Aura Robledo <Aura.Robledo@asu.edu> , Thu, Nov 5, 2009

Arizona State – BioMimicry Conference

Sponsored by Arizona State University School of Life Sciences at Tempe, Arizona, Feb 18th – 20th, 2010

Doug Lawson, Southwest Airlines, a presenter at our last SHPE Professional Conference will be presenting at the Arizona State – BioMimicry Conference, Feb. 18-20 in Tempe, AZ.

Ways of applying insect group behavior to improvements in Manufacturing, with additional implications in the areas of Teaming, Search & Rescue, Military and Robotics.

Some areas in which SHPE members might be interested in:
# Task allocation: How does an insect colony flexibly allocate its members among tasks and/or resource patches in an unpredictable environment? Can we devise similar ways to streamline assembly lines and host Internet services more efficiently?
# Cooperative transport: How do teams of insects work together without central communication or oversight? Can this inform dispersed human work teams (e.g. military or field search and rescue operations) in contexts where centralized communication becomes difficult. Can robots be programmed to interact and perform cooperative tasks following simple behavioral rules?

Early registration is $30 and the University is offering Student Travel Grants.
Website: http://sols.asu.edu/frontiers/2010/index.php
Flyer: http://www.shpedfw.org/documents/SBposter.pdf

Aura Perez Robledo
602-509-1120
aprobled@asu.edu
Conservation Biology & Ecological Sustainability Student
SHPE Secretary

NEXT GENERAL BODY MEETING IS ON

November 19th @ 6:30pm in CC120

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Volunteer Tutor and Mentors SHPE de ASU needs Tolleson and Central Junior Chapters, we need mentors and volunteers please contact John Hernandez at jpherna1@asu.edu.

Open Committee Positions are listed below, if you have any questions regarding the positions or are interested please contact Diana Sarmiento at dsarmien@asu.edu. Note: These positions are open to all majors; no experience is necessary and they are available on first come basis.

Networking Social Committee – Corina Prieto

Networking Social Committee Chair – Erick Ponce

Intramural Sports Director – Anabel Murillo & Bianca Mendez

Social Events Co-Coordinator-Armando Leon

Social Events Co-Coordinator - Abraham Gamez

Fundraising Committee – Daniela Flores

Fundraising Committee Chair – Mayra Lua

Fundraising Director- Carla Medellin

On Campus Event Director – Manuel Gastelum

Off Campus Event Director – Samuel Ramos

Technology and Communication – Noel Acosta

Committee Chair – Francisco Felix

Website  Director – Raphael Santana

Media Director – Mel Flores

Academic Excellence – Callie Rubin

Academic Excellence Committee Chair – Ellie Ziems

Studies Co-Director – Christine Tomforde

Studies Co-Directory – Angela Reina

Mentoring Director – Michael Herrera

Outreach – Diana Sarmiento & Callie Rubin

Outreach Committee Chair – John Hernandez

Outreach Coordinator – Armando Leon

Jr. Chapter Director (Tolleson) – Abel Becerra

Jr. Chapter Director (Central) – Linda Sanchez

Community Service Director - Hector Lechuga & Maria Contreras

Environmental Director- Raul Hurtado

Recruitment – Nicolas Quinones

Recruitment Committee Chair – Open

New Member Welcome Director - Open

Advertising Director – Carolina Tostado

Community College Outreach – Diana Sarmiento

Community College Outreach Committee Chair – Jose Rios

EMCC Outreach Director – Juan Morales

SMC Outreach Director – Magdalina Medina

PCC Outreach Director – Lucio Ortiz

GCC Outreach Director – Jason Rowley

FSESC Rep – Open

El Concilio Rep -Open