Science Fair

By Lisa Dixon | Posted: Monday August 4, 2025

This year we had a small but dedicated group of students who took on the challenge and opportunity to extend themselves by completing a science fair investigation.

On Monday 20 students presented their investigations at the Otago Science Fair. They set. up at the Otago Museum and were then interviewed by a range of judges about their project and investigations. I would like to congratulate all of the students who took on this project in their own time to complete their investigations. This year we had some outstanding results. Well done to the following prize winners:

Aisha Barekza Baking Industry Research Trust Award

Emerson Mullen-James New Zealand Statistics Award

Fraser Lawrence Aurora Energy Award

Fraser Lawrence University of Otago, Department of Zoology Award

Fraser Lawrence University of Otago, Office of Sustainability Tī Kōuka Award

Isla Crawford University of Otago, Physiotheraphy Award

Isla Crawford University of Otago, School of Physical Education, Sports & Exercise Sciences Award

Safa Nayle Baking Industry Research Trust Award

Scarlett Lemin University of Otago, Physiotheraphy Award

Scarlett Lemin University of Otago, School of Physical Education, Sports & Exercise Sciences Award

Ben Walker Aurora Energy Award

Ben Walker Otago Museum Hands-On

Ben Walker Premiere Aurora Energy Best In Fair Award

Ben Walker University of Otago, Marine Science Department Award

Ben Walker University of Otago, Office of Sustainability Tī Kōuka Award

Dev Kandath Aurora Energy Award

Dev Kandath Plant & Food Research Award

Dev Kandath Department of Botany Award

Lagifagaloa Malae Aurora Energy Award

Lagifagaloa Malae Otago Museum Hands-On

Lagifagaloa Malae Pacific Sciences, Division of Sciences, Univeristy of Otago Award

Lagifagaloa Malae University of Otago, Marine Science Department Award

Ruthren Senthil Kumar Dodd-Walls Centre for Research Excellence Award

Ruthren Senthil Kumar Echelon Award for Science Education

Ruthren Senthil Kumar University of Otago, Department of Psychology Award

Ruthren Senthil Kumar University of Otago, School of Computing Award

Talia Hargreaves Aurora Energy Award

Talia Hargreaves University of Otago, School of Physical Education, Sports & Exercise Sciences Award

Hazel Scott Otago Polytech Award

Miyuki Honjo Otago Polytech Award

Again, well done to all our students who completed their investigations. You all displayed the Balmac value of perseverance and excellence.