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 (Editor's Note: The legendary UC Davis Distinguished Professor Bruce Dupree Hammock, who died on Jan. 5, 2026 at age 78, was an internationally recognized scientist who held a joint appointment with the UC Davis Department of Entomology and the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center. He was a highly…

 Will there be native bees and honey bees at the 15th annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day on Saturday, Feb. 21?Yes! There will be bumble bees, carpenter bees, orchard bees and orchid bees--live or specimens--at the Bohart Museum of Entomology, and honey bees and other pollinators in the UC Davis Bee…

 Got a question about butterflies?You can engage with scientists at the Bohart Museum of Entomology from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21 during the 15th annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day.The Bohart, located in Room 1124, Academic Surge Building, 455 Crocker Lane is one of 12 museums or…

 You'll learn about nematodes, pollinator gardens, dinosaurs and yeast at the speakers' series during the 15th Annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day on Saturday, Feb. 21. The speakers' series will take place from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Silverado Vineyards' Sensory Theatre, Sensory Building, Robert…

 There's a new addition to the 15th Annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day, which showcases 12 museums or collections on Saturday, Feb. 21.What is BioDiv Day? It's a free and family friendly event  known as "Super Science Day," a day you can view the displays (within varying times from 9 a.m. to 5…

 Mosquito surveillance is a critical public health practice involving the trapping, identification, and testing of mosquito populations to monitor species distribution, abundance, and disease presence.What should you know about mosquito surveillance, and how best to establish it?"Our results demonstrate…

 It's so great to see the McClellan Ranch Preserve of the City of Cupertino celebrate Black History Month by shining the spotlight on UC Davis alumnus Ralph Washington, Jr., and his journey to become an entomologist.Ralph is featured in a display in the Environmental Education Center of the 18-acre…

 Ready to tour the UC Davis Bee Haven at the 15th annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day on Saturday, Feb. 21? The Haven is one 12 UC Davis museums or collections  that will be showcased on this very special day known as "Super Science Day," a day to discover, explore and connect. The event,…

 How do you navigate the  15th Annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day--which features 12 museums and collections across campus--during the 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. time frame on Saturday, Feb. 21? "We recommend you decide on several museums and collections and concentrate on them," said committee…

 Ever heard of "arbuscular mycorrhiza symbiosis?" It's a beneficial interaction between plants and fungi. And that will be the focal point of an upcoming UC Davis seminar by  plant molecular biologist Lena Müeller of the Salk Institute's Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory, La…

 Have you heard the story about a lepidopterist and a herpetologist who walk into a bar? And, a cabbage white butterfly, Pieris rapae, goes, too?That's exactly what happened on Wednesday, Feb. 4, when the co-winners of the 2026 Beer-for-a-Butterfly Contest celebrated with beer and conversation at a…

2027 Multicampus Research Programs and Initiatives (MRPI) Pilot AwardsThe University of California has announced the 2027 Multicampus Research Programs and Initiatives (MRPI) Pilot Awards, a funding opportunity designed to launch new, high-impact multicampus research collaborations. MRPI Pilot Awards are…

 Are you ready for the 15th annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day, set Feb. 21 on the UC Davis campus?There's so much to see and do.  It's "Super Science Day," an open house showcasing 12 museums and collections across campus. It's free and family friendly, and parking is also free.This year’s…

 If you've been following the incredible work that the UC Davis Art/Science Fusion Program has been doing since 1997, look what the group is planning toward the end of February and the beginning of March. And you can participate!UC Davis Distinguished Professor Emerita Diane Ullman, director emerita of…

 What's it like to be the North Coast Area Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Advisor?That would include the four-county area of Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino and Lake.You'll learn what it's like from UC Davis doctoral alumna Cindy Kron when she presents a seminar hosted by UC Davis Department of Entomology and…

 Interested in learning about bees and beekeeping?The California Master Beekeeper Program (CAMBP) has just released its schedule of classes for the 2026 year.Some classes are in-person, some are hybrid (in-person and remote), and some are only remote (Zoom). The first class, "Introduction to…

The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) invites applications for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SAS) program for fiscal year (FY) 2026. The long-term purpose of this call is to help transform the U.S. food and agricultural system to…

 Congratulations to all the entomology award recipients!What wonderful and well-deserved recognition for the entomologists in the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology and alumni who were named the recipients of three major awards from the Pacific Branch, Entomological Society of America …

 No one has come forth with the first cabbage white butterfly, Pieris rapae, of the year in the three-county area of Sacramento, Yolo and Solano, to win the 2026 Beer-for-a-Butterfly Contest.Not even the sponsor, UC Davis Distinguished Professor Emeritus Art Shapiro, who launched the event in 1972--and…