BioInspired! Newsletter

December 2006 Newsletter (Issue 4.4) - Special "Biologists at the Design Table" Issue

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Welcome to the fourth and final issue of 2006!  This issue is primarily about the July 2006 "Biologists at the Design Table" workshop, with articles by Hilary Staples, Ian Clarke, Daron Byerly, Denise DeLuca and Gauthier Chapelle.

We also have an article by Curt McNamara on nurturing study groups, the final installation of "Triggering Self-Assembly of Biomimetic Green Chemistry in Nepal" by Mark Dorfman, and an article by John Mlade on the BioFeedback system and his education database project.  Bryony Schwan  provides details of the 2007 BaDT workshop and Rose Tocke has updated the events calendar. 

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September 2006 Newsletter (Issue 4.3)

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Welcome to the third issue of 2006!  We have a number of new contributors:

• Dr. Timothy Finnigan, on harnessing the power of ocean waves and tides
• Greg Donoghue, on sustainable agriculture and details of a regeneration project
• Prof. Hugh Bruck, on the University of Maryland mechanical engineering curriculum for bioinspired product and device development
• Ian Abbott-Donnelly, on application of the principles of ecology to organizations

In addition, we have the first installation of "Triggering Self-Assembly of Biomimetic Green Chemistry in Nepal" by Mark Dorfman, a regular contributor.  Professor Bruck has provided a preview of the biological and bio-inspired systems and materials track at SEM 2007.  The events calendar has  been updated, thanks to Rose Tocke.  I am looking for volunteers to help with a "Patterns in Nature" project - you do not need biology experience to apply.  Last, but not least, Rose Tocke has posted three job openings at the Biomimicry Guild.

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July 2006 Newsletter (Issue 4.2)

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The quarterly newsletter has a new look and a brand-new name.  BioInspired! was chosen not only to reflect the content, but also to recognize the great work that John Mlade had put into his BioInspire monthly publication.  The new newsletter is going out to a significantly larger distribution list including people who had registered on John's listserver.  John is planning to be a regular contributor.

Contents of this issue:

• greetings from Dayna and Janine
• an overview of the Biomimicry Institute
• pointers to the Clippings, Resources and Events Weblogs
• an update on the 2006 Biomimicry and Design Workshop
• the Biomimicry Spiral Methodology in action
• a new life for BioInspire
• Janine and Catherine's trip to Australia
• the BIONIS Network and Biomimetics 11
• Events calendar
• an update on the upcoming Biologists at the Design Table workshop
• an opportunity to support the Biomimicry Institute

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March 2006 Newsletter (Issue 4.1)

Greetings from Dayna and Janine, an overview of the Biomimicry Education Team, the Biomimicry Design Spiral, a Biomimicry case study (The PAX Streamlining Principle), Mary Hansel and Biomimicry in a Consulting Engineering Company, announcement of the 'Biologists at the Design Table Workshop', pointers to the public Weblogs (Clippings, Events, Resources, Biomimicry Newsletter), and details of the Biomimicry Design Spiral.

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