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  • Kayla Stukes Joins Field Inclusive as new Board Member February 25, 2026 | FIELD INCLUSIVE For immediate release Contact: Field Inclusive; fieldinclusive@gmail.com Kayla Stukes (she/her) has joined Field Inclusive as a new board member. Kayla is a PhD student at North Carolina State University, specializing in forestry and environmental resources with a focus on environmental justice and equitable

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    Kayla Stukes, M.S: Volunteer. Kayla has dark long, wavy hair and is wearing a black long-sleeve shirt and light blue jeans. Their hands are placed on their hips. In the background, there is greenery, including a tree with dense foliage and some bushes. The setting is near a building, part of the structure is visible on the left side of the image.

  • Field Inclusive Names 2026 Research Grant Recipient February 24, 2026 | FIELD INCLUSIVE For immediate release Contact: Field Inclusive; info@fieldinclusive.org Mel Baldino (she/they) is the recipient of a 2026 Field Inclusive (FI) Research Grant. This research grant, in the amount of $500, helps to support applicants who participate in natural science field work. Grants can be used towards

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  • Field Inclusive launches 4th Annual Field Inclusive Week – Rooted in Resilience January 8, 2026 | FIELD INCLUSIVE For immediate release Contact: Field Inclusive; info@fieldinclusive.org Registration is now open for the upcoming annual Field Inclusive Week, a virtual celebration dedicated to all field biologists and outdoor enthusiasts. Field Inclusive Week originally began in 2023 with the purpose of celebrating

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  • Field Inclusive Experience Reflection: Pauline Castro “This program gives underrepresented students the opportunity to gain hands on skills that are applicable to their career.” BY PAULINE CASTRO This summer introduced me to the field of ornithology. Earlier in the year, I was introduced to the Cape Fear Bird Observatory (CFBO) when they collaborated with my

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  • Experience Reflection: Amanda Potts “Being awarded this grant was quite significant in that it allowed me to purchase the necessary equipment to run the natural selection experiments for my dissertation…Most importantly, this grant greatly boosted my confidence as a young Black woman in ecology and evolutionary biology—a space where women like me have not traditionally

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  • Experience Reflection: Nathália Susin Streher “Thus, the efforts made by Field inclusive, along with its partners and sponsors, benefit not only individuals like me but also have the potential to create broader impacts, enhancing our understanding of nature’s intricate interactions.” BY Nathália Susin Streher Thanks to Field Inclusive, which awarded me the Summer 2025 Travel

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