I’m a Scientist, I’m an Engineer, I’m a Medic
I’m a Scientist, I’m an Engineer and I’m a Medic are online projects which connect school students with real scientists, engineers and healthcare professionals. Over two weeks students ask questions to, and take part in live text-based chats with scientists, engineers and healthcare professionals. Students then vote for their favourite to win £/€500 to spend on further STEM engagement.
The online nature of the event helps to give all students a voice, and encourages students to ask the questions they might not be confident asking in front of the whole class. Students see that scientists, engineers and healthcare professionals are normal people, while being introduced to the wide range of possibilities in STEM careers; it’s not all hard hats and white coats.
This page lists all the dates currently confirmed I’m a… events in the UK and Ireland. Themed zones will be announced nearer the events. Keep a look out for new events and projects being added, and occasional special events running throughout the year.
For more details about any of our projects, contact Michaela at michaela@mangorol.la or call +44 (0) 1225 326 892.
Upcoming I’m a… Events: Dates and application details
November 2017
Dates running: From 30th October
Image: Wellcome Genome Campus
25 Genomes (UK)
The world-renowned Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, where the human genome was first decoded, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. To mark this they are going to decode the DNA of 25 species for the first time.
Your students are going to choose 5 of them.
Teacher info and registration: Coming soon
I’m a Scientist (UK)
Dates running: 6th–17th November
Teacher info and registration: imascientist.org.uk/teachers
Teacher registration deadline: 25th September
Scientist info and application: imascientist.org.uk/scientists
Scientist application deadline: 25th September
I’m a Scientist (Ireland)
Dates running: 6th–17th November
Teacher info and registration: imascientist.ie/teachers
Teacher registration deadline: 25th September
Scientist info and application: imascientist.ie/scientists
Scientist application deadline: 25th September
I’m an Engineer (UK)
Dates running: 6th–17th November
Teacher info and registration: imanengineer.org.uk/teachers
Teacher registration deadline: 25th September
Engineer info and application: imanengineer.org.uk/engineers
Engineer application deadline: 25th September
I’m a Medic (East Midlands)
Dates running: 6th–17th November
Teacher info and registration: imamedic.uk/teachers
Teacher registration deadline: 25th September
Healthcare professional info and application: imamedic.uk/candidates
Healthcare professional application deadline: 25th September
March 2018
I’m a Scientist (UK)
Dates running: 5th–16th March
Teacher info and registration: imascientist.org.uk/teachers
Teacher registration deadline: 29th January
Scientist info and application: imascientist.org.uk/scientists
Scientist application deadline: 29th January
I’m an Engineer (UK)
Dates running: 5th–16th March
Teacher info and registration: imanengineer.org.uk/teachers
Teacher registration deadline: 29th January
Engineer info and application: imanengineer.org.uk/engineers
Engineer application deadline: 29th January
June 2018
I’m a Scientist (UK)
Dates running: 11th-22nd June
Teacher info and registration: imascientist.org.uk/teachers
Teacher registration deadline: 30th April
Scientist info and application: imascientist.org.uk/scientists
Scientist application deadline: 30th April
I’m an Engineer (UK)
Dates running: 11th-22nd June
Teacher info and registration: imanengineer.org.uk/teachers
Teacher registration deadline: 30th April
Engineer info and application: imanengineer.org.uk/engineers
Engineer application deadline: 30th April
Standard events run in November, March, and June every year.
We’ll keep this page updated as new projects and event details are announced. Zone themes are normally published around 10 weeks before each event, and we will email teachers, scientists and engineers who have registered interest with full details.
If you have any questions, or would like more information about any of our projects, get in touch with Michaela at michaela@mangorol.la or call +44 (0) 1225 326 892.