Whitney’s interest in marine science grew from a young age where she remembers snorkelling at Te Whanganui-a-hei marine reserve and exploring local native bush. She became involved in ecological restoration projects through volunteering for the Conservation Company...
Madeleine’s passion for New Zealand wilderness is reflected in the way she spends nearly every weekend in the mountains. In the summer of 2018/19 she was funded by the Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand to tramp the length of the South Island to raise money...
Anna Clark is currently studying towards a Masters in Genetics at the University of Otago. Her research project is investigating a genetic pest control system called gene drive. This could be used to bias the sex ratio of offspring or eliminate the fertility of one...
Ella is currently studying towards her Bachelor of Science majoring in Chemistry and Environmental science at the University of Canterbury. She was drawn to study this through her love for both science and the outdoors. Passionate about making sustainability a...
After completing a Bachelor of Science in Geology and Zoology at the University of Otago, Lachie started a Masters in Paleogenetics; using DNA recovered from ancient bones to understand how human colonization and climate change have impacted Aotearoa’s unique lizard...
