Slime Mold Streamlining: River Restoration
Disciplines:
Environmental and Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Biology, Ecology, Sustainability Studies, Urban Planning, Business
Designing slime mold bio-inspired computational models for water flow optimization in ecological restoration of rivers and their freshwater habitats.
An internship on the fascinating world of biomimicry and computational modeling which combines principles of biomimicry, engineering, and computational modeling to optimize water flow and distribution inspired by the remarkable properties of slime mold. Through a series of interactive sessions, hands-on workshops, and guest lectures, participants will explore the intersection of nature-inspired design and cutting-edge technology.
The internship begins with an introduction to biomimicry and an exploration of slime mold biology, laying the foundation for understanding how natural systems can inspire innovative solutions. Participants will delve into computational modeling fundamentals, learning how to simulate ecological interactions, habitat connectivity, and freshwater flows using advanced computational tools.
As the program progresses, participants will apply their knowledge to develop biomimetic solutions for habitat connectivity and freshwater flow dynamics. Case studies and real-world examples will provide insights into successful applications of biomimicry in engineering and technology. Guest lectures from industry experts will offer valuable perspectives on computational modeling in biomimicry research and design, as well as future trends in the field.
By the end of the internship, you will emerge with a deep understanding of biomimicry principles, computational modeling techniques, and their applications in solving real-world challenges related to water management and sustainability.
Available Intern Positions:
3 High School, 3 Undergrad & 1 Master, PhD
Syllabus
Week 1: Introduction to Biomimicry and Slime Mold Biology
Session 1: Principles of Biomimicry
Session 2: Understanding Slime Mold Behavior and Characteristics
Guest Lecture 1: Introduction to Computational Modeling Techniques
Week 2: Computational Modeling Fundamentals
Session 3: Computational Modeling for Biomimetic Design
Session 4: Biomimetic Design Principles in Computational Modeling
Guest Lecture 2: Biomimicry in Engineering and Technology
Week 3: Biomimetic Engineering for Habitat Connectivity
Session 5: Biomimicry in Habitat Connectivity Solutions
Session 6: Computational Modeling of Habitat Connectivity
Week 4: Biomimicry in Freshwater Flow Dynamics
Session 7: Biomimetic Solutions for Water Flow Optimization
Session 8: Computational Modeling of Freshwater Flow Patterns
Week 5: Biomimetic Solutions for Ocean Desalination
Session 9: Biomimicry in Ocean Desalination Technologies
Session 10: Computational Modeling of Ocean Desalination Systems
Guest Lecture 3: Computational Modeling in Biomimicry Research
Week 6: Project Development and Case Studies
Session 11: Biomimetic Design Project Development
Session 12: Case Studies in Biomimetic Design
Week 7: Final Project Presentation and Reflection
Session 13: Final Project Presentations
Guest Lecture 4: Future Trends in Biomimicry and Computational Modeling
Week 8: Reflection and Wrap-Up
Session 14: Reflection on Key Learnings
Session 15: Future Directions in Biomimetic Engineering