Conference on Social Biomimicry: Insect Societies and Human Design

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Conference on Social Biomimicry: Insect Societies and Human Design

Posted by Tate Holbrook on 2009 October 15 (Thursday) : 03:30 PM
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A pioneering collaboration among biologists, designers, engineers, and businesspeople, Social Biomimicry will explore how the collective behavior and nest architecture of social insects can inspire more effective and sustainable solutions to human challenges. The conference will promote exchange of concepts, perspectives, and tools to enrich biology and advance biomimetic design.
http://sols.asu.edu/biomimicry

Feb 18-20, 2010
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

- Presentations by distinguished invited speakers.
- Posters highlighting social insect research and biomimetic designs.
- Working groups addressing fundamental issues in biomimicry.
- Expo featuring public lecture, live insect exhibits, and more.

Early Registration/Abstract Submission Deadline: Dec 15, 2009Students are especially encouraged to present posters. Basic research without realized biomimetic applications is welcome. Travel grants may be available (see website).

Contact: Social.Biomimicry@gmail.com

Flier: http://sols.asu.edu/frontiers/2010/pdf/SBposter.pdf

Confirmed Speakers:

Tucker Balch (engineer, Georgia Tech)
Eric Bonabeau (CEO, Icosystem)
Prasad Boradkar (designer, Arizona State)
Anna Dornhaus (biologist, U of Arizona)
Jennifer Fewell (biologist, Arizona State)
Nigel Franks (biologist, U of Bristol)
Bert Hoelldobler (biologist, Arizona State)
Thomas Knittel (architect, HOK)
Vijay Kumar (engineer, U of Penn)
Doug Lawson (manager, Southwest Airlines)
Ilaria Mazzoleni (architect, SCI-Arc)
Ray Mendez (designer, Work as Play)
Martin Middendorf (mathematician, U of Leipzig)
Kevin Passino (engineer, Ohio State)
Karsten Peters (physicist, TU Dresden)
Stephen Pratt (biologist, Arizona State)
Craig Tovey (engineer, Georgia Tech)
Walter Tschinkel (biologist, Florida State)
Scott Turner (biologist, SUNY-ESF)

Organizing Committee: Rebecca Clark, Tate Holbrook, Dani Moore, Rick Overson, Clint Penick, Adrian Smith (Arizona State)

Funding: Frontiers in Life Sciences Conference Series, Research and Training Initiatives, School of Life Sciences, Arizona State University

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