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Students, we want to hear from you too! Click here to go to your profile survey and tell us what you think for a chance to win a £20 voucher! We asked Lauren to tell us about winning I’m a Scientist, and here is what she said… This event has been a real opportunity for me, and I have learnt so much about communicating science to students embarking on their journey of scientific learning. I really hope that I have inspired a few budding scientists of the future! There were some fantastic questions, and I was constantly challenged! I certainly didn’t think I’d make it to the final- let alone win! All the scientists in the Investigation Zone were astounding scientists and made it such an enjoyable experience. To those who voted for me! Thank you so very much- I will ensure the prize is put to good use! Can’t wait to get started! To those scientists … Continue reading →

The students have spoken. The votes have been double counted… Big congratulations to the Investigation Zone winner: Lauren Burt Hard luck to Michael Rivera but a huge thank you to everyone who took part. You were all brilliant. Students, don’t forget to tell us what you think about science now you’ve taken part. Log in to your profile, and fill in the new questions in the box on the right hand side.

We’ve counted, checked and rechecked the votes and now reveal it’s game over for… Sarah Hunak This leaves just “Funny, smart and friendly” Michael Rivera and “Explorer, Observer, Problem-Solver!” Lauren Burt to fight it out for the £500 prize tomorrow. Who would you like to see win tomorrow’s final battle? VOTE

We’ve counted the votes and you’ve now evicted… Marisol Collins The two scientists left standing after tomorrow’s eviction will battle it out in Friday’s final. Who do YOU want to see in the final? VOTE for your favourite! Students, has taking part changed your view of science and scientists? When you next log in and visit your profile, you’ll see a pink box with new questions on the right. Fill in the questionnaire to be in with a chance to win a voucher.

The first scientist you’ve evicted is… Sophie Nedelec One scientist will be evicted every day this week, and you get a new vote each day. Make sure to VOTE to keep your favourite in the competition. A student in each zone will win a voucher for asking great questions! And remember, you can comment on questions the scientists answer. Do you think the scientist is right? Do you disagree with them? Tell them!

Let’s meet the scientists and schools taking part… The Scientists Sophie Nedelec | Postdoctoral, University of Exeter My job is to list all the animals in Britain then find out how many are nocturnal. Sarah Hunak | Amec Foster Wheeler Saving the world from radiation, one bin bag at a time. Michael Rivera | PhD Student, University of Cambridge I find out who people were using bones uncovered in archaeology and forensics. Marisol Collins | PhD Student, University of Liverpool I am a vet who travels around the country studying the nasty parasites that our pets can pass to us humans – gross but great! Lauren Burt | Channel Coast Observatory, Southampton If I’m not on a beach collecting data, I’m in the office trying to understand the coastal processes shaping our local beaches. The Schools Bell Lane Primary School, London Bradford Girls’ Grammar School, Yorkshire Cheddington Combined School, Bedfordshire Doonfoot Primary School, Ayr Friskney All Saints CofE Primary School, … Continue reading →