DWC Emeritus Professor Nancy Longnecker

Emeritus Professor Nancy Longnecker speaks on a career communicating science. Nancy has great passion and experience in science communication, including curating several exhibitions including Dare to be Wise for the University of Otago’s 150^th anniversary and Well Balanced with the Ageing Well National Science Challenge, both hosted at Tūhura Otago Museum.

"My philosophy with students was to provide opportunities to think like a professional science communicator, to hone skills needed in their careers, to develop collaborative networks and to create communication resources to add to their portfolio."

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