Science on Screen® UN-BEE-LEIVEABLE Secrets of Bees

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Sunday, April 26, 12 PM & 2 PM
FREE event; tickets required

Join Boulder’s own “Friendly Neighborhood Entomologist,” Dr. Samuel Ramsey, subject of Secrets of the Bees and Endowed Professor of Entomology at CU Boulder’s BioFrontiers Institute and the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department, for a screening of the second episode in the newest installment of the Emmy ® -winning franchise from National Geographic and Academy Award ® -Winner James Cameron.

Uncover the fascinating hidden world of some of our most important tiny creatures – highlighting the Ramsey Research Foundation and Boulder Bee Lab.

About the Speaker

Dr. Ramsey received his B.S. in entomology from Cornell University and his Ph.D. in
entomology from the University of Maryland College Park. He completed his post-
doctoral training with Dr. Jay Evans, Steve Cook, and Daniel Sonenshine at USDA-ARS
Bee Research Laboratory and now serves as Endowed Professor of Entomology at CU
Boulder’s BioFrontiers Institute and the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department.
He has been featured on Hulu’s Docuseries–as well as in the Washington Post, New
York Times, on NPR, CNN, Wired, CBS’s This Morning, Khan Academy, Seeker, The
Today Show, and several local news segments, Dr. Sammy is celebrated as an
engaging science communicator, and he uses this talent to make science more
accessible to a broad audience. His nonprofit, The Ramsey Research Foundation,
works to develop novel pathways for scientific funding by removing paywalls that keep
the public from engaging with published scientific work.

About Secrets of the Bees
Hosted and narrated by BAFTA and Emmy-winning National Geographic Explorer Bertie
Gregory, SECRETS OF THE BEES uses groundbreaking filming technology to reveal
the extraordinary world of bees. With the expertise of entomologist and fellow National
Geographic Explorer Dr. Samuel Ramsey, the series uncovers their astonishing
architecture and intelligence, unlocking their secrets and featuring never-before-filmed
moments. National Geographic’s SECRETS OF THE BEES will kick off their Earth
Month initiative in April 2026 as part of a global storytelling moment, inviting audiences
everywhere to discover, experience and celebrate the wonder of our natural world —
sparking a deeper commitment to protect it. SECRETS OF THE BEES is produced by
Silverback Films for National Geographic. Emmy Award-winners James Cameron and
Maria Wilhelm for Lightstorm Earth are executive producers.
(James Cameron, 2026, United States)