Research Diving Methods Summer Course at Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (June 24 – July 12, 2024)
RESEARCH DIVING METHODS (June 24 – July 12) Instructors: Kyla Flook (ASU BIOS, Dive Safety Officer) and Dr. Samantha de Putron (ASU BIOS) The Research Diving Methods (RDM) course aims to familiarize participants with the fundamentals of scientific diving, both theoretical and practical. Research methods and practices are taught in class and then subsequently rehearsed on SCUBA…
Read MoreIntroducing ‘Ootchamin ‘Ooyakma
Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve is honored to introduce ‘Ootchamin ‘Ooyakma, pronounced oot-cha-mean oo-yahk-ma, as the translation of Jasper Ridge in the Muwekma Ohlone Chochenyo dialect. The aboriginal Puichon Ohlone name of the area in which Jasper Ridge is located had not been recorded, but ‘Ootchamin ‘Ooyakma is the name suggested by the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of…
Read MoreApply for 2024 Courses and Scholarships at University of Michigan Biological Station
PELLSTON, Mich. — The University of Michigan Biological Station alters the way you see the world. Laboratories and cabins are nestled along Douglas Lake in Pellston to support long-term climate research and education. Undergraduate students of all majors and minors from colleges and universities from all over the globe are welcome to join…
Read More2024 Field Courses at the Mountain Research Station
Registration for summer 2024 classes will be done via your CU Portal (normal class registration process). Classes will show in the registration portal Feb 21st and enrollment starts Mar 6th. Class sizes are limited to 15 people! Tuition for summer courses includes rustic lodging (shared 2 person cabins) and all meals at the MRS dining…
Read MoreU-M Biological Station Recruiting Researchers, Offering New Fellowship for Scientists for 2024 Season
The University of Michigan Biological Station is recruiting new researchers to conduct projects at the 10,000-acre research and teaching campus in northern Michigan during the 2024 field season and offering a new research fellowship for scientists to support their work. Between 2024 and 2027, UMBS expects to award $25-50,000 to 5-8 recipients. The deadline…
Read MoreCabin Fever Series
Please join us for our Cabin Fever presentation on Monday, January 22 at 11am. We are thrilled to have Sam Chapman share his vast knowledge of alewives. Learn about their life cycle, migration, historical & cultural importance, current population data & connection to Maine’s economy. Our Cabin Fever Series is the perfect opportunity to socialize…
Read MoreOBFS Board Post
OBFS attendees for AIBS congressional Visit day in 2023. This is a great way to meet your congressional leaders
Read More2024 Summer Courses at Highlands Biological Station
Ready to explore the incredible diversity of the southern Appalachian mountains? Our 2024 summer courses and workshops at Highlands Biological Station offer a thrilling lineup! Secure Your Spot! Registration is now open! Don’t miss out—spaces are filling up fast. View our schedule and register here. Workshops and Courses Join Us in Nature’s Playground Come and…
Read More2024 Summer Courses and Scholarships Available at Ohio State’s Stone Lab
Stone Lab offers one-day, two-day, one-week or four- and six-week science courses on our island campus in Lake Erie. Advanced high school juniors and seniors can enroll in introductory level courses to earn college credit through the Ohio State University. College students from any post -secondary school can enroll in introductory or advanced level courses.…
Read MoreVirtual Café – Fire Management at Field Stations
Within the community of biological field stations, we don’t need to debate whether climate change is real as we see the local impacts in real time. Among the most dramatic changes is the global and local increase in frequency and intensity of fires as well as the associated increasing length of the fire season. For…
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