Robert Ostrom

Advisor: Dr. Roger Schürch

Dissertation title: Verifying Honey Bees as Bioindicators of Pollinator Diversity and Abundance

Research interests: His research is helping develop honeybees as bioindicators of native bee health. He is particularly interested in conducting research on native bee distribution and ecology, furthering the creation of a species checklist for each U.S. state, and bridging the gap between academic research, policymakers, and the general public.