Scientist

🚀 New Physics themes just launched

Thanks to new funding from the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), there’s now even more on offer from I’m a Scientist. Increased capacity makes a big difference, so we’re ‘physched’ to have STFC onboard.

…and you should be too! Find out below what we’re up to, what it means for you, and how you can get involved.

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Posted on March 21, 2025 by modjamie in Candidates, News, Scientist, Teacher | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on 🚀 New Physics themes just launched

💡Kip’s top scientist tips for British Science Week

Our busiest time of the year, British Science Week (7 to 14 March), is just around the corner. There’ll be a lot happening during the week, so we wanted to share some insider info to help you get the most out of your participation.

With over 100 Chats under her belt, several of them during last year’s British Science Week, scientist Kip knows her stuff!
Here are her top tips: Continue reading →

Posted on March 4, 2025 by modjamie in Candidates, Scientist | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on 💡Kip’s top scientist tips for British Science Week

📢 New privacy features for Scientists

Based on your feedback, we’ve introduced 2 new privacy features that allow you to:

  1. Hide your profile from search engines by limiting indexing
  2. Limit who can view your profile

You can now find these options via your dashboard, but please note that increasing the privacy of your profile does limit its impact.

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Posted on January 31, 2025 by modjamie in Candidates, Scientist | Tagged , , | Comments Off on 📢 New privacy features for Scientists

The reserve list

If our roster of scientists is full, we will add you to the reserve list.
While you are on the reserve list, you can set up your profile so you are ready to go when we have the capacity to start inviting you to Chats.
When you become an active scientist, you will enjoy full access to the site. Continue reading →

Posted on January 28, 2025 by modjamie in Scientist | Tagged , | Comments Off on The reserve list

Royal Institution: CHRISTMAS LECTURES

The Ri’s 2024 CHRISTMAS LECTURES will explore the fundamental impact that food has on our own health and that of the planet.

We are salivating at the prospect of supporting this year’s CHRISTMAS LECTURES with an I’m a Scientist ‘The Truth About Food’ Debate Kit, and activity theme running from 6 January 2025.

Here’s what’s happening and how you can be part of it!

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Posted on December 9, 2024 by modhannah in News, Scientist, Teacher | Comments Off on Royal Institution: CHRISTMAS LECTURES

🎓 The Academy is back!

The Academy is returning in November 2024!

The Academy is a short CPD course for STEM professionals that runs alongside the I’m a… student engagement activities. It’s a great opportunity to reflect on your outreach experience while learning more about audience, media, and science capital.

Read Academy alumni’s experience and find out how you can get involved too! Continue reading →

Posted on October 30, 2024 by modjamie in Scientist | Tagged , | Comments Off on 🎓 The Academy is back!

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