All Scientists Meetings

Join us for the Toolik x ARC LTER All Scientists Meeting, held jointly this year by Toolik Field Station and the Arctic LTER.

Jan. 13-14, 2027 in Santa Barbara, CA

The two-day meeting is a place to spark conversation, inspire new ideas, and garner feedback amongst the Toolik community. All are welcome to join for science talks, poster presentations, and breakout discussions/workshops. This year, we’ll host it jointly with the to boost collaboration amongst our communities.

A current project at the station is not required, only interest in Arctic science and thoughts about how Toolik services can best support future research and education. In-person attendance will be limited to 120 people. Attendees can also register to attend virtually.

Limited travel support is available for graduate students, post-docs, and early career researchers. Please indicate in the registration form if you are requesting travel support. Requests for travel assistance must be submitted by Nov. 23

We look forward to hearing community needs and fostering collaboration and synergy among research groups and staff!

The meeting will be held at and on Zoom on Jan. 13-14. Registration/check-in begins at 8:00 am each morning at the Business Center, and presentations start at 8:30 am. A is available. The buildings are ADA accessible, and you don’t need a permit to park since classes aren't in session.

Travel to Santa Barbara

By air:

There are and the Santa Barbara Airport (SBA).

Alternatively, the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is located about 90 miles from Santa Barbara. The travel between LAX and Santa Barbara multiple times a day.

We recommend flying into the Santa Barbara Airport and taking a taxi or rideshare service to your hotel.

There are that run between SBA and the city center, but please note that transit times would be about an hour or more by bus.

By train:

Santa Barbara also has a local Amtrak station that's serviced by the Pacific Surfliner and Coast Starlight routes. The station is conveniently located within walking distance of the hotels with discounted room blocks.

Learn more about Santa Barbara on the .

Jan. 13, 2027   

All Scientists Meeting presentations, breakout discussions, poster session, & dinner            

8 am            Registration & coffee

8:30 am     Welcoming remarks & presentations   

12 pm           Lunch

1:30 pm     Breakout discussions & workshops

3:30 pm     Poster session

5 pm            Meeting adjourns

6 pm            Optional dinner                           

Jan. 14, 2027   

All Scientists Meeting presentations & breakout discussions (conclude by 4 pm); Optional sunset cruise fundraiser 

8 am            Registration & coffee

8:30 am     Presentations   

12 pm           Lunch

1:30 pm     Breakout discussions & workshops

3:15 pm     Lightning talks

4 pm            Meeting concludes

4:30 pm     Optional, ticketed sunset cruise fundraiser  

If you are an invited speaker or a member of the Toolik Steering Committee, we will arrange your travel. If you are a general attendee, please make your room reservations now. Discounted rates available until Dec. 10, 2026. 

Room blocks run Jan. 11-15. Hotels that are offering us a discounted rate are:

  • Hotel Option #1:  , $180-$220/night plus tax - Call (805) 963-8845 or email info@thefranciscansb.com and use the group name "Toolik Field Station."
  • Hotel Option #2:  , $180-$200/night plus tax - Call (805) 963-9311 or info@marinabeachmotel.com and use the group name "Toolik Field Station."
  • Hotel Option #3:  , $219/night plus tax- Please use this  or you can enter the promo code ALL27 on the Hotel Milo website. 
 Room blocks will no longer be available after Dec. 10, 2026. Rooms are first come, first serve basis. 

All are invited to join us on Jan. 13 at 6:30 pm at the Harbor Restaurant for a dinner. 

Dinner tickets cost $15 for students and $25 for non-students.

The Toolik Field Station Code of Conduct and Sexual Misconduct Policy applies at all times throughout the course of the meeting. Anyone requested to stop prohibited behavior is expected to comply immediately. Failure to comply with the meeting code could result in immediate removal from the meeting and prohibited attendance at Toolik Field Station and other Toolik events.

by Dec. 1, 2026 for in-person attendance or by Jan. 5 for virtual attendance.

Requests for travel assistance must be submitted by Nov. 23