Bee Research at SIUE is Buzzworthy
Posted August 23, 2017
Bees pollinate crops like apples, almonds, berries, peaches, soybeans and coffee. The honeybee population is declining due to overuse of pesticides, loss of habitat, disease and other threats. SIUE students with an interest in beekeeping have the opportunity to help maintain healthy colonies.
Caring for more than 40,000 bees over the summer, our students receive daily hands-on learning experiences. Student researchers are able to take ownership of the bee colonies while working closely with faculty to study the lifespan of these important insects.
Whether you plan on wearing a beekeeper suit or a business suit, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career by working alongside faculty members conducting leading-edge research. Future employers will notice, too – 96% of SIUE students secure a job within one year of graduation.