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SUMMARY:OBFS Advancing Equity Award
DESCRIPTION:The OBFS Advancing Equity Award (formerly known as the Human Diversity Award) provides recognition for unique activities\, programs\, or approaches (funded or unfunded) that increases the involvement\, engagement\, and sustainability of underrepresented groups in field science. Broadly speaking\, underrepresented groups in field science may include\, but are not limited to\, ethnic minorities (African Americans\, Hispanics\, Asians\, Native Americans\, and others)\, women\, first-generation college students\, inner-city youth\, disadvantaged rural communities\, K-12 groups\, tribal colleges\, community colleges\, undergraduate institutions with small programs\, and citizen science programs. \nAdvancing Equity may be accomplished by disseminating materials and using\, rearranging\, or creating infrastructure to facilitate and stimulate both applied and individualized approaches to experiential scientific learning. We will also recognize stations that demonstrate how retention and application of new scientific concepts are promoted to facilitate further discovery and increase scientific dialogue among diverse user groups. This may include a pedagogy for the basic knowledge needed by underrepresented groups to address the current challenges in environmental and natural resources management and research at all educational levels (K-12\, undergraduate\, graduate\, and continuing education). \nIn addition to the honor and recognition of peers\, the OBFS Advancing Equity Award includes a permanent plaque for the winning station; an official award letter; a second traveling OBFS plaque that lists previous winners and is housed at the most recent recipient’s facility; and recognition on the OBFS website. The award may include a travel reimbursement of up to $1000 for the awardee to attend the annual OBFS meeting if travel funds are limited for the winning institution. The winning institution will be recognized at the 2025 OBFS conference. Lastly\, we ak awardee(s) to serve on the IDEA+ committee the following year and help review the following year’s applicants. \n  \nTiming of Submission\, Review and Award \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMid-April \n\n\nA request for nominations for the award will be announced on the OBFS website and through the OBFS list server. Nomination of institutions by others as well as institutional self-nominations will be accepted. \n\n\n\n\nJune 20 \n\n\nSupporting material due here: https://forms.gle/xigXsrRYHeGM7LcR6 \n\n\n\n\nEarly August \n\n\nOBFS IDEA+ Committee announces recipients as determined by members of the OBFS Advancing Equity Award Committee who are not from organizations with current applications and approved by the OBFS Board. \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 15-19 \n\n\nAward will be presented at the OBFS Annual Meeting. The OBFS Historian will photograph the representative(s) from the field station receiving the award at the 2025 Annual Meeting. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nUpload nominations and support material to – Advancing Equity Form \nReach out to Jessica Malisch (jmalisch@ucmerced.edu) with any questions.
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/obfs-advancing-equity-award/
CATEGORIES:On-Line
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T130000
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CREATED:20250319T170005Z
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SUMMARY:OBFS Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The OBFS Board meets via Zoom every eight weeks through the year. All OBFS members are welcome to attend these meetings! Contact Beth Norman (secretary@obfs.org) for information. \nJoin the meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86327357115?pwd=rhRWgzxQ2WbUMpVH01IHiq89ZUNzV8.1
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/obfs-board-meeting-6/
CATEGORIES:OBFS Board Meeting,On-Line
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T130000
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CREATED:20250319T172425Z
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SUMMARY:OBFS Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The OBFS Board meets via Zoom every eight weeks through the year. All OBFS members are welcome to attend these meetings! Contact Beth Norman (secretary@obfs.org) for information. \nJoin the meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86327357115?pwd=rhRWgzxQ2WbUMpVH01IHiq89ZUNzV8.1
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/obfs-board-meeting-8/
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CATEGORIES:OBFS Board Meeting,On-Line
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T130000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Café - The Journey of Ian Billick: From Field Biologist to Elected Official
DESCRIPTION:OBFS International Committee Virtual Café is proud to present “The Journey of Ian Billick: From Field Biologist to Elected Official.” \nJoin us on November 12th at 1:00 PM EST as Ian shares his inspiring path from the world of field science to public service\, highlighting how his experiences in research and nature continue to shape his leadership today. \nJoin the meeting
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/virtual-cafe-the-journey-of-ian-billing-from-field-biologist-to-elected-official/
CATEGORIES:On-Line
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T130000
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CREATED:20251106T032305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T032356Z
