Join Us for the 2025 Summer School on Ambrosia Symbiosis!

Discover the fascinating world of ambrosia symbiosis in a 7-day immersive workshop packed with hands-on activities, lab exercises, and expert-led discussions.

Where:

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA

When:

• May 13, 2025: Arrivals
• May 14-20, 2025: Workshop
• May 21, 2025: Departures

What You’ll Learn:

• Hands-On Sampling & Isolation: Techniques for collecting and isolating ambrosia beetles and fungi.
• Guided Analyses: Molecular barcoding, data interpretation, and ecological analysis.
• Theory: Experiment design, biosecurity issues, and publishing strategies.

Cost:

• Non-UF Participants: $1,592 (includes materials, textbook, and local transport).
• Accommodation: $39/day on-campus lodging (optional).

Lecturers Include:
Dr. Jiri Hulcr, Dr. Matt E. Smith, Dr. Andrew Johnson, Miranda Barnes, Alora Richardson, and Katy Deitz.

Registration Deadlines:

• Pre-registration: $50 by December 31, 2024
• Full registration: $1,542 by March 30, 2025

Questions?
Contact us at ForestEntomology@ifas.ufl.edu.

Register now to secure your spot and explore the intriguing world of ambrosia symbiosis!

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325 Newins-Ziegler Hall, Gainesville, FL 32611
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