Research Associate: Individuals closely associated with a department through collaborative scientific research with departmental staff, independent research clearly in support of department goals, or ongoing contributions to the growth, development, and/or use of departmental collections and facillities.
Field Associate: Individuals associated with a department primarily through fieldwork, collecting specimens and/or data on behalf of the department or in suppot of staff scientific research, or providing ongoing logistical support for departmental field activities.
Associate: An unspecified category, used to recognize individuals closely affiliated with a department, but not assignable to either of the first two categories. For example, individuals who provide ongoing professional services to a department (e.g., identifications, consultation) or direct financial support might be recognized in this manner.
Research Associates
Associates