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Hi Everyone! I remember when I first read about “I’m a Scientist – Get me out of here!”, I thought, WOW, this is such an amazing idea. When I was in school, there was never anything like this and my “lovely” guidance teacher discouraged me from studying the sciences (apparently I wouldn’t get the grades). No wonder I had an idea in my head that scientists were just super-brainy and dull “nearly-human beings”. I couldn’t have been more wrong though. An event like this is a fantastic way of giving school pupils an idea of how many areas in science there are and to let them see that scientists really are quite normal people (mostly). I was absolutely thrilled to be selected as a scientist for the Hormone Zone! As it got closer, I started to feel a bit nervous as I didn’t know what to expect, and the other … Continue reading →

The students have spoken. The votes have been double counted… Big congratulations to the Hormones Zone winner: Laura Wales Hard luck to Craig 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 and engineering now you’ve taken part. Log in to your profile, and fill in the questions in the 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… Saffron Whitehead This leaves just “friendly, science-y and champagne-y” Laura and “rule breaker” Craig 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… Partha Kar The two 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 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 pink box with new 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… Amy Cameron One scientist will be evicted every day this week, and you get a new vote each day. Make sure to 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!