Floral enhancements for pollinators
Graduate Student Name
Lily Bright
Email Address
Faculty mentor/Supervisor
Jim Rivers
Email Address (Faculty mentor/Supervisor)
Department Affiliation
Forest Engineering Resources & Management
Job Location
Peavy Forest Science Center (OSU Campus - Corvallis)
Description of project or research opportunity
The goal of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness of floral enhancement additions to managed timberlands in supporting healthy pollinator communities. Specifically, we are measuring components of solitary bee fitness as a response to the presence of seeded wildflower plots in intensively managed post-salvage logged timber stands.
Tasks student will perform
We are seeking an undergraduate student who can primarily assist with preparation of pollen sample microscope slides. These slides will be used to identify bee diet preferences. We may have additional lab duties such as weighing samples and cleaning supplies as well.
Special skills required
Ability to carefully follow detailed instructions/protocol. Must be reliable and self-motivated. Some experience using Microsoft Excel and microscopes would be helpful but is not required.
Proposed dates of employment
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Anticipated hours worked per week
8+