How we can make science education more equitable

How we can make science education more equitable

8 November 2021 Te Pūnaha Matatini was a natural home for Dr Steven Turnbull to complete his doctoral project on tertiary science participation in Aotearoa New Zealand. Equity in science participation is central to Te Pūnaha Matatini’s ethos, and so is Dr Steven...
He took foundational physics and is now teaching the course

He took foundational physics and is now teaching the course

3 November 2021 Dr Kannan Ridings teaches Tertiary Foundation Certificate and Tuākana students that the best work that they can do will come from collaborative efforts. Dr Kannan Ridings (Rongowhakaata) struggled at high school – until he discovered science. “In one...
Modelling for transport policy interventions

Modelling for transport policy interventions

19 October 2021 Julie Mugford is applying the skills that she learned through her doctoral project with Te Pūnaha Matatini to a career across the public service. As she entered the final year of her PhD in 2020, Julie Mugford spotted an advertisement for a role with...