Morgan Christman
Assistant Professor Louisiana State University
- Baton Rouge LA
Dr. Christman looks to expand the research and knowledge that Louisianans have of local pollinator species.
Biography
Mo is actively engaged in science advocacy as a Science Policy Fellow with the Entomological Society of America. She is deeply committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in science through mentorship and public engagement. In the wild, Mo can be found hiking with her dog, boxing, and baking.
Areas of Expertise
Research Focus
Pollinator Ecology & Conservation
Dr. Christman’s research focuses on pollinator ecology and conservation, emphasizing bumblebee biodiversity, population dynamics, and anthropogenic threats across Louisiana’s natural, agricultural, and urban landscapes. She pairs statewide field surveys, lab colony rearing, and citizen-science monitoring with ecological modeling to build baseline data and craft evidence-based conservation strategies.
Education
Utah State University
Ph.D.
Ecology
2022
Denison University
B.S.
Biology
2017
Denison University
B.A.
Environmental Studies
2017
Media Appearances
Entomologist looks to develop research, education on Louisiana pollinators
The Eunice News online
2025-06-13
Now, Christman is the first assistant professor of pollinator ecology at the LSU AgCenter, a job that was more than she could have hoped for.
“Honestly, it’s the dream job. When I was going through the job application process, I wanted a position where I could continue to research and develop extension materials for bumblebees and other pollinators,” Christman said. “I’m excited I’m able to conduct that research that gives back to landowners, beekeepers and the general public and to be able to say, ‘Here’s what the research we’re doing is and why it’s so important.’”
United Nations recognizes May 20 as World Bee Day
KALB 5 tv
2025-05-20
Morgan Christman, PH.D., Assistant Professor of Pollinator Ecology at LSU, shared, “There’s a lot of research being conducted in this area. Without researchers getting the funding for this research, we’re going to have larger impacts on colonies in the future, which will have downstream effects on crop yields, which will increase the prices for a lot of the fruits and vegetables that we are able to receive on a daily basis.”
Louisiana bee farmers sound alarm on rising rate of ‘bee deaths’
KALB 5 tv
2025-05-13
LSU Assistant Professor Morgan Christman, who specializes in ‘Pollinator Ecology,’ described the trend as “the largest honeybee loss ever recorded in the U.S. this year.”
Affiliations
- Entomological Society of America
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