Throughout March 2023, I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here will connect school students with working chemists from across the UK through the chemistry-themed Molecule Zone.
The Molecule Zone is joint funded by ScotCHEM and The RSC.
Scientists: Apply to take part ❯
Anyone in a chemistry-related job in academia or industry is welcome to apply. We are particularly interested in chemists working at a ScotCHEM connected universities, institutes and companies.
You get to:
- Chat with students in text-only live Chats
- Answer their follow-up questions about working in science
It’s flexible and works around your schedule – you choose to take part at times that suit you over a 4-week activity.
ScotCHEM supports I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here.
“ScotCHEM brings together seven universities and other major players in the chemical sciences. We support cooperation, not competition, and strive to promote the activity of our research partners. We are delighted to be working with I’m a Scientist, to showcase the excellent chemistry being undertaken by our institutions, and across the UK.”
It’s all online and text-only (no audio or video). All you need is a web browser.
We’ll have plenty of activities to suit different fields throughout the year and are particularly interested in a wide variety of chemistry-related roles for our Molecule Zone taking place in March 2023.
The Molecule Zone is joint funded by the Royal Society of Chemistry and ScotChem.
It only takes 2 minutes to apply.
We’ll be in touch when we have a space for you on one of our activities.
All science-related professionals are welcome to apply:
- You could be working in industry, academia or the public sector
- You could be a technician, an apprentice, or in roles like comms or management
Take part to show students the wide range of STEM-related careers out there.
By taking part, you can:
- Inspire the next generation of chemists and provide a realistic role model
- Help school students learn more about chemistry, and who it’s for
- Improve your communication skills
- Gain experience of public engagement in an easy and enjoyable way
What scientists say:
“The questions asked were both fun and challenging, keeping me on my toes at all times and giving me a fresh perspective and enthusiasm for my own research”
“Love, love, loving taking part in @imascientist, so much fun, very engaging”
Find out more:
Questions? Email support@imascientist.org.uk