Posts Tagged: seminar

The Migratory Painted Lady and a UC Davis Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellow

When folks think of "migratory butterflies," they usually associate that term with monarchs. But painted ladies, Vanessa cardui, are also migratory. As butterfly guru Art Shapiro, UC Davis distinguished professor emeritus, says on his website, Art...

The painted lady, Vanessa cardui, is a migratory butterfly. This image, taken in Vacaville, shows the butterfly nectaring on Lantana. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

The painted lady, Vanessa cardui, is a migratory butterfly. This image, taken in Vacaville, shows the butterfly nectaring on Lantana. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

A side view of a painted lady, Vanessa cardui, nectaring on a Mexican sunflower, Tithonia rotundifola. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

A side view of a painted lady, Vanessa cardui, nectaring on a Mexican sunflower, Tithonia rotundifola. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Don't Miss This UC Davis Seminar by Ecology Researcher Andrew Corbett

Don't miss this UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology (ENT) seminar by ecologist Andrew Corbett, a research associate with ENT who is also highly skilled in simulation modeling and instructional design. Corbett will speak on...

Ecologist Andrew Corbett, who holds a doctorate in ecology (joint program with UC Davis and San Diego State University) will present a seminar at 4:10 p.m., Oct. 21 in 122 Briggs Hall, UC Davis. It also will be on Zoom.

Ecologist Andrew Corbett, who holds a doctorate in ecology (joint program with UC Davis and San Diego State University) will present a seminar at 4:10 p.m., Oct. 21 in 122 Briggs Hall, UC Davis. It also will be on Zoom.

UC Davis Seminar: 'Using Power of Food to Confront Climate Change'

Have you ever been asked: "Do you BELIEVE in climate change?' The more pertinent question, scientists say, is "Do you UNDERSTAND climate change?"  Wikipedia defines climate change this way: "In common usage, climate change describes...

Michael Hoffmann is shown here presenting a TEDX Talk, titled "Climate Change: It’s Time to Raise Our Voices." (Screen shot from YouTube)

Michael Hoffmann is shown here presenting a TEDX Talk, titled "Climate Change: It’s Time to Raise Our Voices." (Screen shot from YouTube)

Thinking of Noted Cotton Entomologist Thomas Frances Leigh

This time of year we're thinking of noted cotton entomologist Thomas Frances Leigh (1923-1993) an international authority on the biology, ecology and management of arthropod pests affecting cotton production. During his 37-year UC Davis career,...

A display of harvested cotton balls. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

A display of harvested cotton balls. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Danielle Rutkowski: Symbiotic Fungi Associated with Social Bees

If you've been following the outstanding academic accomplishments of UC Davis doctoral candidate Danielle Rutkowski, you know that she researches the symbiotic fungi associated with social bees; is a 4.0 student; engages in public service; and is a major...

UC Davis doctoral candidate Danielle Rutkowski doing field work.

UC Davis doctoral candidate Danielle Rutkowski doing field work.

UC Davis doctoral candidate Danielle Rutkowski talks to visitors at the Rachel Vannette lab display in Briggs Hall during the 2024 UC Davis Picnic Day. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

UC Davis doctoral candidate Danielle Rutkowski talks to visitors at the Rachel Vannette lab display in Briggs Hall during the 2024 UC Davis Picnic Day. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

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