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SUMMARY:OBFS Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The OBFS Board meets via Zoom every eight weeks through the year. All OBFS members are welcome to attend these meetings! Contact Beth Norman (secretary@obfs.org) for information. \nJoin the meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86327357115?pwd=rhRWgzxQ2WbUMpVH01IHiq89ZUNzV8.1
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/obfs-board-meeting-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T120000
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SUMMARY:Technology tools for Field Stations and Marine Labs // Herramientas tecnológicas para estaciones de campo y laboratorios marinos
DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, technological innovation and applied research has created a suite of new accessible tools for biodiversity and environmental monitoring that could provide a lot of value to the work that takes place in FSMLs. Come learn more about things like abiotic environmental monitoring\, acoustics\, animal telemetry\, camera traps\, machine learning/AI\, radio networks\, eDNA\, and more. Shah Selbe\, of FieldKit.org\, has spent the last decade working with field stations\, protected areas\, and marine reserves to identify and deploy appropriate technologies to meet the needs of research and conservation efforts in those places. In this talk he will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of deployment of these sorts of technologies and his work with UCLA’s field station in Cameroon.  \n \n\nEn los últimos años\, la innovación tecnológica y la investigación aplicada han creado un conjunto de nuevas herramientas accesibles para el monitoreo de la biodiversidad y el medio ambiente\, que podrían aportar un gran valor al trabajo que se realiza en las estaciones de campo. Venga a aprender más sobre temas como el monitoreo ambiental abiótico\, la acústica\, la telemetría animal\, las cámaras trampa\, el aprendizaje automático/la inteligencia artificial\, las redes de radio\, el ADN ambiental y mucho más. Shah Selbe\, de FieldKit.org\, ha dedicado la última década a trabajar con estaciones de campo\, áreas protegidas y reservas marinas para identificar e implementar tecnologías adecuadas que satisfagan las necesidades de investigación y conservación en estos lugares. En esta charla\, hablará sobre las ventajas y desventajas de la implementación de este tipo de tecnologías y su trabajo con la estación de campo de la UCLA en Camerún.
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/technology-tools-for-field-stations-and-marine-labs-herramientas-tecnologicas-para-estaciones-de-campo-y-laboratorios-marinos/
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SUMMARY:Virtual Motus workshop Feb 11th & 12th 12 - 3PM EST
DESCRIPTION:Powdermill Avian Research Center (www.powdermillarc.org) is pleased to announce it will be hosting a virtual Motus workshop 12 PM – 3 PM EST Wednesday\, February 11th and Thursday\, February 12th\, 2026. The workshop will be held virtually over Zoom. This workshop is aimed towards researchers\, educators\, students\, and others that are interested in learning more about using the Motus Wildlife Tracking System. Presentations will focus on techniques for installing and maintaining Motus receiver stations\, project planning\, transmitters\, and data management and analysis Workshop registration is $250 for professionals and $100 for early professionals\, Latin Americans working in Latin America\, and students. \nIf you are interested in attending\, please register here!
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/virtual-motus-workshop-feb-11th-12th-12-3pm-est/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T130000
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SUMMARY:Climate Toolkit Webinar 18:  Climate Research and Outreach
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 25\, 1 – 2 p.m. ET – R.S.V.P. to Attend \nOur understanding of the climate crisis is dynamic. As cultural institutions\, it’s imperative to be working alongside the latest climate research to enhance public understanding and amplify the most effective solutions – now and as the climate continues to change. \nCo-presented with the Organization of Biological Field Stations (OBFS)\, this upcoming webinar on Climate Research and Outreach aims to highlight cross-institutional collaborations between higher education\, cultural organizations\, and research field stations. We’ll hear from Holden Forests and Gardens\, Hiram College\, and the University of Akron Field Station on forming regional partnerships and engaging the public with the latest climate change research. \nJoin us virtually on Wednesday\, February 25\, 1 – 2 p.m. ET to learn about the ways we can amplify each other’s work\, partner together\, and collaborate on initiatives to better support effective science communication and impactful climate action. \nPlease R.S.V.P. and once registered\, you’ll receive a Zoom link to virtually attend. \nWe look forward to having you with us!
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/climate-toolkit-webinar-18-climate-research-and-outreach/
CATEGORIES:On-Line
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SUMMARY:Virtual Café: OBFS Wildlife monitoring network - How you can participate in a global project
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the OBFS Wildlife Monitoring Network\, a collaborative project launched this year by Finca las Piedras (Alliance for a Sustainable Amazon\, Peru)\, Field Research Centre (UHasselt\, Belgium)\, and Gault Nature Reserve (McGill University\, Canada).\n \nThe team will explain how the program works\, share insights from its first year\, and show you how you can get involved in this global wildlife monitoring effort.
URL:https://www.obfs.org/event/virtual-cafe-obfs-wildlife-monitoring-network-how-you-can-participate-in-a-global-project/
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