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Students, we want to hear from you too! Click here to go to your profile survey and tell us what you think for a chance to win a £20 voucher! We asked Dawn to tell us about winning I’m a Scientist, and here is what she said… Thank you so much to everyone who voted for me during the two weeks of I’m A Scientist! It was an incredibly fun two weeks for me, and it is an awesome feeling to have won. I was up against some stiff competition and between the 5 of us we covered a hugely diverse range of science. Sian, Christie, David, and Dan, you guys were great and I’ve actually learned a lot about mitochondria, space, nutrition, and the universe. The live chats were the most fun part of the competition for me, and I tried to sign up to as much of them as possible. I did have to rearrange some labwork to fit in … Continue reading →

The students have spoken. The votes have been double counted… Big congratulations to the Thallium Zone winner: Dawn Lau Hard luck to David Robertson 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 new questions in the box on the right hand side.

We’ve counted, checked and rechecked the votes and now reveal it’s game over for… Sian Thomas This leaves just “Silly, curious, perfectionist” Dawn Lau and “Running space geek” David Robertson 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… Dan Lewis 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 some new questions you can answer. Fill in the questionnaire to be in with a chance to win a voucher.

The first scientist you’ve evicted is… Christie Waddington 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!