Tagged: Great NZ Science Project

New Zealand’s National Science Challenges announced - Infectious Thoughts

Siouxsie Wiles • May 01, 2013 •

• Auckland Museum,
• Great NZ Science Project,
• Infectious Diseases,
• John Key,
• Peter Gluckman,
• science challenges,
• Steven Joyce

NZ’s National Science Challenges announced alongside a massive funding boost In the beautiful blue Ocean gallery at the Auckland War Memorial Museum, the Prime Minister John Key, the Honourable Minister for Science and Innovation Steven Joyce and the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor Sir Peter Gluckman, today announced the 10 National Science Challenges. The PEAK panel*, chaired … Read More

Why stereotyping scientists matters - Infectious Thoughts

Siouxsie Wiles • Apr 27, 2013 •

• Brian Matthews,
• children,
• Daniel Davies,
• Fermilab,
• Great NZ Science Project,
• Imperial College London,
• Jackie King,
• naked,
• sally Birdsall,
• Science,
• scientists,
• stereotypes,
• teachers,
• white coats,
• women in science

I’m always interested to find out what people think I do for a living. No one has ever said scientist. It’s usually something in the arts or fashion*. You know, creative industries. I’m guessing it’s because of my hair. What is interesting about this though is that somehow people don’t think of science as being creative. Such misperceptions are largely … Read More

The Great NZ Science Project begins! - Infectious Thoughts

Siouxsie Wiles • Nov 11, 2012 •

• Great NZ Science Project,
• Infectious Diseases,
• Lancet,
• Michael Baker,
• National Science Challenges,
• Our Changing World,
• Radio New Zealand National,
• Staphylococcus aureus,
• Steve Ritchie,
• Steven Joyce

Today sees the launch of the ‘Great NZ Science Project’, a TV and web campaign that is part of the NZ government’s new $60 million National Science Challenges initiative announced earlier this year. Says Minister for Science & Innovation Steven Joyce: “We are keen for the public and the science community to tell us what they … Read More