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"The swarmers are attracted to lights and tend to expose themselves in the evenings." Sentence by one of Lynn Kimsey's students; illustration by UC Davis graphic artist/entomology student Karissa Merritt.
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Lynn Kimsey: Entomological Musings in the Classroom

June 27, 2019
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
One of the outcomes of teaching a general entomology course to undergraduates for many, many years is that I have taken on a new appreciation for science fiction and fantasy.
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This is the Department of Entomology and Nematology's Class of 2019, with faculty advisor Sharon Lawler, professor of entomology. In front (from left) are Eliza Litsey, Jessica Nguyen and Abram Estrada. In the second row (from left) are Darian Buckman, Lohitashwa Garikipati (without mortarboard and partially hidden), Dingyuan Peng, Seiji Yokota, faculty advisor Sharon Lawler, Michelle Tam, Jo Hsuan Kao, Matthew Salvador, and Rayanh Gutierrez. Not pictured is Jesus Martinez Rodriguez.
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Hats Off to the Grads!

June 27, 2019
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Hats off to the 12 members of the Graduating Class of 2019, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology.
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Prey and predator gets us started on the topic of the day…food
Hansen News: Article

4-H Sustainable You! Summer Camp

June 27, 2019
By Susana Bruzzone-Miller
Day 4- Food What is local food? Why buy local food? What is a food mile? Today we explore where our food comes from and delve into our complex global and local food system....How far does a pineapple or a cashew travel before it gets to your plate? Does it travel by boat....train...
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Longyearben, Norway at midnight. Photo courtesy of Bill Frost.
ANR Adventures: Article

Looking ahead

June 26, 2019
By Wendy Powers
It's that week of the UC ANR year when a number of our colleagues prepare for their next act. Some are retiring, some are just moving on. Hopefully all are excited about their post-ANR adventure. While I was attending a LEAD21 Board meeting last week, the program manager shared graduate statistics.
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Gloria Gonzalez, superintendent of McCormack Hall at the Solano County Fair, holds a bee-themed quilt with assistant Jarod Fernander of Vallejo, 15, a student at the Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy. The quilt is the work of Tina Frothy of Vallejo. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Hear That Buzz at the Solano County Fair?

June 26, 2019
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Hear that buzz? Honey bees own the flower beds at the Solano County Fair, 900 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo. But bees and other insects claim the exhibit halls, as well. They're depicted on everything from quilts and photos to graphic arts displayed in McCormack Hall.
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