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Firstly, thank you soooo much to everyone who voted for me. I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here has been a wonderful experience. It’s been pretty hectic sometimes, especially in the live chats. But they’ve definitely been my favourite. Many of the questions have been quite challenging and gave really great insights into the minds of some future scientists. I have to confess, Google came to the rescue more than once! But that’s not a bad thing. We scientists don’t know everything! Despite what other people or the television might tell you. Being a scientist isn’t really about knowing everything anyway. It’s more about having the curiosity to go out and explore something that interests you. Be that the stars and planets, the cells in your body, nature or the natural forces that shape our planet. All scientists have this in common. We all love to discover and find … Continue reading →

The students have spoken. The votes have been double counted… Big congratulations to the Barium Zone winner: Ekbal Hussain   Hard luck to Ruth 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 £20 WH Smith voucher.

We’ve counted, checked and rechecked the votes and now reveal it’s game over for… Andrei Luchici This leaves just “Happy, Energetic, Crazy” Ekbal and “Calm, Caring and Happy” Ruth to fight it out for the £500 prize tomorrow. Who would you like to see win tomorrow’s final battle? VOTE NOW! We’re also opening your live chat tomorrow between 12pm – 3pm. Drop in to chat more to the scientists or say hello before the end of the event!

We’ve counted the votes and you’ve now evicted… Helen Gath 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 4 questions on the right. Fill in the questionnaire to be in with a chance to win a £20 WH Smith voucher. We hope you’ll spend it all on books and essential school equipment, but we understand how difficult it will be to pass the pick’n’mix section..

The first scientist you’ve evicted is… Gemma Marsden 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 £20 WH Smith voucher for asking great questions (questions that aren’t about One Direction). And remember, you can comment on questions the scientists answer. Do you think the scientist is right? Do you disagree with them? Tell them!

We’re half way through the June round of I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here, and it’s time to shake things up a little… Let’s get some scientists out of here! Starting on Tuesday, we’ll evict one scientist every day until just two remain on Friday to battle it out for the title of Barium Zone Winner! Here’s how the evictions work… Students, you vote for your favourite scientist! You get one vote for each round of the competition. Round 1 Now until 3pm on Tuesday 24th June. The first scientist will be evicted at 3pm on Tuesday! Round 2