Biomimicry Educator Training Workshop from Biomimicry 3.8 on Vimeo.

Where: Findhorn College, Scotland

When: August 25-31, 2012

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for high school, college or university, and informal science teachers or lecturers who are interested in learning the fundamentals of biomimicry and integrating biomimicry teaching into new or existing courses, programs, displays, or exhibits. 

What will participants learn?

• What biomimicry is and how it differs from other bio-inspired approaches
• The practical application of biomimicry, including Life's Principles, as a design and sustainability tool
• Communication strategies and interpretive approaches for disseminating biomimicry knowledge to formal students and the general public
• Core skills for fostering collaborative design work
• Biological and ecological principles relevant to design
• Detailed examples of the latest biomimetic case studies
• How to leverage existing resources in their given institutions
• Curricula, communication strategies, funding opportunities, and collaboration strategies for bringing biomimicry into the classroom
• Design teaching tips from their peers

• Learn from local plants, animals, and ecosystems – and how best to make use of their local environment for educational purposes
• Apply the biomimicry methodology to a mini-design challenge
• Practice using life's sustainable design principles as an assessment tool
• Share curricula and contribute to the idea pool for enhancing biomimicry education
• Co-develop biomimicry course and/or interpretive materials
• Assess opportunities and challenges within their own institutions or classrooms

• New inspiration for bringing nature's ideas to the classroom or exhibit space, along with a toolkit of methods, best practices, and activities
• One or two in-depth case studies to use as teaching tools
• One or two introductory biomimicry presentations, developed by the group
• Access to teaching and/or curricula modules developed by TBI
• A new network of enthusiastic biomimicry educators to call on for advice, and access to our supportive Biomimicry Education Network
• Resources and contacts for further exploration
• University professors, administrators, or PhD candidates who complete this training will also be eligible to become Biomimicry Fellows.

Instructors: Megan Schuknecht, Director of University Education, and Sam Stier, Director of Public and Informal Education

Cost: (includes course materials, full board, and accomodations through Friday after the course ends)

• £895 students
• £950 low income 
• £1200 medium income

Apply now through Findhorn College

Contact Information:
Findhorn College, The Park, Findhorn, Forres, IV36 3TZ
Tel: 01309 690806,
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 Workshop instructors (L-R) Tom McKeag, Valerie Auvinet, Raul de Villafranca, and Delfin Montañana (not pictured -  Megan Schuknecht)

 "Such diversity and deep committed minds and hearts make a very special group resulting in a great connection to nature, deep understanding of biomimicry and new commitments to sustainability." Raul de Villafranca