Prairie Research Institute - All Events

Thursday, August 6, 2026

• Illinois State Geological Survey Open House

  Time

  1:00 - 3:00 pm

  Location

  Natural Resources Building, 1st floor

  • Reception/Open House

  

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

• Machine Learning With Natural History Collections

  Time

  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Forbes Natural History Building, Room 1005

  Join Field Museum researchers Bruno de Medeiros, assistant curator of insects, and Elizabeth Postema, postdoctoral research scientist, for a free, hands-on workshop.

  • Professional Development

  

Monday, August 31, 2026

• International Symposium on Energy, Carbon, and Industrial Systems

  Time

  8:30 am

  Location

  I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center

  This two-day symposium brings together researchers, industry leaders, project developers, and policymakers to discuss energy systems, carbon capture and utilization, AI-driven energy demand, carbon markets, and financing pathways for energy-carbon projects. Interested participants may request an invitation on the event page.

  • Conference/Workshop