Dr. Samuel Ramsey is an endowed assistant professor of entomology at the University of Colorado Boulder’s BioFrontiers Institute and the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Known for his dynamic science communication skills, Dr. Ramsey has been featured on platforms such as Hulu’s “Docuseries: Your Attention Please,” The Washington Post, NPR, CNN, Wired, "CBS This Morning," Khan Academy, Seeker, "The Today Show," and various local news segments.

"Dr. Sammy," as he is affectionately known, is celebrated for his ability to make science engaging and accessible to a wide audience. His vibrant scientific presentations and enthusiasm for the entomological community are amplified through social media, where he effectively communicates complex topics and inspires the next generation of curious minds with his passion for science. He founded The Ramsey Research Foundation, a nonprofit organization which works to remove barriers that slow the progress of, and decrease access to, science by developing novel pathways for scientific funding and by removing paywalls that keep the public from engaging with published scientific work.

"Dr. Sammy" graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Entomology from Cornell University and focused his research on Predatory & Parasitic Insect Behavior. He cultivated an interest and expertise in the close relationships between insects and other creatures and dedicated his doctoral research to understanding Varroa destructor, a parasite killing honey bees globally. His award-winning research on Varroa destructor has changed the standing paradigm on how the parasite feeds upon, and ultimately kills, honey bees. He completed his formal education in Dr. Dennis vanEngelsdorp's Honey Bee lab at the University of Maryland, College Park.

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