Presentations
Extension, Outreach, and Research Presentations
International Society of Horticulture Science: Rubus and Ribes
July 2023
Hannah presented her work on pollinator communities in NC blackberries to an international audience at the ISHS Rubus and Ribes symposium in Portland, OR.
North Carolina Botanical Garden Lunch Box Series
March 2023
Hannah was invited to present an overview of her research on bee conservation in agricultural areas.
SCRI Annual Stakeholder Meeting
March 2023
As part of the USDA funded SCRI research project, our research team provides an annual update to all US stakeholders. Hannah presented the Objective 1 updates to an audience of over 150 stakeholders on improvements to monitoring techniques for SWD in berry crops.
Entomological Society of America's Southeastern Branch Meeting
March 2023
Hannah was invited to present research updates on her work to make the management of SWD in caneberries more sustainable at the ESA SEB meeting in Little Rock, AK.
North Carolina Blackberry and Raspberry Grower Association Meeting
March 2023
Hannah was invited to present updates on the release of a classical biological control agent (Ganaspis brasiliensis) to provide more sustainable control of SWD in berry crops.
Michigan State University Seminar Series
February 2023
Hannah was invited to present an overview of her research to the Michigan State University's Department of Entomology seminar series.
North American Raspberry and Blackberry Association
January 2023
Hannah was invited to present research updates on her work to make SWD management in blackberries more sustainable at the NARBA meeting in Tampa, FL.
Entomological Society of America
November 2022
Hannah presented on her work looking at IPPM strategies for caneberries at ESA's annual meeting.
Entomological Society of America's Southeastern Branch Meeting
March 2022
Hannah was invited to present an overview of her research during the early professionals symposium at the ESA SEB meeting in San Juan, PR.
Moore County Beekeepers Association
October 2022
Hannah was invited to present a research update on her work on SWD managment and IPPM in NC blackber
Oakwood Garden Club
October 2022
Hannah was invited to present an overview of the bees of North Carolina and conservation efforts towards protecting them.
NCPCA Pollinator Field Day
September 2022
The North Carolina Pollinator Conservation Alliance held their 5th pollinator field day. Hannah presented on field collected and identification of polliantors.
Lake Johnson's Parks and Rec Environmental Lecture Series
September 2022
Hannah was invited to give a brief research overview on her work on bee conservation in agricultural areas.
Future of Conservation Forum
September 2022
Elsa Youngsteadt and Hannah co-presented findings from their work documenting bee communities at the New Hope Creek in Durham, NC as part of their participation in authors for the North Carolina Biodiversity Project.
Forsyth County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Continuing Education Series
May 2022
Hannah was invited to present an overview on the bees of North Carolina and ongoing conservation work to the FCEMGVs.
North Carolina Department of Agriculture's Earth Day Series
April 2022
Hannah was invited to share her research findings on pollinator conservation efforts in agricultural areas for the NCDA's Earth Day series.
Southeastern Fruit and Vegetable Conference: NARBA Session
January 2022
Hannah was invited to present her research on SWD management in blackberries at the annual SE F&V conference in Savannah, GA.
Beekeeper Engagement and Education System's Academy
October 2021
Hannah presented for the fourth time at NCSU's BEES Academy on native bee diversity and identification.
NCPCA Pollinator Field Day
June 2021
The North Carolina Pollinator Conservation Alliance held their 4th overall, and 2nd virtual, pollinator field day. Hannah co-presented with Elsa Youngsteadt on bee identification, including a real-time demonstration with pinned specimens.
North Raleigh Rotary Club
May 2021
Hannah was invited to present a brief overview of her research at the North Raleigh Rotary Club's monthly meeting.
NC Vegetation Management Association’s Annual Meeting
December 2020
Hannah was invited to present on native bee diversity and population status at the NCVMA's annual meeting.
NC Pollinator Conservation Alliance’s Annual Meeting
December 2020
Hannah was invited to present her research at the annual NCPCA member meeting.
ESA Symposium Co-Organizer
November 2020
Hannah co-organized and presented in a new symposium focused on pollinators in soybeans at the annual Entomological Society of America's conference.
