Okla. School of Science and Math Archives - Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence

Amanda Dai

Oklahoma School of Science & Mathematics

An Ardmore resident, Dai is a National Merit finalist, an Advanced Placement Scholar and a recipient of the Oklahoma Governor’s Scholar award. They are an intern at the OU College of Pharmacy and are currently performing research on protein transfection on ovarian cancer cells. Dai is a member of their school’s Environmental Committee, as well as a volunteer at the Ardmore Public Library. Dai enjoys thrifting, making digital art and hanging out with their dormmates. Dai plans to major in biochemistry at Vanderbilt University.
All-State sponsor: BancFirst

Charles Liu

Oklahoma School of Science & Mathematics

Liu is a National Merit finalist and received a gold medal in the USA Physics Olympiad. He is co-captain of his school’s academic team and a member of the National Science Bowl team, which won first in the state. As a camp counselor, he gave a presentation on artificial intelligence and helped organize a robotics summer camp at Oklahoma State University. Liu is highly involved in math contests, such as the American Invitational Mathematics Examination, and enjoys playing tennis and volleyball. He plans to major in computer science in college.
All-State sponsor: McAfee & Taft

Sarvesh Ramakrishnan

Oklahoma School of Science & Mathematics

An Edmond resident, Ramakrishnan is a National Merit finalist and Rees Source Scholar nominee. He is a chemistry researcher with multiple publications by the American Chemical Society over a newly discovered molecule and has worked with the University of Oklahoma on developing drugs to treat pancreatic cancer. He is also captain of the 2023 National Science Bowl finalist team. An accomplished photographer, Ramakrishnan has worked with clients such as the Oklahoma City airport and been recognized by such companies as Mercedes Benz and Southwest Airlines. He plans to major in biochemistry and global health and hopes to help build hospitals for rural communities.
All-State sponsor: Mr. and Mrs. William W. Rodgers