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Miriam H. Richards is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Brock University. Her research focuses on the sociobiology of social insects, with an emphasis on the evolutionary aspects of animal sociality and cooperative behavior. Over the years, she has conducted detailed field studies on social bees, particularly the Eastern carpenter bee (Xylocopa virginica) and small carpenter bees from the genus Ceratina. Her work has involved monitoring bee populations at former landfill sites on the Brock University campus, exploring how these populations recover and adapt in newly revegetated areas. Her laboratory has produced a comprehensive list of bee species in the Niagara region, contributing valuable insights into the dynamics of bee populations and the evolutionary conundrums surrounding altruism in social insects. She is interested in nurturing prospective students who have demonstrated strong research skills, especially those who have completed 4th year MSc theses.
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