What's behind the mysterious decline of honey bees?
In recent years, beekeepers have lost as many as 45% of their honey bees, one of the most important pollinators.
Interests
Honey bee biology, health, and reproduction
Chemical ecology and reproductive physiology
Pollination biology
Insect ecology
Evolution
Genomics
Education
Ph.D. Entomology, Penn State University (2012)
M.S. Entomology, North Carolina State University (2006)
B.S. Animal Science, Cornell University (2003)
Experience
Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Entomology, Penn State University (2012 - 2014)
Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant, Department of Entomology, North Carolina State University and Penn State University (2003-2012)
Laboratory Assistant, Department of Entomology, North Carolina State University (2003)
Student Laboratory Assistant, Department of Entomology, Cornell University (2002-2003)