Pollinators are critical for
agricultural and ecological landscapes, but many species have been severely
impacted by massive population declines. The causes of these declines are
complex, and mitigation of these issues require multidisciplinary research
approaches, the development of novel management and conservation practices, and
a strong commitment to disseminate the results of these studies to students,
the public, and policy makers.
The Center for Pollinator Research is
comprised of a dynamic group of 27 independent faculty, including researchers,
educators, extension specialists and outreach coordinators, spanning multiple
departments and colleges. Together we are committed to studying the
factors impacting pollinator health and developing and implementing creative
approaches to pollinator conservation.