In late February, members of our lab participated in the 32nd annual Front Range Student Ecology Symposium, hosted by graduate student volunteers from the Ecology Program and other departments. Our very own Kyle Ruzkowski, Nicki… Read More »FRSBEE Lab takes on another successful FRSES!
In our new review paper (Ruszkowski and Mola 2025), we ask how the abundance of non-native bees in cavity nesting blocks may cause spillover of native parasitic wasps impacting native bees. Photo by Kyle Ruszkowski… Read More »New publications
There have been several interesting and notable bumble bee observations along the Front Range this year. I wanted to summarize them to bring attention to these intriguing observations in hopes of gathering more information and… Read More »An unusually (good) year for Colorado bumble bees so far
Although rejection is often the norm in scientific research and careers, successes do occur and they are sweet to enjoy. It’s been a big few weeks in the lab with multiple awards, fellowships, and grants… Read More »Lab Kudos!
Our paper on Rusty Patched Bumble Bee (Bombus affinis) genetics is out in Journal of Insect Ecology. It’s open access, so give it a read. There has also been a decent chunk of press coverage… Read More »New paper on Rusty Patched Bumble Bee Genetics
The lab had a strong showing at the Front Range Student Ecology Symposium including multiple graduate students helping to organize the symposium (with Kyle Ruszkowski taking on the role of President and our very own… Read More »Front Range Student Ecology Symposium
New paper out on declines of Western Bumble Bee (Bombus occidentalis) led by Will Janousek and Tabitha Graves at USGS. This was an interesting effort to be a part of, with a long series of… Read More »Publication on Western Bumble Bee Declines
The lab is accepting applications for master’s or PhD students to join us at Colorado State University. Students can apply through either the Forest and Rangeland Stewardship Department or the Graduate Degree Program in Ecology.… Read More »Interested in Graduate School? Join us!
October 3rd was John’s first official day at CSU. We’re currently getting computers, cleaning out spaces, and otherwise getting stuff going. Soon we’ll post flyers for a lab manager, work-study positions, and graduate students for… Read More »The Lab is Born!