Pauline Lisa Harris is a New Zealand academic. As of 2021 she is a senior lecturer at the Victoria University of Wellington.[1]
Pauline Lisa Harris | |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | Victoria University of Wellington, University of Canterbury |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astrophysics, Mātauranga Māori, satellite propulsion |
| Thesis | |
| Doctoral advisor | Jenni Adams |
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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