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Geological hazards through the 'internet of things' and data science

Exigo Limited

Engaging young people (aged 4-16) with science and technology through participation in a project focussing on Otago’s geological hazards; getting hands-on experience of the “internet of things” and data science.

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Exigo Limited

Project details

  • Bay of Plenty
  • Otago
  • Earth sciences
  • Computing and robotics
  • Maths and Statistics

Project duration

February 2017 - December 2017

Funding awarded

$30,000.00 excl. GST (2017)
Unlocking Curious Minds

Spaceward Bound New Zealand for Youth

The University of Auckland

Providing an astrobiology field trip for secondary school students to highlights New Zealand’s geologic features and associated flora and fauna, and explore questions related to life’s origins and existence in extreme environments.

Organised by

The University of Auckland

Project details

  • Bay of Plenty
  • Gisborne
  • Hawkes Bay
  • Waikato
  • Manawatu/Wanganui
  • Earth sciences
  • Space
  • Biology
  • Environment

Project duration

May 2016 - March 2017

Funding awarded

$30,000.00 excl. GST (2016)
Unlocking Curious Minds

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