Online public engagement helps bridge the divide between institutions and schools– and it’s not only school students who benefit.

Boost researcher’s engagement

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I didn’t really know much about public engagement before taking part… I’m a Scientist really inspired me to get involved with more!
Suzi, PhD researcher

IAS is a low pressure space for researchers to ‘dip their toes’ into public engagement. Seeing students’ enthusiasm for their work gives researchers the confidence and motivation to do more outreach.

Those with less previous experience increase their public engagement activities by 130% in the year following IAS.

Improve communication skills

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The whole thing was very two-way… Some of the analogies I totally plagiarised from the students!
Max, PhD researcher

From day one, I’m a Scientist is effective experiential training for scientists in engaging the public. Researchers get to hone phrases over two weeks, helped by honest student feedback.

94% of ECR’s surveyed said taking part had improved their communication skills.

Reach audiences in most need

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As we don’t have a major university very near us, students wouldn’t get this chance otherwise
Teacher

Online engagement allows your institution to engage school students who might otherwise miss out on STEM enrichment.

Schools more than 30 minutes drive from a research intensive Higher Education Institution are half as likely to get a visit from a university researcher as those within 15 minutes drive.

Get your scientists and researchers involved

There’s a long list of scientists wanting to take part in IAS, but only a limited number of places each activity.

Email shane@mangorol.la, or call 01225 667922, to discuss funding to create space for your scientists and researchers in I’m a Scientist.