At the end of each event we compile a report about each zone, containing moderator observations and our web data. This report provides a summary and some meaningful information on the zone. The Reproduction Zone started quietly but picked up after a few days, with more questions and interesting live chats. The students seemed to pick up on the different research areas of the scientists. Download the report here.
At the end of each event we compile a report about each zone, containing moderator observations and our web data. This report provides a summary and some meaningful information on the zone. There were a low yet constant number of questions submitted throughout the two weeks. A few students showed a high interest in quantum physics, repeatedly asking often quite long and complex questions. All five scientists engaged really well and they often added to and supported each other’s answers. Download the report here.
At the end of each event we compile a report about each zone, containing moderator observations and our web data. This report provides a summary and some meaningful information on the zone. The New Materials Zone had chats spread relatively evenly over the two weeks. There were a lot of students registered in the zone, and a good number of questions submitted. Download the report here.
At the end of each event we compile a report about each zone, containing moderator observations and our web data. This report provides a summary and some meaningful information on the zone. The Indium Zone was busy, with a fairly constant influx of questions and waves of questions submitted after each chat. Scientist Samaneh didn’t take part at all, but the other four scientists all got involved and engaged well with the students. Download the report here.
At the end of each event we compile a report about each zone, containing moderator observations and our web data. This report provides a summary and some meaningful information on the zone. The Human Limits Zone started off busy during the first week, but became quieter in the second week. Four of the scientists answered questions and took part in live chats, but Luca didn’t take part and was voted off first. Download the report here.
At the end of each event we compile a report about each zone, containing moderator observations and our web data. This report provides a summary and some meaningful information on the zone. The Hormones Zone was busy, with lots of questions directly relating to hormones. Scientist Bimpe withdrew from the event during the first week, but the remaining four scientists all took part and engaged well with the students. Download the report here.
At the end of each event we compile a report about each zone, containing moderator observations and our web data. This report provides a summary and some meaningful information on the zone. The Extreme Speed Zone was busy from the start, with live chats packed full of space questions. Lots of students wanted to know about what will happen when the sun burns out and about black holes and life on other planets. There were loads of questions submitted, with 119 approved on the first day. Throughout the event the number of questions coming through did slow down, but the live chats didn’t! Download the report here.
At the end of each event we compile a report about each zone, containing moderator observations and our web data. This report provides a summary and some meaningful information on the zone. The Energy Zone was very busy during the first week, with 12 live chats, but became quieter in the second week, with fewer new questions coming in. All of the scientists engaged well with the students throughout. Download the report here.
At the end of each event we compile a report about each zone, containing moderator observations and our web data. This report provides a summary and some meaningful information on the zone. The Earth Zone was busy, with lots of questions from the students, especially once they found out about the scientists’ work on volcanoes and underwater. The scientists were quick to answer questions left for them outside of the chats, and there were lots submitted throughout the two weeks. Download the report here.
At the end of each event we compile a report about each zone, containing moderator observations and our web data. This report provides a summary and some meaningful information on the zone. The Disease Zone was very busy right from the start of the event. All of the scientists were keen to participate in the live chats, and they even requested more questions to be put through in Ask! The students seemed to find it easy to engage with the scientists and their disease-related research. Download the report here.
At the end of each event we compile a report about each zone, containing moderator observations and our web data. This report provides a summary and some meaningful information on the zone. The Crystallography Zone had lots of live chats and also received a relatively constant stream of questions. All five scientists took part and engaged well with the students. Download the report here.
At the end of each event we compile a report about each zone, containing moderator observations and our web data. This report provides a summary and some meaningful information on the zone. The Cells Zone was busy from the start, with students asking lots of questions, many of which were cell-related. The number of questions coming through decreased later on in the event, but questions became more in-depth and complex. Live chats were entertaining; with students keen to check the scientists’ work was ethically sound. Download the report here.
At the end of each event we compile a report about each zone, containing moderator observations and our web data. This report provides a summary and some meaningful information on the zone. The Cadmium Zone started off quiet for the first few days then suddenly received lots of submitted questions. All of the scientists got involved and engaged well with the students. Download the report here.
At the end of each event we compile a report about each zone, containing moderator observations and our web data. This report provides a summary and some meaningful information on the zone. The Blood Zone started off slowly but gradually became busier throughout the event. However, with only one scientist taking part in the live chats, not all questions were answered. The one scientist who did take part was very comfortable and in good humour about handling the chats by himself. Download the report here.
At the end of each event we compile a report about each zone, containing moderator observations and our web data. This report provides a summary and some meaningful information on the zone. The Antimony Zone was generally quite quiet, with 6 live chats in the first week and 4 in the second week. There were few Ask questions at first, however this did pick up later on, leading to a good number of questions asked outside of the chats overall. Download the report here.
At the end of each event we compile a report about each zone, containing moderator observations and our web data. This report provides a summary and some meaningful information on the zone. The Animal Behaviour Zone had more live chats in the first week, but there were lots of questions asked throughout. There was great engagement and lots of animal questions! Download the report here.
In March 2013 we ran a Digital Zone, funded by the RCUK Digital Economy Theme. It was successful: It was very busy throughout the fortnight and above average in most measures of activity such as number of students and questions asked. Students asked questions on games, robots and phone apps, relating to the digital theme, along with more general science questions on space and the origins of science. The scientists all engaged well and were keen to answer questions and take part in the live chats. Phil Wilkinson won the zone and plans to spend his money on an internet video series to explain science. Read the full evaluation here. As zone winner Phil said, “I cannot fully articulate how much I enjoyed this experience!”
In March 2013 we ran the Food Science Zone, funded by the BBSRC and University of Nottingham. It was very successful: The students got into the zone theme, with ‘food’ one of the most popular keywords in both the questions and live chats. Encouraging widening participation schools to take part worked. The drop out rate was lower than expected and participation from their students was high. Food scientists were keen to take part – 14 applied for the 5 places. The scientists who took part all seemed to enjoy the experience and benefit from it. Read the full evaluation here. As winner Duncan said to the students in a post on the site after the event: “The sheer range of topics was truly inspiring and trying to think of answers under time pressure was exhilarating. Hopefully you guys got something from our answers, I certainly learned a few things along the way.”
At the end of each event we compile a report about each zone, containing moderator observations and our web data. This report provides a summary and some meaningful information on the zone. The Brain Zone was busy throughout the event with lots of live chats. At the beginning there were many generic questions about the scientists’ pay and their inspiration, but towards the end of the first week the students really got into it, and there was some great interaction and thought provoking questions which impressed the scientists. Download the report here.
At the end of each event we compile a report about each zone, containing moderator observations and our web data. This report provides a summary and some meaningful information on the zone. The Digital Zone was busy, with lots of questions asked outside of the live chats, usually arriving in bulk rather than gradually. The zone seemed to be popular with younger classes. Download the report here.
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.