Dr. Sammy Ramsey

Described as “Your Friendly Neighborhood Entomologist,” Dr. Sammy is the Endowed Assistant Professor of Entomology at CU Boulder. One of few African Americans to earn a PhD in entomology, Dr. Sammy is an inspirational science leader & communicator who has defied the odds to achieve his dreams. When people said he didn’t have what it took to make his mark in entomology, he proved them wrong by making a breakthrough discovery in the field of bee research—one that could help reverse a devastating pollinator pandemic .

A National Geographic Explorer & 2022 Wayfinder Awardee, the impact of Dr. Sammy's research on a global scale has landed him on the list of "50 People Changing the World that You Should Know About".  He's been featured on the Hulu docuseries Your Attention Please, as well as in the Washington Post, on NPR, CNN, Wired, Khan Academy, The Today Show, & Crash Course.

Join Dr. Sammy on his incredible adventures across the globe to uncover the mysteries of the world of insects