Biomimicry Institute
Marjan Eggermont serves as the Co-Executive Director of the UNU Hub at the University of Calgary since January 2024 and holds the position of Interim Associate Dean of Sustainability and Teaching Professor at the Schulich School of Engineering since July 2018. With extensive experience in biomimicry and sustainable design, Marjan is a Founding Co-editor, Publisher, and Designer for Zygote Quarterly and an Education Fellow at the Biomimicry Institute. Past roles include Senior Instructor at the Schulich School of Engineering and various positions within the American Society of Engineering Education, including board membership and chair of the DEED committee. Marjan’s educational background includes a PhD in Computational Media Design and multiple degrees in Printmaking and Military History from the University of Calgary.
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Biomimicry Institute
The Biomimicry Institute (biomimicry.org) is on a mission to help solve humanity’s biggest challenges through the adoption of biomimicry (nature-inspired innovation) in education, culture, and industry. For eons, nature has solved its problems with well-adapted designs, life-friendly chemistry, and smart material and energy use. We exist to shine a light on nature’s genius, and bridge pressing design challenges with proven biological strategies for a better future. Our initiatives across education, innovation, inspiration, and systems change have empowered thousands with the tools and training necessary to create a healthier world, and to improve their lives in the process. To amplify our impact, we unite a global network of educators, innovators, changemakers, scientists, and others passionate about solving environmental and social challenges through nature-inspired design. Our work will not be complete until biomimicry is at the core of the human experience and the sustainable health of the planet is secure.