Researchers are examining the evolutionary relationships between species, the selective forces that lead to biodiversity, and the molecular and physiological bases for the evolution of complex traits, including social behavior and host-parasite interactions.
- Assistant Professor of Entomology
Areas of Expertise
- Social behavior
- Chemical ecology
- Pollinator's health
- Physiology
- Genetics
- Bumble bees
- Distinguished Professor of Entomology
- Director, Center for Pollinator Research
Areas of Expertise
- Pollinators
- Honey Bees
- Social Insects
- Genomics
- Immunity
- Behavior
- Physiology
- Professor Emeritus and Curator Emeritus, Frost Entomological Museum;
- Founding Director Emeritus, Center for BioDiversity Research
- Email kck@psu.edu
- Office 814-234-1718
- Assistant Professor of Entomology
- Email tur158@psu.edu
- Office 814-863-5752
