OBFS Tweets

The Organization of Biological Field Stations helps member stations increase effectiveness in supporting critical research, education, and outreach programs.

[Sagehen Creek @SagehenCreekFS]

Today we took two 360 videos for the @OBFSFieldBio #VirtualField360 Project!

We’re excited to make more (one per season) so folks can access the glory of Sagehen from the comfort of their own homes 🏡🌲✨

#sagehencreek #ucnrs #fieldstation #researchstation #biodtstion #gopro

[OBFS Tweets @OBFSFieldBio]

May we all move forward with renewed clarity of our roles in preventing such injustice and harm in our institutions and find ways to support each other in this process.

[OBFS Tweets @OBFSFieldBio]

OBFS issued a Statement of Solidarity & Commitment in response to the recent reports of sexual harassment and abuse at STRI, a field station in Panama operated by the Smithsonian. This statement is co-authored by members of the OBFS IDEA+ Committee & Board https://t.co/yy73quv14d

[Dr. Jim Elser, PhD 🇺🇸 @DrLimnology]

Come work with us & help the magic happen! We are searching for someone to help run our summer session & internship program. Please RT! @FLBSUM @umontana @OBFSFieldBio
Program Manager, Flathead Lake Biological Station https://t.co/8UoFLcO08Q

[Jonathan Schilling @shroominn]

Help us stay organized (scheduling, hospitality and accounting) and push a Conservation-focused station to do great things for the nature we love. @OBFSFieldBio @UMBS @DrLimnology @umncbs @UMNews #jobs #wilderness #environment #boreal

[Dr. Cora Baird @WildCora]

Job alert #2!
Academic Professional/Assistant Director for Academics at the University of Georgia Marine Institute (UGAMI) to teach field courses, mentor students, etc on Sapelo Island.
More info at https://t.co/ZVrmrVMVhr.
#ScienceCareers #CERFboard @vcrlter @OBFSFieldBio

[US LTER @USLTER]

A last minute reminder that the LTER Lightning talks start on Monday at 9am PT! A low effort, high reward way to learn about each LTER site's #research around the network. Register here: https://t.co/oT0QnNkW2L

[Dr. Cora Baird @WildCora]

Pilot study within @USLTER finds that collaboration with #scicomm professionals (e.g. a site outreach coordinator) is the secret sauce for effective science communication.
@OBFSFieldBio
https://t.co/wmEXz6jA4t

[Cedar Creek ESR @CedarCreekESR]

Job Alert! Associate Director for Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve - Contribute to & foster research, education, & outreach
@CedarCreekESR @umncbs @USLTER @OBFSFieldBio #SciComm #FieldStations
https://t.co/A703tDMcZ1
https://t.co/2n1g11OjzP

[SACNAS @SACNAS]

Join us November 3rd for our upcoming webinar “A day in the life: A panel discussion with Taino STEM Students from Puerto Rico.”

Register for the event here: https://t.co/C3ZyDwZnuj

[W.K. Kellogg Biological Station @KelloggBioStn]

If you missed @nickmhaddad on @Radiolab, check out the Of Bombs and Butterflies episode. It features endangered butterflies, the military, a lot of muck, artillery drills, beavers, and even a law enforcement raid in a complex story of life & death. Listen: https://t.co/4uTuEuZBRz

[Toolik Field Station @Toolik]

Toolik Field Station is hiring a Web Programmer
This position will continue to develop the TRS website and our web based applications. https://t.co/n4W9tTaYre

1st review of applications will be on November 11nd.

[Ryan Petterson @ry_pett]

As part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Isabel Carrera Zamanillo and I are giving a talk on "Broadening participation in field-based science through virtual field trips." Come join the conversation!
https://t.co/v9LiDLrTOn
#NDEAM #stanfordearth

[UM Biological Station @UMBS]

Thanks for the shout out @moriahyoung! Essential reading ft. concrete, achievable steps toward enhancing human diversity and building inclusive, equitable communities at field stations. Many thanks to @ufern_network and our own @annarboralicia and Stephanie Shaulskiy.

[Tropical Studies @tropicalstudies]

We are proud to announce that SSLI Campus in Skukuza received the 2021 Human Diversity Award from @OBFSFieldBio The award recognizes the station’s approach to promoting diversity and equity in field sciences. We also congratulate co-recipients @stanfordjrbp and @PepperwoodCA!

[Toolik Field Station @Toolik]

Loving all the sessions at @OBFSFieldBio annual meeting: equity & inclusion, conservation & stewardship, phosphorus(!), and more. So much to think about and, more importantly, so much to do.

Thanks for a great meeting!

[Dr. Jim Elser, PhD 🇺🇸 @DrLimnology]

Live @OBFSFieldBio auction underway @flbsum. Just auction a trip here for $850! What a bargain.

[Paul Foster @PaulFFoster]

Only the birds could gather for #OBFS2021, but we'll be back together as strong as ever for #OBFS2022 on Beaver Island, Central Michigan Univ.! @OBFSFieldBio

[Stanford’s Jasper Ridge BP @stanfordjrbp]

"Jasper Ridge affiliates and student honored at Organization of Biological Field Stations @OBFSFieldBio meeting"
Read more about John Working, Lysbeth Anderson, & Julien Ueda & their recognition during the 2021 @OBFSFieldBio meeting!
Blog link: https://t.co/nfHnsxc6nB

[Sagehen Creek @SagehenCreekFS]

AMAZING talk by August Ball (@Philosophica82) "The State of Diversity and Equity in Environmentalism" for #OBFS2021 @OBFSFieldBio

Here's a short 🧵with some quotes and takeaways