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Dr. May Berenbaum
Meet Dr. May Berenbaum, the entomologist who went from fearing bugs to becoming their most passionate advocate! Discover how she decoded the chemical ‘conversations’ between plants and insects, revealed how honey bee health depends on diverse wildflowers, and founded the quirky Insect Fear Film Festival that’s been running for 42 years.
With six popular books and a knack for finding humor in the insect world (she even inspired a character on The X-Files!), Dr. Berenbaum shows us that the tiny creatures beneath our feet have fascinating stories to tell. Read more about this National Medal of Science winner who’s changing how we see the six-legged world around us.
Life Sciences
Exploring the fundamentals of living organisms
What is a…
- Biologist?
- Zoologist
- Geneticist
Plant Sciences
Understanding the world of plants and their ecology
Featuring:
- Botanist
- Dendrologist
- Horticulturist
Animal Sciences
Marine and Aquatic Sciences
Environmental Sciences
Studying ecosystems and conservation
Featuring:
- Ecologist
- Conservation Biologist
- Phenologist
Specialized Fields
Unique and specific areas of study
Featuring:
- Mycologist
- Paleontologist
- Wildlife Veterinarian