Marcus Rongowhitiao Shadbolt

Marcus (He/him) has a Bachelor of Science Majoring in Biological sciences and Philosophy from the University of Canterbury, a Post-graduate Diploma in Applied Science from Lincoln University, and is currently working on his Thesis at the University of Canterbury in seed banking methods and cultural protocols for seed banking.

Marcus-Rongowhitiao has a keen interest in using both traditional scientific practices, as well as mātauranga Māori research practices. He has experience working alongside Kaumātua across the country as well as researchers across New Zealand Universities and Research agencies in the biosecurity, language and wider science space.