Conference Abstracts/Proceedings

Conference Abstracts/Proceedings

*indicates graduate student; ^indicates undergraduate student 

  • ^Myers, P. ^Knezenic, E, Smart, A, and Wu-Smart J. (2024) Comparing lab toxicity assays using 10 μl vs 50 μl to better inform current risk assessment procedures relating to pesticide exposure in wild social bees. North Central Branch Entomological Society of America Conference, Fort Collins, CO
  • ^Myers, P. ^Knezenic, E, Smart, A, and Wu-Smart J. (2024) Examining methodologies and barriers to assessing potential impacts of pesticides on wild social bees. North Central Branch Entomological Society of America Conference, Fort Collins, CO 
  • Golick, D, *Shelby Kittle, Wu-Smart J (2024) Good bug or bad? Beneficial arthropods STEAM education activities for pre-K - 5th grades. North Central Branch Entomological Society of America Conference, Fort Collins, CO 
  • *Shelby Kittle, Wu-Smart J (2024) Evaluating management strategies for improving comb building in honey bee colonies (Apis mellifera L.). North Central Branch Entomological Society of America Conference, Fort Collins, CO 
  • Wu-Smart, J. (2023) The ultimate tightrope act: Navigating science messaging and advocacy. Entomological Society of America Conference, Maryland 
  • Wu-Smart, J. *Tokach, R. and Smart A. (2022) Systemic pesticide pollution concerns from improper seed disposal. American Bee Research Conference, Jacksonville FL 
  • *Tokach, R., Smart, A. and Wu-Smart, J. (2022) An evaluation of honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) worker behaviors when exposed to a pesticide-contaminated environment. Joint-Annual Meeting: Entomological Society of American, Vancouver BC (Oct 2022) 
  • *Tokach, R., Smart, A. and Wu-Smart, J. (2022) An evaluation of honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) worker behaviors when exposed to a pesticide-contaminated environment. 2022 North American Bee Research Conference. 
  • ^Kittle, S and Wu-Smart J. (2022). Exploring the role of beeswax foundation to promote comb honey production and economic profit for hobbyist beekeepers. 2022 North American Bee Research Conference. 
  • *Brummel, C and Wu-Smart J. (2021). How does beekeeping management differ with alternative hive structures? 2021 Entomological Society of America Annual Conference, October 2021 Denver, CO. 
  • *Tokach, R., Smart, A. and Wu-Smart, J. (2021) Does reusing old comb impact colony queen-rearing capacity in honey bees (Apis mellifera L.)? 2021 Entomological Society of America Annual Conference, October 2021 Denver, CO. 
  • *Brummel, S. and Wu-Smart. (2021) Alternative field-testing options for selecting hygienic behavior in honey bees for beekeepers. 2021 Entomological Society of America Annual Conference, October 2021 Denver, CO. 
  • Golick, D. and Wu-Smart J. (2021) Beneficial Insects Education: Approaches to program implementation to meet the educational needs of partner organizations. Entomological Society of America. 2021 Education and Outreach Adapting to Challenges, Advancing the Science, Transforming the Future Symposium, October 2021 Denver, CO. 
  • Wu-Smart J, ^Kittle S., Couvillon, M., López-Uribe, M. 2021. Proceedings of the 2021 American Bee Research Conference. Bee Culture (March edition) pp 46-58. 
  • *Gupta Vakil, S. and Wu-Smart, J. 2020. Effectiveness of tree lines as pesticide drift barrier in agricultural landscapes. Entomological Society of America Annual Conference Nov 2020 
  • Metz BN, Wu-Smart J, Simone-Finstrom M. 2020. Proceedings of the 2020 American Bee Research Conference. Insects 11(6):362. 
  • Simone-Finstrom, M., Nino, E., Flenniken, M., Wu-Smart, J. 2020. Proceedings of the 2019 American Bee Research Conference. Insects 11(2):88. 
  • *Brummel, C and Wu-Smart J. 2020. Alternative Hive Structures for Outreach Education. The Nature Legacy Conference (virtual Oct 23, 2020) 
  • *Brummel, S and Wu-Smart J. 2020. Great Plains Master Beekeeping Training Program to encourage healthy bee communities. The Nature Legacy Conference (virtual Oct 23, 2020) 
  • * Gupta Vakil, S and J. Wu-Smart. 2019. Landscape enhancements to reduce pesticide exposure and promote pollinators and beneficial insects Entomological Society of American North Central Branch Conference, Cincinnati March, 17, 2019. 
  • * Gupta Vakil, S and J. Wu-Smart. 2019. Mitigating pesticide exposure on pollinators through landscape enhancements, International Conference on Pollinator Health and Policy, University of California, Davis, July 17-20, 2019 
  • *Gupta Vakil, S and J. Wu-Smart. 2019. Mitigating pesticide exposure on pollinators through landscape enhancements, IPM4Bees Working Group Mtg, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, July 25-26, 2019 
  • *Gupta Vakil, J. Wu-Smart. 2019. Landscape enhancements to reduce pesticide exposure and promote pollinators and beneficial insects, UNL Science Fair April, 25, 2019 
  • *Gupta Vakil, S and J. Wu-Smart. 2019. Sustainable landscape enhancements for pollinators, Nebraska Wildlife Society Conference, Omaha Nebraska Feb, 22, 2019 
  • *Albrecht, J., Wu-Smart, J. (2019). Monitoring and Effects of Pesticide Residue Accumulation in Hives on Bee Health and Varroa Mite Susceptibility. American Beekeeping Federation. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (2019). Federation for the Preservation of Honey Bees Award Winner. 
  • *Albrecht, J., Wu-Smart, J. (2019). Monitoring and Effects of Pesticide Residue Accumulation in Hives on Bee Health and Varroa Mite Susceptibility. North Central Branch Entomological Society of America (2019). Symposium “Mites, Miticides, Mitigation” Invited Symposium. 
  • *Albrecht, J., Wu-Smart, J. (2019). Monitoring and Effects of Pesticide Residue Accumulation in Hives on Bee Health and Varroa Mite Susceptibility. Lincoln Bee Fun Day(2019). Speaker. 
  • *Bjorklund, N. Wu-Smart, J. and Weissling, T. 2017. Investigating ornamental plant resources utilized by bee species in urban settings. Entomological Society of America Plant-Insect Ecosystems Lightning Bug Talk Nov 2017.