Danielle Rutkowski

Danielle Rutkowski is a Postdoc Research Associate at Iowa State University, affiliated with the Crowley-Gall lab. Her research focuses on the chemical ecology of interactions between bees and fungal symbionts, exploring how these relationships influence bee behavior and health. She joined the lab in 2024.

Education:

• B.S. in Entomology, Cornell University, 2018
• Ph.D. in Entomology, University of California Davis, 2024

Rutkowski’s work bridges entomology and microbial ecology, investigating symbiotic relationships critical to ecosystem health. Her research emphasizes understanding ecological dynamics through a chemical ecology lens, with applications to conservation and pollinator health.

Labs/Teams: Crowley-Gall Lab (Iowa State University).