Science Unwrapped - Why Queen Bees Can Have It All
Inquiring minds of all ages are invited to Science Unwrapped, the free, public outreach program of USU's College of Arts and Sciences. Our events begin with a brief presentation, and are followed by hands-on learning activities and refreshments. At our March 20 event: All living things, including people, face trade-offs. We only have so much time and energy to accomplish the things we want to do. Animals strive to reproduce, live as long as possible and defend their young, but sometimes they have to give up one or more of these goals. Queen bees, on the other hand, have lots of helpers that enable them to avoid more trade-offs than most other animals, and to accomplish more of what they want to do. USU biologist Karen Kapheim and her graduate students study the fascinating lives of social bees. Karen will tell us about the lives of queen bees, and will share what these creatures can teach us about evolutionary processes.
When
Friday, March 20, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmWhere
Eccles Science Learning Center AuditoriumRoom: ESLC 130
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Science Unwrapped
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Department
Biology
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Students,Alumni,Faculty,Staff,General Public,Parents,Prospective Students
Website
https://artsci.usu.edu/unwrapped/presentations/03-20-2025-why-queen-bees-can-have-it-all
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Free
Event Contact
Name: Mary-Ann Muffoletto
Phone: 435-797-3517
Email: maryann.muffoletto@usu.edu
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