🌊 Engage school students with aquaculture

Inspire the next generation in aquaculture with I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here!

Connect with school students in lively, 30-minute, online Chats to share your experiences and show the fast-growing range of aquaculture and STEM careers out there.

Sign up now ❯

Hear students’ ideas about your work and show them science outside of the lab.

Chat about how aquaculture and responsible food production contribute to global sustainability. Show students your work’s relevance to the economy, animal welfare, and human health.

Supported by

Salmon Scotland represents the Scottish salmon sector, the UK’s biggest food export.

They are a source of trusted information and represent their members’ interests in Scotland, across the UK and internationally.

It’s not just school students who benefit – scientists enjoy it too! I’m a Scientist is a low-pressure way to ‘dip your toes in’ to outreach, building engagement and communication skills as you go. You’ll have extra support with access to the I’m a… Academy.

Based completely online and text-only, it’s easy to connect with classes across the UK, wherever you are. There’s no preparation or travel time, all you need is a web browser!

You’re in control. Join in as and when it suits you. Let us know how much time you’d like to spend engaging and which days you’re busy – we’ll arrange the rest.

If you work or study in any area of the aquaculture industry, sign up now to take part in I’m a Scientist in 2024.

You get to:

• Answer students’ questions about working in aquaculture and marine sciences
• Chat with students in text-only moderated chats
• Compete against fellow scientists to win students votes (you could win £500 for more engagement work)

By taking part, you can:

• Inspire the next generation in STEM
• Support school students to see the real-world applications of their learning
• Improve your communication skills
• Gain experience of public engagement in a flexible and enjoyable way
• Get access to the I’m a Scientist Academy

🗨️ What scientists say:

“The questions asked were both fun and challenging, keeping me on my toes at all times and giving me a fresh perspective and enthusiasm for my own research”

“Love, love, loving taking part in @imascientist, so much fun, very engaging”

Find out more:

• How I’m a Scientist works
• Develop public engagement skills in The Academy Zone
• Benefits for institutions

Scientists: Apply to take part ❯

Questions?

Email support@imascientist.org.uk