Absolutely not — I’m in it because I think it’s very important to show students what scientists are really like, and hopefully to encourage them to learn more! If any of us win, the money gets put towards a science communication or outreach project, so no matter who ends up being the winner I’ll be happy with the result!
It would be used to help students from poorer schools to visit my lab, which has all sorts of cool science tools:
like particle accelerators and big lasers, and inspire them to enjoy science more.
I’m happy just to be taking part – I’ve learnt a lot about explaining science and hopefully told some people some interesting facts!
Not at all,
If I win the money its going straight to a charity. I think the best way to get people interested in science is to humanise it. Talking to us gives you a chance to chat to us about our work, how we got into it, and just ask general questions. If even one student decides to go into science because of ‘I’m a Scientist’ I would be incredibly pleased!
With all the new tech and potential for AI we will eventually need a lot more coders and technology researchers so getting people into science will help everyone!
No, as the others said, the money would go to a science communication project!
I personally signed up to talk to as many students about science as possible as its important to show that we are not all old men and are (fairly) normal!
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