May 15, 2008

Honey bee in salvia. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Ways to Donate to the Bee Biology Program at the UC Davis Department of Entomology

 

Harry Laidlaw Jr.	Laidlaw Endowment. Harry Hyde Laidlaw Jr. (1907-2003) was considered the “father of honey bee genetics.” He joined the UC Davis Department of Entomology in 1947, retiring in 1974. He remained active in his research and outreach programs until shortly before his death at age 96. Make checks to “The UC Davis Foundation,” with the subject line, “Laidlaw Endowment.” The university takes 6 percent in overhead costs the first (and only) year. A portion of the funds is used to support students working in honey bee biology.
Sign at Laidlaw facility	Bee Biology Facility Support. Make checks to “The UC Regents,” with the subject line, “Bee Biology Facility Support.” The university takes 6 percent in overhead costs the first (and only) year of the contribution. This supports facility improvements. The 8,200 square-foot Laidlaw facility is home to laboratories, a honey bee food processing room, a large multipurpose room, glassed observation hives, offices and a wood shop.
Eric Mussen	Cooperative Extension. This supports the outreach programs of Cooperative Extension apiculturist Eric Mussen, internationally known for his bee expertise. Make checks to “The UC Regents,” with the subject line: "Eric Mussen, Cooperative Extension.” Mussen, who joined the UC Davis Department of Entomology in 1976, is widely sought for his expertise on colony collapse disorder, honey bee nutrition, diseases, pesticides, crop pollination and beekeeping.
Honey bee on salvia	Research. Funds to the “Honeybee Research Program” are used to further bee research at the Harry H. Laidlaw Jr. Honey Bee Research Facility. To donate online (secure Web site), access the UC Davis Department of Entomology home page, then click on “Save the Honey Bees” (under Quick Links). Research received a big boost earlier this year when Häagen-Dazs donated $100,000 to UC Davis and launched a help-the-honey-bees Web site.
Charles R. Duncan	Charles R. Duncan Endowment. Duncan (1926-2003) was a Santa Monica resident and retired aerospace engineer who kept bees as a hobby. He was an avid supporter of honey bees and beekeeping. Make checks to “The UC Davis Foundation,” with the subject line, “Charles R. Duncan Endowment.” The interest on this endowment supports students studying honey bee biology. Duncan served as president of the Los Angeles County Beekeepers' Association and the Western Apicultural Society, and was a lifetime honorary member of the California State Beekeepers' Association.

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Faculty and staff:
Eric Mussen, Cooperative Extension apiculturist
Susan Cobey, bee breeder-geneticist
Robbin Thorpe, emeritus professor, research focuses on native pollinators
Kim Fondrk, manager of noted Robert Page-Kim Fondrk honey bee stock
Two bee pollination biologists (pending)
Häagen-Dazs Post-Doctoral fellow (pending)

More Information:
Lynn Kimsey
Chair, Department of Entomology
Professor of Entomology
Director, Center for Biosystematics
Director, Bohart Museum of Entomology
Email: lskimsey@ucdavis.edu
Office phone: (530) 752-0475

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