Maker Faire Bay Area 2024

Prototyping Climate Action

Home: California, United States

Discover engaging prototypes from the UC Davis Design Department Makerspace, including innovations in sustainable transportation, renewable energy solutions, sustainable materials fabrication, and nature-based solutions. This talk will provide valuable insights and practical tips on fostering innovation in climate adaptation strategies.

https://www.adaptingcity.org
Prototyping Climate Action - Maker Faire Bay Area 2024

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Beth Ferguson

Beth Ferguson is an artist and designer whose practice blends digital fabrication with sustainable transportation, solar engineering, climate resiliency, and public engagement. She is an Associate Professor of Design at the University of California Davis and the director of the Adapting City Lab (adaptingcity.org). Ferguson’s solar micromobility charging work can be seen at the Austin Energy Electric Drive and MacArthur BART Mobility Hub. Her interdisciplinary work has been exhibited at the Exploratorium Museum, Ars Electronica, and she is resident at the San Francisco Autodesk Tech Center.

https://www.adaptingcity.org/

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