Dear Julian!
This is small matrix, for kids.
About the message below. Can we ask them to make our biomimetic prototypes
(crescents, barbed tape, etc.) which we are going to patent (or still in patent
department at the University)?
Cheers
O
J F V Vincent wrote:
> ----- Forwarded message from Emma A C Johnson <[log in to unmask]> -----
> Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2005 18:10:45 -0000
> From: Emma A C Johnson <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: Emma A C Johnson <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Biomimetics mailbase
> To: J F V Vincent <[log in to unmask]>
>
> My research group was recently awarded an EPSRC PPA (Partnerships for Public
> Awareness) award which will enable us to provide display material as a
> contribution to a number of Biomimicry exhibits to be displayed at the Eden
> Project's new Education Resource Centre which is due to be opened in Sept
> 2005.
>
> (i) Using in-house computer software developed at the University of Exeter,
> rapid prototyped models will be generated in a range of sizes, colours and
> materials in accordance to the appropriateness of the messages delivered by
> the Eden Project. These models will not only convey a Biomimicry message but
> will also demonstrate how modern techniques can be used to visualise tiny
> objects in very high detail.
> (ii) We will also harness advanced computer modelling techniques to
> demonstrate the potential use of such procedures in the advancement of
> science. Interactive animations will concentrate on specific Biomimicry
> aspects and will allow school children to join the debate about a number of
> concerning issues.
>
> My background is in the mechanisms of head injuries and not Biomimicry but
> now as a Research Associate working with the Eden Project and as the PR
> Officer for Simpleware Ltd. what I can offer is the computational tools and
> techniques to be able to generate high quality physical and computer models
> based on 3D imaging data.
>
> I hope to learn more about Biomimicry in general and its applications,
> particularly current issues that may be of political concern. In return I
> hope I can be a potential resource for, well anything I might know about!
>
> Regards
>
> Emma Johnson
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> Ms E A C Johnson
> School of Engineering and Computer Science
> Harrison Building
> University of Exeter
> North Park Road
> Exeter EX4 4QF
>
> Tel: 01392 263740
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "J F V Vincent" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: "Emma A C Johnson" <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 9:36 PM
> Subject: Biomimetics mailbase
>
> > Welcome to the mailbase.
> >
> > Would you like to give us a short summary of your interests and what you
> want to
> > get from the members of the mailbase?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Julian
> >
> > --
> > Julian FV Vincent [log in to unmask]
> > Professor of Biomimetics office 01225 386596
> > Centre for Biomimetic & Natural Technologies mobile 07941 933901
> > Dept of Mechanical Engineering fax 01225 386928
> > The University
> > BATH BA2 7AY
> >
> > http://www.bath.ac.uk/Departments/Eng/biomimetics/
> >
> > I hate quotations. Tell me what you know. (Ralph Waldo Emerson)
> >
>
> ----- End forwarded message -----
>
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> Julian FV Vincent [log in to unmask]
> Professor of Biomimetics office 01225 386596
> Centre for Biomimetic & Natural Technologies mobile 07941 933901
> Dept of Mechanical Engineering fax 01225 386928
> The University
> BATH BA2 7AY
>
> http://www.bath.ac.uk/Departments/Eng/biomimetics/
>
> I hate quotations. Tell me what you know. (Ralph Waldo Emerson)
--
Dr. Olga Bogatyreva
Research Officer, Biomimetics Group
Department of Mechanical Engineering
The University of Bath, BA2 7AY
United Kingdom
Tel +44 (0) 1225 38 42 54 home: +44 (0) 01225 830688
Fax +44 (0) 1225 38 69 28
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