When Dave is not busy helping kids become better writers or writing himself, he can often be found munching on insects! He is a true entomophagist!
Look for Dave on the National Geographic TV special “Mygrations: National Geographic Endurance Series” where Dave and 19 others follow the wildebeest migration across Africa. Only 13 make it to the end….will Dave????
TEDx Cambridge 2010
Eating Bugs: David Gracer
Dave’s interest in this subject concerns numerous aspects, but centers on our relationship to Nature and the potential for a better future for all of humanity.
He addresses the utilization of insects throughout our history, and describes how entomophagy could address our current problems. His approach utilizes humor and engages curiosity.
The Colbert Report
David Gracer on Stephen Colbert’s Colbert Report
The Colbert Report: David Gracer cooks up a delicious plate of insects and invites Stephen to join in the feast.
The Perennial Plate
Episode 78: Eating Insects
Before you call this video gross, or trendy, or sensationalist… watch it. David Gracer, an entomophagy (bug eating) expert gives a pretty good case for making wider use of bugs. He’s eating them to save the planet, not to make a buck.
Entomophagy
An Interview with Dave Gracer & Florence Dunkel
Tyler Wist, an entomology student at the University of Alberta, interviews Florence Dunkel (Montana State University) and David Gracer (Community College of Rhode Island) at Entomology 2010, the 58th Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America.
The interview took place during the intermission of a symposium called “Entomophagy Reconsidered: Current Status and Challenges, Potential Directions, and an Invitation to Entomologists.”
29 Sept 2014
Community college of rhode Island
Gracer sees insects as sustainable solution for feeding a growing world population
01 May 2013
Daily Mail
Man addicted to eating INSECTS reveals he has consumed 5,000 species in the past 11 years – with cockroaches among his favorites
08 Nov 2011
The Huffington Post
Catching and Eating Insects with Entomophagy Expert David Gracer
05 June 2016
Providence Journal
Bug-eating R.I. teacher traverses African plains on TV reality show
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