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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 , , , , . Comments Off on Bite-sized volunteering to boost technicians’ outreach confidence

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 , , , , . Comments Off on An easy intro to public engagement for animal technicians

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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.