Meet the Mod Team

Emma Salkeld

Emma joined us in 2024 and has previously worked in science outreach and TV. If not attached to a laptop, she’ll be outside walking Mylo 🐶, rollerskating or travelling.

Thomas Rawcliffe

Thomas joined us as a Moderator in 2024. With a background in biology and science communication, he keeps conversations flowing during live Chats, whether they’re asking the big questions or just curious about the little things.

Lynne Batty

Trained in Photography and Media Technology, Lynne set up as a web designer in 2008. She joined as a Moderator at the end of 2024 and helps us out with the I’m a… web work too.

Laura Bowman

Laura joined the moderating team in 2025, after having worked as a teacher and within national education projects. She’s passionate about wildlife, so when not working loves to be outside – especially by the sea!

Errol Naeem

Since 2019, Errol (he/they) has been involved across I’m a… projects, becoming a more permanent fixture in 2024. With a background in politics, accessibility, and education, Errol is our go-to for keeping up with the latest memes and terms.


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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.