Thank you so much to everyone who took part in the event. It was very fun to answer the questions that I knew and also many that I had to look up myself beforehand! I hope that every student in the chat was able to find out more about being a scientist and maybe some were even inspired to become one as well. I also hope that every question I answered was useful to someone and that they gained as much from it as I tried to put into it! It was a shame not to be able to answer every one that I was asked and I apologise to anyone who did not get an answer from me during the chat. Have no fear that I will try my best to reply to everyone who sent me a message afterwards! Also the scientists in the Holmium group who I … Continue reading →

The students have spoken. The votes have been double counted… Big congratulations to the Holmium Zone winner: Frank Longford Hard luck to Zena Hadjivasiliou but a huge thank you to everyone who took part. You were all brilliant. Students, don’t forget to tell us what you think about science now you’ve taken part. Log in to your profile, and fill in the questions in the box on the right hand side, to be in with a chance to win a voucher.

We’ve counted, checked and rechecked the votes and now reveal it’s game over for… Ian Sandal This leaves just “Energetic, curious and (the boring one) organised” Zena Hadjivasiliou and “Optimistic, creative, funny.” Frank Longford to fight it out for the £500 prize tomorrow. Who would you like to see win tomorrow’s final battle? VOTE

We’ve counted the votes and you’ve now evicted… Isabel Pires The two scientists left standing after tomorrow’s eviction will battle it out in Friday’s final. Who do YOU want to see in the final? VOTE for your favourite! Students, has taking part changed your view of science and scientists? When you next log in and visit your profile, you’ll see a pink box with questions on the right. Fill in the questionnaire to be in with a chance to win a voucher.

The first scientist you’ve evicted is… Jared Parnell One scientist will be evicted every day this week, and you get a new vote each day. Make sure to VOTE to keep your favourite in the competition. A student in each zone will win a voucher for asking great questions! And remember, you can comment on questions the scientists answer. Do you think the scientist is right? Do you disagree with them? Tell them!