معرفی
Miriam H. Richards is a Professor of Biological Sciences at Brock University. She leads research on social bee behavior and sociobiology, focusing on cooperative behaviors in insects like carpenter bees. Her work explores evolutionary mechanisms behind altruism and sociality in animals.
Her research includes long-term studies on bee populations in former landfill sites turned into parks, revealing rapid ecological recovery of bee communities within 3-5 years post-disturbance. Her lab documents over 150 bee species in Niagara regions, contributing to conservation and ecological dynamics understanding.
Dr. Richards oversees the Brock Bee Lab (brockbeelab.wordpress.com), offering graduate opportunities for students with research experience. She emphasizes field studies on species like Xylocopa virginica and Ceratina genus to unravel altruism evolution and ecological resilience.
