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Hi again everyone, First of all, I just want to say, WOW! Taking part in I’m a Scientist: Get me out of here! for the last two weeks has been just amazing. I have loved every moment of it, and already miss the chats and the questions that you guys submitted. You, the students are the reason I entered the competition. I want to communicate the importance of Science to everyone who will listen to me and you guys gave me the perfect opportunity. I also wanted to make people aware that every single one of us is capable of studying Science, and I really hope I have inspired some of you to study Science in the future, and not just study Science but also enjoy Science. I would like to say a massive thank you to everyone involved in the competition. The organisers who did such an amazing job … Continue reading →

The students have spoken. The votes have been counted. Double counted… Congratulations to the Nanotechnology Zone winner Sinead Cullen Hard luck to Adam Murphy but a massive thank you to all of you who took part. You were all brilliant and each and every single one of you has contributed to the great success of this event. 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 €25 ITunes voucher. And remember, you can still comment on posts and continue the conversations with the scientists.

We’ve counted, checked and rechecked the votes and now it’s game over for… Eleanor Holmes We hope you’ve had fun. And remember, even though you’ve been evicted, you can still take part in any live chats tomorrow. Eleanor has answered some fantastic questions, and we’ve picked out our favourites, if you want to find out more, remember you can still comment on the questions. How do I scientifically get boys to like me? How come at the bottom of oceans the water is cold because it is closer to the core which is meant to be hot You need to keep voting, to make sure your favourite scientist makes it through to tomorrows epic final battle – VOTE Students, we hope that taking part in I’m a Scientist has been fun and interesting. But has it changed your view of science and scientists? We’d like you to tell us what … Continue reading →

We’ve counted the votes and now it’s time to evict… Christian Wirtz We hope you’ve had fun. And remember, even though you’ve been evicted, you can still take part in live chats. In just 24 hours time the remaining 2 Nanotechnology Zone scientists will be revealed to battle it out in the final! You need to keep voting, to make sure your favourite scientist makes it through to Friday’s final – VOTE Students, we hope that taking part in I’m a Scientist has been fun and interesting. But has it changed your view of science and scientists? We’d like you to tell us what you think about science. 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 €25 iTunes voucher. Who gets through to the final? … Continue reading →

It’s been a fantastic event so far with the scientists answering hundreds of questions between them. But there can be only one zone winner. Today 5 become 4 as the first scientist leaves the competition. The first scientist to be evicted is… Jessamyn Fairfield Thank you for all you’ve done. We hope you’ve enjoyed taking part. And remember, even though you’ve been evicted, you can still take part in live chats. There will be evictions every day for the rest of the week, with the winner announced on Friday. So students, make sure you VOTE! Who will win? YOU decide!