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Geometrically controlled snapping transitions in shells with curved creases
How fruit flies control their flight
Mechanics of Origami
Plant root growth patterns - coil and waiver
Rock and Roll: How Fruit Flies Control Their Flight
Tsevi Beatus, John Guckenheimer and Itai Cohen,
The Journal of the Royal Society Interface 12, 20150075 (2015) PDF
Emergence
Finding Your Scientific Voice
This six-session workshop exposed participants to techniques for presenting themselves in public. Students used improvisation, physical and vocal exercises, and multiple presentation assignments to help them find their scientific voice when speaking to fellow scientists, funding agents, and the lay public.
Origami Mechanics and Reprogrammable Metamaterials
Origami is widely known as the art of paper folding. In the last 20 years, scientists, engineers, and mathematicians have shown a steady and increasing interest in the field. This melting pot of art and science has been productive for both sides. On one hand, quantitative and technological advances have expanded the artistic repertoire and led to software (likeFreeform origami and Treemaker) that assists in designing ultra-realistic fold patterns. On the other, origami has stimulated technological advances such as efficient methods forpacking solar panels and rapid airbag deployment.
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