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There isn’t a way I can express how surprised I was upon knowing my name as a Winner. Yipeeeee These two weeks were really amazing… It was an enriching experience for both students as well as scientists. I participated in the event as I really want to break the myth about science among the students that it is an uncool subject and the domain of geeks and nerds (means us) :P. I feel it’s an amazing platform for the students and scientists to discuss science in an atmosphere that is open and positive. It is so wonderful that the organisers are able to host this event each year. It was a great opportunity for me, and I’m sure other scientists also enjoyed the event as much as I have. I would like to thank the entire team of “I’m a Scientist-Get me out of here” for organising such a wonderful event. I was pleasantly surprised and also very impressed with the … Continue reading →

The students have spoken. The votes have been double counted… Big congratulations to the Beryllium Zone winner: Shikha Sharma Hard luck to Kevin Motherway 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… Colin Johnston This leaves just “Independent, Honest and Energetic” Shikha and “Independent, Honest and Energetic” Kevin 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… Triona O’Connell 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 – 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 blue 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… John Wenger One scientist will be evicted every day this week, and you get a new vote each day. Make sure to VOTE – 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!