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Students! Help us decide which scientists and engineers should take part in the next event, and you could win a £20 voucher. All you need to do is take 2 minutes now to judge these 12 sentences. I am in shock that students have chosen me! I remember the creativity in the questions that were coming and that was refreshing to see. I enjoyed my time with other scientists too who gave some really good answers and perspectives. I felt I was learning at the same time as students.  Huge thanks to the I’m a Scientist team who worked very hard to make this event as fun, enjoyable and lively as possible. Thank you to the moderators for being helpful and friendly throughout. They were great communicators, and I was surprised how calm and understanding they were. They made it enjoyable to engage! I also want to thank the Psychology Department at the … Continue reading →

Jolel Miah Congratulations! The students chose Jolel as the Health Behaviour winner! It’s been a fantastic two weeks and we want to say a huge THANK YOU to all scientists who took part.

Log in between 12 and 3pm today for another chance to talk to the scientists in the Health Behaviour Zone!   The open live chat is a chance for you to ask your final questions, and for the scientists still in the running to win your VOTE! To take part, just log in and head to the CHAT page from 12pm! At 3pm, we’ll announce the winner live in the chat! How to join the evening chat Log in to the Health Behaviour Zone as normal Click the CHAT icon Start asking your questions!   See you there! ModJen and the Health Behaviour Zone team

Emily Mattacola The votes were counted and recounted, but the result is in – Emily, it’s game over for you! Which means our two finalists are Alex and Jolel. They’ll be battling it out tomorrow to win your VOTE for the £500 prize money. Who do you want to see crowned winner? Every VOTE counts! Students! On your profile, you can choose three words that you think describe a scientist. Has your opinion changed? Pick three new words!

Log in between 7 and 8pm for another chance to talk to the psychologists in the Health Behaviour Zone!   Continue asking your brilliant questions in this special after-school live chat. Just log in and head to the CHAT page from 7pm! This is a second opportunity for you to introduce your friends and family to the psychologists you’ve been talking with in school and for them to ask their own questions about the psychologists’ work and interests, or about psychology in general. It’s also an opportunity for the psychologists to convince you to VOTE for them before the winner is announced tomorrow! How to join the evening chat Log in to the Health Behaviour Zone as normal Click the CHAT icon Start asking your questions!   See you tonight! ModJen and the Health Behaviour Zone team

Amber Cronin Sorry Amber, you’re out of the running for the prize! Amber can keep answering questions and joining in the live chats, but they won’t be going home with the £500. Students, you can can comment on this post to leave a message for Amber. Who will be evicted tomorrow? It’s up to you! VOTE every day for your favourite scientist and keep them in the competition to win the prize money.

Sophie Banat The students have spoken. Sophie will still be able to answer questions and take part in live chats, but can’t win that prize money of £500. Leave your messages for Sophie in the comments for this post. Remember, there will be a new psychologist being evicted each day this week, so make sure to VOTE every day for your favourite and keep them in the competition.

Log in between 7 and 8pm for another chance to talk to the psychologists in the Health Behaviour Zone!   Continue asking your brilliant questions in this special after-school live chat. Just log in and head to the CHAT page from 7pm! Why not introduce your friends and family to the psychologists you’ve been talking with in school? You can even ask them to pose their own question about the psychologists’ work and interests, or about psychology in general, the careers available and more… How to join the evening chat Log in to the Health Behaviour Zone as normal Click the CHAT icon Start asking your questions!   See you tonight! ModJen and the Health Behaviour Zone team