Frost Foundation speaker to focus on clues to sustainability found in nature

Fort Worth, TX

2/11/2009

Dr. Dayna Baumeister, a biologist devoted to applied natural history and founder of the Biomimicry Guild, will discuss “What Would Nature Do? Biomimicry as a Path to Sustainability” Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 5 p.m. in the Brown Lupton University Union ballroom. The event, which is free and open to the public, is co-sponsored by the Frost Foundation Lectureship for Global Issues and The Center for International Studies: TCU Abroad.

Biomimicry (the process of finding sustainable ideas by echoing nature) is finding a home in companies, universities and organizations worldwide. The next generation of designers, biologists and engineers are learning to mine the practicalities of nature for ways to meet future challenges. Dr. Baumeister’s program will include a visual tour of the world of biomimicry.

Co-founder of the Biomimicry Guild, Dayna’s fascination and intrigue with the natural world began early with daily forays into the woods behind her home and weekend trips to the mountains with her family. As an adult, nature has been an inspiration in all of her personal and professional endeavors. Starting at the coastal seashore of Florida, Dayna received a BS in marine biology from New College in Sarasota. After several years exploring the intricate relationships of coral reefs, she turned in her wetsuit and headed back to the mountains. There, Dayna earned a MS in resource conservation and a PhD in organismic biology and ecology from the University of Montana in Missoula, specializing in dynamics of positive interactions among animal and plant life. With a background in biology, a devotion to applied natural history, and a passion for sharing the wonders of nature with others, Dayna has worked in the field of Biomimicry since 1998 as an educator, researcher, and design consultant. As co-founder and keystone for the Biomimicry Guild, Dayna acts as the liaison between all members of the Guild.

For more information, call Susan Layne at 817-257-7120.