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To provide the citizens and institutions of Illinois with earth science research and information that are accurate, objective, and relevant to our State's environmental quality, economic prosperity, and public safety.
04/15/2026
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👷 Visiting Scientific Specialist, Environmental Assessment Researcher - Join Illinois State Geological Survey!
Help evaluate potential environmental and geologic hazards and risks for Illinois Department of Transportation infrastructure improvement projects. Apps due Apr. 22, 2026.
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01/15/2026
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01/14/2026
🔗 Apply for the Potter Internship: https://loom.ly/zluHLso
📢 Exciting Opportunity: Apply for the Paul Edwin Potter Internship Program!
Illinois State Geological Survey's 5th Annual Internship is open to undergraduate and master’s students at US institution. Gain hands-on experience in geologic research and fieldwork, focusing on issues relevant to Illinois. Apps due Feb. 15, 2026.
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12/10/2025
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12/08/2025
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12/02/2025
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🪨 Director and Principal Research Scientist – Join Illinois State Geological Survey!
Lead ISGS, advance geoscience research, and help address natural resource and environmental challenges. Apps due Jan. 16, 2026.
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10/21/2025
Prairie Fire: Season 3 - Episode 2 - October 2025 | Illinois Public Media This month, we’re fossil hunting deep in southern Illinois, visitiing a small but mighty farm helping to combat food insecurity, and helping a historic local gymnasium celebrate it's 100th Birthday!
07/14/2025
Can artificial reefs in Lake Michigan slow erosion and boost fish population? Researchers aim to find out. Rubble ridges, which have been built parallel to the shore, help retain some sand without fully stopping the natural flow in the lake.
06/26/2025
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👷 Visiting Scientific Specialist, Environmental Assessments – Join Illinois State Geological Survey!
Help evaluate potential environmental and geologic hazards and risks for Illinois Department of Transportation infrastructure improvement projects! Apps due Jul. 9, 2025.
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04/28/2025
🚧 Driller Helper - Join Illinois State Geological Survey!
Operate and maintain a variety of equipment during geological exploration and soil testing. This is a traveling position that requires staying overnight in a hotel when working on a project. Apps due Apr. 30, 2025.
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04/28/2025
PRI Expo is this week! 🤩 More at expo.prairie.illinois.edu
Rock out with Illinois State Geological Survey! 🪨 Explore fossils, bedrock, and landforms that reveal how our state has evolved over millions of years—only at the Prairie Research Institute Expo!
📆 May 2-3, 2025
📍 Research Park, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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04/24/2025