2024 Powering Potential Presentations
Eight teams presented their solutions to some important issues at 2024 Powering Potential in Tāmakimakaurau.
Students attending Powering Potential ki Tāmakimakaurau 2024
Team TOITŪ
Team members: Tiara, Heidi, Athena, Samantha, Sienna, and Renee
Mentors: Ariana Hond and Rhieve Grey, Pūrangakura
How can Kaupapa Māori research help us understand kainga?
Focused question: What is your dream kainga as a rangatahi Māori?
Team PUFFS
Team members: Akriti, Penelope, Gayle, Manaia, and Lauryn
Mentors: Dr Sereana Naepi, Rosemary Choi, Kate Jack, University of Auckland
What is the purpose of a university?
Team ROBO GO!
Team members: Sanya, Siu, William, Braxtyne, Ryvah, and Skyla
Mentor: Dr Mahsa Mohaghegh, Auckland University of Technology
How are recent advancements in generative AI technologies, such as large language models, impacting teaching, learning, and assessment in secondary education?
Team SLEEPY BEEZ
Team members: Alex, Sophie, Lyla, Sophie, Ratahi, Ashtyn, and Gabrielle
Mentors: Dr Nicola Ludin and Assoc Prof Guy Warman, University of Auckland
Poor sleep leads to poor mental health: How can we improve sleep and mental health for young people in Aotearoa?
Team WAI WARRIORS
Team members: Alexis, Benji, Kaeyla, Emma-Lee, Scarlett, and Coraleigh
Mentor: Chez Panapa, Te Wai o Pereira River Care Group
How can embedding science in mātauranga help communities overcome environmental challenges?
Team JE-MAKE’N WAVES
Team members: Kino, Avantika, Michael, Emelia, Aviah, and Asela
Mentors: Andy Wang and Dr Jacob Ngaha, The Photon Factory, University of Auckland
How can we design a simple spectrometer that is able to assist whānau who are interested in studying taonga (high-value) plant species in their rohe (region)?
Team CARE BEARS
Team members: Zoe, Ella, Bailee, Misty, Ruby, and Kaiti
Mentor: Dr Sam Manuela, University of Auckland
How can we create a psychology workforce that is well-prepared to work with the increasing diversity of Aotearoa's population?
Team T&T
Team members: Bai, Ainslie, Ava, Waimarama, Shanika, and Lizzy
Mentor: Dr Amber Ruckes, University of Auckland
The 2023 New Zealand census results highlight shifts in New Zealand's population culture. How could these changes affect a New Zealand specific architecture?