Deirdre Hart Becomes Life Member

A moment to recognise and announce our newest inductee to NZCS Life Membeship… Deirdre E. Hart!

Deirdre has been an active member of NZCS since 2005 where during this time she has made an outstanding contribution to NZCS and New Zealand’s coastal environment. Deirdre has contributed to the NZCS as both a Management Committee Member (2007-2013) and Chair (2011-2013), supported the organisation of NZCS Annual and Australasian Coasts & Ports conferences, and has also contributed articles to the Coastal News and NZCS Special Publications.

Beyond NZCS, Deirdre is a nationally recognised coastal scientist and her academic collaborations are evidenced in her many research publications which encompasses the physical, biological and human (including built environments) processes and multidisciplinary interactions in coastal environments.

In addition to her academic and research achievements, Deirdre has an impressive track record in dissemination of coastal science through education, informed management, and community engagement. For example, she encourages all coastal undergraduate and postgraduate students to become members of the NZCS and facilitates their participation (posters and oral presentations) at NZCS and other international coastal conferences.

Deirdre is pictured here surrounded by other NZCS Life Members (Terry Hume, John Lumsden, John Duder, and Rob Bell) at our Annual Conference Gala Dinner in Otautahi Chirstchurch.

Congratulations Deirdre – our first lifer with two X chromosomes, as you say Deirdre...