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Sam Stier is a Lecturer at Otis College of Art and Design, specializing in Interdisciplinary Studies within Liberal Arts and Sciences. With a biology background, he has spent 15 years advancing bio-inspired design principles, collaborating with pioneer Janine Benyus and consulting for corporations. At Otis, he co-teaches Science and Sustainable Design for juniors/seniors, blending science-based analysis of sustainable technologies with hands-on biomimicry projects.
Stier founded The Center for Learning with Nature (www.LearningWithNature.org), a nonprofit promoting biomimicry in K-12 STEAM education. His authored works include the award-winning curriculum Engineering Inspired by Nature and the book Engineering Education for the Next Generation: A Nature-Inspired Approach (wwnorton.com).
His research interests span
- Bio-inspired Design
- Sustainable Development
- Wildlife Conservation
- STEAM Education
- Systems Thinking
- Design Innovation
Stier’s publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to science and design, though specific titles are not listed in the provided text. His teaching focuses on applying biomimicry to real-world challenges, bridging biology, engineering, and environmental ethics.
