October 23: Cognition in Captive and Wild Bumblebees

Bumblebees have long been studied for their learning and decision-making abilities, but recent work has shown a range of ‘complex' cognitive abilities and behaviors. UC Davis TERC welcomes Dr. Felicity Muth as she discuss her work at UC Davis Muth Lab using captive and wild bumblebees to ask questions about cognition in bees and beyond. Learn about her journey writing a children's book about bee diversity and how it is used it to spread knowledge of native bees.

The Muth Lab work on the cognitive ecology of wild-foraging and lab-based bumblebees, focusing on cognitive abilities that have a clear function in bees’ natural environments. Current projects in the lab include investigating cognition in relation to complex floral rewards and comparative cognition in wild bumblebees. They also work on anthropogenic effects on bee behavior and cognition, in particular focusing on pesticide exposure.

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Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Presentation begins at 6:00 p.m.

Tickets purchased in advance are $10 through EventBrite and free for students with a student ID. Tickets at the door are $15. Refreshments and a no-host bar will be available from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. The lecture will begin at 6 p.m. in the Mountainside Bar at Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge, 1850 W Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145.

Enjoy dinner at Sunnyside either before or after the lecture where participants will be treated to 20% off their entire meal.

For more information call 775-881-7560, ext. 7566, email dGVyY2luZm8gfCB1Y2RhdmlzICEgZWR1, or visit http://tahoe.ucdavis.edu/events/.