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Alehandrea Raiha Manuel (Ngāti Pōrou)

Fulbright Science and Innovation Graduate Award Alehandrea Raiha Manuel will research equity and telehealth in Indigenous ear and hearing healthcare at the University of Arizona in Tucson Arizona, and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas towards a PhD at the University of Auckland. Alehandrea graduated with a BHSc and PGDipPH (Distinction) in 2012 from the University of Auckland, and a MAudSt in 2014 from the University of Queensland.

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Aya Morris

Fulbright Science and Innovation Graduate Award Aya Morris from Kaitaia will research sustainable development and resilience in coastal communities at Columbia University in New York City, New York toward a Master of Sustainable Development Goals at Massey University. Aya graduated with a BA in Psychology in 2013 and a PgDip Ed (Ed Psych) in 2016 from Massey University, and a Diploma in Te Aupikitanga ki Te Reo Kairangi in 2018 from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.

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Georgia Third

Fulbright Science and Innovation Graduate Award Georgia Third from Auckland will complete a PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of California Santa Cruz, California. Georgia graduated with a BSc in Marine Science and Environmental Science in 2020, a PgDipSci in Marine Science in 2021, and a MSc in Marine Science in 2022 from the University of Auckland.

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Sophie Oliff

Fulbright Science and Innovation Graduate Award Sophie Oliff from Wellington will complete a Masters of Science in Clinical Service Operations at Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts. Sophie graduated with a BHSc (Hons) in Population Health in 2013 from the University of Auckland, and a BPharm in 2016 from the University of Otago.

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Rachael Yielder

Fulbright Science and Innovation Graduate Award Rachael Yielder from Auckland will research people’s mindsets towards illness and medication and how they influence health outcomes at Stanford University in Palo Alto California, towards a PhD at the University of Auckland. Rachael graduated with a BA in Psychology and Sociology in 2013, from the University of Auckland, a BA (Hons First Class) in Music Business from the University of Sussex at BIMM Manchester in 2017, and a Master of Health Psychology (First Class Hons) from the University of Auckland in 2022.

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Rebekah White

Fulbright Science and Innovation Graduate Award Rebekah White from Auckland will complete a Master of Arts with a Science Concentration at Columbia Journalism School in New York, New York. Rebekah graduated with a BA in English and Comparative Literature in 2009 from the University of Auckland, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism from AUT University in 2010.

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Mattias Tolhurst

Fulbright Science and Innovation Graduate Award Mattias Tolhurst from Wellington will complete a PhD in Molecular Engineering at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. Mattias graduated with a BSc in Mathematics and Biotechnology and a BBMedSc in Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry in 2020, and a BSc in Biotechnology (Hons First Class) in 2021 from Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington.

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Bronte Heron

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Bronte Heron from Taranaki will complete a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at the New School, New York City. Bronte graduated with a BFA (Hons First Class) in 2016 from Elam School of Fine Arts, and an MA in Creative Writing in 2021 from the International Institute of Modern Letters at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington.

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Isabella Gregory

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Isabella Gregory from Christchurch will complete a Master of Music in Flute Performance at Rice University in Houston, Texas. Isabella graduated with a BMus (Hons First Class) in Classical Performance and a BA in Religious Studies in 2021 from Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington.

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Jack Harré

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Jack Harré from Christchurch will complete a Master of Music in Jazz Performance at New York University, New York City. Jack graduated with a BMus (Hons First Class) in Jazz Performance from Te Te Kōkī School of Music at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington in 2021.

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Pete McKenzie

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Pete McKenzie from Wellington will complete a Master of Arts in Journalism at Columbia University in New York City, New York. Pete graduated with an LLB (First Class Hons) and BA in Political Science and Mandarin in 2022 from Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington.

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Leola Meynell

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Leola Meynell from Palmerston North will research how climate change is affecting women’s reproductive decisions at University of California Riverside in Riverside, California towards a PhD in Psychology at Massey University. Leola graduated with a BA (Hons First Class) in Psychology in 2017, and an MA in Psychology in 2020, from Massey University.

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Briana Steven

Fulbright Science and Innovation Graduate Award Briana Steven from Christchurch will complete a Master of Engineering in Bioengineering at the University of California, in Berkeley, California. Briana graduated with a BE (Hons First Class) in Mechanical Engineering in 2021 from the University of Canterbury.

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Liam Wooding (Ngāti Hinearo, Ngāti Tuera / Te Ati Haunui-a-Pāpārangi)

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Liam Wooding from Whanganui will research music performance at the University of California San Diego, California towards a DMA at the University of Waikato. Liam graduated with a BMus in Classical Performance from the University of Auckland in 2013, an MMus (Hons First Class) from the University of Waikato in 2017, and completed the Professional Performance Program at the Australian National Academy of Music in 2019.

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Melody Kim

Fulbright Science and Innovation Graduate Award Melody Yunjeong Kim from Auckland will research childhood trauma and youth mental health at the University of Harvard in Cambridge, Massachusetts towards a PhD at the University of Auckland. Melody graduated with a BSc in Psychology in 2020, and a BSc (Hons First Class) in 2021 from the University of Auckland.

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Apo Aporosa

Fulbright New Zealand Scholar Award Apo Aporosa from Kirikiriroa will investigate both the hepatotoxicity linked to kava consumption, and culturally informed therapeutic interventions to reducing post-traumatic stress disorder amongst post-combat soldiers at various institutions in Hawai’i. Apo is a lecturer and researcher at Te Huataki Waiora School of Health and Te Kura Whatu Oho Mauri School of Psychology at Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato – University of Waikato.

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Nikki Barrett

Fulbright Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga Graduate Award Nikki Barrett from Kirikiriroa Hamilton will research the revitalisation of traditional Indigenous birthing knowledge and practices towards a PhD candidate at the University of Waikato. Nikki graduated with a BSpLS in 2009, and a Master of Sport and Leisure Studies in 2016 from Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato – University of Waikato.

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Anna Clark

Fulbright NZ Science and Innovation Graduate Award Anna Clark from Hurunui will research potential outcomes of genetic pest control at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York towards a PhD at the University of Otago. Anna graduated with a BSc in Genetics in 2017, and an MSc in Genetics in 2021 from the University of Otago.

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