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Megan, congratulations! During every event we ask the scientists and moderators to nominate their top student — one who’s made the most of the event, shown enthusiasm and asked some really great questions. Megan from Killinarden Community School was nominated for “asking very insightful questions and responded to answers with interesting further questions. I really enjoyed speaking with Megan!” Their ASK questions included “what was it like to work on a river that flowed off of a volcano?” and “what made you become a scientist?” As the student winner, Megan will receive a certificate and a gift voucher. Well done to Megan, and to everyone who took part. There were so many interesting questions, and comments, but there could only be one winner in each zone. PS: YOU now have the power to say which scientists and engineers take part next time — click here to be the judge.

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! Thank you so much to everyone who voted for me! I am so thrilled to have won. I had such an amazing time talking to all the schools and answering all the smart, well thought out questions that every student had for me. I learned a lot from the students as well (did not know about Pinocchio Syndrome until I’m a Scientist!!). Thank you to the other scientist in the Neon Zone, you made these two weeks incredibly interesting and full of evidence-based information. To the I’m a Scientist team, thank you for running this incredible event, it has been a very special experience! I also want to thank the INFANT centre and University College Cork for recognising the importance of STEM engagement and for … Continue reading →

Sonia Lenehan Congratulations! The students chose Sonia Lenehan as the Neon 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 Neon 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 VOTEs! To take part, just log in and head to the CHAT page from 12pm. Continue reading →

Mossy Kelly The votes were counted and recounted, but the result is in – Mossy, it’s game over for you! Which means our finalists are Sonia Lenehan and Maureen Williams. They’ll be battling it out tomorrow to win your VOTE for the €500 prize money. What would they do with the money if they won? Sonia would: help children who are blind or have visual impairments understand science. Maureen would: set up a science pen-pal program for scientists in Ireland to write to students. Who do you want to see crowned winner? Every VOTE counts!

Tiernan Henry

Sorry Tiernan, you’re out of the running for the prize! Tiernan can keep answering questions and joining in the live chats, but they won’t be going home with the €500.

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. Continue reading →

Log in between 7 and 8pm for another chance to talk to the scientists in the Neon 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 parasites, physics, brains and more… Continue reading →

Bernard Leddy

The students have spoken. Bernard will still be able to answer questions and take part in live chats, but can’t win that prize money of €500.

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. Continue reading →

I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here! is back this November. Between the 5th and the 16th, students at 16 schools will be putting their questions to 5 scientists in the Neon Zone. For the latest news and announcements about the event find us on Twitter, @imascientist, and follow the hashtag, #IASIE. The Neon Zone is a general science zone supported by Wellcome. Tiernan Henry | Lecturer, National University of Ireland, Galway I’m trying to better understand how water works its way from rain to the ground to the sea. Sonia Lenehan | PhD Student, INFANT Centre & UCC Using your eyes, I explore the way your brain builds the electrical roads and chemical bridges that allow you to think,feel,dream, and most importantly, make you,you! Mossy Kelly | Lecturer, University of Hull I create tiny fireballs on the surfaces of metals and watch them burn. Maureen Williams | PhD Student, … Continue reading →