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'Dr. Death' Brings Life to UC Davis Picnic Day

"Dr. Death" brought life to the 109th annual UC Davis Picnic Day. Crowds thronged the "Dr. Death" booth of forensic entomologist Robert "Bob"...

UC Davis forensic entomologist Robert
UC Davis forensic entomologist Robert "Bob" Kimsey explains his research. In back is a graphic of bed bugs. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

UC Davis forensic entomologist Robert "Bob" Kimsey explains his research. In back is a graphic of bed bugs. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

UC Davis forensic entomologist Robert Kimsey discusses his research  with UC Davis neuroscience major Anandita De. In back is UC Davis postdoctoral scholar Elizabeth Cinto Mejia, newly arrived in the lab of urban landscape entomologist Emily Meineke, Department of Entomology and Nematology. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
UC Davis forensic entomologist Robert Kimsey discusses his research with UC Davis neuroscience major Anandita De. In back is UC Davis postdoctoral scholar Elizabeth Cinto Mejia, newly arrived in the lab of urban landscape entomologist Emily Meineke, Department of Entomology and Nematology. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

UC Davis forensic entomologist Robert Kimsey discusses his research with UC Davis neuroscience major Anandita De. In back is UC Davis postdoctoral scholar Elizabeth Cinto Mejia, newly arrived in the lab of urban landscape entomologist Emily Meineke, Department of Entomology and Nematology. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Visitors of all ages headed over to the Dr. Death booth, staffed by forensic entomologist Robert Kimsey. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Visitors of all ages headed over to the Dr. Death booth, staffed by forensic entomologist Robert Kimsey. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Visitors of all ages headed over to the Dr. Death booth, staffed by forensic entomologist Robert Kimsey. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Friends Gwendolyn Nguyen (far right), and Luciana Luna, both 5 and from San Jose, check out the specimens. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Friends Gwendolyn Nguyen (far right), and Luciana Luna, both 5 and from San Jose, check out the specimens. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Friends Gwendolyn Nguyen (far right), and Luciana Luna, both 5 and from San Jose, check out the specimens. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Posted on Monday, April 17, 2023 at 4:58 PM
Focus Area Tags: Environment, Innovation, Natural Resources

Meet Dr. Bob--aka 'Dr. Death'--at UC Davis Picnic Day

If you visit the Dr. Death booth (it's actually a table!) at Briggs Hall during the 108th annual UC Davis Picnic Day on Saturday, April 23, you'll...

Visitors at the 2019 UC Davis Picnic Day take images of forensic entomologist Robert Kimsey of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology and his display. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Visitors at the 2019 UC Davis Picnic Day take images of forensic entomologist Robert Kimsey of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology and his display. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Visitors at the 2019 UC Davis Picnic Day take images of forensic entomologist Robert Kimsey of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology and his display. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

UC Davis forensic entomologist Robert
UC Davis forensic entomologist Robert "Bob" Kimsey at Alcatraz Island. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

UC Davis forensic entomologist Robert "Bob" Kimsey at Alcatraz Island. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Posted on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 6:07 PM
Focus Area Tags: Agriculture, Economic Development, Environment, Innovation, Natural Resources, Pest Management

Bugs at Briggs: A Banner Day on April 13

It just wouldn't be a picnic without bugs. Briggs Hall, home of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, will turn into a bugfest...

Have roach, will race! Don't miss the cockroach races at Briggs Hall during the 105th annual UC Davis Picnic Day. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Have roach, will race! Don't miss the cockroach races at Briggs Hall during the 105th annual UC Davis Picnic Day. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Have roach, will race! Don't miss the cockroach races at Briggs Hall during the 105th annual UC Davis Picnic Day. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Youngsters, as well as adults, delight in watching the cockroach races. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Youngsters, as well as adults, delight in watching the cockroach races. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Youngsters, as well as adults, delight in watching the cockroach races. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

This youngster gives it his all at the maggot art table at Briggs Hall. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
This youngster gives it his all at the maggot art table at Briggs Hall. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

This youngster gives it his all at the maggot art table at Briggs Hall. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Graduate student Jackson Audley of the Steve Seybold lab offers a taste of honey at the honey tasting table at Briggs Hall. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Graduate student Jackson Audley of the Steve Seybold lab offers a taste of honey at the honey tasting table at Briggs Hall. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Graduate student Jackson Audley of the Steve Seybold lab offers a taste of honey at the honey tasting table at Briggs Hall. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Forensic entomologist Bob Kimsey portrays
Forensic entomologist Bob Kimsey portrays "Dr. Death" at Briggs Hall during the annual UC Davis Picnic Day. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Forensic entomologist Bob Kimsey portrays "Dr. Death" at Briggs Hall during the annual UC Davis Picnic Day. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

UC Davis Picnic Day offers a lot of photo opportunities. Here Alex Nguyen, an entomology graduate, focuses on the
UC Davis Picnic Day offers a lot of photo opportunities. Here Alex Nguyen, an entomology graduate, focuses on the "Entomology Band" at last year's Picnic Day. The band will not be performing this year, but photographers can find plenty of other subjects. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

UC Davis Picnic Day offers a lot of photo opportunities. Here Alex Nguyen, an entomology graduate, focuses on the "Entomology Band" at last year's Picnic Day. The band will not be performing this year, but photographers can find plenty of other subjects. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Posted on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 4:56 PM
Focus Area Tags: Agriculture, Family, Innovation, Pest Management, Yard & Garden

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