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Coding Zone Report – Stay at home 2020

Read the report: Coding Zone Report – March 2020 [PDF] In March 2020, I’m a Scientist, Stay at home was launched to allow school students to stay connected with STEM during the school closures due to coronavirus. Students could log in and take part whether they were at school or at home, reconnecting with their teachers and each other. The Coding Zone ran over 7 weeks as part of the Stay at home activities, instead of the usual two. This Zone was funded by bp with additional funding from UKRI. 49 scientists created profiles in the Zone, and 44 engaged with students in live chats and answering questions. 38 of these scientists were new to the I’m a Scientist activities. Scientists from a broad range of areas and career stages took part. For example, Hannah Im is an integrated risk manager at bp, Will Furnell works in Scientific Computing for … Continue reading →

Posted on August 26, 2020 by modem in 2020, bp, UKRI, Zone Reports | Comments Off on Coding Zone Report – Stay at home 2020

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