Bug Talk

This podcast is created by the Department of Entomology at Michigan State University. Its hosted by multiple co-hosts and its goal is to introduce the person behind the scientist. You will hear conversations with entomologists and scientists to learn more about their lives, what inspires them and what interests them outside of work. Follow the podcast on Twitter or Instagram @bugtalkpodcast. You can direct message us on Twitter if you'd like to reach out to us. You can also follow us on YouTube on the Bug Talk channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYJf8hS87OdcxZT9K1BqKhQ/videos. Artwork illustrated by Elisabeth Darling.

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Dr. Samuel Ramsey

March 24, 2025 • Zsofia Szendrei • Season 1

[RE-UPLOAD FROM JAN 20, 2021]

In this fun conversation with Dr. Samuel Ramsey, Jen, Natalie, and Zsofia asked him about how he came to love insects, his life as a singer/performing artist, and his passion for science communication. We mentioned his YouTube channel called Doctor Buggs, his appearance on American Idol, and his 3-minute thesis summary. Samuel is currently a postdoc at the USDA Bee Lab in Beltsville, MD where he works on Varroa mites - a topic he presented during a department seminar at Michigan State University in December 2020.

Follow Samuel @drsammytweets and @drsammygrams or visit his website at drsammy.online

Watch this episode on YouTube here!

*Thanks to Jason Rondel, audio engineer, for improving the sound quality, and Matt Grieshop for the music!

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