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Welcome to the Annual Idaho STEM Conference, presented by ICTM, ISTA, IDEEA, and CSTA! Join us on July 30th and 31st at Mountain View High School in Meridian, Idaho. An optional field trip day will be held on August 1st at various locations.  

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Biomimicry – Why Tomorrow's Innovations Start in Nature and How to Leverage Nature in Your Classroom
Thursday July 31, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
TBA
Question: How can we use nature’s blueprints to prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of the future?

The world is changing faster than ever—so how do we equip students with the skills to navigate uncertainty, think creatively, and solve complex challenges while also getting them further engaged in STEM Futures? The answer lies in the original innovator: nature.

This workshop will explore how biomimicry—the practice of learning from nature’s 3.8 billion years of R&D—can be used as a powerful STEM teaching tool. From energy-efficient buildings inspired by termite mounds to self-cleaning surfaces modeled after lotus leaves, we’ll examine real-world breakthroughs that have transformed industries.

Educators will learn practical ways to integrate biomimicry into STEM education, inspiring students to approach challenges with a problem-solving mindset, systems thinking skills, and a future-focused perspective. Through an interactive discussion and live lesson planning session, we’ll explore how to help students think like nature’s most adaptive, resourceful, and resilient innovators.

Speakers
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Billy Almon

Astrobiofuturist
Billy Almon is an Astrobiofuturist who uses nature’s hidden wonders to design innovative solutions that improve the human condition—both for those on Earth and those venturing to the stars. Through his Dream and Adapt Framework, Billy inspires leaders, educators, and creators... Read More →
Thursday July 31, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
TBA
  Science

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