Also called: Bio-Inspired Design Consultant
Studies how nature solves problems and turns those ideas into products and designs.
Researches how termite mounds stay cool to help architects design buildings without air conditioning, and runs workshops for engineers.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Biology degree plus a biomimicry master's or certificate.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Biology, Design, Engineering.
Growing about average. Tracks BLS biological scientists.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI can search biology for design ideas fast; workshops, judgment and turning ideas into products stay human.
Classes: AP Biology, Engineering design, Art.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-1029.
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