The students have spoken. The votes have been counted and the moment has finally arrived for us to announce this year’s winner of I’m a Scientist, Get me out of Here! After two weeks of hot debate, stimulating chat and mind-boggling facts, the students have decided the winner in this zone is… Ian Sillett Congratulations Ian! The students have voted you their favourite scientist and most worthy of the £500 prize to communicate your science work. Hard luck to Derek and thank you to all the other scientists who took part, you were all brilliant and each and every single one of you has contributed to the great success of this year’s event. Please join us next year for the next I’m a Scientist, Get me out of Here! What did you think of I’m a Scientist? Let us know and it really helps us make it better for next … Continue reading →

It’s really hotting up now, and the scientists are really under pressure! The votes have been counted, and the next scientist to get evicted in this zone is… Daniel Mietchen Daniel, you informed, challenged, and intrigued our students! You are an intellectual superman and a patient writer of thoughtful, generous answers. Thank you for being part of I’m a Scientist, and we hope you enjoyed the experience. Students, you can leave your messages for Daniel by commenting in the Zone News eviction post. This leaves only Ian Sillett and Derek Mann to fight it out for the prize tomorrow. Who will be the victor? Only the students can decide! Keep voting. And may the best scientist win.

You’ve been asking more questions, chatting more chats, and most importantly casting more votes! And now it’s time for the second eviction. The next scientist to leave will be… Philip Wadler Philip, thanks for taking part and providing time, science, and answers. We hope you’ve enjoyed the experience. Students, you can comment here to leave your messages for Phil. There will be evictions every day for the rest of the week, with the winner announced on Friday. Vote each round for your favourite scientist. Who will walk off with the prize? Students…YOU decide!

It’s been a fantastic event so far and the scientists have worked hard, answering thousands of questions between them. But on Friday there can only be one winner in each zone, so some of them have to go. We are sorry to have to do this to you, but the first scientist to be evicted is… Upul Wijayantha Thanks so much for the answers and time you provided, despite being busy! We hope you’ve enjoyed taking part. There will be evictions every day for the rest of the week, with the winner announced on Friday. Keep voting students! Who will walk off with the prize? YOU decide!