Use the form to create a class and book a live chat

I'm a Scientist Live Chat

  • Create a class
  • Book a live Chat

Chats are 40-minute text-based sessions for students to talk with scientists.

On clicking ‘Confirm Booking’ you’ll see a confirmation message, and will receive an email confirming your booking, with a link to print your students login details.

Create a Class and Book a Live Chat

You need to be registered as a teacher and logged in to use this form.

I’m a Mathematician Chat Booking

Teachers – Book your chat with the mathematicians using the form on this page.
Mathematicians – Go to your Zone to sign up for available chats on your Dashboard

Teachers – Booking your chat:

  • You need to be logged in to book your chat
  • You need to book the chat using the correct student batch codes for that zone
  • Chats are 40 minutes long
  • We’ll confirm your chat booking with an email

Useful information:

  • If you need to cancel or rearrange your chat for any reason, click “cancel” next to the booking on your dashboard.
  • The latest you’ll be able to book a live chat is 24 hours in advance; this allows the mathematicians enough time to let us know if they can make it.
  • The latest you’ll be able to book a live chat is 24 hours in advance; this allows the mathematicians enough time to let us know if they can make it.
  • View your dashboard to see which mathematicians will be at your chat. If no one is available at your booking time, we’ll be in touch with you to rearrange.

Help! Where's my live chat?


Please let us know if your live chat hasn't opened in your zone, give us a ring on +353 (0)1225 326892!

Visit the 'staffroom' during the event, the moderators will be here if you have a problem.

The room is staffed throughout event hours, 9-5 on weekdays, but please be patient if you don't get an immediate answer. You can only use the chat if you are logged in. If you can't use it then please email us: admin@imascientist.ie with your question.