Who is Dr. Sammy?
They are everywhere. Some are small - microscopic even. Some are very large - wider than your head, bigger than your hands. Some crawl, some fly, and a few have even made a go at walking upright! Whether large or small, insects are fascinating creatures that have an important place in our ecosystem.
While no one can claim to know it all about a group this diverse, Dr. Sammy is your resident expert. In fact, some would call him “Your Friendly Neighborhood Entomologist”. His extensive research on insects demonstrates their need and their value.
Where Is Dr. Sammy?
Want to know when Dr. Sammy will be in a city near you? Check out his official calendar, updated monthly with all of his scheduled events and activities!
Press/Affiliations
Dr. Samuel Ramsey's ground-breaking research has garnered international praise and recognition for its significant contributions to the entomological field. Always looking to forward scientific progress, diversity, and innovation, his career is distinguished by excellence and perseverance. Some of the conferences, publications, and organizations he’s had the privilege of contributing or being affiliated with are linked below
Media
Curious about entomology? Explore thoughtful articles curated and created by Dr. Sammy, as he answers to all of your hair-raising questions!
Spotted lanternflies have invaded 11 states and the U.S. Department of Agriculture is asking citizens to squish them on sight. Entomologist Sammy Ramsey, known as "Dr. Buggs," joins "CBS Mornings" to share how to spot and kill these invaders and help scientists track them.
The European honey bees are crucial to our food systems, but they may soon be under threat from a microscopic pest. So what exactly is this threat?
Dr. Sammy speaks with Today Show’s Catie Beck about some lesser-known facts about cicadas.