Interview with Reece Whatmore
08/18/23 • 12 min
Inherited host Shaylyn Martos sits down with storyteller Reece Whatmore, who envisioned a bioinspired world where nature and humanity coexist harmoniously in Season 3, Episode 5: “Beyond the Anthropomass.” Together, they talk about Reece’s research, process, and dreams for the future.
Reece Whatmore (she/they) is an undergraduate student studying materials science and engineering at Carnegie Mellon University while working in the Morphing Matter Lab. With a deep-rooted passion for sustainability, Reece envisions a world where nature and humanity coexist harmoniously, leveraging the principles of bioinspiration in her work. By studying and understanding nature's mechanisms, Reece aims to develop innovative materials and engineering solutions that contribute to building this sustainable future. Beyond the lab, Reece loves outdoor activities, everything from rock climbing to swimming to long beach walks. You can learn more about her work at https://www.reecewhatmoredesigns.com/, and can follow her on instagram @reecequemas.
Inherited is a critically acclaimed climate storytelling show made by, for, and about young people. We’re a production of YR Media and distributed by Critical Frequency. For more information about our podcast, head to our website at yr.media/inherited, and follow us on the socials @inheritedpod.
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Inherited host Shaylyn Martos sits down with storyteller Reece Whatmore, who envisioned a bioinspired world where nature and humanity coexist harmoniously in Season 3, Episode 5: “Beyond the Anthropomass.” Together, they talk about Reece’s research, process, and dreams for the future.
Reece Whatmore (she/they) is an undergraduate student studying materials science and engineering at Carnegie Mellon University while working in the Morphing Matter Lab. With a deep-rooted passion for sustainability, Reece envisions a world where nature and humanity coexist harmoniously, leveraging the principles of bioinspiration in her work. By studying and understanding nature's mechanisms, Reece aims to develop innovative materials and engineering solutions that contribute to building this sustainable future. Beyond the lab, Reece loves outdoor activities, everything from rock climbing to swimming to long beach walks. You can learn more about her work at https://www.reecewhatmoredesigns.com/, and can follow her on instagram @reecequemas.
Inherited is a critically acclaimed climate storytelling show made by, for, and about young people. We’re a production of YR Media and distributed by Critical Frequency. For more information about our podcast, head to our website at yr.media/inherited, and follow us on the socials @inheritedpod.
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“Beyond the Anthropomass,” by Reece Whatmore
In today’s episode, storyteller Reece Whatmore interviews cutting-edge materials scientists in a genre-blending piece, conjuring a future where innovative technologies blend symbiotically with nature. She speculates on a world in which a circular economy fuels reciprocity with nature, from bioluminescence-powered screens, to self-repairing sidewalks, to clothing made of algal biopolymers.
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