University of Wisconsin–Madison

Author: hemberger

Lab featured on WPR and in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Work by Jeremy Hemberger and Claudio was featured in a nice article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.  It was subsequently picked up by WPR.  See the links below for the original articles! http://www.wpr.org/usda-hopes-expand-honey-bee-habitats-wisconsin http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/uw-madison-scientists-seek-alternatives-to-cranberry-pollination-b99306192z1-266945911.html

New! Lab Blog

Our group lab meetings often involve some involved conversations regarding the philosophy of science, why we do what we do, and perhaps most importantly, why we love what we do.  To allow us to communicate our thoughts about ecology, entomology, or science more broadly, we have decided to start a more traditional blog. Every once …

Pollinator Resources – Check it out!

We have put together a special page for pollinator specific resources!  This page points farmers, other scientists, and anyone interested in pollinator protection to a collection of resources available both online, and in-text that can help YOU protect bees regardless of where you live! Check it out here!

Gratton Lab @ ESA 2013

Last week, the Entomological Society of America held their annual meetings in the Texas capital of Austin.  Record attendance (over 3,200 people!) marked this as a great opportunity for members of the Gratton lab to share their research, and share they did!  Several of us presented works there, including Hannah, who placed second in the …

Gratton Lab Undergrad Awarded Scholarships!

Jade Kochanski, an undergraduate in the Gratton lab, was recently awarded two prestigious scholarships from the UW College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: the Howard P. Gutgessell Agricultural Scholarship, and the Norman F. Olson Family Scholarship.  These are awarded in recognition of outstanding academic performance and contributions to the missions of the department.  Jade has …