Find out how a difficult childhood in South Auckland and a fascination with the Apollo Moon landings led Max Alexander into an extraordinary career photographing astronauts, galaxies and some of the world’s most powerful telescopes. In the latest addition to our science career poster series, explore the world of astronomy and astrophotography through Max’s work […]
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From overwintering at an Antarctic research station and discovering a novel antifreeze protein in marine bacteria to teaching science on the streams and rocky shores of Tairāwhiti, Dr Sarah Boyle’s education journey has been shaped by a lifelong fascination with the natural world. In this Q&A, the Gisborne Boys’ High School science and biology teacher […]
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Kate Horton, the new owner of Books for Kids in Hamilton has provided NZASE members with a 10% discount code to be used across her range of books. Please only share with NZASE members. Use: NZASE10 online or instore. Books for Kids has been serving young Kiwi readers since 1970. Now owned and operated by Kate, Hamilton’s iconic independent […]
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Science teachers from around the country will swap lesson plans and classrooms for cutting-edge research later this month, as a series of professional development days gives secondary biology teachers the chance to hear directly from scientists behind some of New Zealand’s latest discoveries. The annual Maurice Wilkins Centre Teacher Professional Development Days, held in association […]
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Our latest NZASE newsletter has landed, packed with inspiring stories and classroom-ready opportunities for science educators. Explore how music can bring science concepts to life, dive into a new scientist careers series with ancient DNA researcher Nic Rawlence, hear from Dr Aidan Kiely, who shares his journey into science teaching and catch up on upcoming […]
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Find out how a childhood passion for hunting fossils on New Zealand road trips led Nic Rawlence into a groundbreaking career in science. In the latest additions to our scientist career poster series, explore the fascinating world of ancient DNA and palaeontology through Nic’s work as Ancient Ecology Lab Director at the University of Otago, […]
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From hunting fruit flies in university labs to leading science at Aorere College and being awarded the Prime Minister’s Te Puiaki Kaiwhakaako Pūtaiao Science Teacher Prize award in 2025, Dr Aidan Kiely’s journey into teaching has been shaped by a belief that science should feel relevant to every student. In this Q&A, Aidan reflects on hands-on learning, […]
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Despite growing awareness around diversity in STEM, engineering remains one of the most gender-imbalanced sectors in Aotearoa. Research shows that young women are more likely to pursue STEM pathways when they can see relatable role models and feel a sense of belonging in the field. In 2026, the Women in Engineering (WIE) Academy at the […]
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Our latest NZASE newsletter is out now, bringing together fresh classroom ideas, derived grade exams, student competitions and practical PLD opportunities for science educators across Aotearoa. Highlights include real-world science contexts, mātauranga Māori integration, and upcoming workshops to support the new curriculum.
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Please email Donna to register your interest before the meeting, which is happening at 6pm on Tuesday, 19 May.
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