X Factor for Scientists 2013

Mary Mullaghy June 2, 2014

I’m a Scientist is a free online science enrichment project, X Factor style competition for scientists, where secondary students are the judges. It’s coming back to Ireland for the second time this November 11th – 22nd.

Students read the scientists’ profiles, ask them questions and have live online (text) chats with them. Students then vote for their favourite scientist to win €500 to spend on science communication.

“this is a great idea for students to become more involved with science, and it was very informative with career choices out there involving science. It was great fun and wish it didn’t end so quickly. Thanks :)” – Student, November 2012 event
Students become more enthused about science, learn that science lessons relate to real life, and see that scientists are normal people.
All teachers are sent a Teacher Pack with lesson plans and a science debate kit, to help introduce students to the event and reduce the lesson planning required.
Sign up at: http://imascientist.ie/teachers
Scientists can apply too at: http://imascientist.ie/scientists/scientist-apply
For more information follow @imascientist on twitter, email Rosie in the I’m a Scientist team at rosie@gallomanor.com or give her a ring on +44 1225 326892.

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Students ASK scientists questions about science and beyond, have live CHATs with them and VOTE for their favourite scientist to win €500 to spend on science communication.
Students become more enthused about science, see how what they learn in science lessons relates to real life and see that scientists are normal people. It’s completely free for schools to take part.
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