2021 Undergraduate Field Experiences Research Network (U-FERN) Network Meeting, Mar 1 - 5

2021 Undergraduate Field Experiences Research Network (U-FERN) Network Meeting, Mar 1 - 5

Envisioning the Future of Undergraduate Field Education


This is our third annual meeting. Everyone interested in being part of the U-FERN network is welcome to register for the meeting; registration and attendance is completely free.

U-FERN seeks to build a community of undergraduate field educators working together with social science researchers to understand the impacts of Undergraduate Field Experiences (UFEs) and to share and develop effective practices for inclusive, student-centered experiences.

At the third annual U-FERN network meeting, we will work together to advance research and practice of undergraduate field education through interdisciplinary collaborations. 

In addition to the future of U-FERN, session topics will include:

• Virtual field learning experiences 
• Interdisciplinary research about undergraduate field experiences  
• What is the field and who is in it? 
• Workshops related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in undergraduate field experiences 

The meeting will be organized around plenary sessions, breakout groups, lightning talks, a share fair, and more. 

At the third annual U-FERN network meeting, we will work together to:

• Reinvigorate U-FERN with clear direction, enthusiasm, and participants excited to be a part of the network. 
• Give network members opportunities to share and discuss their work related to U-FERN.
• Facilitate self-sustaining U-FERN project groups with clear direction, leadership, and projects and research on which to collaborate.
• Facilitate action plans for the future of U-FERN