Posts Tagged: Walter Leal

Remembering Richard 'Doc' Bohart

The date of Sept. 28 is significant. It's the birthday anniversary of noted entomologist Richard "Doc" Bohart (1913-2007), founder of...

Richard "Doc" Bohart, seated, with UC Davis professor emeritus and entomologist Robert Washino on May 15, 2006 in Briggs Hall. The occasion: a ceremony honoring Bohart, recipient of the International Society of Hymenopterists' Distinguished Research Medal, then one of three ever awarded. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Richard "Doc" Bohart, seated, with UC Davis professor emeritus and entomologist Robert Washino on May 15, 2006 in Briggs Hall. The occasion: a ceremony honoring Bohart, recipient of the International Society of Hymenopterists' Distinguished Research Medal, then one of three ever awarded. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Entomologist Lynn Kimsey in Video Tribute Celebrating Newest UC Davis Emeriti

UC Davis distinguished professor emerita Lynn Kimsey, director of the Bohart Museum of Entomology for 34 years until her retirement on Feb....

UC Davis distinguished professor Lynn Kimsey is featured in the newest UC Davis video tribute to emeriti, a public service project of UC Davis distinguished professor Walter Leal.

UC Davis distinguished professor Lynn Kimsey is featured in the newest UC Davis video tribute to emeriti, a public service project of UC Davis distinguished professor Walter Leal.

Noted Entomologist Jeremy McNeil (1944-2024) Treasured His Insect-Themed T-Shirts

Scientists worldwide are mourning the death of internationally celebrated entomologist Jeremy Nichol McNeil (1944-2024), a British-Canadian...

This screen shot of a tweet by UC Davis distinguished professor Walter Leal shows Jeremy Nichol McNeil wearing a UC Davis T-shirt, "The Beetles."

This screen shot of a tweet by UC Davis distinguished professor Walter Leal shows Jeremy Nichol McNeil wearing a UC Davis T-shirt, "The Beetles."

The Bees, The Team, The Honor

When UC Davis distinguished professor Walter Leal, recipient of a UC Davis Academic Senate's 2024 Faculty Distinguished Research Award,...

UC Davis distinguished professor Walter Leal delivering his Academic Senate Faculty Distinguished Research Award lecture. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

UC Davis distinguished professor Walter Leal delivering his Academic Senate Faculty Distinguished Research Award lecture. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Inside a honey bee colony: worker bees and the queen. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Inside a honey bee colony: worker bees and the queen. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

A Special Day for UC Davis Distinguished Professor Walter Leal

Today (April 30) was a special day for entomologist Walter Soares Leal. “I got two phone calls almost simultaneously on my two...

UC Davis distinguished professor Walter Leal today (April 30, 2024) was named a member of the National Academy of Sciences. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

UC Davis distinguished professor Walter Leal today (April 30, 2024) was named a member of the National Academy of Sciences. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

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