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Students! Help us decide which scientists and engineers should take part in the next event, and you could win a voucher. All you need to do is take 2 minutes now to judge these 12 sentences. It was an amazing feeling and a great pleasure to know that you have voted and selected me to be a winner of Copernicium Zone! My little one was very happy and excited to hear that I will be using the prize money for science engagement with school students. Over the last two weeks, I was enjoying this opportunity to interact with all of you. I had engaged with many bright students and was challenged by several thought provoking questions. It was a great experience that also helped me to detach myself from work and to rewind my journey as a small kid to being a scientist. During the chat sessions, I was very … Continue reading →

Binuraj Menon Congratulations! The students chose Binuraj as the Copernicium 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 Copernicium 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. From 2.30pm, we’ll announce the winner live in the chat! How to join the open live chat Log in to the Copernicum as normal Click the CHAT icon Start asking your questions! See you this afternoon! ModBecky and the Copernicium team

James Roberts The votes were counted and recounted, but the result is in – James, it’s game over for you! Which means our three finalists are Hannah Blyth, Binuraj Menon and Alice Rhind-Tutt. 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? Hannah would: would love to buy some equipment to help put together a stand for science fairs as well as for some activities that can be taken to classrooms. Binuraj would: organise for a school visit for year 1 and 2 local school kids to our laboratory. Alice would: open up my lab and offer a chance to spend the day as a scientist! Who do you want to see crowned winner? Every VOTE counts!

Log in between 7 and 8pm for another chance to talk to the Scientists in the Copernicium 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 the scientists’ work and interests, How to join the evening chat Log in to the Copernicium as normal Click the CHAT icon Start asking your questions! See you tonight! ModBecky and the Copernicium team

Chris Carlton Sorry Chris, you’re out of the running for the prize! Chris can keep answering questions and joining in the live chats, but they won’t be going home with the £500. Students, you can can comment on this post to leave a message for Chris. 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.

Claire Hobday The students have spoken. Claire will still be able to answer questions and take part in live chats, but can’t win that prize money of £500. Leave your messages for Claire in the comments for this post. Remember, 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.

Log in between 7 and 8pm for another chance to talk to the Scientists in the Copernicium 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 the scientists’ work and interests, How to join the evening chat Log in to the Copernicium as normal Click the CHAT icon Start asking your questions! See you tonight! ModBecky and the Copernicium team

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. … Continue reading →