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Download the BSpecialist Program Description for a detailed outline of the program format and delivery style as well as course and in-person session descriptions.
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2012 BSpecialist Cohort
Western North American Cohort
Xeric shrubland (desert)
The cohort will meet in-person at three sessions throughout the course of the program at one of the following representative ecologies within western North America (venue TBD):
Instructors
Karen Allen
Ecologist, Educator
Certified Biomimicry Professional
Based in Bend, Oregon, USA
Her interdisciplinary science background and love of natural history help Karen serve as a Biologist at the Design Table, translating nature's strategies for architects, engineers, and designers.
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Taryn Mead
Director of Consulting, Biomimicry 3.8
Certified Biomimicry Professional
Based in Yosemite NP, CA
Taryn's training in ecology and the socio-industrial aspects of environmental issues provides a systems-based platform for discussion of biomimetic principles and methodologies.
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Eastern North American Cohort
Temperate Deciduous Forest
The cohort will meet in-person at three sessions throughout the course of the program at the following representative ecology within eastern North America (venue TBD):
Instructors
Sherry Ritter
Research and Education Specialist, Biomimicry 3.8
Certified Biomimicry Professional
Based in Missoula, MT
Sherry has worked much of her career as a wildlife ecologist for state wildlife agencies, and as a research/management coordinator for the U.S. Forest Service.
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Doug Paige
Associate Professor of Industrial Design
The Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Doug is an Associate Professor of Industrial Design at The Cleveland Institute of Art where has been teaching since 1998. Along with studio classroom projects, he collaborates with local organizations to bring together students and the community for special design projects including; up-cycled pallet furniture, bike racks to promote a bike friendly city, studio furniture from deconstructed houses and exploring biomimicry to studying the Cuyahoga River bulkheads and fish health.
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Biomimicry Specialist Certification Program
2013 application information coming soon.
2012 Program Timeline
Accepting participants through:
March 2, 2012
Access to online learning platform granted:
March 5, 2012
Commencement of online coursework:
March 11, 2012
Kick-off in-person session:
April 2–6, 2012
Mid-program in-person session:
August 5–10, 2012 (Eastern NA cohort)
August 7–12, 2012 (Western NA cohort)
Closing session and program graduation:
November 5–8, 2012
Program Cost and Payment Plan
Tuition and fees: $9,950 (USD)
Program tuition and fees include instruction, on-line technology fees, workshop materials and the primary course text from the Biomimicry 3.8, Biomimicry Resource Handbook, A Seed Bank of Knowledge and Best Practices.
Program Expenses: $2,850 (USD)
Program expenses cover the in-person session costs, including shared room accommodations, meals, local travel, and entrance fees. The program expenses do not include travel expenses to and from the in-person session meet-up location (usually the airport) and any optional single room charges. Program expenses are non-negotiable items within the scope of the program costs.
Payment to the Biomimicry 3.8 for all program costs may be made in three equal installments of $4,276 (USD) through the duration of the course, roughly at the beginning, middle and end of the program. The specifics of the payment plan and payment due dates will be articulated in the Enrollment Form upon acceptance.
A non-refundable down payment of $250 must be submitted with the program enrollment form after program acceptance.
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