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I would like to say a massive thank you to all of the schools that were involved with I’m a Scientist this November and especially to all of the students who asked questions in the Iodine Zone. I am amazed and delighted to have emerged as the winner and I will be passing on the prize money to my local primary school so that they can buy some new equipment for teaching science right across key stages 1 and 2. When I started in I’m a Scientist I was not feeling very confident. I am a very busy, senior member of staff at the university and I was worried that I wouldn’t have the time to take part properly and I didn’t want to let you down. As it worked out, I’m a Scientist was actually a lot more interesting of some of the things I do in my job … Continue reading →

The students have spoken. The votes have been counted. Double counted… Congratulations to the Iodine Zone winner Simon Langley-Evans Hard luck to Susan Skelton 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 £20 WH Smith voucher. And remember you can still comment on posts and continue the conversation with the scientists.

We’ve counted, checked and rechecked the votes and now it’s game over for… Louise Brown We hope you’ve had fun. And remember, even though you’ve been evicted, you can still take part in any live chats tomorrow. Louise 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. Question: Can a small tumour on your finger spread to other parts of your body? Question: If a woman has breast cancer what function does this effect or is it just extremely bad for you in general? You need to keep voting, to make sure your favourite scientist makes it through to tomorrows epic final battle – VOTE Students, we’d like to know what you think about I’m a Scientist. When you next log in and visit your profile, please fill in the questionnaire to be … Continue reading →

We’ve counted the votes and can now reveal that you have decided to evict… Dilwar Hussain We hope you’ve had fun. And remember, even though you’ve been evicted, you can still take part in live chats. Dilwar 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. Question: Is nuclear physics the way to perect space travel or is it something else like orion technology that will be the answer? Question: If a nuclear reactor exploded with the equivalent of 25 megatons(unrealistic i know) and you were within 5 miles of the blast could you seurvive and how? In just 24 hours time the remaining 2 Iodine Zone scientists will be revealed to battle it out in the final. VOTE NOW! Students, has taking part changed your view of science and scientists? When you … 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… Rachel Dakin 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. And remember, as well as giving prizes to the winning scientists, we also give prizes to students. One student in each zone will win a £20 WH Smith voucher for asking great questions (questions that aren’t about One Direction). 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!