Dr. Williams grew up in Western Canada and obtained a B.Sc. from the University of Alberta. He then headed east for doctoral studies at Dalhousie University, before hopping across the Atlantic – to the University of Bern – for post-doctoral work. During this time, Dr. Williams gained valuable bee experience across North America, Europe, and Asia. Auburn’s Bee Lab is primarily focused on understanding the effects of exotic parasites and agricultural chemicals on honey bees, as well as developing new Best Management Practices for beekeepers.