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Wow! After two weeks of, I’m a Scientist I wasn’t sure what to do with myself come 3 pm on Friday, when the final chat closed. What a great experience it has been, a big thanks you to all the students, teachers, the I’m a Scientist team, and all the scientists that took part in the event. Events like this cannot happen without the engagement from students and it really is great to see so many of you interested in what we do as scientists, and the questions were just fantastic! I miss logging in every day and seeing new questions, I have learnt a lot of new science by researching around the questions, and looking at the answers that the other scientists gave. The live chats were lots of fun, my typing skills are now much better. The energy in sessions was electric, and it was really inspiring to … Continue reading →

The students have spoken. The votes have been double counted… Big congratulations to the Extreme Temperature Zone winner: Lisa Simmons Hard luck to Kate Dobson 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 4 questions in the pink box on the right hand side, to be in with a chance to win a voucher.

We’ve counted, checked and rechecked the votes and now reveal it’s game over for… Joshaniel Cooper This leaves just “gaming fanatic physicist” Lisa and “enthusiastic, outgoing, cheerful” Kate 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… Joe Reed   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 4 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…   Pierre Lasorak   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!