by EllenR | Oct 29, 2018 | In the news
The Education Gazette interviewed Juliet about her thoughts on science education. She wants science education to be inclusive “and go beyond the traditional sources of received wisdom. Science is also fun, and learning about it should be fun for students, which...
by EllenR | Oct 9, 2018 | In the news
The NZ Herald runs a “12 Questions with…” feature. On 9 October, they featured Juliet answering questions about her role, her science background, and the opportunities for leadership as the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Kaitohutohu Mātanga Pūtaiao...
by juliet | Oct 8, 2018 | Uncategorised
Kia ora koutou Today marks the end of my first one hundred days in the role – a good time to post my first reflection. I committed to spending this time listening to as many people and visiting as many institutions as possible to hear their views on my role as Chief...
by EllenR | Oct 3, 2018 | From the OPMCSA
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern visited the Office of the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor today, as part of her schedule in Auckland. As promised, Juliet showed her the post-it wall, with all the suggestions from the public and the science sector about ways that...
by EllenR | Oct 3, 2018 | DCSAs, In the news
Professor Stuart McNaughton, Chief Science Advisor for the Ministry of Education, recently spoke to Newshub about the need to teach children critical analysis and argument—but also empathy. Professor McNaughton was one of the contributors to a collection of essays by...
