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Sheila R. Colla is a Professor in the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change at York University. With a PhD in Biology, she is a pioneering conservation scientist known for her extensive work in pollinator health and environmental policy. Dr. Colla's research primarily focuses on native pollinators, particularly bumblebees, investigating their decline due to various environmental stressors such as climate change, habitat loss, and invasive species. She co-founded BumbleBeeWatch.org, a citizen science initiative that has dramatically increased public engagement in pollinator conservation, demonstrating the vital role of community science in conservation efforts. In addition to her research, Dr. Colla has published extensively, including the award-winning 'The Bumblebees of North America: Identification Guide.' She holds the York Research Chair Tier II in Interdisciplinary Conservation Science and has received multiple accolades for her contributions to science communication and public engagement in biodiversity conservation. An advocate for diversity in STEM, she actively mentors young ecologists and encourages citizen scientists to contribute to the conservation movement.
York University • Toronto, ON
Leading research on pollinators and their conservation, focusing on bumblebee health and community engagement.
Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.