It’s always fun to look at this map that shows the growing network of Certified Biomimicry Specialists, or as we like to call them BSpecs, who have graduated from our program and gone on to integrate biomimicry into their careers.

In fact, there are many more red dots we need to add, as more and more innovators are added to our alumni list. They’re doing things like helping plan the next international biomimicry conference and running companies that apply the principles of biomimicry to increase investment opportunities. You can meet those grads here.

It’s exciting to see them integrating biomimicry principles and tools into their primary disciplines, and become leaders in the emerging network of biomimicry researchers and practitioners.

Can you see yourself doing the same? The deadline to apply for the Fall B session of the graduate certificate is August 1. You can apply again for the Spring A session on November 1. All the details are here.

Our BSpec program has evolved as these grads have gone out into the world. It’s now complimented by a graduate certificate in biomimicry through Arizona State University. You can complete the BSpec program at your own pace, taking the online courses through ASU and fulfilling the other requirement–experiencing biomimicry in the field via two Immersion Workshops–when it’s most convenient.

All the coursework is designed to allow students to integrate biomimicry into their specific discipline. Through biomimicry, designers, engineers, business professionals , and other professionals come together with biologists and others to tackle sustainability challenges with inspiration drawn from biological strategies and mechanisms.

Some of the courses you’ll take:

Life’s Principles (BMY 502) | Investigate life’s operating conditions on Earth and the universal rules for surviving and thriving. Students learn the value of these principles as design guidelines. 4 credits

Biology Taught Functionally (BMY 503) | For non-biologists and biologists alike, this course introduces function as the starting point for discovering biomimetic value. Learn to work with biologists and biological research to translate concepts into strategies for human application. 4 credits

Biomimicry Thinking (BMY 504) | This course teaches the methodology for incorporating biomimicry into any design process. Students learn the steps to defining a taxonomy of design principles and creating innovative functional solutions. 4 credits

Who knows? Maybe you’ll be popping up on our map soon…

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