Landscape Ecology of Insects
Two papers, written by Gratton lab members, were recently accepted. Both are modeling papers that use GIS to examine the causes and consequences of land-use change. In Tim and Claudio’s paper, they model tradeoffs of multiple ecosystem services (e.g., carbon sequestration, nitrous oxide emissions, pest control, and pollination) from converting annual cropping systems …
The Wisconsin Academy of Science, Arts, and Letters recently featured a talk entitled “The Bee Crisis and Wisconsin: The Role of Native Bees” presented by Hannah for one of their Academy Evening Talks. The Wisconsin Academy is an independent, non-profit organization that connects Wisconsin people and ideas to foster dialogue on important issues. Hannah’s talk …
Hannah was interviewed by Wisconsin Public Radio for an article about honey bee decline. To listen to the interview, click here.
The Gratton lab has seen a few exciting additions over the past few months, as well as some somber departures. We are pleased to welcome the following new faces to the lab: Jeremy Hemberger joined the lab this September as a new graduate student. He will be working with native pollinators in cranberry …
Jamin recently sat down with Kaitlin to talk about his thesis research and results. It was half of a science radio show episode that featured another recently graduated, early career ecologist on campus, Joslyn Mink. Check it out below.