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Saving human kind, one scorpion at a time. | Lauren Esposito P.h.D. | TEDxSanFrancisco

3,796 views · Published 29 October 2018 · 17:47 · Indexed 2 October 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Lauren Esposito, P.h.D. is the Assistant Curator and Schlinger Chair of Arachnology at the California Academy of Sciences. Lauren’s research investigates the patterns and processes of evolution in spiders, scorpions, and their venoms. In her talk she shares why each discovery and identification of new species are steps forward for humankind.
 Dr. Lauren Esposito is the Assistant Curator and Schlinger Chair of Arachnology at the California Academy of Sciences.  Lauren’s current research investigates the patterns and processes of evolution in spiders, scorpions, and their venoms. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Texas at El Paso and went on to obtain an MS and PhD from the American Museum of Natural History in collaboration with the City University of New York. A passionate educator, Lauren has organized education programs on the importance of conserving biodiversity in local communities throughout the Americas, has worked in digital science curriculum development, and has taught courses on a range of topics for elementary through graduate students. Lauren is the co-founder/director of a science, education, and conservation non-profit called Islands & Seas and the co-creator of 500 Queer Scientists, a visibility campaign for LGBTQ+ people working in STEM careers. 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

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