BioInspired! So What? Now What!

I have been going through Shoshanah Jacobs' BioM Database and comparing it to my own lists biomimetic innovations.  The spreadsheet includes a lot of examples that I had not heard of.  So far, I have found a few additions.  Please take a few minutes to login, check if your favorite examples are on the list.  If not, it is easy to add them.

Recent Updates:

• Centre for Marine Bio-Innovation, University of New South Wales (BID Landscape)
• Dynamic Server Colony Allocation (BioM Database)
• Self-Replenishing Hydrophobic Surfaces (BioM Database)
• LED coating improving light extraction (BioM Database)
• Contact lens coating (BioM Database)
• Sixth International Conference on Design Computing and Cognition DCC'14 (Event, Call for Papers)
• 7th International Conference on Comparing Design in Nature with Science and Engineering (Event, Call for Papers)
• Engaging Change: Looking to Nature for Organizational Inspiration & Innovation (10-11 PDT) (Event, re-scheduled from August 28)

Upcoming Events:

• Discovering Innovative Solutions for Designing Net-Zero Energy Buildings Today (13:30-17:30 CDT) Mon, 2013/09/09
• Biomimicry: Nature as Innovation Mentor (Commonwealth Club of California, 18:00 PDT)  Thu, 2013/09/12
• Biomimicry Expedition - Okavango Delta with John and Nancy Todd  Wed, 2013/10/16 - Sun, 2013/10/20
• UAAC conference : Contradictions of Sustainable Design Practice Session Track  Thu, 2013/10/17 - Sun, 2013/10/20
• Fiber Society Fall 2013 Conference  Wed, 2013/10/23 - Fri, 2013/10/25