Tag Archives: Scientists

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 Case Study, georgia brittain, I'm a Scientist, Scientists, technician. Comments Off

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 Case Study, I'm a Scientist, Jennifer Roe, Scientists, technician. Comments Off

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 academy, Scientists. Comments Off

Back to the grindstone…

Hi everyone, I’m back from holidays. Egypt and Jordan were great, Petra stunning, sun shining, people friendly. I am now extremely brown and have lots of exciting new stamps in my passport – which is the main point of going on holiday, isn’t it? Everything here has been continuing apace.

Posted on May 13, 2008 by admin in News. Tagged building, holidays, intern, printing, Scientists, teacher packs, testing, website. Comments Off

What we've found out from scientists so far

We’ve been asking lots of questions of the sort of people who might get involved in the event, to work out what they want from it, how we should set things up, etc. Apparently this is called formative evaluation*.

Posted on February 22, 2008 by in Scientists. Tagged formative evaluation, project development, research, Scientists. Comments Off

What can you do?

I want to take part with my class ❯

I want to take part as a scientist ❯

I want to find out about funding I’m a Scientist ❯

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.