Reflections of a Trophy Winner: Isaiah Ajaero’s Oliphant Science Journey
on 15/04/2025
My entry was a SHE task for my Year 12 Biology course. In writing the paper, I was inspired by the potential of a novel and innovative therapy such as CAR T-cell therapy, that seemed to have the potential to produce such a large impact on patients, with a reduction...
OSA Ambassador - Hayden
on 04/04/2025
Get to know Hayden! How did you first get involved in OSA? My science teacher at Primary School encouraged all the students to enter. In year 5 I did two projects and really enjoyed them. Why do you participate? I entered the for a new experience, to gain knowledge and...
OSA Ambassador - Zoe
on 24/03/2025
Get to know Zoe! How did you first get involved in OSA? I first became involved in the Oliphant Science Awards in Year 5 (2022) when my school had a Scientist-In-Residence, Sophie Dolling. Sophie ran fun science experiments to get students excited about science and asked for participants. I put...
OSA Ambassador - Chloe
on 24/03/2025
Get to know Chloe! How did you first get involved in OSA? My journey with the Oliphant Science Awards began in Year 5 when I saw a poster about the competition at school. With my mother’s encouragement and my science teacher’s guidance, I entered the Models & Inventions category by...
AUSSEF Journey: Representing Australia at ISEF Regeneron 2025
on 25/02/2025
I am truly honoured to write this article for the Oliphant Science Awards community and excited to share my journey — from a curious student entering science competitions to now representing Australia on the world stage at the 2025 International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) Regeneron in Columbus, Ohio. My...