Congratulations to the following students whose scientific research and communication skills have been recognised at the Aurora Energy Otago Science & Technology Fair. A special mention must go to Hannah and Charli who were awarded multiple prizes.

Year 10Jasmine Hill with her project "Supplement Off" received the University of Otago, Department of Human Nutrition AwardLilly Roberts with her project "Which Plastic is Biodegradable?) received the NZ Institute of Chemistry Award.Rebecca Mitchell with her project "Leaky Dam Design" received the NZ Institute of Physics Award.Year 11Hannah Fleming with her project "Is it possible to restore a flipped lake?" received an Aurora Energy Award, Premiere NIWA Award, Sustainable Agriculture, Ballance Agrinutrients Award, and University of Otago Biochemistry Department Award.Year 13Charli Osborne with her project "Do good students cheat - the relationship between conscientiousness and the use of Chat GPT" received an Aurora Energy Award, University of Otago, College of Education, General Technology Award, and University of Otago Computer Science Award.