The fellowship provides Ikoro with the resources to produce multiple new episodes over the coming year, focusing on the intricate mechanics of plants, animals, and broader natural systems. By utilizing metaphors and original hand-drawn storytelling, the series aims to bridge the gap between academic theory and public understanding. OSV founder Jim O'Shaughnessy noted that the project succeeds by making abstract concepts tangible, a core reason for the firm's investment. Ikoro, who previously worked in public health and contributed to Discovery Education's Mystery Science, views the funding as a pivotal step toward establishing more iconic educational media. Her background includes extensive work in science communication, including her YouTube channel See You Outside and an award-winning podcast exploring faith and identity. The O'Shaughnessy Fellowship program, established in 2023, grants up to $100,000 to selected creators, with Ikoro marking the eighteenth recipient named in 2026.
Esther Ikoro Secures O'Shaughnessy Fellowship for Science Animation
Science communicator Esther Ikoro has been awarded an O'Shaughnessy Fellowship to scale her hand-drawn animated series, Wait, What?!. The project, illustrated by artist Moriz Oberberger, visualizes complex natural phenomena that are otherwise impossible to observe, having already garnered over 700,000 views across its debut episodes.
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