I'm a Scientist USA – A science outreach education and engagement activity

A free online program where school students meet and interact with scientists. It’s an American Idol-style competition between scientists, where the students are the judges.

Students challenge the scientists over fast-paced online text-based live CHATs. They ASK the scientists anything they want, and VOTE for their favorite scientist to receive $500 to communicate their work with the public.

Hear what students, teachers and scientists who have taken part in I’m a Scientist USA think about it. Laura Heintz, a teacher from Wisconsin, has also made a great video showing her students’ experiences, take a look here.

What Alex Taylor did with his prize money

26/05/2017
The greatest human beings that have ever lived in the history of the universe.

13/03/2017
Meet the Genomicists……

26/02/2017
From How is the Earth made? to What makes you a good scientist? – Highlights as we begin the eliminations.

03/05/2016
Meet the Scientists…

13/04/2016

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What is something recent you have discovered?
Why aren’t Both halves of your body symmetrical?
What is the most fun experiment you have ever completed?
What is the farthes back dating gences that have you found?
What is your favorite name?
Hi my name is Meakin and I would like to know how you got your job
do your love tour job and never want to change but do you love it so much it is like your favorite hobby
what football team do you like i like the STEELERS
Do you think that there is already a cure, possibly homeopathic, for cancer?
What would be something that impacted or surprised you on you’re reasearch?

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