What we do: Research in our lab aims to better understand the importance of biodiversity (specifically insects) to the health and functioning of agricultural ecosystems. We work with many different kinds of insects, and with interested scientists at the undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate level. Our research combines elements of: entomology, community/citizen science, community ecology, and natural history. We work frequently with dung beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeoidea) as a model system for understanding the vulnerability of agroecosystems to environmental disturbances.
How we operate: Our lab is committed to fostering an environment that embraces Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA). We recognize that diverse perspectives and backgrounds enrich scientific discovery, drive innovation, and strengthen creativity. Our lab actively works to ensure that all are valued and supported. Through learning, sharing, and collaboration, we aim to break down barriers and promote a culture of respect, equity, accessibility, and joy that permeates through all that we do.
Who we are: This research group is led by me, Paul Manning. I am an Assistant Professor at Dalhousie’s Faculty of Agriculture located in Truro, Nova Scotia. For more information about the kind of work that I do, my Google scholar profile can be found here. You can also check out a list of lab members (past and present) by following the links at the top of the page!
Insect Biodiversity in Agroecosystems Lab 