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CGI supports the “I’m a…” programme through Social Value funding to inspire future digital talent

CGI partnered with the “I’m a…” programme.

CGI chose to partner with the “I’m a…” programme as part of their meaningful Social Value commitments on a recent Public Sector contract.

The programme provides an enjoyable and flexible option for STEM outreach for a workforce facing limits on time and travel allowing them to engage with schools with limited access to enrichment opportunities.

The partnership, which provides space for 20 volunteers across 3 years, meets four social value Model Award Criteria.

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Posted on March 31, 2026 by modjamie in News, Project News. Tagged , , , . Comments Off on CGI supports the “I’m a…” programme through Social Value funding to inspire future digital talent

I’m a Scientist! And a mathematician, and a computer scientist…

“I really enjoyed taking part in the maths and computer science Chats. If you code to process your data, or use some equations to explain your work, it’s a great way to show students how useful such skills are!”– Eliza Karlowska, Research Scientist

Eliza is a research scientist in tropical climate and high-impact weather. She takes part in Chats across I’m a Scientist, I’m a Mathematician, and I’m a Computer Scientist.

By joining multiple I’m a… projects, Eliza shows students that modern science is truly multidisciplinary. Skills like coding and maths aren’t optional extras. They are central to understanding the world.

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Posted on September 16, 2025 by modjamie in News. Tagged , , , , , , . Comments Off on I’m a Scientist! And a mathematician, and a computer scientist…

Bite-sized volunteering to boost technicians’ outreach confidence

“I have grown in confidence with discussing the work I do, as well as a chance to reflect on the journey I have taken and the motivations behind how and why I got to where I am with my career today.”– Georgia Brittain, Research Technician at Johnson Matthey

Georgia has been taking part in I’m a Scientist for 5 years while working as a research technician at Johnson Matthey.

Since she first took part in 2020, Georgia has connected with approximately 650 students at schools from Aberdeenshire to Devon, right from her desk. It’s a flexible introduction to public engagement that fits around her work.

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Posted on June 5, 2025 by modjamie in News, Scientists. Tagged , , , , . Comments Off on Bite-sized volunteering to boost technicians’ outreach confidence

An easy intro to public engagement for animal technicians

“The opportunity to engage with young minds about an industry often hidden was one of the things that drew me to get involved.”– Jennifer Roe, Senior Laboratory Technician

Jennifer took part in I’m a Scientist while working as a laboratory technician, caring for mice kept for medical research purposes.

She answered students’ questions about animal research and welfare, helping to build understanding about her role in medical research.

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Posted on June 4, 2025 by modjamie in News, Scientists. Tagged , , , , . Comments Off on An easy intro to public engagement for animal technicians

The I’m a Scientist Academy

“Taking part in both [I’m a Scientist and the Academy] allowed me to engage in active, reflective learning… Learning about science capital has really changed my mindset.”

– PhD student and I’m a Scientist Academy alumnus, Katie

Reflective practice is key to professional and personal development. It’s a process recommended by many organisations as part of the annual accreditation for Chartered Scientist and Technician status.

However, self-reflection isn’t an innate skill for everyone. The I’m a Scientist Academy supports scientists to reflect on and evidence their participation in student engagement in real time. Continue reading →

Posted on May 29, 2025 by modjamie in News, Scientists. Tagged , . Comments Off on The I’m a Scientist Academy

One from the I’m a… archive

Here’s a bit of I’m a Scientist history that we found in the drafts folder.

Having been there for the past 8 or so years, we thought it deserved to see the light of day. So we’ve dusted it off, and wanted to share it as a piece of history – even if we have come quite far since then.

Looking for something more current?
Read out what we’ve been up to more recently ❯
Learn about 2024’s big changes to our delivery method ❯
Find out what a live Chat looks like now ❯

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Posted on April 25, 2025 by modjamie in Event News, News, Project News. Tagged , . Comments Off on One from the I’m a… archive

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What is I’m a Scientist?

I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here is an online activity where school students get to meet and interact with scientists.

It’s a competition between scientists, where the students are the judges.

Students challenge the scientists over intense, fast-paced, online live Chats. Then they Ask the scientists all the questions they want to, and Vote for their favourite scientist to win a prize of £500 to communicate their work with the public.