Center for Pollinator Research
Spotlight
We aim to identify how feral and managed honey bees differ in immune gene expression and loads of viral pathogens. Our goal is to identify genetic stocks that can naturally deal better with disease.
Landscapes for Honey Bees
Identifying landscape features that promote honey bee health through a beekeeper-scientist partnership.
Whether you are an experienced beekeeper, a new beekeeper, or thinking about starting a backyard beehive, Penn State Beekeeping 101 is a one-of-a-kind completely online learning experience.
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Center News
July 21, 2017
Wednesday evening the Wild Center with AdkAction hosted a presentation by Dr. Christina Grozinger, distinguished professor of entomology and director of the Center for Pollinator Research at Penn State University. The research center is home to the largest group of pollinator researchers in the world. Following a reception at 6 p.m., Groizinger addressed an attentive audience from 7-8 p.m., a lecture that will be repeated Thursday evening at the View in Old Forge. The lecture is free and open to the public.
July 10, 2017
Findings add fuel to the debate over whether a commonly used chemical damages insect populations
June 21, 2017
This is the 10th of thirteen short news articles written by students, during the professional development class, about each other's research.
Upcoming Events
Impacts of land use and management on bee health
When:
October 14, 2017
Where: West Virginia Eastern Panhandle Beekeepers Association