University of Wisconsin–Madison

Lab News

We are hiring for summer 2024!

Full-time seasonal field assistant positions begin around June 1, 2024 and continue for 10 to 16 weeks (depending on the position). Our lab studies the links between insects, landscapes, and their conservation in support of healthy ecosystems and human well being. Specific projects are listed below, though assistants may work across multiple projects. All positions …

We are no longer accepting grad student applications.

The Gratton Lab is seeking 1-2 graduate students to join the lab for either a MS or PhD starting in 2023. Current funding opportunities include projects exploring the relationship between pollinator conservation and animal grazing and private land conservation practices and management. See our Prospective Graduate Student Opportunities Page for more details.

What’s the deal with “No Mow May?”

Check out this new article written by lab members Claudio and Hannah in collaboration with colleagues in Entomology (PJ Liesch), UW-Extension and Horticulture.

Hiring for summer 2023 is closed.

Full-time seasonal field assistant positions begin around June 1, 2023 and continue for 10 to 16 weeks (depending on the position). Our lab studies the links between insects, landscapes, and their conservation in support of healthy ecosystems and human well being. Specific projects are listed below, though assistants may work across multiple projects. All positions …

Pastures as Potential Pollinator Habitat

Graduate student Skye Bruce studies the effects of grazing on butterfly communities. Check out this blog post Skye wrote for the Grassland 2.0 project!

WiBee on PBS Wisconsin!

Check out Claudio introduce our WiBee citizen science project on PBS: For more information on WiBee, navigate to our WiBee site.