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An update on I’m a Scientist

That’s a wrap! Thanks to everyone who contributed to this term’s success. Sadly though, I’m a Scientist Ireland will not be running beyond the end of 2024. The I’m a… projects started in Ireland in 2012, and it’s been another great year. They’ve frequently been there to support students during Tomorrow’s Engineers Week, Science Week, and Maths Week. Unfortunately, Science Foundation Ireland will be ending their funding of I’m a Scientist. This means we’re no longer able to offer the activity in 2025. ✨ 2024 round-up There have been 64 Chats with 39 schools from across Ireland. In these Chats, over 1500 students connected with scientists, engineers, and mathematicians. We saw excellent connections between the students, scientists, and other STEM professionals. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped students see the real-world relevance of their learning. Keep an eye out for the full impact report, coming soon! 👋 Keep in touch Make sure … Continue reading

Posted on December 19, 2024 by modjamie in News, Teachers | Tagged , | Comments Off on An update on I’m a Scientist

💫 Science Week Ireland 2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating Science Week and exploring science in our everyday lives!

Over the week, students connected with scientists across a total of 21 Chats. They discussed a huge range of science topics in more than 5000 lines of conversation, plus 183 follow-up questions submitted to the Ask page.

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Posted on December 9, 2024 by modjamie in News, Scientists, Teachers | Tagged , , | Comments Off on 💫 Science Week Ireland 2024

NEW: Existing students can join your class!

The I’m a… projects run throughout the year. Your students might take part in a science lesson in September, in computing in November and in maths in June. Learn how students can use one login across all activities Continue reading

Posted on November 22, 2024 by modhannah in Teachers | Comments Off on NEW: Existing students can join your class!