[Nhcoll-l] NASA-Cleveland Museum of Natural History Ph.D. fellowship

[Gavin Svenson]

*Ph.D. Fellowship in Biomimicry working with NASA’s Glenn Research
Center and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History on insect flight and
application to aerospace design.*

NASA’s Glenn Research Center is proud to sponsor a Bio-inspired Research
and Development (BIRD) Fellow for a PhD-seeking graduate student through a
Biomimicry Fellowship in the University of Akron’s Integrated Bioscience
PhD Program in collaboration with the Cleveland Museum of Natural History,
and Great Lakes Biomimicry (GLBio). The fellowship period begins in 2017
(applications will be reviewed until the position is filled) and is
renewable annually based on performance assessments based on mutually
agreed upon standards. The field of biomimicry offers application
opportunities in a variety of disciplines including paleontology,
entomology, anthropology, chemistry, chemical, mechanical and aerospace
engineering, polymer science, and biology.

We are looking for a highly motivated student who is interested in the
field of biomimicry and its application to solve real world problems in the
aerospace industry. The position will be sponsored by NASA’s Glenn Research
(GRC) in Cleveland, Ohio, and the successful applicant will interact with
collaborating scientists and engineers at NASA and the Cleveland Museum of
Natural History (CMNH). The degree program is through The University of
Akron.

The focus area of interest to NASA involves the intersection between
entomology and aerospace. The student will work with the Department of
Invertebrate Zoology at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History to help
understand the applications of extinct and extant insect species to
aerospace. Specifically, the fellow will work to survey wing morphology and
flight mechanics to populate a predictive database for modeling and
aerospace design. The experience will include work with data mining and
data analytics in addition to working with wind tunnels and developing
proposals for long term aerospace concepts. This is a great opportunity for
a student to gain industrial experience and make a difference while
completing a graduate degree. If you are interested in learning lessons
from nature and having an opportunity to apply those lessons to solve real
world problems, please apply to this program. For more information about
NASA GRC, please check our website at www.nasa.gov/centers/glenn/hom
e/index.html.

*About NASA’s Glenn Research Center*: NASA's Glenn Research Center in
Cleveland, Ohio, researches, designs, develops and tests innovative
technology for aeronautics and spaceflight. We design game-changing
technology for spaceflight that enables further exploration of the
universe. We create cutting-edge aeronautical technology that
revolutionizes air travel. NASA's Glenn Research Center is one of four NASA
research centers. Glenn is an essential component of NASA and an integral
contributor to the region. Glenn: - Has a decades-long tradition of
excellence in aeronautics and spaceflight - Makes key contributions in
supporting NASA missions - Is a vital element of the economy of the region
- Partners with local and national businesses - Collaborates with colleges
and universities - Makes significant contributions to the research, design,
development and testing of technology - Shares the NASA message at schools,
fairs and events around a six-state region: -Ohio, Indiana, Michigan,
Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota - Promotes science, technology, engineering
and mathematics (STEM) education NASA Glenn’s core competencies are 1.
Air-Breathing Propulsion 2. Communications Technology and Development 3.
In-Space Propulsion and Cryogenic Fluids Management 4. Power, Energy
Storage and Conversion 5. Materials and Structures for Extreme Environments
6. Physical Sciences and Biomedical Technologies in Space

*About the Cleveland Museum of Natural History*: The Cleveland Museum of
Natural History, incorporated in 1920, is one of the finest institutions of
its kind in North America. It is noted for its collections, research,
educational programs and exhibits. The collections encompass more than 5
million artifacts and specimens, and research of global significance
focuses on 10 natural science disciplines. The Museum conserves biological
diversity through the protection of more than 7,300 acres of natural areas.
It promotes health education with local programs and distance learning that
extends across the globe. Its GreenCityBlueLake Institute is a center of
thought and practice for the design of green and sustainable cities. Its
website is: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cmnh.org&d=CwIFaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=j5waoRaPIkgLEG71ybsaSjy4Z8WsPOZruEEwdvvruzg&s=hib4YoI8zFzdMhIp1i66r2rKiNsWS0gN0mrqoITFeMU&e= .

To apply: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__uabiomimicry.org_fellowships_&d=CwIFaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=j5waoRaPIkgLEG71ybsaSjy4Z8WsPOZruEEwdvvruzg&s=70Bq4kNcrUfiPphPV1kk5R7PTLOssfcpjg0iCngoDBU&e= 

For questions, please contact:
Peter H. Niewiarowski, Director of Biomimicry Fellowships, U of Akron (
phn at uakron.edu)
or
Gavin J Svenson, Ph.D.
Assistant Director of Science
Curator and Head of Invertebrate Zoology
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
1 Wade Oval Drive
Cleveland, OH 44106
216.231.4600 x. 3315
gsvenson at cmnh.org
mantodearesearch.com
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