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ArticleIntegrative organismal biology (Oxford, England)2026

Bridging Science Across Species: A Biomechanics Outreach Event at the Zoo.

Cassie Shriver, Audra Davidson, Henry C Astley, Saad Bhamla, Kai L Yung, Danielle S Adams, V David Munteanu, Richard W Blob, Charles Hammer, Skylar Taylor and 6 more

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Cassie ShriverDepartment of Biological Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2970-1196
Audra DavidsonDepartment of Biological Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA.
Henry C AstleyDepartment of Biology, University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325, USA.
Saad BhamlaDepartment of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9788-9920
Kai L YungDepartment of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of California, Irvine, CA 92697, USA.
Danielle S AdamsField Museum of Natural History, Chicago, USA.
V David MunteanuDepartment of Biological Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, USA.
Richard W BlobDepartment of Biological Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5026-343X
Charles HammerDepartment of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA.
Skylar TaylorDepartment of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of California, Irvine, CA 92697, USA.
Young-Hui ChangDepartment of Biological Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA.
David L HuDepartment of Biological Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0017-7303
Michelle KolarIndianapolis Zoo, Indianapolis, IN 46222, USA.
Staci WiechZoo Atlanta, Atlanta, GA 30315, USA.
Joseph R Mendelson IiiDepartment of Biological Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA.
Andrew K SchulzDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Ga 30332, USA.

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Abstract

Outreach events are an excellent way to expose science disciplines to the public beyond the ivory tower of academics. In this paper, we describe how a zoo-academia collaborative team designed and hosted an interdisciplinary outreach event exposing thousands to the wonders of bio-inspired design and biomechanics. Over the past 4 years, we have run such a collaborative outreach event which has attracted 26,750 people, allowing children and adults to be exposed to diverse research fields through our annual Zoo Biomechanics Day. In partnering with labs, companies, and student organizations, we have hosted 17 unique booths highlighting human, plant, and animal biomechanics and bio-inspiration to showcase engaging demonstrations of science, technology, engineering, arts, and medicine principles. This event is low-cost ([Formula: see text] annually) while increasing attendance at the zoo by over 65% compared to similar non-event days. Furthermore, participating researchers get connected to the zoo, allowing discussions of new collaborative research between the zoo and universities. This paper will serve as a framework for others to host events which highlight the zoo-university collaborations that enhance the dual objectives of outreach and research at modern zoos.

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PMCPMC13270971

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