The University of Amsterdam’s Science, Technology & Innovation: Biomimicry minor has won the UvA Education Award for “Innovative Teaching”. The minor’s success is attributed to its unique approach, which combines design thinking, makerspace labs, and close teacher cooperation. The jury praised the program’s student-centered approach, allowing students to make their own choices and shape their learning experience. Students are also actively involved in the program’s development, both during the minor and afterwards. The minor’s innovative approach goes beyond traditional teaching methods, challenging the status quo and demonstrating its effectiveness with both students and teachers. Despite being a relatively new program, it has already gained recognition and success, showcasing its potential for continued growth and impact.
Farid Boussaid, Giorgia Romagnoli, and the team in Computational Social Science and Biomimicry at UvA have been awarded an UvA Education Award.
