Science for communities with ESR
In this recorded professional learning session, Greta Dromgool talks with Dr Kristin Dyet about her role at New Zealand’s Institute of Environmental Science & Research (ESR). Kristin shares how she became a microbiologist, the varied work that ESR does and the importance of antimicrobial awareness.
Discover more about the ESR website it hosts a range of information that teachers can access for use in the classroom as well as offering examples of the cutting edge science happening in Aotearoa New Zealand.
This discussion supports World Antimicrobial Awareness Week and the importance of working together on this complex and challenging issue.
Index
| Topic | Video timecode |
|---|---|
Welcome and about the Science Learning Hub | 00:00 |
Introducing Dr Kristin Dyet | 00:53 |
Becoming a microbiologist | 01:42 |
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week | 03:51 |
Pathways of AMR transmission | 05:51 |
ESR Institute of Environmental Science & Research | 07:27 |
Resources for the classroom | 08:35 |
Wastewater Surveillance Dashboard | 10:53 |
Kristin’s work with ESR | 12:08 |
Preventing AMR | 13:58 |
SLH links, keep in touch and thanks | 14:55 |
Nature of science
This recording provides an opportunity to meet a scientist and hear about the work they do.
Related content
Watch Dr Souxsie Wiles in our webinar The science of superbugs – teaching antimicrobial resistance awareness in Aotearoa.
Discover pedagogical insights and curriculum links in Antimicrobial resistance – a context for learning. It includes an interactive planning pathway that curates Hub AMR resources in one handy place.
See the collection Antimicrobial resistance resources – full of resources to support teaching and learning about AMR. It is ready for you to use and customise as you choose.
Find out more about ESR in our article ESR Water Management Group.
Useful links
Ngā Kete Intelligence Hub is a collection of data and analytical resources, from ESR's various science disciplines.
Visit the ESR website to find out more. You can contact ESR by emailing enquiries@esr.cri.nz.
Acknowledgement
Thank you to Dr Kristin Dyet for sharing her time and knowledge.
