Innovative Solutions in Ebola Testing

Stephen Colbert interviews Olivia Hallisey, the winner of the 2015 Google Science Fair. Olivia discusses her innovative project, a simple and cost-effective test for Ebola, which she describes as a 'pregnancy test for Ebola.' She explains the process of participating in the Google Science Fair, the international nature of the competition, and the motivation behind her project. Olivia shares the challenges she faced, including the need for mentorship and resources, and reflects on the impact of her work. She also talks about her future plans and how her project might influence her college applications.

Who is Olivia Hallisey?

• A professional athlete

• The winner of the 2015 Google Science Fair

• A famous actress

• A renowned author

How is the Google Science Fair different from a normal science fair?

• It is held in multiple locations

• It requires physical attendance from the start

• It is primarily conducted online

• It involves only local participants

What is Olivia's project about?

• A new type of baking soda volcano

• A pregnancy test for Ebola

• A new method of teaching science

• A project on climate change

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What is the main advantage of Olivia's Ebola test?

• It is very expensive

• It needs a lot of equipment

• It requires refrigeration

• It is simple and cost-effective

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What material does Olivia's test use?

• Metal components

• Glass tubes

• Plastic fibers

• Silk fiber solution

Why did Olivia choose to work on Ebola?

• It was the easiest topic available

• She had a personal experience with the disease

• Her teacher assigned it to her

• It was a trending topic in the news

What did Olivia's science teacher advise her to do?

• Work on a group project

• Choose a topic that inspires her

• Focus on theoretical research

• Avoid current events

What kind of support did Olivia receive for her project?

• None, she worked alone

• Support from her family only

• Financial support from her school

• Help from mentors and her science teacher

What extracurricular activity is Olivia involved in?

• Swimming

• Drama club

• Debate club

• Basketball

What advice does Stephen give Olivia about her college application?

• To focus only on her project

• To not mention her project

• To apply to only one college

• To include her project but not put it first