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Christina Grozinger is the Publius Vergilius Maro Professor of Entomology and the Director of the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences at Penn State University. Her research focuses on the mechanisms underlying social behavior and health in honey bees and their relatives. Grozinger's group employs an interdisciplinary approach to study social behavior, investigating the molecular, physiological, and behavioral aspects affecting cooperation and conflict in insect societies. The team also evaluates the impacts of both biotic and abiotic stressors on pollinator health, assessing how these factors, including nutrition, influence resilience to environmental challenges. A highlight of her work involves developing decision support tools in collaboration with the Beescape team to help beekeepers and land managers optimize the health of both managed and wild bee populations. Additionally, Grozinger leads the INSECT NET graduate training program funded by the NSF Research Traineeship Program, ensuring the next generation of scientists is well-equipped to tackle challenges in entomology and ecology. Her lab is highly collaborative, drawing perspectives from various disciplines to advance the understanding of insect health and behavior.
Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences • University Park, PA
Oversee research initiatives and educational programs.
Department of Entomology, Penn State University • University Park, PA
Conduct research on social behavior in bees and lead a diverse academic team.
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