The students decided. And the scientists spent the money.
During I’m a Scientist students voted and decided which scientist they wanted to give £500 to. It’s very powerful that the event gives young people a real say about something: it makes the whole thing much more real and vivid and makes them feel important. As one student said, “[I liked best] how it was totally up to us and not influenced by adults.”
Posted on December 4, 2008 by in IAS Event, Scientists.
Tagged conferences, feedback, prize money, Royal Meteorological Society.
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