Dudley Bell

University of Waikato   Dudley provides technical support for more than 100 postgraduate (Ph.D. and Masters) students, and with his technical experience, expertise and knowledge have helped to develop outstanding scientific facilities to support the University of Waikato. His role has been instrumental in the success of some groundbreaking scientific discoveries at the University. Dudley…

Aaron M. Wall

University of Waikato   Aaron’s team identify farm management practices that either decreases soil carbon losses or increase gains. One of the major components of the carbon balance is the exchange of CO2 between the atmosphere and the ecosystem. This exchange is measured using eddy covariance systems, which he installed and maintains. Aaron M. Wall…

Brian Smith

Scientist at NIWA    Brian is an aquatic entomologist, who’s research over the last two decades has produced a comprehensive identification guide to our caddisfly fauna. His identification guide provides a major taxonomic resource for the identification of New Zealand caddisflies, an important and unique component of our freshwater fauna. Brian Smith NIWA Back to…

Michael Wilson

Sacred Heart Girls’ College   Michael is Head of Science at Sacred Heart Girls’ College and has developed a free learning hub called www.passbiology. co.nz, an interactive online learning platform for senior secondary biology teachers and students. It allows resource sharing and encourages social media interaction. Originally developed for teachers of the Waikato region, it is…

Sarah Hay

St Peter’s School   Sarah teaches Chemistry to a high standard incorporating effective pedagogy. As the Head of Faculty, St Peter’s School, she also oversees a huge range of opportunities for students to engage in Science outside of the classroom.   Sarah is the secretary of the Waikato Science Teachers Association (WSTA) and is one…