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💻 Enrichment opportunity: Connect students with computer scientists

Computer Science can seem abstract to students. It’s often hard to see the relevance of their studies in the wider world, or to imagine themselves using computer science in a career. Connect your KS3 students with computer scientists in 30-minute, text-based Chats this March and beyond. Thanks to the support from the NCCE, you can book a Computer Science-themed Chat for your students from Monday 18 March 2024.  You need an account to request a Chat: Sign up here ❯ Students will: “When students are engaged and start to see the real life impact of a subject, they’re more enthusiastic about it – I noticed an increased motivation to learn following I’m a Scientist.” – Emily Tulloch, science teacher. The project supports your students’ computer science capital. By connecting with people in diverse computing roles, students can see themselves in those careers and understand that STEM is ‘for them’. Find … Continue reading

Posted on March 5, 2024 by modhannah in News | Comments Off on 💻 Enrichment opportunity: Connect students with computer scientists

🗨️Professional Bodies Open Chats

Students are preparing for the world of work. Part of that preparation is to know more about being a member of a professional body and what that looks like. 

Between Monday 18 and Thursday 22 March your students can get involved in our Professional Bodies Week.

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Posted on February 23, 2024 by modemily in News | Tagged | Comments Off on 🗨️Professional Bodies Open Chats

📢 Great Science Share for Schools

Get your students ready for the Great Science Share by connecting them with a diverse range of scientists using research skills similar to them. During the activity they’ll: You need an account to request a Chat. Request here ❯

Posted on January 9, 2024 by modhannah in News | Tagged | Comments Off on 📢 Great Science Share for Schools

🔎 Royal Institution: CHRISTMAS LECTURES

This year the Royal Institution’s CHRISTMAS LECTURES are all about Artificial Intelligence – a game-changer in our digital world.

AI is already in our lives. School students play online games with AI NPCs, or use TikTok or Snapchat augmented reality effects (but hopefully don’t ask Chat GPT to do their homework).

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Posted on December 12, 2023 by modhannah in News | Comments Off on 🔎 Royal Institution: CHRISTMAS LECTURES

🗣️ Webinar on 26 October 12.30pm

Join the Teacher Webinar on Thursday 26 October between 12.30pm and 1pm. Get a better understanding of the I’m a… programme, including our flagship activity I’m a Scientist, and explore the benefits to your local schools’ careers programme.

During this webinar, I’ll be:

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Posted on October 13, 2023 by modemily in News, Teacher | Tagged | Comments Off on 🗣️ Webinar on 26 October 12.30pm

British Science Week Open Chats 2023

This British Science Week, I’m a Scientist is giving students a chance to connect with scientists outside of their booked Chats.

From Monday to Thursday on the week commencing Monday 13 March, students can attend lunchtime open Chats.

Teachers: Get an account ❯

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Posted on February 1, 2023 by modemily in News | Tagged | Comments Off on British Science Week Open Chats 2023

A thank you from your winner, Liz Halstead 🏆🎉

Liz Halstead is the winner of the Psychology Zone, after receiving the most votes from students!

She wins £500 to spend on more science engagement activities. Here’s what she had to say about her victory:

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Posted on December 7, 2022 by modanna in News | Comments Off on A thank you from your winner, Liz Halstead 🏆🎉

Get involved in CHRISTMAS LECTURES activities this year!

Today, the Royal Institution has announced the topic of the upcoming CHRISTMAS LECTURES series: this December, Dame Sue Black will be guiding viewers through the often-misunderstood world of forensic science. Commissioned by the Royal Institution, I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here will run a number of activities to help school students across the UK engage further with the CHRISTMAS LECTURES! With a range of activities to suit students from ages 10 to 18, there is something for your students to get involved in the CHRISTMAS LECTURES this year: Royal Institution Online Youth Summit Save the date: I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here will host the Royal Institution Online Youth Summit on 2 November 2022! Designed for students over the age of 16, this one-day conference will give students a voice to influence the contents of the televised CHRISTMAS LECTURES series. Throughout the day, students will take … Continue reading

Posted on September 24, 2022 by modhannah in News | Comments Off on Get involved in CHRISTMAS LECTURES activities this year!

New: Pandemic Prevention Debate Kit

Our next Science Debate Kit asks:

Pandemic Prevention: Were all groups treated fairly?

Pandemic Prevention Debate Kit Front Cover
As the Royal Institution CHRISTMAS LECTURES take an in-depth look at how new discoveries made as a result of the pandemic are set to change the future of medicine students can explore the societal and ethical implications of science and technology through 8 thought-provoking character cards. Continue reading

Posted on March 14, 2022 by modjosie in News | Comments Off on New: Pandemic Prevention Debate Kit