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Zachary Huang

From behavior to genetic evolution to honey production, almost anything associated with honey bees excites MSU associate professor Zachary Huang. He’s even been recognized for his skills a photographer who finds art in the science of honey bees.

“I don’t see myself as only a scientist, I’m trying to think in beekeepers’ shoes,” Huang said.

To learn more about Huang’s research and photography, visit:

• Honey of an invention stings bee nemeses
• Michigan State researcher traces the evolution of honey bee gender
• New pheromone creates buzz about the clout of older bees
• Professor finds art in science of honeybees
• cyberbee.msu.edu
• Zachary Huang's Web site

Kay Holekamp

Kay Holekamp’s research focuses on behavioral development in mammals and its connection to an animal’s physiological characteristics. Currently, she and her students are investigating how social, ecological, and endocrine variables interact during an individual's early development to influence its subsequent behavior and its reproductive success as an adult.

“What this means is that there are gifts a mom can give to her baby,” said Holekamp. “She can manipulate her offspring’s behavior and help her kids to survive and reproduce successfully by transferring status-related traits via prenatal hormone exposure.”

Holekamp is a recent recipient of a 2006 Guggenheim Fellowship for her work on hyenas. Holekamp is a professor in the Department of Zoology.

To learn more about Holekamp and her research, visit:

• Like mother, like cubs
• Two MSU faculty awarded Guggenheim Fellowships
• Kay Holekamp's Web site