The Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey has enjoyed and supported a variety of collaborative research relationships with a large number of professional colleagues in universities and local, county, state, and federal agencies and organizations. These individuals may work directly with WGNHS staff on internally funded projects, as co-investigators on outside-funded grants and contracts, or independently on projects that complement or supplement existing WGNHS programs and priorities. In recognition of these beneficial and productive relationships, we have created the honorary title of Research Associate.
- John W. Attig, University of Wisconsin–Madison (emerit)
- Mark A. Borchardt, U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Kenneth R. Bradbury, University of Wisconsin–Madison (emerit)
- Andrew J. Breckenridge, University of Wisconsin–Superior
- Latisha A. Brengman, University of Minnesota–Duluth
- William F. Cannon, U.S. Geological Survey
- Michael Cardiff, University of Wisconsin–Madison
- William S. Cordua, University of Wisconsin–River Falls (emerit)
- Daniel T. Feinstein, U.S. Geological Survey
- Michael N. Fienen, U.S. Geological Survey
- Dante O. Fratta, University of Wisconsin–Madison
- Matthew Ginder-Vogel, University of Wisconsin–Madison
- Madeline B. Gotkowitz, Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology
- V.J.S. (Tien) Grauch, U.S. Geological Survey
- Timothy J. Grundl, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
- Paul R. Hanson, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- Randall J. Hunt, U.S. Geological Survey
- Mark D. Johnson, University of Gothenburg
- George J. Kraft, University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point (emerit)
- John A. Luczaj, University of Wisconsin–Green Bay
- J. Brian Mahoney, University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
- Shaun A. Marcott, University of Wisconsin–Madison
- Daniel J. Masterpole, Chippewa County Land Conservation Department
- David M. Mickelson, University of Wisconsin–Madison (emerit)
- William N. Mode, University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh (emerit)
- Todd W. Rayne, Hamilton College
- Randall J. Schaetzl, Michigan State University
- John D. Skalbeck, University of Wisconsin–Parkside
- Susan K. Swanson, Beloit College
- Kent M. Syverson, University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
- James M. Tinjum, University of Wisconsin–Madison
- Laurel G. Woodruff, U.S. Geological Survey
- Lucas K. Zoet, University of Wisconsin–Madison