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