The Lawrence Hall of Science
The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.
Wednesday - Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Animal Discovery Zone 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
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Are you ready to dive into the incredible world of bioinspired design and engineering? In this program, teen scientists learn how nature inspires us to create novel solutions for societal challenges. We begin this course with an introduction to the field of bioinspired design and later a tour of the Embodied Dexterity Group, a robotics research lab at UC Berkeley. In small groups participants engage in design challenges like building gecko-inspired adhesives that defy gravity, a soft hand gripper, or a 3D printed hand construction. Teens learn the principles of design thinking, create 3D computer-aided designs, and practice prototyping methods to build your own bioinspired design.
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Welcome activities and icebreakers
Opening Circle- group check-in and framing the day
Explore STEM concepts and hands-on investigations in your track
Social breaktime with teens from other tracks (BYO snacks & water bottle)
Continued investigations and explorations in your track
Closing Circle- reflection prompts and preview of what’s ahead
Meet and talk to current college students or professionals from a range of STEM career fields
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Amber Young is a STEM enthusiast hailing from Atlanta, Georgia! Amber has always been fascinated by animal behavior, math, and robotics, and has been on a mission to learn as much as she can about them. Her passion for these subjects led her to some amazing opportunities to do research on the physics of animal locomotion and bio-inspired robotics.
Currently, Amber is a mechanical engineering M.S./Ph.D. student at UC Berkeley, where she conducts research with the Embodied Dexterity Group. Before that, she earned a B.S. in Physics from Yale University in May 2021. In addition to her academic pursuits, Amber is also committed to helping underrepresented students access quality education, particularly in physics. She believes that everyone should have the opportunity to learn and grow. When Amber isn’t busy with her studies, she loves to explore the world around her by crossing things off her bucket list.