Health and Safety

Free member access to laboratory and chemical standards NZASE members now have free access to the 12 standards about lab and chemical safety below, as NZASE has paid for a subscription to NZ Standards. These standard documents are essential references when storing and using new lab supplies, and during refurbishment and rebuilding. Download our article […]

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Vision Researcher | Jason Turuwhenua

Dr. Jason Turuwhenua (Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Tūhoe) is pioneering a tablet-based vision test designed to detect amblyopia (lazy eye) in young children. His research combines engineering, medical physics, and mātauranga Māori to create a tool that is both culturally relevant and scientifically robust, aiming to improve early childhood eye care across Aotearoa.

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Addressing student science misconceptions

Even wrong ideas can be stepping stones in learning, with practical tools to help students rethink and discover science for themselves. Discover how teachers can turn misconceptions into opportunities for deeper understanding. Why misconceptions are important We know that it is important to find out what students already know before we start teaching. The NZ […]

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Marine Scientist | Heni Unwin

Heni Unwin is a marine scientist of Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa, Ngāti Rongomaiwahine, Ngāi Tūhoe, and Te Ātihaunui-ā-Pāpārangi descent. She integrates Mātauranga Māori with marine science to develop sustainable aquaculture practices and environmental monitoring tools. As a researcher at the Cawthron Institute, Heni collaborates with Māori communities to ensure that scientific research aligns […]

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Neuroscientist | Donna Rose Addis

Dr. Donna Rose Addis is a cognitive neuroscientist whose research explores how memory shapes our sense of self and ability to imagine the future. With a background in Psychology and History from the University of Auckland, she earned her PhD at the University of Toronto, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University.

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Helping students take environmental action

Students are often passionate about their world, particularly about sustainable action. Many joined recent student-lead marches for climate change, to act about a crisis they felt powerless to change. So how can we help students take action on issues like climate change?

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Environmental Scientist | James Ataria

Dr. James Ataria (Rongomaiwahine, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Raukawa) is an ecotoxicologist whose work integrates Māori environmental knowledge with scientific research. His studies on contaminants in freshwater ecosystems, such as the Ahuriri Estuary and Mataura River, highlight the importance of community involvement and cultural perspectives in environmental science.

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