Wednesday, March 20, 2019
4 p.m.
Rankin Science West, Room 183
Dr. James Wilkes of the Department of Computer Science, will be presenting a talk titled, "Honey Bee Health, Almonds, Fake Honey, Pesticides: Can Technology Help?"
James T. Wilkes, PhD, is a beekeeper, professor, farmer and entrepreneur. He is Professor of Computer Science at Appalachian State University teaching computer science and working on honey bee projects including the Bee Informed Partnership. He owns Faith Mountain Farm, a family farm that includes a sideliner beekeeping operation. James is founder and CEO of Hive Tracks, serving the technology needs of beekeepers worldwide.
Hive Tracks is a reliable, ubiquitous platform supporting all levels of beekeeping activity; from backyard hobbyists, to sideliners, to large commercial bee producers and pollinators. The data and information captured will lead to a deeper understanding of real-time and predictive honey bee health and the linkage to global food security.
This event is hosted weekly during the academic year by the Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University.
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About the Department of Biology
The Department of Biology is a community of teacher-scholars, with faculty representing the full breadth of biological specializations — from molecular genetics to landscape/ecosystem ecology. The department seeks to produce graduates with sound scientific knowledge, the skills to create new knowledge, and the excitement and appreciation of scientific discovery. Learn more at https://biology.appstate.edu.
About the Department of Computer Science
Appalachian’s Department of Computer Science provides a rigorous, high-quality education that prepares students for the computing industry or graduate education. It offers a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, which is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, and a Master of Science degree in computer science. Learn more at https://compsci.appstate.edu.
Beekeeper Dr. James Wilkes ’87, chair of Appalachian’s Department of Computer Science, manages 100 bee colonies on his family farm. His scholarly research, conducted in part with Dr. Joe Cazier and Dr. Ed Hassler, includes tracking and analyzing beekeeping management practices. Photo submitted
Beekeeper Dr. James Wilkes ’87, chair of Appalachian’s Department of Computer Science, manages 100 bee colonies on his family farm. His scholarly research, conducted in part with Dr. Joe Cazier and Dr. Ed Hassler, includes tracking and analyzing beekeeping management practices. Photo submitted