Sept. 9, 2014
Bionic flying robots underscore importance of engineering design
The hosts on Thursday, Sept 11 in the Jack Simpson Gymnasium. Over 600 first-year engineering students will take in a special viewing as part of a class for the course , Engineering Design and Communications.
鈥淭his partnership between and the Schulich School of Engineering showcases the intersection between art and engineering,鈥 says Marjan Eggermont, associate dean (student affairs). 鈥淭he bionic flyers have that wow factor and demonstrate that engineers design beautiful and functional robots.鈥
The Festo Bionic Fliers event will include demonstrations of flying robotic jellyfish and other creations from the German automation company . The Bionic Learning Network uses principles from nature to provide inspiration for technical applications and industrial practice.
鈥淭he goal of this introduction to bionic flyers to inspire and show students the creative component of engineering design,鈥 says Eggermont. 鈥淭he robots are visually emulating movements from nature. Engineering is now at a level that we can duplicate the elegance of nature in our designs. It鈥檚 possible these mimicked designs will improve how we interact with our world.鈥
is open to the public from 1 鈥 1:45 p.m. and 2:15 鈥 3 p.m.
More Beakerhead events involving the Schulich School of Engineering students, faculty and alumni:
Look for art cars like and art bikes around town. Better yet, create your own! Consider this your licence to get creative with your ride. is a multidisciplinary project involving students and alumni of the Schulich School of Engineering and the 荔枝视频.
Sept. 10-14, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Downtown 荔枝视频
Grab your lunch and find the commotion on Stephen Avenue Walk. During this inspiring series, each speaker has just six minutes to wow you!
Wednesday鈥檚 topic: 鈥淥ur Future Robot Overlords,鈥 featuring Robots Will Save Your Life, with , associate professor of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at the Schulich School of Engineering and president of .
Sept. 10, Noon - 1 p.m.
Stephen Avenue Walk, 300 Block
is a collaborative project between the Engineering Education Students' Society and Let's Talk Science, both of which are student organizations at the 荔枝视频 that focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and awareness. The interactive project encourages audience members to try mechanical systems for alien communication and interact with our interstellar vehicle!
Sept. 10-12, 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
Stephen Avenue Walk
If a one-way trip to Mars seems like such a bleak idea, why are so many people keen to sign up? Pack your lunch and join this lively exploration with people who are willing to 鈥 literally 鈥 go where no one has gone before.
Sept. 10, 12 鈥 1:30 p.m.
荔枝视频 Downtown Campus Event Centre
How do you make a cup of coffee? Schulich alumni Sebastian Sztabzyb and Phil Robertson distill the process and science behind making the perfect cup of coffee and the engineering behind the coffee bean.
Sept. 14, 1 鈥 3 p.m.
Phil & Sebastian Roasterie, #23 2701 16 Street SE
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