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Watch: Auckland scientist made Fellow of the L'Oreal-UNESCO for Women in Science

Auckland University chemical scientist Dr Erin Leitao, searching for what could be the next wonder-material, has been honoured with a major award. Leitao, who just received the 2016 New Zealand Fellow of the L'Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science programme, talks about her work.

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