar, Executive Director of the Prairie Research Institute, Colonel Harry F. and Frankie M. Lovell Endowed Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Light refreshments and informal conversation
Past Events
Building a sustainable economy
When: Monday, January 29, 4:30 – 6:30 pm
Where: I Hotel, 1900 S. First St., Champaign, in the Chancellor’s Ballroom
What:
- Keynote speaker Kelvin Droegemeier, Professor of Atmospheric Science and Special Advisor to the Chancellor for Science and Policy
- Remarks from Susan A. Martinis, Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation
- Remarks from Praveen Kumar, Executive Director of the Prairie Research Institute, Colonel Harry F. and Frankie M. Lovell Endowed Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering