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Science for communities with ESR

In this recorded professional learning session, Greta Dromgool talks with Dr Kristin Dyet about her role at New Zealand’s Institute of Environmental Science & Research (ESR). Kristin shares how she became a microbiologist, the varied work that ESR does and the importance of antimicrobial awareness.

Discover more about the ESR website it hosts a range of information that teachers can access for use in the classroom as well as offering examples of the cutting edge science happening in Aotearoa New Zealand.

This discussion supports World Antimicrobial Awareness Week and the importance of working together on this complex and challenging issue.

Science for communities with ESR

This is an edited recording of the webinar Science for communities with ESR. Krisitin Dyet, microbiologist with ESR, discusses her role and the importance of AMR awareness.

Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wananga o Waikato

Index

Topic

Video timecode

Welcome and about the Science Learning Hub

00:00

Introducing Dr Kristin Dyet

00:53

Becoming a microbiologist

01:42

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week

03:51

Pathways of AMR transmission

05:51

ESR Institute of Environmental Science & Research

07:27

Resources for the classroom

08:35

Wastewater Surveillance Dashboard

10:53

Kristin’s work with ESR

12:08

Preventing AMR

13:58

SLH links, keep in touch and thanks

14:55

Nature of science

This recording provides an opportunity to meet a scientist and hear about the work they do.

Related content

Watch Dr Souxsie Wiles in our webinar The science of superbugs – teaching antimicrobial resistance awareness in Aotearoa.

Discover pedagogical insights and curriculum links in Antimicrobial resistance – a context for learning. It includes an interactive planning pathway that curates Hub AMR resources in one handy place.

See the collection Antimicrobial resistance resources – full of resources to support teaching and learning about AMR. It is ready for you to use and customise as you choose.

Useful links

Ngā Kete Intelligence Hub is a collection of data and analytical resources, from ESR's various science disciplines.

Visit the ESR website to find out more. You can contact ESR by emailing enquiries@esr.cri.nz.

Acknowledgement

Thank you to Dr Kristin Dyet for sharing her time and knowledge.

Published: 23 November 2023