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For Scientists — Long version

OPPORTUNITY: Easy online outreach with school students across the USA!

“I really enjoyed I’m a Scientist. It’s valuable for students, and it’s valuable for me.”

Andrew Stonor, chemist at Johnson Matthey UK

In January, February, and March 2022, take part in easy online public engagement with middle and high school students across the country through I’m a Scientist!

I’m a Scientist is an online activity supporting school students to identify with scientists by connecting them with people working in STEM in live, instant messaging-style Chats.

We’re looking for Johnson Matthey employees to take part. Let us know you’re available at imascientist.us/scientists

Take part in the Healthy World Zone, where students are invited to explore how science can keep us healthy; or the Clean World Zone, where students can discuss the impacts of pollution on our environment (and how we can limit it).

Scientists are needed to take part in live Chats with students and answer their follow-up questions. Students can Vote for their favorite scientist to win $500 to spend on further public engagement projects.

The activity is online and flexible – take part at work or at home, at times that suit you. It’s text-only, so no audio or video equipment is required to take part.

The Healthy World Zone and the Clean World Zone are funded by Johnson Matthey.

Apply to take part by January 24: imascientist.us/scientists

“I’m a Scientist gave me the ability to engage students all across the country. Their enthusiasm inspired me to get even more excited about my research.”

Zoe Getman-Pickering, Cornell University

Can’t find the answer to your question? Email support@imascientist.us

For Scientists — Short version

Scientists wanted!

Take part in easy online public engagement with school students across the country with I’m a Scientist in Jan and Feb 2022.

Help school students identify with STEM as something ‘for them’. Find out more and apply to take part: imascientist.us/scientists

For Teachers — Long version

Teachers can help their students identify with science by connecting them with working scientists!

“The students were so excited about learning what the scientists were doing in their field. It’s a great way for students to realize that scientists are regular people like them, who are pursuing their interests.”
p style=”text-align: right;”>Jaime Hurlbut, Teacher at Vestal Middle School, NY

In January, February, and March 2022, help your students identify with science by connecting them with working scientists in live, instant messaging-style Chats.

Reserve a place for your students at imascientist.us/teachers

Show your students how we can limit pollution to our environment in the Clean World Zone. Or, let them explore how science is keeping us healthy in the Healthy World Zone.

Students learn more about science, and who can be a scientist, by taking part in live Chats, asking follow-up questions, and voting for their favorite scientist to win $500!

Let us know if you’d like to take part with your classes at imascientist.us/teachers

I’m a Scientist is easy to set up, flexible, and takes place online. No audio or video equipment is required; it’s all text-only.

The Clean World Zone and Healthy World Zone are funded by Johnson Matthey. Places are free for US public schools.

Can’t find the answer to your question? Contact us at support@imascientist.us

For Teachers — Short version

From January to March 2022, help your students identify with science as something ‘for them’ by connecting them with working scientists in live Chats!

Reserve a place for your students in upcoming I’m a Scientist activities now: imascientist.us/teachers

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What is I’m a Scientist USA?

Do you want the long version or the short version? Just for you we’ve written a short version and a longer version for teachers and scientists, feel free to use it in emails and newsletters. We’ve also supplied some useful images.

I’m a Scientist USA is brought to you by  I’m a Scientist UK.

 

 

For Scientists (the long version)

Like American Idol for scientists!

I’m a Scientist USA is an American Idol-style competition between scientists, where the students are the judges. You put up a profile on our website, answer questions and have live online (text) chats with school science students. Students vote and the winning scientist gets $500 to communicate their work to the public.

“When I first heard about I’m A Scientist from a good friend of mine, it was the day before the deadline, and I had absolutely, 100% no idea what to expect. I wasn’t even totally clear on what I was signing up for, or how much time I was going to have to set aside for it! But I cannot imagine a better use of my time the last two weeks than interacting with my fellow scientists and the amazing students that whole time.” – Jeff Shi, University of Michigan

Everything happens on the web, so you can join in without leaving your desk. The event runs over 2 weeks.

It’s a unique, fun way of developing communication skills, gaining a fresh perspective on your research, and finding out what young people think about science and the role of scientists.

Scientists: Apply to take part ❯

When you apply you’ll be asked to fill in a 1 sentence summary of your work – make this interesting and understandable to 13/14 year olds, as a panel of students will then select the researchers to take part.

To find out more visit: imascientist.us/scientists.

For Scientists (the short version)

Like American Idol for scientists!

Apply now for I’m a Scientist USA! – a 2 week long online competition for scientists, where students are the judges. You put up a profile on the website, answer questions and have live online text chats with school science students. Students vote and the winning  scientist gets $500 to spend on communicating their work.

More info at imascientist.us/scientists

Scientists: Apply to take part ❯

For Teachers (the long version)

Free enrichment project: like American Idol for scientists!


I’m a Scientist USA is a free online American Idol style competition for scientists, where students are the judges. Your students read the scientists’ profiles, ask them questions and have live online text chats with them. Students vote for their favorite scientist to win $500 to spend on communicating their work to the public.

“We had a good day with a lot of engagement. The kids were actually talking science today as they thought about things they are curious about, this was really nice to see as was the fact that all engaged in finding out about each scientist.”  – Alan Siegel, Teacher, High School of the Future

Students become more enthused about science, learn that science lessons relate to real life, and see that scientists are normal people.

It is completely free for schools. It’s open to all middle and high school students, but most commonly used by Grade 7 and 8 students. All teachers are sent a Teacher Pack with lesson plans and a science debate kit, to help introduce students to the event and reduce the lesson planning required.

Teachers: Register to take part ❯

To find out more visit: www.imascientist.us.

For Teachers (the short version)

Free enrichment project: like American Idol for scientists!

Register now for I’m a Scientist USA! Your students talk online with scientists over a 2 week period and vote for their winner. Students become more enthused about science, learn that science and

maths lessons relate to real life, and see that scientists are normal people.

It is completely free for schools.

Teachers: Register to take part ❯