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Thank you so much for voting for me! It is a great honour, and something that I will cherish for a long time. I’d also like to say thank you for your awesome science questions! I really enjoyed chatting with each and every one of you — the zombie questions were particularly fun! I want to take this opportunity to tell you to always follow your dreams, however far away or impossible they may seem. Don’t give up, and always, always believe in yourself. There will be setbacks, that’s something I can say for sure, but there will also be great leaps forward and exciting times of awesomeness. There will be change too, nothing stays the same forever, but don’t be afraid of that, embrace it. Love those around you, you will meet some wonderful new friends and never forget where you’re from or the people that got you there. First dream your dreams, and then chase … Continue reading →

The students have spoken. The votes have been double counted… Big congratulations to the Drug Development Zone winner: Daryl Jones Hard luck to Anita 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 4 questions in the pink box on the right hand side, to be in with a chance to win a £20 WH Smith voucher.

We’ve counted, checked and rechecked the votes and now reveal it’s game over for… Amy Monaghan This leaves just “VERY HAPPY CHAPPY” Daryl and “geeky, enthusiastic, passionate” Anita to fight it out for the £500 prize tomorrow. Who would you like to see win tomorrow’s final battle? VOTE NOW! We’re also opening your live chat tomorrow between 12pm – 3pm. Drop in to chat more to the scientists or say hello before the end of the event!

We’ve counted the votes and you’ve now evicted… Nimesh Mistry 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 4 questions on the right. Fill in the questionnaire to be in with a chance to win a £20 WH Smith voucher. We hope you’ll spend it all on books and essential school equipment, but we understand how difficult it will be to pass the pick’n’mix section..

The first scientist you’ve evicted is… Sandra Chiwanza 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 £20 WH Smith voucher for asking great questions (questions that aren’t about One Direction). And remember, you can comment on questions the scientists answer. Do you think the scientist is right? Do you disagree with them? Tell them!

We’re half way through the June round of I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here, and it’s time to shake things up a little… Let’s get some scientists out of here! Starting on Tuesday, we’ll evict one scientist every day until just two remain on Friday to battle it out for the title of Drug Development Zone Winner! Here’s how the evictions work… Students, you vote for your favourite scientist! You get one vote for each round of the competition. Round 1 Now until 3pm on Tuesday 24th June. The first scientist will be evicted at 3pm on Tuesday! Round 2