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Emma's return from industry to do a PhD also means she can get involved in inspiring other young Māori and Pasifika to follow a path in STEM.
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With no initial set plan, Emily chose to pursue a BE(Hons) in Chemical and Materials Engineering, and is now an environmental engineer.
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With his skills and passion, multi-scholarship recipient and BE(Hons)/BCom conjoint student Marc is also set to launch his own start-up.
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After a positive experience with the Postgraduate Certificate in Light Metals Technology, Gordon chose to pursue a PhD in Chemical and Materials Engineering.
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Irina's PhD in Chemical and Materials Engineering led to a stint as Research Fellow in the department.
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Following his interests in renewable energy led Cole to study a BE(Hons) in Chemical and Materials Engineering.
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Kayla's eye-opening experience with her BE(Hons) involved discovering a love for code.
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One undergraduate specialisation and several postgraduate offerings are hosted by the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering.
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