
Scientists to the State of Illinois @UofIllinois. Archaeology, natural history, geology, sustainability, water and weather.
Champaign, IL
Joined February 2014
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Prairie Research Institute retweeted
8/3-15, researchers are using a #USV in Lake Michigan off Chicago to map the lakebed's sediments & subsurface. These data can be used for siting offshore infrastructure, mapping sand & other resources, & designing coastal protection projects.
Learn more: oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/exped…

ALT Caption: Exail’s DriX H-8 in Lake Michigan during testing in advance of the field survey. Image courtesy of Southern Lake Michigan Seismic Survey. Alt text: A bright red uncrewed surface vessel branded Exail and Nauticus Robotics navigates open blue water with a city skyline on the distant horizon.
Prairie Research Institute retweeted
A @PrairieResInst team is using our state's seasonal temperature swings and unique geology to develop a underground cooling system that can utilize non-potable water sources, such as deep saline aquifers. 🌡️⬇️ thedebrief.org/ais-growing-a…
Prairie Research Institute retweeted
Happy National Groundwater Awareness Week! This annual celebration promotes the responsible use of groundwater. Advocates use the week to highlight water issues in their communities; promote groundwater protection; & remind well owners to test, treat, and maintain their wells. ⬇️
What kind of year was 2025 for Illinois weather? 🌦️ @ILClimatologist at @watersurvey breaks it down in his latest blog — 18th warmest and 23rd driest on record. 👉 Link in the thread.
🔗 2025 weather recap: loom.ly/Jp1sjvA
Big news for sustainability and business! This month's Technology Acceleration Program newsletter covers energy efficiency funding, battery recycling, community solar projects, and more! Read the full issue from @ISTCatUIUC in the thread!
🎣 Fisheries/Aquatic Ecology Research Technician – Join @INHSIllinois!
Support research on sportfish management and invasion biology in lakes and rivers! This position is located in Sullivan, IL. Apps due Jan. 30, 2026. 👉 Link to apply in the thread.
🦆 Postdoctoral Research Associate – Join @INHSIllinois!
Work on the Firebird project, aimed at addressing how marsh birds respond to prescribed fire along the Gulf Coast! Apps due Feb. 15, 2026.
👉 Find the link to apply in the thread.
Waves, sand, and change. 🌊 Take an interactive tour of the Illinois Lake Michigan coast and see how @ilgeosurvey scientists are studying how the shoreline changes. 👉 Visit the link in the comments to learn more!
🔗 Check out the interactive ArcGIS StoryMap at loom.ly/L-jRYCo
📢 Apply for the Paul Edwin Potter Internship Program!
Open to undergrad & master’s students at U.S. institutions, @ILGeoSurvey's Summer 2026 internship offers hands-on geology research. Apps due Feb. 15, 2025.
👉 Link to apply in the thread!
Back in December, Illinois experienced roller coaster temperatures and was dry overall. ❄️ Get the latest climate recap and outlook from @ilclimatologist at @watersurvey. 👉 Link in the thread.
🔗 Read the December climate report: loom.ly/fzQsp3M
🐟 Seasonal Aquatic Ecology Field Technician - Join @INHSIllinois!
Help monitor sport fish and other aquatic populations along the IL shoreline of Lake Michigan! Position located in Zion, IL. Apps due Jan. 15, 2026. 👉 Find the link to apply in the thread.
🎁 Holiday sale! Archaeology of Illinois is $40 through Jan. 31. Explore 16 richly illustrated chapters covering real sites and the people who shaped Illinois’ past. A perfect gift for archaeology lovers!














