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Dr Karsten Zegwaard ACETalk Newsletter Editor Cooperative Education Unit School of Science and Engineering The University of Waikato Private Bag 3105 Hamilton New Zealand Email: k.zegwaard@waikato.ac.nz Phone: (0064) 07-838-4892 Fax: (0064) 07-838-4218 Profile Karsten holds a BSc, MSc(Tech), and PhD in science from the University of Waikato. He is based at Waikato University as a lecturer and work placement coordinator for the Cooperative Education Unit. Karsten also belongs to WACE, NZSSS, and is a member of several journal and conference editorial boards. Recent research in co-op include developing further understanding of tertiary science students. self-efficacy, practical science skill identification, and perceptions of key co-op stakeholders of graduate competencies. Current research undertakings include the application of socio-cultural learning theories to the enculturation of co-op students and graduates into academia, assessment practices of co-op placements, and how work placements could enhance graduate research skills. Click here to view Karsten's home page.