Dr. Samuel Ramsey is a pioneering entomologist, science communicator, and founder and executive director of the Ramsey Research Foundation. His award-winning research on the Varroa destructor parasite helped reshape scientists\u2019 understanding of one of the most serious threats to honeybee health. Ramsey is also an Endowed Assistant Professor of Entomology at the University of Colorado Boulder, where his work focuses on pollinator health, emerging parasites and pathogens, and how outbreaks can be detected and stopped. Known as “Your Friendly Neighborhood Entomologist,” he has appeared on NPR, CNN, CBS This Morning, the Today Show, and other major outlets. On stage, Ramsey combines fascinating science, humor, and personal storytelling to show audiences how curiosity, unconventional thinking, resilience, and creativity can lead to breakthrough solutions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"