Pauline Harris
Pauline Lisa Harris | |
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Alma mater | Victoria University of Wellington, University of Canterbury |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Astrophysics, Mātauranga Māori, satellite propulsion |
Thesis | |
Doctoral advisor | Jenni Adams |
Pauline Lisa Harris is a New Zealand academic. As of 2021 she is a senior lecturer at the Victoria University of Wellington.[1]
Academic career[edit]
After an undergraduate at Victoria University of Wellington, Harris completed a MSc and a PhD titled ' A search for gamma ray burst neutrinos using the Radio Ice Cherenkov Experiment' at the University of Canterbury, before returning to the Victoria University of Wellington.[1][2]
Harris received many external grants, including A Matauranga Maori Scientific Investigation of Traditional Maori Calendars,[3] Nga Takahuringa o te ao – The effect of Climate Change on Traditional Maori Calendars looking at calendars in Mātauranga Māori[4][5][6][7][8] and High-magnetic-field Plasma Propulsion Systems Enabling Next Generation Small Satellite Missions with Nick Long developing satellite propulsion systems.[9]
Selected works[edit]
- Harris, Pauline, Rangi Matamua, Takirirangi Smith, Hoturoa Kerr, and Toa Waaka. "A review of Māori astronomy in Aotearoa-New Zealand." Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage 16, no. 3 (2013): 325–336.
- Hēmi Whaanga, Pauline Harris, Rangi Matamua. "The science and practice of Māori astronomy and Matariki" New Zealand Science Review Vol 76 (1–2) 2020
Personal life[edit]
Harris is of Māori, Rongomaiwahine, Ngāti Rakaipaka and Ngāti Kahungunu descent.
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Pauline Harris". University of Wellington. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- ^ Harris, Pauline (2008). A search for gamma ray burst neutrinos using the Radio Ice Cherenkov Experiment (Doctoral thesis). UC Research Repository, University of Canterbury. doi:10.26021/8850. hdl:10092/2166.
- ^ Science innovation funds mbie.govt.nz
- ^ "Maramataka in our communities: revitalising the Māori calendar | Gisborne". Royalsociety.org.nz. 22 January 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- ^ "Maramataka project reconnecting to tohu". Royalsociety.org.nz. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- ^ "Climate change scientists look to Māori and other indigenous people for answers". Stuff.co.nz. 23 February 2019. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- ^ "Climate change impact on Māori wellbeing and culture 'sobering' yet 'insightful'". Stuff.co.nz. 21 October 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- ^ Meriana Johnsen, Journalist meriana.johnsen@rnz.co.nz (4 February 2021). "Matariki holiday will 'better connect us with the natural world' | RNZ News". Rnz.co.nz. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- ^ "Dr Pauline Harris: Research". Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
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- New Zealand women academics
- Ngāti Rongomaiwahine people
- Ngāti Kahungunu people
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