While the activity is designed to fit around your normal schedule, we recommend leaving yourself up to 1 hour to complete your profile.
Chats last 30 minutes and generally run during school hours (8.30am to 4pm). You are in control of your time: take part in the Chats that suit your schedule. You can also log in to answer students’ questions at any time.
I’m a Scientist is a student-led activity. This means students can ask anything they like. There could be questions about you, your work, science, or any other topic.
All questions and Chats are moderated by our moderation team, who are there to help and support you throughout the activity.
All you need is a computer or device and internet access.
Everything is run through a web-browser, you don’t need to download any software.
Every term we’ll announce a ‘Scientist of the Term’. This is the person who has received the most votes from students (so far). On the final day of every term, the overall winner is revealed.
After your participation we will send you a certificate as a record of your efforts in engaging students with science.
Prize money
During the activity, students vote for the scientist they think should win £500 for their own public engagement ideas.
The money could be spent on school visits, science fair exhibits, videos or podcasts, blogs, arranging class visits to your lab or office… as long as it’s involving people outside of science, it’s a good idea.
