Position: Associate Professor, Department of Software Engineering, University of Waikato. Field: Language technologies Associate Professor Te Taka Keegan (Waikato-Maniapoto, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti ...
Position: Polymer scientist Field: Science research Organisation: Scion Key skills for innovation Martin thinks the following attributes are important for working in innovation: Energy and drive ...
Position: Innovation Leader - Sustainability, Field: Horticulture, Organisation: ZESPRI International Limited. Key skills for innovation Alistair thinks the following personal attributes are ...
Do you think that the space industry is limited to astronauts and billionaires? If so, you need to think again! You can have so many careers in aerospace. If you look at what most astronauts do ...
In this activity, students create felt from wool fibres to illustrate how the surface structure of wool fibres affects its washability. Purpose This activity will help students understand the ...
In this online PD session recorded on 2 June 2016, Andrea Soanes from the Science Learning Hub was joined by three guest presenters – all inspirational women working in STEM – who shared their ...
When well managed, class discussion can help students examine, evaluate and share knowledge about a subject, providing opportunities for students to think critically and creatively, consider ...
In this unit, students will consider the performance properties of new stab and flame-resistant fabric and design protective wear for new market opportunities. Purpose To investigate the ...
Dr Melanie Johnston-Hollitt, from Victoria University of Wellington, explains how modern astrophysics is a global science. This means it is easy to do cutting-edge research in New Zealand ...
Dr Melanie Johnston-Hollitt, from Victoria University of Wellington, explains how a new generation of radio telescope (called the Square Kilometre Array) will help explore the far reaches of the ...
This recorded primary and secondary professional development session discovers science resources on Pond – an online environment for collating and sharing resources.
Select here for the best view of this interactive timeline. It combines the Rongomai School healthy homes investigation with the nature of science.
Dr Candida Savage explains the clues she collects in estuaries and fiords, to understand how changes in land use affect these environments.
The size, orbit and design of a satellite depend on its purpose. In this interactive, scientists discuss the functions of various satellites and orbits. Accompanying fact files provide ...
