Ellie Du is a student at Shanghai American School in China. Through Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), she has earned recognition in several competitions. For example, she placed third in “Introduction to Business Presentation.” She also ranked sixth in “Organisational Leadership” and finished in the top ten for “Business Management.”
At CCIR Academy, Ellie researched how rising temperatures affect pollinator bees. Her paper, Effects of Heat Stress on Pollinator Bees through Genetic, Individual, Colony, and Community-level Evaluation, explores the effects of heat stress on bees.
The study examines several aspects of bee health. First, it explores genetic responses to heat stress. It then considers individual health and colony dynamics. Finally, the research examines how these effects may extend to bee communities and ecosystems.
Ellie’s research was accepted at the International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB 2025). Organised by the Society for Conservation Biology, this global conference brings together researchers and conservation professionals. Participants share their findings and discuss key challenges. These include biodiversity loss and conservation.
Congratulations to Ellie on this achievement!
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