What if we could grow our own clothes?Suzanne Lee is a fashion designer who works closely with engineers, biologists, and material scientists to do just that.In this episode of Create the Future, we speak with Suzanne about biofabrication, a process that creates sustainable alternatives to materials like plastic and leather by engineering with life, not taking from it. We hypothesise the future applications of biofabrication in the construction of Mars habitats, discuss the ecological benefits of the technology, and explore the challenges of using bacteria, fungi, cellulose, and silk in the creation of everything from biodegradable packaging to artificial tissue.New episodes of ‘Create the Future: An Engineering Podcast’ every other Tuesday. <a href="http://www.qeprize.org/podcasts">www.qeprize.org/podcasts</a>Follow @qeprize on <a href="https://twitter.com/QEPrize">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/qeprize">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/qeprize/">Facebook</a> <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Communicating STEAM With Kari Byron

Engineering is for everyone and impacts all our lives. At this crucial moment for humanity, it couldn’t be more relevant to listen to engineers, thinkers, and designers as they debate how our future could - and should - look.Hosts Roma Agrawal MBE, George Imafidon MBE, and Guru Madhavan facilitate deep conversations about how we might restructure and rebuild the world we live in, from space travel to smart cities to a circular economy.New episodes every other Friday.Follow @QEPrize on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for more. Transcripts available here.The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering - the world’s leading award for engineers - champions groundbreaking invention and bold innovation which benefits humanity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.