NCSU Extension Agent Training Video
July 2020
Hannah contributed a 20 minute segment focused on native bee diversity, biology, and identification that will be a part of a 1.5 hour webinar training for NC Extension Agents.
NCPCA Pollinator Field Day
June 2020
The North Carolina Pollinator Conservation Alliance hosted their first virtual field day due to COVID. Hannah presented a 20 minute segment on field collections within the overall 2 hour event.
Beekeeper Engagement and Education System's Academy
March 2020
Hannah has presented for the past 2 years at NCSU's BEES Academy on native bee diversity and identification.
Montgomery Community College Pollinator Conference
February 2020
Hannah was an invited keynote speaker where she presented on basic bee biology, bee diversity, her current research, and how to support native bee populations.
Southern Appalachian Honey bee Research Consortium
February 2020
Hannah has attended SAHRC every year since 2016. She has presented various aspects of her research every year since 2017.
North Carolina Department of Agriculture's Annual Superintendent Meeting
December 2019
Hannah has presented her research at the Superintendent's meeting in the winter of 2016, 2017, and 2019. Since her research is so closely tied to working with the NCDA research stations across the state, this is a great opportunity to update all interested parties within the NCDA.
Entomological Society of America's Annual National Meeting
November 2019
Hannah has attended the national ESA conference for the past 2 years presenting on various aspects of her research.
Center for Environmental Farming Systems' Board Meeting
September 2019
Hannah was able to attend and present her research to the CEFS board. This is part of her CEFS Fellowship program.
North Carolina Museum of Natural Science's Bugfest
September 2019
Hannah has participated in Bugfest every year since 2015. Bugfest is one of the largest free STEM events in the country with over 35,000 attendees each year.
North Carolina Pollinator Conservation Alliance's Pollinator Field Day
August 2019
Hannah is a founding member of the NCPCA and has participated in each field day the group has hosted for the past two years. Hannah teaches attendees how to identify and survey pollinators in the field.
International Pollinator Conference
July 2019
Hannah was a selected presenter for this conference, one of only a few graduate students to be so. This conference hosted scientists from across the country as well as from several different countries across the globe.
Native Bee Identification Workshop
May 2019
Hannah has co-created this daylong workshop with Assistant Professor Elsa Youngsteadt. At this workshop attendees learn about different bee biologies and lifestyles, how to use and identify bees with a microscope, as well as access to extensive bee collections and expert knowledge. To date, this workshop has been held 2 times reaching 36 people.
North Carolina State University's Graduate Research Symposium
March 2019
Hannah was a nominated presenter for this symposium where graduate students from across the entire university presented.
Entomological Society of America's Branch Meeting
March 2019
Hannah has been an invited speaker to two branch meetings: first to the Southeastern branch meeting in March 2018, and second to the Eastern branch meeting in March 2019.
Midnight Bee Supplies' Bee School
March 2019
Hannah was an invited speaker for one week out of an 8 week bee school. She presented on "Bees as Social Insects" and discussed bee diversity as well as the lifestyle diversity within bees.
National Honey Bee Veterinary Consortium Conference
September 2018
Hannah was an invited speaker to the first ever Nation Honey Bee Veterinary Consortium that was created and hosted by NCSU's Department of Veterinary Medicine. Recently, regulation has been passed requiring beekeepers to acquire a prescription from a veterinarian in order to apply antibiotics to their hives. Veterinarians, until now, have not received training related to bees. This conference was thus critical.
Ecological Society of America's Annual National Meeting
August 2018
Hannah received a travel grant in order to attend and present her work at the Eco.S.A. annual meeting. Her research, while directly related to entomology as she studies insects, is also deeply seated in the discipline of ecology. As such, attending this conference allowed her to broaden her network and continue to work inter-disciplinarily.
County Beekeeper Association's Meeting
January 2018
Hannah has presented on her research at many different county beekeepingmeetings across the state including: Wake County in January 2018, Orange County in January 2017, and Person County in October 2016.