Michael Walker (professor)

Michael Mathew Walker ONZM is a biologist at University of Auckland[1] notable for his work engaging with Māori students. He established a mentoring program called Tuākana more than 20 years ago which pairs first year Māori students with more experienced students in an effort to reduce the previously-high drop-out rate. He is of Te Whakatōhea descent.

In 2009 he was made an ONZM for services to science.[2]

In 2011, he won the Prime Minister’s Supreme Award 2011, and Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching in a Kaupapa Māori Context.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ "Professor Michael Walker". bioscienceresearch.co.nz. 2011. Retrieved 21 September 2011.
  2. ↑ "Investiture ceremonies in Auckland | The Governor-General of New Zealand Te Kawana Tianara o Aotearoa". gg.govt.nz. 2011. Retrieved 21 September 2011. Professor Michael Walker, Auckland, ONZM for services to science
  3. ↑ "Excellent teachers inspiring learner success | Ako Aotearoa". akoaotearoa.ac.nz. 2011. Retrieved 21 September 2011.
  4. ↑ "PM's award for work with Maori and Pacific students". nzherald.co.nz. 2011. Retrieved 21 September 2011. Professor Walker, a leading biological scientist of Te Whakatohea descent, established the Tuakana Programme more than 20 years ago to improve retention rates for Maori and Pacific science students, particularly in their first academic year.
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