Scientist, communicator, singer, story teller and card shark Leilani Walker is an upcoming force in New Zealand science and exploration. Along with scientific illustrator Emma Scheltema, Leilani is launching a new initiative to raise awareness of New Zealand’s unique insect fauna by designing an insect themed set of playing cards. Pre-orders for the ‘Insects of New Zealand’ playing cards are online now!
Hear the story of how this initiative came about on the podcast here
Order your own set of Insects of New Zealand playing cards here
On the podcast Leilani philosophises on the use of language in science and how scientists are able to tell stories through their writing. Leilani put this in to practice herself as she shares her passion for science and exploration and how it has lead her to conduct a PhD studying the combative mating systems of sheet-web spiders.
Check out Leilani’s blog here or follow her on twitter @Lanipai
Find out more www.insituscience.com
Music www.bensound.com
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I love my ‘Insects of NZ’ cards. Amazing artwork with scientific detail. I still don’t know whether or not to play with them, or frame them and display them on the wall!
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Thats why I bought 2 packets! One to play with and one to keep in mint condition 🙂
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Of course, what a good idea. 😋 That way I don’t have to be so torn!
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