Celebrating New Zealand Women In Science 1

To celebrate World Women in Science Day on February 11, the Foundation is shining a light on four, inspiring New Zealand women working in the fields of respiratory research and technology.

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Engineering is not just cars and motors and engines. That’s the message Jaimey Clifton wants to share with young women trying to decide their career path. Take it from her – she’s now working to help pregnant women with sleeping issues get more (and safer) rest. Read more.



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‘I’m Māori and I’m a woman’ - that’s what motivates Trudy Caljé-Van Der Klei to strive for success in the field of engineering. By sharing her story, she also hopes to inspire a new generation of wāhine and people of colour. Read more.



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Living rurally in New Zealand shouldn’t be a barrier to accessing adequate healthcare. That’s why Ella Guy is working to change this by developing a device to record respiratory data which can then be used by doctors to create more accurate at-home patient care plans. Read more.



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Ellie Byerley spent her childhood building garden furniture with her dad, now she’s working on the latest products for Dyson – from haircare to vacuum cleaners. Read more.