I'm a Scientist, Get Me Out of Here! is two weeks of online madness where students ask scientists questions and get to vote. The scientists are evicted one by one until there is a winner who receives prize money of $1,000 to spend on outreach. The program has been running in the UK for four years and in Australia for two. This presentation at CONASTA 61 explains the program and some of the insights from teacher and scientist evaluations. Spread the word and register now for the next event in August at http://imascientist.org.au/teachers

1. I’m a Scientist,
Get Me Out of Here!
Implementation & Impact
Workshop
CONASTA 61

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5. For Students

6. To become engaged in science as citizens

7. d maybe to pursue
ence as a career

8. Why do scientists
become scientists?

13. Participating Schools in 2011-2012

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20. 20-page teacher booklet with six lesson plans

21. Why kind of questions
do students ask?

31. What was the single most important
outcome?
Seeing the enthusiasm of my students.
That students can see the importance and relevance
of science to them and their lives.
Student engagement with working scientists.
Students were very impressed and appreciated their
responses and input.

32. Have your initial expectations been met?
Yes. The students can see more clearly the possibilities
that exist following studies in Science. Their natural
inquisitiveness has been stimulated and enthusiasm to
engage in class has improved.
In a crowded curriculum, in a very busy school, it is
often difficult to have students participate in events
that genuinely improve their engagement and interest
in science. The response from my students more than
justified our participation.

33. How might participation be improved?
Give teachers more time to prepare the students with
who the scientists are before the event starts.
Preparation is the key to success with this, and I think
we would benefit more with the bonus of more prep
time.

37. Department for Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade,
Resources and Energy (DMITRE) (SA)

38. http://imascientist.org.au/teachers
Next Event: 27 August – 7 September
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