People

People

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Dr. Ken Fedorka, Professor

Principle Investigator

Contact: fedorka@ucf.edu
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Allison Malay, PhD Student

Current Project: The influence of environmental factors on pollinator disease

Contact: al395458@ucf.edu

See also: Bees and Disease

Rachel Weavers, M.S. Student

Current Project: The impact of honey bee diet on disease transmission potential

Contact:
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Mike Rich, Visiting Scientist

Current Project: Monarchs and climate change.

Contact: mikedrich@eathlink.net

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Prospective Students

I am always interested in talking with prospective master’s and Ph.D students. In the past, graduate students have conducted research within the confines of larger funded projects, as well as designed their own projects within the broad range of our research interests. With regard to graduate student support, the Biology department offers students with tuition …

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Pollinators and Pathogens

Bees and Disease: How Beekeepers Can Help   Beekeeping Techniques and Treatments Beekeepers face many issues throughout the year that require tools and treatments- mites, disease, pests, low pollen intake, the list goes on. Our mission is to find what works best for central Florida beekeepers by surveying the methods and tools they use. With the …