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UC Davis Entomology and Nematology Retiring Faculty Amass 247 Years of Service

247 years! The seven faculty members honored at the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology's recent retirement luncheon amassed an amazing 247 years of service: UC Davis distinguished professor James Carey, 44 years, faculty member...

UC Davis distinguished professor James R. Carey, 44 years of service (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
UC Davis distinguished professor James R. Carey, 44 years of service (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

UC Davis distinguished professor James R. Carey, 44 years of service (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

UC Davis distinguished professor Richard
UC Davis distinguished professor Richard "Rick" Karban, 42 years of service

UC Davis distinguished professor Richard "Rick" Karban, 42 years of service

UC Davis distinguished professor emerita Lynn Kimsey, 35 years of service. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
UC Davis distinguished professor emerita Lynn Kimsey, 35 years of service. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

UC Davis distinguished professor emerita Lynn Kimsey, 35 years of service. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Robert Kimsey, adjunct professor, 35 years of service (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Robert Kimsey, adjunct professor, 35 years of service (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Robert Kimsey, adjunct professor, 35 years of service (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

UC Davis distinguished professor Jay Rosenheim, 34 years of service. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
UC Davis distinguished professor Jay Rosenheim, 34 years of service. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

UC Davis distinguished professor Jay Rosenheim, 34 years of service. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

UC Davis distinguished professor Diane Ullman, 29 years of service. (Photo by Jael Mackendorf)
UC Davis distinguished professor Diane Ullman, 29 years of service. (Photo by Jael Mackendorf)

UC Davis distinguished professor Diane Ullman, 29 years of service. (Photo by Jael Mackendorf)

Professor emerita Sharon Lawler, 28 years of service. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey at UC Davis Picnic Day)
Professor emerita Sharon Lawler, 28 years of service. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey at UC Davis Picnic Day)

Professor emerita Sharon Lawler, 28 years of service. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey at UC Davis Picnic Day)

Posted on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 6:08 PM
Focus Area Tags: Agriculture, Environment, Health, Innovation, Natural Resources, Pest Management

The Heat. The Butterflies. The Butterfly Guru.

Don't expect to see UC Davis distinguished professor emeritus Art Shapiro monitoring butterflies on the 4th of July. There's a good reason why. Shapiro has monitored the butterfly populations of central California since 1972 and maintains a research...

A cabbage white butterfly, Pieris rapae, nectaring on lavender in a Vacaville garden on June 24. Next Wednesday, July 4, promises to be a scorcher at 106 degrees. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
A cabbage white butterfly, Pieris rapae, nectaring on lavender in a Vacaville garden on June 24. Next Wednesday, July 4, promises to be a scorcher at 106 degrees. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

A cabbage white butterfly, Pieris rapae, nectaring on lavender in a Vacaville garden on June 24. Next Wednesday, July 4, promises to be a scorcher at 106 degrees. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

A cabbage white butterfly, Pieris rapae, flutters its wings, ready to fly. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
A cabbage white butterfly, Pieris rapae, flutters its wings, ready to fly. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

A cabbage white butterfly, Pieris rapae, flutters its wings, ready to fly. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Posted on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 5:22 PM
Focus Area Tags: Environment, Innovation, Natural Resources

The Art of the Bee

Thought for the day... Every time we see a honey bee "posing perfectly" on a Gaillardia, commonly known as blanket flower, we think of a quote by internationally known honey bee geneticist, Robert E. Page Jr., a UC Davis doctoral alumnus and professor...

A honey bee on a blanketflower, Gaillardia, in a Vacaville garden. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
A honey bee on a blanketflower, Gaillardia, in a Vacaville garden. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

A honey bee on a blanketflower, Gaillardia, in a Vacaville garden. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Posted on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 8:23 AM
Focus Area Tags: Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources, Yard & Garden

Rob Page: The Student, The Professor, The Scientist, The Administrator, The Legend

Internationally known honey bee geneticist Robert E. Page, Jr. is spotlighted in the current issue of American Entomologist in Marlin E. Rice's popular Legends feature. Titled "Robert E. Page, Jr.: The Spirit of the Bee," it's a great...

Internationally known honey bee geneticist Robert E. Page Jr. checks out a swarm in Arizona.
Internationally known honey bee geneticist Robert E. Page Jr. checks out a swarm in Arizona.

Internationally known honey bee geneticist Robert E. Page Jr. checks out a swarm in Arizona.

Rob Page, as a doctoral student at UC Davis, with his doctoral research mentor, Harry H. Laidlaw Jr. Page received his doctorate in 1980. (Photo by Ron Stecker)
Rob Page, as a doctoral student at UC Davis, with his doctoral research mentor, Harry H. Laidlaw Jr. Page received his doctorate in 1980. (Photo by Ron Stecker)

Rob Page, as a doctoral student at UC Davis, with his doctoral research mentor, Harry H. Laidlaw Jr. Page received his doctorate in 1980. (Photo by Ron Stecker)

Posted on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Focus Area Tags: Agriculture, Environment, Innovation, Natural Resources

James R. Carey: 44-Year Career at UC Davis

It's not often that an entomologist chalks up a 44-year career of teaching, research and public service. But such is the case with UC Davis distinguished professor James R. Carey. A member of the UC Davis Department of Entomology faculty since...

UC Davis distinguished emeritus professor Frank Zalom (right) pays tribute to UC Davis distinguished professor James R. Carey. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
UC Davis distinguished emeritus professor Frank Zalom (right) pays tribute to UC Davis distinguished professor James R. Carey. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

UC Davis distinguished emeritus professor Frank Zalom (right) pays tribute to UC Davis distinguished professor James R. Carey. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

UC Davis distinguished professor James R.Carey is an international-award winning teacher. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
UC Davis distinguished professor James R.Carey is an international-award winning teacher. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

UC Davis distinguished professor James R.Carey is an international-award winning teacher. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Posted on Friday, June 14, 2024 at 7:17 PM
Focus Area Tags: Agriculture, Economic Development, Environment, Natural Resources, Pest Management

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