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Dr. Sammy in the News
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Dr. Sammy Explains Insect Biology on Wired - Entomologist and award-winning science communicator Dr. Sammy explains why Cicadas are the loudest insects in the world and how their 17-year biological phenomenon relates to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Featured Reviews
“Please make a series with this guy talking about even more insects.” - Jansen
“This guy is a natural superstar, plz make him the insect ambassador to the world” - James
“His voice reminds me of a millennial Levar Burton. This guy needs a show.” - Amber
“Samuel just reignited my interest in entomology that had been sleeping for decades! Great communicator” - Giacomo
“This guy is so kind and passionate that he makes me almost forget that I hate bugs” - Dio
“I want to be this guy when I grow up” - Josh
“We need more people who can talk about stuff with passion like his.” - Ero
“Please make this wonderful scientist a regular on WIRED. The way he describes this is so beautifully put. Such a bright man” - Irvin
Dr. Sammy discusses Insects and Agriculture on CBS - 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.
Featured Reviews
“Brilliant! He made this accessible and engaging and inviting” - Ne
“This information was so well package for this audience. Wow!” - Maju
“He is great, he needs a bug podcast! I’d listen for sure.” -Christina
“As an environmental Ed person, I wish everyone chatted with the public like this!! He is awesome!” -Woolseay
“I remember Sammy making the media rounds when the cicadas emerged in DC, my fav bug correspondent! Glad you had him back!” -Stefanie
Dr. Sammy in the Classroom
Science Education with Dr. Sammy - This mini-lesson features a guest scientist, insect expert Dr. Samuel Ramsey. Guided by Dr. Ramsey, students will explore the wide variety of life found in the bug world and learn to appreciate the unique traits and abilities of bugs. In the activity, Paper Creepy Crawlers, students learn about symmetry by creating colorful paper centipedes.
Featured Reviews
“Dr. Ramsey is to entomology as LeVar Burton is to Reading. Awesome!” - Ruth
“It's a great mini-lesson that helps our students understand to not be afraid of something just because it's "different". Both a wonderful Science lesson and a life lesson.” - Charlotte
“My kiddos have moderate Intellectual disabilities and they absolutely loved it... Me too! Thanks Dr. Ramsey!” - Ceci
“Fantastic! The visiting scientist was superb. The kids were super engaged! Thanks!” - Loree
Dr. Sammy in Print
Dr. Sammy in Podcasts
Press
UMD Alumni News: “Dr. Samuel Ramsey Wins Alumni Excellence Award”, January 2021
The Times Higher Education “Bee Decline PhD Student Wins 3-Minute Thesis Prize” October 31st, 2017
Diamondback “Honey Bees are Dying. In Three Minutes, a UMD Student Can Tell You Why” November 2nd, 2017
Featured in University of Maryland “Fearless Researcher” Advertising Campaign August 4th, 2016
Pest Control Technology Magazine titled “Future Leader” September 28th, 2012
Stem Prof Issue 70, “PhD Student Wins Three-Minute Thesis” December 5th, 2017
ABC News Local Broadcast: “Insect Scientist Dr. Sammy Explains Why Cicadas are Really ‘Magic’”, May 2021
Atlas Obscura’s “Insect Rearing” for “Bug Week” (2016) June 21st, 2016.
Bee Culture Magazine, “Annual Interview: Meet Dr. Samuel Ramsey” December 1st, 2018
University of Maryland’s GradTerp Magazine “PhD Student Wins International Thesis Competition” December 20th, 2017
Bee Culture Magazine, “Downtown New Hope in the Fight Against Varroa” January 1st, 2018
Detusches Bienen-Journal (German Bee Journal) “Werwölfe Statt Vampire (Werewolves Instead of Vampires)” November 3rd, 2018
TEDxMontgomeryBlairHS “Afraid of insects? You have no idea what you're missing” May 17, 2017