Students
Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
2 days
Details
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Biomedical Engineering | Industrial Design | Materials Engineering
Area of study
Engineering | Natural Science
Education type
On campus
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


Design Factory at METU Engineering Summer School

The Design Factory at Middle East Technical University organized a course titled "BIYOESIN 101: Nature-Inspired Designs" as part of the Engineering Summer School for high school students. This intensive and creative two-day educational program introduced students to the innovative world of engineering, drawing inspiration from structures and systems in nature.


Course Overview

The course, held at the METU Design Factory, was coordinated by Faculty of Architecture professor Prof. Dr. Arzu Gönenç Sorguç and the Design Factory team. It allowed participants to explore nature-inspired design principles and apply them to develop creative solutions to engineering problems.


Course Activities

During the hands-on sessions, students developed their own designs based on:


  • Claws
  • Joints
  • Bones
  • Skeletal systems found in nature Using 3D printers, they turned their ideas into physical prototypes. A competition was held among these designs under the theme of "maximum load-bearing capacity," providing both fun and educational moments.

Course Outcomes

The "BIYOESIN 101" course increased young participants' interest in engineering and design, while also helping them enhance their:


  • Teamwork skills
  • Creativity
  • Problem-solving skills
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