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Nature-Inspired Engineering: What Trees, Bees, and Seas Can Teach Us

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14 sessions

+9

About

In this hands-on course, students explore how nature solves problems and how we can apply those ideas to engineering. Through outdoor observations, group activities, and creative challenges, they learn how trees manage water, how bees build efficiently, and how oceans filter waste. Students will sketch, build, and discuss solutions while seeing nature as a teacher and guide.

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Serena G 🇺🇸

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Hi! My name is Serena!

Jacob R 🇺🇸

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I'm a high school student from Florida! I enjoy reading sci-fi, running, and video games. Happy to learn and be here!

Kanithra K 🇮🇳

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Hey! 👋 I’m Kanithra — a freshman in high school who’s always up for an adventure. I’m an extrovert who loves meeting new people, but I also enjoy quiet moments with a good book 📚. My favorite book series include anything by Rick Riordan, City Spies by James Ponti, Keeper of the lost cities by Shannon Messenger I can speak Tamil and English fluently, and I can hold a basic conversation in Spanish. My hobbies include photography, crocheting, cooking, and learning languages. Right now, I’m tapping into German, Dutch, Russian, French, Hindi, and Korean and I’m also into sports like badminton, swimming, and running.

Neha K 🇮🇳

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Hi! I'm Neha, a student passionate about physics, math and science in general. I've always been fascinated with exploring the unknown, whether it be in the deep sea or in outer space. My ambition is to lead a life in STEM (to better our understanding of the universe), and I'm preparing to apply to Ivy Leagues, especially MIT.

Carolyn C 🇹🇼

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Hi! I'm a high school junior in Taiwan, and I'm here to help with anything biology-related, chemistry-adjacent, or within the scope of Algebra 1. For biology specifically, I can teach up to the AP level—whether it's DNA replication, synthetic biology, or Hardy-Weinberg shenanigans, I've got you! When I'm not busy being an academic victim, I like cooking (attemptedly), playing Red Dead Redemption or Resident Evil 8, playing guitar, and spending time with my besties.

Schedule

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

You're welcome to attend just one session or join us for the entire series—it's completely up to you! Each session is designed to be engaging and valuable on its own, so feel free to participate as your schedule allows.

SESSION 1

19

Jun

SESSION 1

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Thu 2:00 AM - 2:45 AM UTCJun 19, 2:00 AM - 2:45 AM UTC

Introduction to Nature Inspired Engineering
SESSION 2

21

Jun

SESSION 2

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Other Topics

Sat 2:00 AM - 2:45 AM UTCJun 21, 2:00 AM - 2:45 AM UTC

Robotics x Nature - The Nature of Robots: BioBrains, Sensors & Survival Skills

What do animals and robots have in common? A lot more than you'd think! From gecko feet to bat sonar, we’ll explore how living things inspire robots' abilities to move, sense, and adapt. Learn by doing, robot design included!
SESSION 3

24

Jun

SESSION 3

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Tue 2:00 AM - 2:45 AM UTCJun 24, 2:00 AM - 2:45 AM UTC

Robotics x Nature - Swarm Lab: Code Like an Ant, Think Like a Bee
SESSION 4

26

Jun

SESSION 4

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Thu 2:00 AM - 2:45 AM UTCJun 26, 2:00 AM - 2:45 AM UTC

Robotics x Nature - Design a Bug Bot: From Insect Anatomy to Mini Robot
SESSION 5

28

Jun

SESSION 5

Other

Other

Sat 2:00 AM - 2:45 AM UTCJun 28, 2:00 AM - 2:45 AM UTC

Fashion & Textile X Nature - Built for Brilliance Structural Color
SESSION 6

1

Jul

SESSION 6

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Other

Tue 2:00 AM - 2:45 AM UTCJul 1, 2:00 AM - 2:45 AM UTC

Fashion & Textile X Nature - Voronoi Tessellations
SESSION 7

3

Jul

SESSION 7

Other

Other

Thu 2:00 AM - 2:45 AM UTCJul 3, 2:00 AM - 2:45 AM UTC

Architecture X Nature: Bio-Inspired Architecture
SESSION 8

10

Jul

SESSION 8

Other

Other

Thu 2:00 AM - 2:45 AM UTCJul 10, 2:00 AM - 2:45 AM UTC

Architecture X Nature: The Amazing Pomelo Fruit
SESSION 9

12

Jul

SESSION 9

Other

Other

Sat 2:00 AM - 2:45 AM UTCJul 12, 2:00 AM - 2:45 AM UTC

Materials Science X Nature: the Ultimate 3D Printer
SESSION 10

17

Jul

SESSION 10

Other

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Thu 2:00 AM - 2:45 AM UTCJul 17, 2:00 AM - 2:45 AM UTC

Materials Science X Nature: Adhesives
SESSION 11

19

Jul

SESSION 11

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Sat 2:00 AM - 2:45 AM UTCJul 19, 2:00 AM - 2:45 AM UTC

Biomedical x Nature: Inspirational Bones
SESSION 12

24

Jul

SESSION 12

Other

Other

Thu 2:00 AM - 2:45 AM UTCJul 24, 2:00 AM - 2:45 AM UTC

Biomedical x Nature: Elephant Hotspot
SESSION 13

26

Jul

SESSION 13

Other

Other

Sat 2:00 AM - 2:45 AM UTCJul 26, 2:00 AM - 2:45 AM UTC

Green Careers for a Sustainable Future
SESSION 14

30

Jul

SESSION 14

Other

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Wed 2:00 AM - 2:45 AM UTCJul 30, 2:00 AM - 2:45 AM UTC

Biomedical Track: The African Midge & Vaccine Stabilization

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Jun 19 - Jul 30

6 weeks

45 mins

/ session

Next session on June 19, 2025

SCHEDULE

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2:00AM

Saturdays

2:00AM