Bringing Biomimicry into Action
As the “Godmother of Biomimicry,” Janine Benyus famously put: Nature has 3.8 billion years of design intelligence under her belt. The growth of the field of Biomimicry, which explores how to draw from that incredibly sophisticated storehouse of nature’s genius, is one of the most compelling stories of the past two decades – and the story is really just beginning. Join global Biomimicry experts for an action-based workshop designed to advance the conversation. Engage with fellow creative minds in purposeful, facilitated discussions on key topics connected to the core tenants of Biomimicry. You’ll leave feeling empowered and part of a vibrant Biomimicry community, ready to bring transformative ideas to life and make a lasting impact. This session will also provide practical strategies and insights to help you apply Biomimicry principles to your own work. Hosted by Lily Urmann, Technical Manager of the AskNature Hive at the Biomimicry Institute. With Kat Sitnikova, Development Manager at the Biomimicry Institute, Camilo Garzón, the AskNature Program Director at the Biomimicry Institute; Andrew Howley, Chief Editor at the Biomimicry Institute.
Panel Change: Amanda Sturgeon, CEO of the Biomimicry Institute, will not be appearing.
Crystal Ballroom, Hotel Shattuck Plaza
March 27th | 3:00 pm to 4:15 pm
Panelists
Kat Sitnikova
Development Manager
Biomimicry Institute
Kat Sitnikova is Development Manager at the Biomimicry Institute, where she engages that organization’s supporters in advancing nature-inspired solutions to our most pressing environmental challenges. She is also an organizer and facilitator working at the intersection of self-awareness, community connection and nature-centric design who lives in a land-based intentional community rooted in cooperative living, shared decision-making, authentic relating, and holistic land stewardship.
Andrew Howley
Chief Editor
Biomimicry Institute
Andrew Howley, Chief Editor for the Biomimicry Institute, works to connect scientists, innovators, and conservationists with the public as well as to make the vast collection of materials from the Biomimicry Institute on AskNature.org (an ever-growing body of stories of life’s innovations and adaptations) widely available to inspire and guide sustainable innovation. Previously, Andrew spent 11 years at the National Geographic Society, connecting audiences with explorers and grantees through websites, blogs, social media, live-streamed interviews, and events; and he developed online content at America Online in the late '90s.
Lily Urmann
Technical Manager
The AskNature Hive at the Biomimicry Institute
Lily Urmann, a naturalist and educator, is a Visiting Instructor at Pratt Institute where she teaches "Biology for Biomimicry,” the host of the podcast "Learning from Nature," and the Technical Manager of the AskNature Hive at the Biomimicry Institute. Her previous positions include: Commons Director at Biomimicry Frontiers; Director of Denver Programs for The Kiva Center; and Program Coordinator at the ASU Biomimicry Center. She has also led workshops at the Natural History Institute, the Desert Botanical Garden, the Highland Center for Natural History, the California and American Horticultural Society, and Girls Exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (GESTEM).
Camilo Garzón
