Science doesn’t happen in isolation. Every research project is shaped by mentorship, collaboration, accessibility, community partnerships, diverse perspectives, and the people behind the work. FI Week celebrates both the science and the journey.
The Field Inclusive Research Showcase is a week-long virtual event celebrating outstanding field science and the people behind it. Researchers from across the natural sciences will share their work while highlighting the mentorship, collaboration, accessibility, and community partnerships that make scientific discovery possible.
Whether you’re a student, researcher, educator, conservation practitioner, or simply passionate about the outdoors, FI Week is designed to inspire learning, foster connections, and showcase exciting work happening across the field sciences.
REGISTER FOR FI WEEK 2027
| Registration Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Students | $10 |
| Professionals | $20 |
Need financial assistance? We believe the outdoors and science are for everyone. Financial hardship registration will be available upon request.
Why Is There a Registration Fee?
This year, Field Inclusive is introducing a small registration fee for FI Week to help make the event more sustainable while continuing to invest in the people and resources that make it possible.
Registration helps support presenter honoraria, event technology and accessibility, attendee resources, and the behind-the-scenes work required to organize and host a week-long virtual event.
We also want FI Week to remain financially accessible. Registration is $10 for students and $20 for professionals, and financial assistance is available for anyone for whom the registration cost would be a barrier.
Your registration doesn’t just provide access to FI Week, it helps Field Inclusive continue creating opportunities to share research, build community, and support a safer and more inclusive future for fieldwork.
ABOUT THE RESEARCH SHOWCASE
Each session features researchers working across the field sciences and creates space to learn not only about their science, but also about the experiences, people, and partnerships behind the work.
Each presentation includes:
20-minute conference-style research presentation
10-minute live audience Q&A
Presentations mirror those given at professional scientific conferences while remaining accessible to students, early-career professionals, and members of the public.
2027 RESEARCH SHOWCASE SCHEDULE
All session times are listed in Eastern Time.
| Date | Time | Speaker & Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, January 17th | Time TBD | Keynote/Opening Plenary TBD |
| Monday, January 18th | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET | Gabriela Fleury Human-Carnivore Conflict in the Ghanzi District of Botswana Beth Wittmann Fat Outdoorists and the Limits of Belonging in American Nature Spaces |
| Tuesday, January 19th | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET | Chanté Davis Practicing Cultural Competency in the Field: Lessons from Two Months of Marine Research in Jangamo Bay, Mozambique Kristen Denninger Snyder and Victoria Mkessa Women in the Field: Building a conservation community in Tanzania through training and mentorship |
| Wednesday, January 20th | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET | Narayan Kumar High-Fidelity Multi-Phase Modeling of Nearshore Swash Dynamics: Insights from Numerical Simulations and Wave Flume Experiments Giridhar Malla Community Led Conservation of Small Wild Cats in North East India |
| Thursday, January 21st | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET | Rezoana Arefine Women’s Participation in Field Research: Shedding Light on Bangladesh Monica Matthews Land Care Needs All of Us |
| Friday, January 22nd | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET | Jayshaun Talbert Seasonal Peaks in Northern Saw-Whet Owl Capture Rates During Fall Migration in Western Oregon Shakita Holloway Conservation Burial Supports Healthy Soil at Bluestem |
| Saturday, January 23rd | All Day | Prize Drawing/Closing Remarks |
FEATURED KEYNOTE
Featured Keynote
Announcement coming soon.
EXPLORE FIELD SCIENCE
Research showcased throughout FI Week spans disciplines and approaches across the natural sciences, including:
Ecology • Wildlife Biology • Conservation Biology • Marine Biology • Forestry • Botany • Geology • Climate Science • Environmental Science • Natural Resource Management • Environmental Education • Community-Based Conservation • Citizen Science • Technology & Innovation
ATTEND & WIN
Attend Research Showcase sessions throughout the week to earn entries into the FI Week Grand Prize Drawing.
1 session attended = 1 prize entry
The more sessions you attend, the more opportunities you have to win. Prize details will be announced closer to FI Week.
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Are You Ready to Be Part of FI Week 2027?
Thank You to our FI Week 2027 Sponsors
(Sponsorships of $500)
(Sponsorships of $1000)
Thank You to our FI Week 2027 Donors
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