Despite the continuing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, I’m a Scientist and I’m an Engineer 1,045 students from 28 schools across Ireland took part, with 900 students actively engaged.

Students took part in 62 live Chats, writing 14,863 lines, and asked 532 follow-up questions.

From their classrooms students across Ireland took part in activities that support their Science Capital: they asked questions about science; they engaged with, and got to know, Irish researchers, engineers, and STEM professionals; they learnt about the transferability of science; and they saw STEM as relevant to their daily lives.

This report summarises our 2021 activities.

Read the report: I’m a Scientist and I’m an Engineer Ireland 2021: Summary Report [PDF]

Summary:

• We ran 3 Zones:
  • One I’m an Engineer Zone: Kilogram.
  • Two I’m a Scientist Zone: Magnesium and Sustainability.
• 1,045 students from 28 schools took part:
  • 86% of students actively engaged through joining live Chats, asking questions, posting comments, and casting votes.
  • 54% of participating schools were in SFI target counties, 29% were DEIS schools.
  • Students took part in activities which support the dimensions of Science Capital, including: science literacy, seeing science as relevant to everyday life, knowledge about the transferability of science/science qualifications, and especially, knowing people in science-related jobs.

• 48 scientists and 30 engineers took part:
  • Scientists and engineers increased their skills, confidence, and enthusiasm towards public engagement.