Nature Lab
With advanced imaging systems and more than 80,000 specimens, the Nature Lab offers access to authentic natural history objects and supports inquiry into biomimetics, biophilic design, ecology and climate change.
With high-end microscopes, high-speed cameras and more providing access to specimens at multiple scales, these resources help students learn about design in nature and explore connections between artistic and scientific research.
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