Pollinator Biology, Health and Ecology

The Center for Pollinator Research at Pennsylvania State University is committed to developing and implementing integrative, multidisciplinary approaches to improving pollinator health, conservation, and management for ecosystems services through research, education, outreach and policy.

Faculty

Diana Cox-Foster, Ph.D.

Professor of Entomology

dxc12@psu.edu
814-865-1022

Insect biochemistry and physiology; evolutionary development; molecular biology; host/pathogen interactions

Shelby Fleischer, Ph.D.

Professor of Entomology

sjf4@psu.edu
814-863-7788

Insect ecology and management in vegetable agroecosystems

James Frazier, Ph.D.

Professor of Entomology

jfrazier@psu.edu
814-863-7345

We are focusing on synergistic and sublethal effects of multiple pesticides on the chemical senses and chemically mediated behaviors of honeybees in relation to honeybee health and CCD in collaboration with Chris Mullin and Maryann Frazier. Graduate student Daniel Schmehl is also looking at a comparative approach with the solitary bee, Osmia cornifrons.

Christina Grozinger, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Entomology

cmgrozinger@psu.edu
814-865-2214

Social insects, behavioral genomics, neuroethology, chemical ecology

Chris Mullin, Ph.D.

Professor of Entomology

camullin@psu.edu
814-865-2435

Toxicology, molecular mode of action of natural and synthetic toxins, insect gustation, selective biopesticides

Nancy Ostiguy, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Entomology

nxo3@psu.edu
814-863-2872

Honey bee and native pollinator health, Integrated Pest Management; Impact of pesticides on non-target species; Sampling strategies.

Staff

Maryann Frazier

Sr. Extension Associate

mxt15@psu.edu
814-865-4621

Research: Apiculture; control of parasitic mites; pollination

Extension: Apiculture; public science education; international development work (have worked with African bees and beekeepers in Sudan, Uganda, Costa Rica, and Panama)