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Thank you from your winner- David!

Students! Did you do your profile survey? Check your email for a chance to win a £20 voucher and tell us what you think now! I loved taking part in I’m a Scientist, Get Me Out of Here, and the format was so much fun to be involved in. The mix of science- and career-based questions along with those of a rather more off-beat nature kept it feeling dynamic and enjoyable.  There were some excellent questions relating to ethics and the future of science and thanks to all the teachers and students who took the time to interact with us. I really hope you got as much out of the experience as we all did and I would definitely recommend others to take part. I still can’t believe that I managed to win the Genes Zone as there was some very strong competition from some amazing scientists. It was great getting to know my fellow scientists during the chats and hopefully we will meet … Continue reading

Posted on March 22, 2018 by in News | 1 Comment

And the winner is…

The students have spoken. The votes have been double counted… Big congratulations to the Genes Zone winner: David Howard Hard luck to Stéphane and Matt but a huge thank you to everyone who took part. You were all brilliant.

Posted on March 16, 2018 by ModShane in News | 1 Comment

The next scientist out is…

We’ve counted, checked and rechecked the votes and now reveal it’s game over for… Gemma Chandratillake This leaves just “Hard-worker, Funny and Creative” Stéphane Berneau, “Demanding, Demiurgic, Dad” Matt Bawn and “Same, but different” David Howard to fight it out for the £500 prize tomorrow. Who would you like to see win tomorrow’s final battle? VOTE

Posted on March 15, 2018 by ModShane in News | Leave a comment

Join after-school live chat at 7pm: Family welcome!

Today’s after school live chat is another chance to talk to the scientists in your zone! Log in from home and go to your live chat page any time between 7pm and 8pm to ask more questions. You can also show your family what you’ve been doing. Do they know anyone who is studying DNA from 1,000,000 cows? Show them a real scientist. Who would your parents vote for? How to Chat 1. Use your login card at iasuk.ddev.site 2. Click the CHAT icon in the Genes Zone 3. Start typing, just like in class See you tonight! ModJosh and the I’m a Scientist team

Posted on March 15, 2018 by modjosh in News | Leave a comment

The second scientist evicted is…

We’ve counted the votes and you’ve now evicted… Juhi Gupta The 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!

Posted on March 14, 2018 by ModShane in News | Leave a comment

The first scientist evicted is…

The first scientist you’ve evicted is… Yinka Abejide 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. You can comment on questions the scientists answer. Do you think the scientist is right? Do you disagree with them? Tell them!

Posted on March 13, 2018 by ModShane in News | Leave a comment