OpenFieldDr. Sheila Colla
Leading conservation biologist and policy advisor whose research on the decline of native bumblebees resulted in the first legal protection of a wild bee species in North America.
Documented research interests and leadership
- Research areas
- Pollinator Conservation, Endangered Species Policy, Native Bees, Ecological Restoration
- Academic position
- Associate Professor of Environmental and Urban Change and York Research Chair in Interdisciplinary Conservation Science
- Primary university source
- Official directory entry ↗
- Recruitment status
- Not verified. Leadership profile does not imply active vacancies or assistantship availability.
Supervision and contact
Students interested in graduate or doctoral research supervision in Pollinator Conservation, Endangered Species Policy, Native Bees are advised to consult formal department application channels.
Important verification note
Facts reflect official university directory records reviewed 2026-10-15. Faculty recruitment and admissions require formal application.
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