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During every event we ask the scientists and moderators to nominate their top student — one who’s made the most of the event, shown enthusiasm and asked some really great questions.

Clodagh from St Dominic’s High School was nominated by the scientists for “asking a series of excellent questions regarding the use of animals in medical experiments. Whilst Clodagh expressed some views very different from my own, they acted respectfully and showed some amazing behaviours from which most adults could learn. As scientists, we need people to challenge our views and Clodagh is a great example of how this should be done. I share Clodagh’s love and passion for animal Biology and wish them all the best.”

As the student winner, Clodagh will receive a certificate and a gift voucher.

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Students! Help us decide which scientists and engineers should take part in the next event, and you could win a £20 voucher. All you need to do is take 2 minutes now to judge these 12 sentences. I won – wow! This was my first experience of taking part in I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here and I thank all of you (students, teachers, scientists and moderators) for making this such a great and worthwhile event. Of course, the main reason this event exists is to provide you students with the opportunity to engage with scientists, to gain some insight into the various options you have after finishing school, from continuing in education, to applying for apprenticeships or going straight into work. Science is a great career choice, but there are also many other wonderful areas you could focus your future careers in (ever thought about becoming a … Continue reading →

Rob Ives

Congratulations!

The students chose Rob as the Bohrium Zone winner!

It’s been a fantastic two weeks and we want to say a huge THANK YOU to all scientists who took part. Continue reading →

Log in between 12 and 3pm today, for another chance to talk to the scientists in the Bohrium Zone.

The open live chat is a chance for you to ask your final questions, and for the scientists still in the running to win your VOTEs! To take part, just log in and head to the CHAT page from 12pm. Continue reading →

Christian Gude

The votes were counted and recounted, but the result is in – Christian, it’s game over for you!

Which means our three finalists are Rob, Imad and Carol. They’ll be battling it out tomorrow to win your VOTE for the £500 prize money.

Who do you want to see crowned winner? Every VOTE counts! Continue reading →

Log in between 7 and 8pm for another chance to talk to the scientists in the Bohrium Zone!

Continue asking your brilliant questions in this special after-school live chat. Just log in and head to the CHAT page from 7pm!

Why not introduce your friends and family to the scientists you’ve been talking with in school? You can even ask them to pose their own question about medicines, wind turbines, fungal disease and more… Continue reading →

Fern Johnson

Sorry Fern, you’re out of the running for the prize! Fern can keep answering questions and joining in the live chats, but they won’t be going home with the £500.

Students, you can can comment on this post to leave a message for Fern.

Who will be evicted tomorrow? It’s up to you! VOTE every day for your favourite scientist and keep them in the competition to win the prize money. Continue reading →

Hannah Semeraro

The students have spoken. Hannah will still be able to answer questions and take part in live chats, but can’t win that prize money of £500.

Leave your messages for Hannah in the comments for this post.

Remember, there will be a new scientist being evicted each day this week, so make sure to VOTE every day for your favourite and keep them in the competition. Continue reading →

Log in between 7 and 8pm for another chance to talk to the scientists in the Bohrium Zone!

Continue asking your brilliant questions in this special after-school live chat. Just log in and head to the CHAT page from 7pm!

Why not introduce your friends and family to the scientists you’ve been talking with in school? You can even ask them to pose their own question about medicines, wind turbines, fungal disease and more… Continue reading →

I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here! is back this June. Between the 10th and the 21st, students at 12 schools will be putting their questions to 6 scientists in the Bohrium Zone.

For the latest news and announcements about the event, find us on Twitter @imascientist, and follow the hashtag, #IASUK.

The Bohrium Zone is a general zone supported by Wellcome. Continue reading →