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Thank you from your winner – Angus!

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 Angus to tell us about winning I’m a Scientist, and here is what he said… Dear Mercury Zone, Thank you all so much for letting me win I’m A Scientist! I’ve had such a great time speaking with you all, frantically typing at the keyboard, and trying desperately to type people’s names correctly when I’m replying to them! A massive thanks to Waqar, Melissa, Jenni and Catherine for answering alongside me, and making the down-times in chats or the discussions in the comments so entertaining and rewarding. It’s been a great group of scientists to work with. I’ve really enjoyed answering the questions you guys have had about science, but also about ourselves, our jobs, what we did at school, stuff like that. It’s been … Continue reading

Posted on June 28, 2016 by in News | 1 Comment

And the winner is…

The students have spoken. The votes have been double counted… Big congratulations to the Mercury Zone winner: Angus Cook Hard luck to Jenni Rodd 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.

Posted on June 24, 2016 by ModShane in News | Leave a comment

The next scientist out is…

We’ve counted, checked and rechecked the votes and now reveal it’s game over for… Melissa Ladyman This leaves just “talkative, friendly, scientific” Jenni Rodd and “curious, silly, thoughtful” Angus Cook to fight it out for the £500 prize tomorrow. Who would you like to see win tomorrow’s final battle? VOTE

Posted on June 23, 2016 by ModShane in News | 1 Comment

The second scientist evicted is…

We’ve counted the votes and you’ve now evicted… Waqar Ahmed 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 new questions on the right. Fill in the questionnaire to be in with a chance to win a voucher.

Posted on June 22, 2016 by ModShane in News | Leave a comment

The first scientist evicted is…

The first scientist you’ve evicted is… Catherine Ross 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!

Posted on June 21, 2016 by ModShane in News | Leave a comment