Maximum entropy for Nanogirl Labs

Maximum entropy for Nanogirl Labs
Michelle Dickinson fears science education cash has been shut off, with her business the latest casualty. (Image: Jason Oxenham/NZ Herald)
Garth Bray
One of New Zealand’s best-known scientists, Dr Michelle Dickinson, also known as Nanogirl, has placed her social enterprise Nanogirl Labs in liquidation as funding for science education dries up.“It’s a really sad time. Michelle and I and the amazing people who've worked with us over the last eight years have poured our heart and soul into trying to make a for-purpose business that could make a real difference for Kiwi kids and kids around the world,” co-founder Joe Davis said.“There are some really big questio...

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