#incaseyoumissedit Scion is celebrating 2 of its supported #innovations — ZealaFoam® & Cetogenix — being finalists in the 2024 KiwiNet Research #Commercialisation Awards. Find out more about Cetogenix in this article: nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-… #ICYMI #2024KiwiNetAwards

Our scientists' research into a unique microbiome associated with pine pollen is #inthenews It could offer insights into future environmental and allergy #research. farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/pin…

Last night we hosted some of the more than 300 delegates from more than 30 countries attending the Scion-hosted #ForestSAT2024 As conference chair Michael Watt says this is a chance to #connect, share & learn. We can't wait to see what the #conference holds.

Last night some of the more than 300 delegates from more than 30 countries attending #ForestSAT2024 gathered at Scion in Rotorua, New Zealand. As conference chair Michael Watt says this is a chance to #connect, share & learn. We can't wait to see what the #conference holds.

Detection - Session 2 of #IUFROPhyto2024 kicks off with Rebecca McDougal Scion talking about the use of environmental RNA to identify viable (most likely active) organisms from soil. It has the power to identify active pathogen communities, missed by current diag. techniques.

Several Scion staff are at #IUFROPhyto2024 in Paihia this week too. Rebecca McDougal is speaking twice today. This #conference is all about Phytophthora in forests and natural ecosystems

We are honored to be welcomed so warmly to Rotorua by Kingi Biddle and Ngāti Whakaue. Thank you. Welcome everyone to #ForestSAT2024!!

What a start to #ForestSAT2024 After an incredible icebreaker at Scion on Monday, the conference officially opened on Tuesday with a whakatau & keynote speech from UMass Boston emeritus Crystal Schaaf then a day of packed sessions. There's more to come!

We’re #hiring & looking for someone to join the creative MarComms team as Communications and Media Engagement Lead. 🖊️Inspire & excite people about Scion's core purpose. 🖊️Engage with media creating opportunities to tell our story brilliantly. ➕more 👉careers.sciencenewzealand.org/jobdetails/aji…

Field trippin - Day 3 #IUFROPhyto2024 A few snaps of a wonderful day among the giants. Kauri (Agathis australis), including the Lord of the Forest, Tane Mahuta IUFRO Scion

Great presentation by Tomas Poblete at #ForestSat international conference in New Zealand on the early detection of Dothistroma symptoms using hyperspectral imaging technology. Collaboration with Scion & Science at Melbourne through HyperSens Lab University of Melbourne & IAS-CSIC QuantaLab

#ForestSAT2024 day 2 featured our second keynote speaker Pablo Zarco-Tejada of University of Melbourne, 16 packed sessions & a gala dinner at Te Puia for a chance to network & learn about Māori history & culture. Bring on day 3. #conference #remotesensing

Our monthly webinar series is back! 🌿🔎🟡 Join us Wednesday 18 September to learn more about 'E heke e Heka!' the myrtle rust learning app developed by Scion - You can register for the webinar here: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/30215…

#register now to join Katerina Pihera-Ridge on a Beyond Myrtle Rust webinar to showcase E heke e Heka! The myrtle rust learning app launched in June empowers rangatahi & communities with knowledge. Watch live on Sept 18, 11am, or get a recording attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/30215…

A promising aquaculture #biomaterial trial in Tahiti is helping the French Polynesian pearl farming industry become more #sustainable. Scion & Université Polynésie looked at alternatives to traditional oyster collectors 👉scionresearch.com/about-us/news-… #partnership #collaboration #oysters

That's a wrap on #ForestSAT2024. Thanks to the 300 delegates who joined us in person. Friday's fieldtrip around Rotorua included stops at Waipa with Timberlands, a UAV demo with Interpine, a stop at Whakarewarewa Forest, and more. Stay tuned for more #conference #highlights

Whakanuia i Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori – Celebrate Māori Language Week Kia kaha ake! Give it a go with some of these kupu which are all about pūtaiao (science). #soundon #TeWikioTeReoMaori #MaoriLanguageWeek #laboratory #innovation #science

Check out this RNZ - Nine To Noon interview So much inspiration for designers, entrepreneurs or scientists that develop terrific solutions. A privilege for our Scion bioproducts and biomanufacturing teams to support this work. #circulareconomy rnz.co.nz/national/progr…

140 #ForestSAT2024 delegates joined us on a post-#conference field trip on Friday. Here they are at Whakarewarewa Forest checking out the Interpine Innovation Hovermap. What an incredible way to round out the week. #fieldtrip #LiDAR

#ICYMI The Beyond Myrtle Rust webinar on Weds showcases E heke e Heka! the #myrtlerust learning app Scion launched in June. With #TeWikioTeReoMāori on, it's the perfect time to learn more about this exciting mahi. #Register to watch live or get a recording tinyurl.com/4tye77sf