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Meet the Scientist: Ryan Whitehouse

January 30, 2026

12 pm
Discovery Place

Free

Ever wonder what insects can reveal about our world? Meet entomologist and New York State Museum Collections Database Manager Ryan Whitehouse to explore the fascinating lives of two local weevils, Catapastus conspersus and Odontocorynus falsus. Learn how these little creatures fit into our ecosystems, why biodiversity matters, and how museum collections help scientists uncover nature’s hidden stories. Stop by, ask questions, and get a peek into the research shaping our understanding of the natural world!