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COVID-19 Webinar to Include UC Davis Professor's Scientific Modeling Expertise

COVID-19 is not to be taken lightly, says James R. Carey, UC Davis distinguished professor of entomology, who will share his scientific modeling expertise at the UC Davis-based COVID-19 webinar on Thursday afternoon, April 23. The webinar, to be...

UC Davis distinguished professor James R. Carey of the Department of Entomology and Nematology, will share his expertise on scientific modeling at the COVID-19 webinar. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
UC Davis distinguished professor James R. Carey of the Department of Entomology and Nematology, will share his expertise on scientific modeling at the COVID-19 webinar. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

UC Davis distinguished professor James R. Carey of the Department of Entomology and Nematology, will share his expertise on scientific modeling at the COVID-19 webinar. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Partial list of speakers for the COVID-19 webinar.
Partial list of speakers for the COVID-19 webinar.

Partial list of speakers for the COVID-19 webinar.

Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 4:04 PM
Focus Area Tags: Environment, Family, Health, Innovation

Public Service Project Targeting Coronavirus Pandemic

So many good-hearted people are trying to help others during the coronavirus pandemic. Take professional seamstress and aerobics instructor Teresa Hickman of Vacaville, Calif., who is devoting much of her time to sewing two-layer cotton face masks, now...

Honey bees cluster on a frame at UC Davis. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Honey bees cluster on a frame at UC Davis. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Honey bees cluster on a frame at UC Davis. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Honey bees cluster on a mask, the work of Teresa Hickman. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Honey bees cluster on a mask, the work of Teresa Hickman. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Honey bees cluster on a mask, the work of Teresa Hickman. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

A honey bee motif on a hand-made bar of soap, the work of Teresa Hickman. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
A honey bee motif on a hand-made bar of soap, the work of Teresa Hickman. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

A honey bee motif on a hand-made bar of soap, the work of Teresa Hickman. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

A gloved hand reaches for one of the many masks made by Teresa Hickman. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
A gloved hand reaches for one of the many masks made by Teresa Hickman. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

A gloved hand reaches for one of the many masks made by Teresa Hickman. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Posted on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 4:23 PM
Focus Area Tags: Agriculture, Environment, Family, Health, Innovation, Natural Resources

Bohart Museum: Closed Until Monday, April 6

The popular Bohart Museum of Entomology at the University of California, Davis, is a favorite destination of adults and children alike but that won't happen for awhile.  And rightfully so. We all need to take precautions. Bohart Museum...

The butterfly collection at the Bohart Museum is a popular attraction, but the Bohart will be closed to the public until April 6. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
The butterfly collection at the Bohart Museum is a popular attraction, but the Bohart will be closed to the public until April 6. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

The butterfly collection at the Bohart Museum is a popular attraction, but the Bohart will be closed to the public until April 6. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Lynn Kimsey, director of the Bohart Museum of Entomology, says the insect museum is closed to the public until April 6. Researchers with special requests can contact the museum. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Lynn Kimsey, director of the Bohart Museum of Entomology, says the insect museum is closed to the public until April 6. Researchers with special requests can contact the museum. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Lynn Kimsey, director of the Bohart Museum of Entomology, says the insect museum is closed to the public until April 6. Researchers with special requests can contact the museum. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Posted on Monday, March 16, 2020 at 4:24 PM
Focus Area Tags: Agriculture, Economic Development, Environment, Innovation, Natural Resources, Pest Management

No Open House March 21 at Bohart Museum of Entomology

If you marked your calendar to attend the Saturday, March 21 open house at the Bohart Museum of Entomology, UC Davis campus, you can unmark it. For now. The Bohart Museum of Entomology has postponed its  open house to comply with the new UC Davis...

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bugsquadee on almond copy
bugsquadee on almond copy

Posted on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 7:27 PM
Focus Area Tags: Agriculture, Economic Development, Environment, Family, Innovation, Natural Resources

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