The Paleontological Research Institution
Meet the member organizations of the Western New York Environmental Alliance!
Organization Name: The Paleontological Research Institution
Mission: The Paleontological Research Institution serves society by increasing and disseminating knowledge about the history of life on Earth.
Vision: Unknown
Key Achievements:
- Museum of the Earth opened in 2003
- Merged with Cayuga Center in 2013
- Published The Science Beneath the Surface: A very short guide to the Marcellus Shale in 2013
- Published Climate Change Past, Present, and Future: a Very Short Guide in 2013
Leadership: Warren D. Allmon, Director
Established Date: 1932
Location: 1259 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
Purview: Ithaca
Website and Social Media:
- museumoftheearth.org/index
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/museumoftheearth
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/PRI1932
Contact Information:
- Phone: (607) 273-6623 x14
- Email: allmon@museumoftheearth.org
Significant Events:
- Darwin Days; Annually in February
- Teacher Resource Day; First Saturday of October
Membership Offered: Yes
This membership profile was created by UB Honors Student Ashwini Karve, Fall 2014.