Chironomidae Research Group, University of Minnesota
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2006 International Achievement Award

Professor Len Ferrington was awarded the 2006 International Achievement Award
by the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS).
The International Achievement Award is to recognize faculty, alumni, and
friends who have created or strengthened our professional linkages with the
College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS)
internationally; outstanding contributions to research, training, and outreach
activities internationally; or professional achievements within their own
countries and internationally.

We have launched our Stream Monitoring Interactive Verification Program!

This interactive verification program was created to aid citizens monitoring groups in the identification of aquatic insects. This software was made possible through the University of Minnesota Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL) Grant Program .

Click here to visit the Interactive Verification Program.

 

2006 International Chironomidae Symposium, July 24-28, Madeira, Portugal

Members of our group presented research at the International Chironomidae Symposium this summer. Over 50 chironomid biologists from all over the world convened on the Island of Madeira. click to visit the meeting home page

 

2006 North American Benthological Society Meeting, June 3-9, Anchorage, Alaska

Members of our group also presented research at the North American Benthological Society Meeting this summer. click to visit the meeting home page

Moriya Rufer's NABS talk: Rapid-bioassessment technique for resolving composition of Chironomidae in urban lakes with contrasting trophic states (3MB)

Claire Serieyssol, Len Ferrington, Adam Sealock, Will Bouchard, and Moriya Rufer in Madeira