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It was a big surprise to win the Food Zone for 2019. I had expected to be voted out early on in the competition, especially after looking at the profiles of the other great scientists in the competition.  I want to thank all of the students and teachers who took time out of their school day and also to those who came online in the evening sessions. There were many great questions about science in food and there seemed to be a lot of concern about climate change and the world ending. There were a lot of questions asking what my research is doing for the environment and also if ‘cow’s burps smell’ which I thought was quite funny. I particularly liked the range of very serious questions to the questions that I had never thought about before such as ‘what’s the best invention ever?’.  I have definitely learned a … Continue reading →

Katie Starsmore Congratulations! The students chose Katie as the Food Zone winner! It’s been a fantastic two weeks and we want to say a huge THANK YOU to all scientists who took part.

Log in between 12 and 3pm today for another chance to talk to the scientists in the Food Zone!   The open live chat is a chance for you to ask your final questions, and for the scientists still in the running to win your VOTE! To take part, just log in and head to the CHAT page from 12pm! At 3pm, we’ll announce the winner live in the chat! How to join the evening chat Log in to the Food Zone as normal Click the CHAT icon Start asking your questions!   See you there! ModJen and the Food Zone team

Dheeraj Rathore The votes were counted and recounted, but the result is in – Dheeraj, it’s game over for you! Which means our three finalists are Israel, Katie and Marcello. They’ll be battling it out tomorrow to win your VOTE for the €500 prize money. Who do you want to see crowned winner? Every VOTE counts! Students! On your profile, you can choose three words that you think describe a scientist. Has your opinion changed? Pick three new words!

Log in between 7 and 8pm for another chance to talk to the scientists in the Food Zone!   Continue asking your brilliant questions in this special after-school live chat. Just log in and head to the CHAT page from 7pm! This is a second opportunity for you to introduce your friends and family to the scientists you’ve been talking with in school and for them to ask their own question about the scientists’ work and interests, or about science and engineering in general. It’s also an opportunity for the scientists to convince you to VOTE for them before the winner is announced tomorrow! How to join the evening chat Log in to the Food Zone as normal Click the CHAT icon Start asking your questions!   See you tonight! ModJen and the Food Zone team

Min Yap Sorry Min, you’re out of the running for the prize! Min can keep answering questions and joining in the live chats, but they won’t be going home with the €500. Students, you can can comment on this post to leave a message for Min. Who will be evicted tomorrow? It’s up to you! VOTE every day for your favourite scientist and keep them in the competition to win the prize money.

Aoife McHugh The students have spoken. Aoife will still be able to answer questions and take part in live chats, but can’t win that prize money of €500. Leave your messages for Aoife in the comments for this post. There will be a new scientist being evicted each day this week, so make sure to VOTE every day for your favourite and keep them in the competition.

Log in between 7 and 8pm for another chance to talk to the scientists in the Food Zone!   Continue asking your brilliant questions in this special after-school live chat. Just log in and head to the CHAT page from 7pm! Why not introduce your friends and family to the scientists you’ve been talking with in school? You can even ask them to pose their own question about the scientists’ work and interests, or about science and engineering in general, the careers available and more… How to join the evening chat Log in to the Food Zone as normal Click the CHAT icon Start asking your questions!   See you tonight! ModJen and the Food Zone team

Remember: There are two I’m a Scientist zones you can take part in this November! In the Shape the Future Zone five different ideas to use 3D printing to help create a sustainable future are competing for your VOTE! On Friday, the champion of the Shape the Future Zone will be announced who will win €500 and have their idea turned into 3D printed reality. Who will win your vote? Cast your VOTE in the Shape the Future Zone: Go to your profile, and click the button to go to the Shape the Future Zone! A wearable biosphere which could be “worn as a constant reminder of the delicate balance of our planet” A water filter “which will cost very little and will give people in poverty clean water to drink” Personalised speakers made using recycled materials to “help prevent the environment from further harm and depletion of natural resources” A … Continue reading →