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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.
zest351bug from The Holmesdale School was nominated by the scientists for their open, honest and engaging questions.

As the student winner, zest351bug will receive a certificate and a gift voucher.

Well done to zest351bug and to everyone who took part. There were so many interesting questions, and comments, but there could only be one winner in each zone. Continue reading →

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. When I entered I’m a Scientist I hadn’t even realised it was a competition (a lesson in reading things before you sign them)! All I saw was that for two weeks I could take part in chats and answer questions from students around the country, an opportunity to share my passion for science and specifically archaeology and human evolution. I have been dedicated to outreach and dissemination even before I turned to academia as an adult (I don’t see the point in learning things if you’re not going to pass the information on) so this looked like a fantastic opportunity; I was not disappointed! It was only a week or so before the … Continue reading →

Dave Underhill

Congratulations!

The students chose Dave as the Hassium 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 Hassium 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 →

Farah Elahi

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

Which means our three finalists are Dave, Cheryl and Alun. 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 Hassium 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 bacteria, drug testing, health science and more… Continue reading →

Bastian Saputra

Sorry Bastian, you’re out of the running for the prize! Bastian 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 Bastian.

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 →

Helen Faulkner

The students have spoken. Helen 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 Helen 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 Hassium 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 bacteria, drug testing, health science 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 10 schools will be putting their questions to 6 scientists in the Hassium Zone.

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

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