It’s not just scientists who can leave I’m a Scientist as winners, student winners are also chosen based on their engagement with the scientists and involvement in the event.

The moderators and scientists have nominated the students who they think asked lots of interesting questions in Ask, left thoughtful comments and/or engaged well in the live chats.

And your student winners are…

Brain Zone

Winner: mrbrains, Great Marlow School   “asked a lot of good questions!”

Runners up: chrisgould, kitkat, caramelchemist, bluesapphire

Digital Zone

Winner: nicenadia, Abbotsmede Primary School   “inquisitive nature was admirable, due to the shear volume of questions asked, and her manner in the chat”

Runners up: amazingaxsa, 09stockwell

Drug Development Zone 

Winner: biozak, City of London Boys School   “for asking brilliant questions and interacting really well in a live chat”

Runners up: joritto98, sodiumcyanide

Food Science Zone

Winner: dom1234, Acle Academy   “posted a lot of comments and seemed engaged throughout the fortnight”

Runners up: izzylutkins, annabanana123, chocolatemint151, 12ccollins

Health Zone

Winner: sebisepic, Mount House School   “asked lots of interesting and varied questions”

Runners up: hcosby295, charlesdarwin

Medical Physics Zone

Winner: darkopsdisguised, Broadoak Maths and Computing College   “submitted lots of good questions!”

Runners up: abdulh, gordonfreeman, lizziemoo

Space Zone

Winner: aliahana, Witton Park High School   “for bravery and honesty in asking questions”

Runners up: the3rdmentalist, bkhorsemeat

Technetium Zone

Winner: u11bradshawt, Churston Ferrers Grammar School   “asked lots of amazing questions that I really enjoyed answering!”

Runners up: heisenberg, lacquerhead96

Ruthenium Zone

Winner: iluvnibbley456, Nisai Virtual Academy   “asked loads of interesting questions”

Runners up: coolscientist, juneoct2233, 54321pink54321, danylok59931

Rhodium Zone

Winner: jessamy, St Andrews C of E Primary School   “seemed to stay engaged throughout the event and asked lots of different types of questions!”

Runners up: 09lomash, doggies, annieg27

Palladium Zone

Winner: umera, Moor End Academy   “for fantastic attitude in the live chat, engaging with all the scientists and asking them a wide range of questions”

Runners up: danielmelvin, moomooking

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Well done to all of the student winners! You’ll each receive a £20 WHSmith voucher and a certificate.

We received great questions from so many students that it made it difficult to pick just one winner in each zone – thanks to everyone who took part, we hope you enjoyed it!