It’s no exaggeration to say that Dr Michelle Dickinson is a national treasure in New Zealand. She has a PhD in biomedical materials engineering, but is most famous for her alter-ego Nanogirl - a super-hero character all about making science engaging for children – especially girls.
She's written two bestselling books, is a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, kite-surfed with Richard Branson, explained COVID-19 to kids with Jacinda Arden and designed dresses for Icebreaker.
One of the only things she doesn’t do is drink…
