Biomimicry-in-Action Demo

Kingfisher Train

What can a kingfisher bird beak teach us about reducing drag? What can we learn from a lotus leaf about self-cleaning surfaces? Join The Biomimicry Center for a short presentation about what we can learn from nature, and how these lessons might inspire innovative designs. See our unique 3D-printed models in action as we explore two popular examples of biomimicry.

Location information

Campus: Tempe
Location type: Atrium
Indoors or outdoors: Outdoors

Other details

Zone: Zone D: Tempe

Science

Area of Interest

Science

Target Age Group

All ages

College or Department

College of Global Futures

The College of Global Futures offers a number of undergraduate programs to increase your knowledge and skills in the areas of complexity, innovation and sustainability. There is an increasing demand for college graduates who understand the complexity of the challenges we face, have transdisciplinary perspectives, are collaborative, have effective problem solving skills, and have the ability to envision and implement innovative solutions. The College of Global Futures is a unit of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory.

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