The world is changing rapidly, and students need to be flexible, innovative and courageous in their learning to be prepared for the challenges that await them. The Curious Minds Participatory Science Platform (PSP) plays a vital role in empowering young people to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in meaningful ways.
In 2024, Curious Minds funded 11 projects across south Auckland. To find out more about each project, click on the links below.
1) REWILDING AUCKLAND
Christ the King Catholic School
2) EXPLORING THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT
AUT + Aorere College
3) EDIBLE SENSORY GARDEN
Pasifika Early Learning
4) THE INSECT WORLD
Robertson Road School
5) INDIGENOUS PRACTICES AND HAUORA
Aorere College
6) MOULDY HOMES STUDY
Te Ararata Stream Team
+ I AM Māngere
7) KAITIAKI ACTION AND INVESTIGATION
Tāmaki College
8) LIGHT POLLUTION IMPACTS
Maraetai Beach School
+ Skylabs NZ
9) STORMWATER POLLUTION IMPACTS
Tread Lightly Charitable Trust
10) GAMIFYING ECO-NUTRITION
Manurewa Intermediate School
11) HYDROPONICS
James Cook High School