Working in STEM

If you search for images of scientists on the Science Learning Hub, you’ll find photos of women and men, some...

In the 20th century, most people would have considered being an astronaut the number one job related to space. Now,...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in the space sector? It goes way beyond astronauts and rockets and it’s growing fast!...

This Connected article is based on an interview by Susan Paris with environmental scientist Dr James Ataria (Rongomaiwahine, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Tūwharetoa). James’s work focuses on...

This Connected article is about a class project that 7–8-year-old students conducted after their teacher challenged them to find out how the smell gets into a...

Waikato Regional Council (WRC) is a local government body. The Waikato region covers 25,000km2 – from the Bombay Hills in the north to Mt Ruapehu in...

Participatory and citizen science can help people connect with the world around them and create effective long-term conservation outcomes. In this story, we meet Dr Monica...

We can have the science at our fingertips when it comes to conservation and environmental issues, but effective connection with the public is often critical to...

It is going to take all of us working together to rebuild the health of our rivers and streams. In this story, we meet Dr Amanda...

What part does nature connection play in growing conservation-focused New Zealanders? In this story, we meet Julie Whitburn who is exploring the connection between nature engagement...

Why do we find some animals cute and others terrifying? In this story, we meet Sophie Fern who is exploring what we like and what we...

Most of us know what we should be doing to make the world a better place – reduce our carbon footprint, minimise our plastic use, buy...

Most New Zealanders live in urban areas and are getting fewer opportunities to engage with nature. In this story, we meet researcher Dr Danielle Shanahan who...

As urban populations increase, native species in urban areas are increasingly affected by human-led pollution, urbanisation and the impacts of climate change. In this story, we...

Kākahi may not be the most well known of our native species, but they are critical to the health of our waterways. In this story, we'll...

Art can be a powerful tool for environmental connection. In this story, we meet artist Gabby O’Connor who is applying a creative lens to science communication...

A visitor to the seismic engineering laboratories and test centres at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, is likely to meet researchers and students of many nationalities....

Plastics have got themselves a bad name, mainly for two reasons: most are made from petroleum and they end up as litter in the environment. However,...

In 2017, Sue Fergus and her students at Toko School in Taranaki began a Curious Minds Participatory Science Platform (PSP) project to distil oils and hydrosols...

The Kaituna River flows through the Bay of Plenty, winding its way from Lakes Rotorua and Rotoiti to its outflow at Te Tumu. However, Te Tumu...

Position: Science communicator and educator, she has worked for a range of companies includin GNS Science and Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). Field: Communication and education....

Humans have been manipulating living organisms for thousands of years. Examples of early biotechnologies include domesticating plants and animals and then selectively breeding them for specific...

If you search for images of scientists on the Science Learning Hub, you’ll find photos of women and men, some young, some old, a range of...

At present, it is not possible for scientists to accurately predict the time, location or strength of earthquakes, nor to tell if a swarm of small...

Paul Andrew Mayewski’s professional profile lists him as a glaciologist, climate scientist and explorer. Paul has led more than 55 expeditions to some of the most...

As New Zealanders looking to the future, we are faced with many opportunities – and challenges. These include improving the health of all our people, advancing...