Pollinators in Orbit: How NASA is Helping Map Bee Landscape

About this episode

This episode explores how Gwen Kirschke is using remote sensing technology to map floral resources for bee research with support from NASA.

In this episode, we’re exploring a fresh approach to bee research. Gwen Kirschke is combining remote sensing technology with ecological research to map floral resources across large landscapes. Supported by a NASA space grant, Gwen's research aims to predict where bees nest and forage by mapping the flowers they rely on, offering crucial insights into resource distribution and its impact on bee populations. What's on your buzzy mind? Send us a text message and let us know! Thanks for ...

People in this episode

Host: Jacy Meyer

Guest: Gwen Kirschke

Topics covered

• bee research
• remote sensing
• ecological research
• floral resources
• bee populations

Keywords

• pollinators
• bee landscape
• NASA
• remote sensing
• ecology
• foraging
• resource distribution

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Organizations: NASA

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