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Welcome back, young scientists. I’m Dr. Universe.  If you’re anything like me, you’ve got lots of big questions about our world.
 
Do you love insects? Me, too. In this episode, we meet Rich Zack, an insect scientist at Washington State University. 

• Learn about entomology, the study of insects and arthropods like spiders and scorpions, and how to study insects right now.
• Hear how Dr. Zack discovered his passion for entomology in college—and how there's a place in science for everyone.

Resources You Can Use

• Have an insect to identify? Try BugGuide or iNaturalist
• Check out insect content and community science projects at Xerces Society— and become a Xerces Kid
• See some of the WSU entomology museum with this throwback video
• Watch ultraHD videos of insects with Deep Look

 As always, submit burning questions at askdruniverse.wsu.edu.  Who knows where your questions will take us next.