I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here! is back this March. Between Monday 9th and Friday 20th, students will be putting their questions to 6 scientists in the Copernicium Zone.

For the latest news and announcements about the event, find us on Twitter @imascientist, and follow the hashtag, #IASUK.

Let’s meet the scientists and schools taking part…

The Copernicium Zone is a general zone supported by STFC.

James Roberts | Research Scientist, UK Atomic Energy Authority

I design and test components that will take heat out of the plasma in a fusion reactor – which is a future energy source and the hottest place in the known universe.

Hannah Blyth | PhD Student, University of Nottingham

I work on finding out how a fungus causes disease on wheat leaves. To do this I make changes to the fungus’ DNA and test what that does to its ability to cause the disease.

Claire Hobday | Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Edinburgh

I study how we can change the molecules we use to cool down our fridge to be more environmentally friendly and more efficient materials!

Chris Carlton | Programme Manager, STFC

I manage a panel of experts which assess physics proposals for funding from the Science and Technology Facilities Council.

Binuraj Menon | Research Fellow, University of Warwick

 I am working on research projects that aim to convert microbes and bacteria to produce new types of molecules.

Alice Rhind-Tutt | PhD Student, University ofSheffield

I am a PhD student in biophysics, researching an enzyme and the role it plays in genetic mutations linked to disease.

The Schools

• Brampton Manor Academy, London
• Colne Community School and College, Colchester
• Northfield School and Sports College, Billingham
• Reepham High School and College, Norwich
• Sale High School, Sale
• Sandymoor, Runcorn
• St Mary’s Catholic High School, Croydon
• The Bishops’ Blue Coat Church of England High School, Chester
• The Petchey Academy, London