The Center for Environmental and Regulatory Information Systems (CERIS) at Purdue University is honored to announce the 2025 CERIS Spring Conference.
Conference Highlights:
We look forward to seeing you in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, this spring!
Save the Date:
Registration: (link)
Early bird Registration (by February 28, 2025)$650
Regular Registration$750
Registration at Conference$850
Agenda (Agenda subject to change):
Additional Networking and Learning Opportunities (additional fees apply):
One hour guided tour by their education department staff and partner volunteers that cover the tropical and desert plants in the Crystal Bridge. The attendee would then have at least three additional hours to explore the Crystal Bridge and the 15-acre botanical garden. Feel free to inquire about pest management practices used on the grounds.
(Admission, box lunch provided with trip registration fee. Transportation will be use of Trolly)
The Museum of Osteology, is a private museum devoted to the study of bones and skeletons. Skulls Unlimited, the world’s leading supplier of osteological specimens. They offer real and replica skulls and skeletons from a variety of species. Tour includes the introduction to the Museum of Osteology and Skulls Unlimited, discussion of how they use insects to prepare real specimens for display, and adult scavenger hunt as you explore the museum.
(Admission, box lunch, and bus transportation provided with trip registration fee)
Lodging:
There is a room block at the Skirvin Hilton Oklahoma City where the conference is taking place. The special rate is $199/night; April 28 through May 2. and will be offered until March 27, 2025. You can select your check-in and check-out dates at the top of the page. If you need a government rate please contact Amanda Shields at alschrei@purdue.edu.
We highly recommend making your room reservations before March 7, 2025.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
| Sponsorship Level |
Amount | Availability | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum | $3,500 | 0 |
|
| Gold | $2,500 | 1 |
ONE Sponsorship still Available |
| Silver | $2,000 | 2 |
TWO Sponsorships still Available |
| Bronze | $1,500 | 5 |
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If you wish to be a sponsor, please email Amanda Shields at alschrei@purdue.edu.
Swag Distribution Items
If you have items that you would like to have distributed to conference attendees, please contact us at npirs@purdue.edu.
Additional Links to include on CERIS page-
The Skirvin Hilton Oklahoma City: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/okcskhf-90a-e8b3f082-c419-4a50-ac7d-5d488e4baa85/
OKC Comets: https://www.milb.com/oklahoma-city
Myriad Botanical Gardens: hhttps://myriadgardens.org/
Museum of Osteology: https://www.skeletonmuseum.com/
