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Amelia Grose is the winner of the Clean World Zone, after receiving the most votes from students! They win $500 to spend on more science engagement activities. Here’s what they have to say about their victory… Wow! Thank you so much to all of the students! In a lot of ways, I feel like I learned more from them than they did from me! It was such a great experience getting to talk about my Arctic research and connect with them, they had awesome questions that really made me think. I can’t thank the students and the I’m a Scientist team enough for making this such a fun experience! So often in science, we feel very one-dimensional – that only our research matters. Being part of this program and getting questions from students reminded me of my other dimensions, especially when they asked questions about other aspects of my life … Continue reading →

Thanks to all the students, scientists and teachers that have taken part in the CLEAN WORLD ZONE! It has been a fab 4 weeks. We hope you’ve enjoyed it – and we hope you’ve learnt something about what it’s like being a scientist. There have been some excellent questions asked by students. Here are some of my favourites – click to read the answers! What’s the largest animal you’ve ever worked with? What was the scariest thing that happened on the job? What made you start what you’re doing? Throughout the Zone students have been voting for their favourite scientist. That scientist will win $500 to spend on more science engagement. We are pleased to announce that the winner is… 🏆 AMELIA GROSE 🥇 🎊 Congratulations! 🥳 Though the Zone has come to an end, you can view it at any time, to look back at the scientists’ profiles, and see … Continue reading →

This week’s winning scientist in the CLEAN WORLD Zone is… 🥇  AMELIA GROSE, the extrovert, creative, caring Amelia has received the most votes from students this week. 🎉 Congratulations! 🥳   Who do you think should win? Head to the Clean World Zone. Look through the scientists’ profiles. Use Ask to send them your questions, then Vote for your favourite! Who will be the winner? Students get a new vote every week. The scientist with the most votes at the end of the Zone wins a $500 prize for more science engagement activities. Choose wisely! Modhannah and the Clean World Zone team

This week’s winning scientist in the CLEAN WORLD Zone is… 🥇 Chiara Amato, the ambitious, loud and determined! Chiara has received the most votes from students this week. 🎉 Congratulations! 🥳   Who do you think should win? Head to the Clean World Zone. Look through the scientists’ profiles. Use Ask to send them your questions, then Vote for your favourite! Who will be the winner? Students get a new vote every week. The scientist with the most votes at the end of the Zone wins a $500 prize for more science engagement activities. Choose wisely! Modhannah and the Clean World Zone team  

It’s been a great start to the Clean World Zone. Students have been asking the scientists questions about being a scientist, their jobs and whether they have any animals! Check out some of these moments from the Live Chats: Over 170 excellent ASK follow up questions have also been submitted! It has been really interesting reading the profiles of all the scientists that are taking part in this Zone! Here are a few! There has been excellent feedback from teachers about how engaged their students have been and what great questions have been asked!   We’re looking forward to see what the rest of the Zone has in store! This Zone will be running until February 18 so there is still plenty of time to book a Chat!  

This week’s winning scientist in the Clean World Zone is… 🥇 Stefanie Fields, the Fun-loving, Encouraging, and Trustworthy! Stefanie Fields has received the most votes from students this week. 🎉 Congratulations! 🥳   Who do you think should win? Head to the Clean World Zone. Look through the scientists’ profiles. Use Ask to send them your questions, then Vote for your favourite! Who will be the winner? Students get a new vote every week. The scientist with the most votes at the end of the Zone wins a $500 prize for more science engagement activities. Choose wisely! Hannah and the Clean World team