• Experience Reflection : Kiedon Bryant “I would say that my experience at JMIH validated me as a researcher and also showed me that there is a place for someone like me in science. I hope my experience will inspire other minorities in STEM.” BY KIEDON BRYANT I would like to thank Field Inclusive and Tracy Aviary…

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    Kiedon Bryant is standing in a shallow stream surrounded by dense green vegetation. He is wearing a maroon Texas A&M University t-shirt and green waders. They are holding a white bucket in their right hand. A large fallen log is positioned diagonally across the foreground, partially resting on the bank and extending over the stream. The stream is narrow, with clear water visible, and the surrounding area is lush with grass and small plants.

  • Champions of Conservation Birds of a Feather: Murry Burgess and Lauren D. Pharr After feeling unwelcome in the field, two scientists start a nonprofit to help other historically marginalized or excluded nature lovers. By Latria Graham September 17, 2024 Murry Burgess and Lauren D. Pharr first bonded over birds. The pair had met during graduate school…

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    On the left, a person identified as Lauren Pharr is holding a large Spotting scope mounted on a tripod. They are wearing a jacket over a shirt and jeans. On the right, another person identified as Murry Burgess is wearing a denim jacket and has binoculars hanging around their neck.

  • Field Inclusive hosts first Field Inclusive Supporter Social September 14, 2024 | FIELD INCLUSIVE For immediate release Contact:Field Inclusive, info@fieldinclusive.org Co-founded in August of 2022 by Murry Burgess (CEO) and Lauren D. Pharr (CFO), Field Inclusive strives to provide tangible and actionable improvements in the natural sciences by addressing social field safety issues related to equity, diversity, and…

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  • Registration Opens for Field Inclusive Online Social Field Safety Workshop September 3, 2024 | FIELD INCLUSIVE For immediate release Contact: Field Inclusive; info@fieldinclusive.org Registration is open for Field Inclusive’s Social Field Safety Workshop: “Social Field Safety: Understanding Risks for Marginalized and Historically Excluded Individuals who Professionally Work Outdoors.” Lauren D. Pharr (CFO), a co-founder of Field Inclusive Inc. and R…

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  • Field Inclusive Names 2024 Fall Travel Award Recipients August 20, 2024 | FIELD INCLUSIVE For immediate release Contact: Field Inclusive; info@fieldinclusive.org Deandra Jones (she/her), a Ph.D. student at the University of Arizona School of Natural Resources and Environment, and Hannah Clipp (she/her), a postdoctoral researcher with the USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station are the recipients of a…

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  • Field Inclusive to host August 23 Anniversary Webinar with Speaker Mamie Parker July 23, 2024 | FIELD INCLUSIVE For immediate release Contact:Field Inclusive, info@fieldinclusive.org Organizations, institutions, and individuals seeking to promote more inclusive environments can join a meaningful conversation on the history of inclusivity and the outdoors at Field Inclusive’s (FI) Anniversary webinar to celebrate the day our…

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    Dr. Mamie Parker is holding a trophy . The trophy features a sculpted fish, which is prominently displayed and held with both hands. Dr. Mamie Parker is wearing a camouflage jacket with floral embroidery on the shoulder and a ball cap. The background consists of an outdoor setting with trees and a clear sky.