Jade Kochanski
PhD Candidate - Integrative Biology
she/her/hers
5th Floor Moore Hall
1575 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53705
profile photo credit: Anne Readel
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Education
M.S. in Entomology (2020), University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.S. in Entomology and Environmental Studies (2016), University of Wisconsin – Madison
Research Interests
Broadly, I am interested in the ecology and conservation of beneficial insects. More specifically, I am interested in bumble bee life history, nesting habitat, and their responses to local- and landscape- factors such as prairie restoration and how these insects intersect with people’s lives. My goal is to answer scientific questions through interdisciplinary collaborations and to make the research accessible and relevant to more than just the scientific community. Therefore, I aim to actively integrate racial justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, outreach, and mentorship into my research.
Personal Interests
Cooking Korean and Vietnamese food, casual running, advocating for racial justice and equity, debating politics, painting, drawing, XC skiing, crocheting constantly, macro photography, good TV, science fiction, traveling to see friends and family.
- ENT468 – Field Studies in Entomology (Educational Assistant) | Summer 2016
- ZOO152 – Introductory Biology Lab (TA) | Spring 2019, 2021, 2022
- ZOO152 – Introductory Biology Discussion (TA) | Fall 2019
- ZOO382 – Biology Core Curriculum (BIOCORE) Honors Introductory Biology Lab (TA) | Fall 2022
Undergraduate Mentees & Field Technicians:
- Michael Cushing – Intro Biology 152 Independent Project, Field Assistant, Senior Thesis – 2022-present
- Emily Udontanapon – Field Assistant – 2023
- Hazel Wintermantel – Intro Biology 152 Independent Project – 2023
- Camory Repenshek – Intro Biology 152 Independent Project & Independent Study – 2022-2023
- Ravi Jain – Undergraduate Research Assistant – 2022-2023
- Isabelle Labus – Field Assistant – 2022 & 2023
- Yichen Li – Senior Thesis – 2021-2022
- Sydney Stecha – Field Assistant – 2021
- Grant Witynski – Field Assistant & Undergraduate Research Assistant – 2018-2021
- Lydia Dean – Field Assistant & Senior Thesis – 2019-2021
- August Brunette – Field Assistant & Undergraduate Research Assistant – 2019-2021
- Audrey Spiegelhoff – Field Assistant – 2018 & 2019
- Kyra Peterson – Intro Biology 152 Independent Project – 2018