The Center for International Studies: TCU Abroad and the Frost Foundation Lectureship for Global Issues are pleased to announce
Dayna Baumeister, Ph.D. The 2009 Frost Foundation Keynote Speaker Tuesday, February 24, 5:00 PM Brown Lupton University Union Ballroom What would nature do? Biomimicry as a Path to Sustainability
In a world that needs one brilliant idea after another, it's good to be surrounded by genius. Biomimicry -- the process of finding sustainable ideas by echoing nature -- is finding a home in companies, universities, and organizations throughout the world. Our ability to borrow life's blueprints and recipes is on the rise, and so is the need for more elegant, energy-sipping, non-toxic designs. It's no wonder that companies are inviting "biologists to the design table," and biomimicry studios in universities are giving the next generation of designers, biologists, and engineers a new place to look for answers. Join Dayna Baumeister, Ph.D., co-founder of the Biomimicry Guild, as she leads us on a visual tour of the world of biomimicry. http://www.biomimicryguild.com .
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Co-founder of the Biomimicry Guild, Dayna’s fascination and intrigue with the natural world began early with daily forays into the woods behind her home and weekend trips to the mountains with her family. As an adult, nature has been an inspiration in all of her personal and professional endeavors. Starting at the coastal seashore of Florida, Dayna received a BS in Marine Biology from New College in Sarasota. After several years exploring the intricate relationships of coral reefs, she turned in her wetsuit and headed back to the mountains. There, Dayna earned a MS in Resource Conservation and a PhD in Organismic Biology and Ecology from the University of Montana in Missoula, specializing in dynamics of positive interactions among animal and plant life. With a background in biology, a devotion to applied natural history, and a passion for sharing the wonders of nature with others, Dayna has worked in the field of Biomimicry since 1998 as an educator, researcher, and design consultant. As co-founder and keystone for the Biomimicry Guild, Dayna acts as the liaison between all members of the Guild. |