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President-Elect of Biology Teachers Assn. Dies in
D.C. Plane Crash

Air Tragedy Reverberates Through Association Community

“This is a tremendous loss,” NABT said. “Please keep Lindsey, the other victims, and their families in your hearts.”

A “heartbroken” Facebook post from Butler on January 31 shared that a moment of silence was to be observed across all Butler locations on February 3,in honor of both Fields and all those lost in the crash. More than 1,100 interacted with the post, including numerous comments from former students sharing their admiration for Fields.

Heritage Funeral Home posted on Legacy.com that Fields’ passion for science and education led her to pursue higher learning, earning a pre-veterinary medicine degree from Seward County Community College, followed by bachelor’s and master’s degrees in zoology from Oklahoma State University. At the University of Mississippi, she pursued PhD work in molecular genetics. She interned at the Oklahoma City Zoo and taught at Ole Miss and Northwest Mississippi Community College.

Oklahoma State University shared a message from Dr. Ann Caine, OSU Alumni Association President.

“Among the victims of this week’s tragic plane crash in Washington D.C. was one of our own,” she wrote. “On behalf of the entire Oklahoma State University community, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of OSU alumna and former university employee Lindsey (Carter) Fields, as well as to all those affected by this devastating event. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this incredibly difficult time. As we mourn this profound loss, we are reminded of the strength and unity that define the Cowboy family. In times of tragedy, we come together to support one another, honoring the memories of those we have lost. To Lindsey’s family, please know that the OSU family stands with you and offers our support and deepest sympathies.”

The Science Teachers Association of Texas (STAT) said: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Lindsey Fields, a dedicated advocate for science education. Her passing is a true loss to the science educator community. Our thoughts are with the NABT leadership, her loved ones, and the other victims and their families during this difficult time.”

Fields is survived by her husband, Michael Fields; daughter, Avery; father, Dr. Todd Carter; mother, Feliza Carter; sister, Elizabeth Wakefield; and grandmother, Deborah Carter.

A funeral service will be held on February 22, at Hope Community Church in Andover, Kansas.

The Lindsey (Carter) Fields Memorial Science Scholarship, set up on GoFundMe, has been stablished to empower future scientists to pursue their dreams. As of February 6, more than $42,000 had been raised here.

 

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