Otago Science and Technology Fair

By Lisa Dixon | Posted: Monday August 17, 2026

Last week we had a group of students take part in the Science and Technology Fair at the Otago Museum.

Over the last term a group of students had chosen to take on an extension opportunity to complete a science fair investigation. Last Monday those who had completed an investigation presented their projects to the judges at the Otago Science Fair. Well done to all students who took up this opportunity and persevered to complete their work and particularly well done to the following students who were awarded prizes:

Charlie - Aurora Energy Award

Lucy and Erin- Aurora Energy Award

New Zealand Psychological Society - Otago Branch Award

Otago Medical Research Foundation Award

Jessica- Aurora Energy Award

New Zealand Association of Optometrist, Visual Science Award

Lachy- University of Otago, Department of Psychology Award

Isabel and Willow-Aurora Energy Award

University of Otago, Biochemistry Department Award

University of Otago, Department of Human Nutrition Award

Aisha and Izra- Aurora Award for Excellence in Energy Research

James and Ollie- Aurora Energy Award

Abby and Juliana- Aurora Award for Excellence in Energy Research

Malia - University of Otago, School of Computing Award

We hope that next year that more budding scientists and designers will take up this opportunity also. Well done to this years participants.

Lisa Dixon