Dr. Andrzej Affek

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Andrzej Affek is a Visiting Associate Professor in Entomology at the University of Wisconsin, focusing on research that explores the connections between people and the environment, particularly in landscape ecology and ecosystem services. His work involves studying how microclimatic habitat differences affect wild pollinators and their pollination potential. Affek employs innovative tools like the BumbleBox behavioral tracking system and computer vision to investigate various factors, including temperature, humidity, and environmental disturbances, that influence bumblebee activity and colony dynamics. He obtained his PhD in Geography from the Polish Academy of Sciences in 2014 and holds a Master's degree in Psychology from the University of Warsaw. Through his research, Affek aims to contribute to a better understanding of ecological interactions and their implications for biodiversity and conservation.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Wisconsin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Prerequisites
Intermediate microeconomics Multivariate calculus Introductory statistics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Two letters of recommendation
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Specialization Notes

Professional Option (MSPO) focused on applied economics and data analysis.