Gilbert Harris established PRI in 1932 in part as a place for researchers with no other institutional home. In 2010, PRI honored this heritage by re-activating the title of Research Associate for individuals with or without another institutional affiliation who regularly work in or with our collections, and/or collaborate with our staff researchers, and who wish to use this affiliation on scientific publications, correspondence, curriculum vitae, scientifically oriented websites, and/or other academic materials. New Research Associates are sponsored by a staff member and are voted on by the Board Science Committee; new appointments are made for three years and are renewable.
Current PRI Research Associates:
Dr. Benjamin Brown-Steiner
Dr. Toby Ault
Dr. Gordon Baird
Dr. William Bemis
Dr. Carlton Brett
Dr. Ann F. Budd
Marla Coppolino
Dr. Brandon Hedrick
Dr. John Handley
Dr. Erynn Johnson
Dr. Patricia Kelley
William Klose II
Dr. Paula Mikkelsen
Dr. Veronica Padovani
Dr. Robin Hadlock Seeley
Dr. Jansen Smith
Dr. Richard Waite
Dr. John Wehmiller