Ramsey chronicles the evolution from his intense childhood fear of insects to his career choice as an entomologist. He explores how he overcame the barrier of fear in entering the realm of entomology, in a talk brimmed at once with humour and a call to action. The YouTube channel mentioned can be found here:    • Doctor Buggs Hugest Moth in the Worl...  

An entomologist at the University of Maryland, Ramsey works to better understand the behavior of parasitic and predatory insects. In the past, he has delved into understanding the biting behavior of ladybugs and wasps. He is currently studying the Varroa mite, an arachnid that is one of the leading causes of honeybee death in the US.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx