• Question: why did you enter Im a scientist get me out of here.

    Asked by michaelakanyako to Darren, Deuan, Duncan, Lori-An, Michelle on 16 Jun 2010 in Categories: .
    • Photo: Lori-An Etherington

      Lori-An Etherington answered on 15 Jun 2010:

      I got an email saying that ‘I’m a scientist’ was happening and details about how to apply if interested. I have been interested in helping to teach or talk to others about my work but didn’t know how to go about it. This seeemed like a perfect opportunity to me to try and help younger people to enjoy and understand different areas of science so I applied. I have been really enjoying answering the questions so far and I hope they are usefull.

    • Photo: Michelle Hudson-Shore

      Michelle Hudson-Shore answered on 15 Jun 2010:

      I thought it would be interesting to find out what young people thought about the work that I do and about science in general. I also wanted to have the chance to talk about what I do to a different audience than I normally do and to try and express how facinating I find science. Of course the prize money would also be nice as it will help me to tell even more people about why I think my work is important and to get them interested in finding out more.

    • Photo: Deuan Jones

      Deuan Jones answered on 15 Jun 2010:

      I just got an email from a colleague who helps us find ways of presenting science to the general public. I didn’t actually no much about it when I agreed to take part – like I didn’t know we were going to get voted out or that there was a prize – but hey!

      For me it’s a just a good way for people to find out what science is like, and get the opportunity to ask questions about it.

    • Photo: Duncan Hull

      Duncan Hull answered on 15 Jun 2010:

      It was recommended to me by a friend who did it last year and said it was fun.

      Also, I’ve always been interested in education and teaching, not just in universities but in schools as well. I joined in because I thought I might learn something from all the questions that get asked – and its turned out great so far.

    • Photo: Darren Nesbeth

      Darren Nesbeth answered on 16 Jun 2010:

      To show that scientists are normal people just like anyone else.

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