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Yahoo
05-02-2025
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Scholarship fund started in honor of OSU alumna killed in plane crash
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A scholarship fund has been set up to honor the memory of an Oklahoma State University alumna who tragically lost her life during a deadly mid-air collision on January 29 between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and a regional jet. According to a statement by the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT), Lindsey (Carter) Fields, who was President-Elect of NABT, was onboard the American Airlines flight that collided mid-air with an Army helicopter near Ronald Reagan National. Fields was traveling to represent the NABT. OSU mourns the death of alumna and former university employee in D.C. plane crash The National Association of Biology Teachers is devastated to report that NABT President-Elect Lindsey (Carter) Fields was aboard American Airlines Flight 5342, which collided with a helicopter in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Lindsey was traveling to represent the NABT community and advocate for excellence in life science education. This is a tremendous loss. Please keep Lindsey, the other victims, and their families in your hearts. We also ask that you respect the privacy of her loved ones at this time. We will share more information as it becomes available. The NABT Board of Directors Dr. Ann Caine, president of the OSU Alumni Association, also shared a statement following the tragic news: Among the victims of this week's tragic plane crash in Washington D.C. was one of our own. On behalf of the entire @okstate 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. Dr. Ann Caine, OSU Alumni Association President On Tuesday, according to a report by the Associated Press, the remains of all 67 victims of last week's mid-air collision have been recovered. To honor Fields, the Lindsey (Carter) Fields Memorial Science Scholarship was created to empower future scientists to chase their dreams. If you would like to donate to the scholarship fund, a GoFundMe was created, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Cedar News
31-01-2025
- Cedar News
Lindsey Fields : 35th victim in D.C. mid-air collision identified as Biology professor
Join our Telegram 35th victim in D.C. mid-air collision identified as Biology professor Lindsey Fields, the president-elect of the National Association of Biology Teachers. The NABT said she was 'traveling to represent the NABT community and advocate for excellence in life science education.'
Yahoo
31-01-2025
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Butler County Community College professor killed in DC plane crash
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The National Association of Biology Teachers has confirmed another victim of American Airlines Flight 5342 that crashed with a military helicopter and landed in the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. The National Association of Biology Teachers is devastated to report that NABT President-Elect Lindsey (Carter) Fields was aboard American Airlines Flight 5342, which collided with a helicopter in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Lindsey was traveling to represent the NABT community and advocate for excellence in life science education. This is a tremendous loss. Please keep Lindsey, the other victims, and their families in your hearts. We also ask that you respect the privacy of her loved ones at this time. We will share more information as it becomes available.' The NABT Board of Directors Fields taught a variety of classes at Butler County Community College. In her biography, she wrote that she graduated from Seward Community College with an associate's degree in pre-veterinary medicine and Oklahoma State University with a bachelor of science and a master of science in zoology. Before teaching at BCCC, she spent time doing PhD work at the University of Mississippi working in molecular genetics and taught at Ole Miss. Fields continued to share that she enjoyed cooking, reading, hiking (any type of activity outdoors, really), and spending time with her family and Great Danes. She also said that she loved to travel to the mountains and spend time fishing. 'Knowing the warmth and energy Lindsey radiated to all who had the good fortune of encountering her, we are actively seeking more information and will share what we learn with you as soon as possible,' said BCCC in an email to families. 'Our counseling services have been altered, which are available, free of charge, for any student or faculty member needing assistance during this time. If needed, do not hesitate to reach out to Nancy Hamm at 316-322-3162 or email nhamm2@ BCCC also wrote that Fields' family asks the community to respect their privacy for the time being. Civil rights attorney from Wichita victim of plane crash in DC For all the latest information about the plane crash, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
