BioInspired! So What? Now What!

The Biomimicry Specialty (BSpecialty) Certificate is an 8-month biomimicry training program designed to grow regional biomimicry expertise among individuals that form locally attuned biomimicry networks. Participants in the program will graduate as Biomimicry Specialists, be empowered to incorporate biomimicry into their current or planned professions and serve as alliance members to their local biomimicry network.

Key Program Outcomes

• Integration into a collaborative regional cross-disciplinary network of individuals incorporating biomimicry into their professions
• Connection to and understanding of your regional ecology and your biome
• Discovery/continued development of your own creative talents through biomimicry
• Deepened sustainability ethic, practice, and understanding
• Trans-disciplinary collaboration skills
• Confidence and ability in providing biomimicry services as a specialty offering in your current (or planned) profession
• Biomimicry Specialist designation recognized by the Biomimicry Group

Key Dates:

• August 2011       BSpecialty Application Period Opens
• November 2011  Applications Due
• January 2012      Program Acceptance Announced