If you could time travel, and see any extinct animal, what would it be? Through the I'm a... programme, students ask the questions that interest them. Let us know which animal you would see!

This National Engineering Day, we’re shining a spotlight on diagnostics engineer, Emily! Emily designs and creates new diagnostic tools that can measure tiny particles. Her experimental work helps physicists to answer big questions about how particles and matter behave.

14th century book dust 😮😮 Students in West Sussex were keen to know what Luke named the never seen before, insect like creature he found in some very old book dust! Teachers, let your students ask the questions that interest them too: imascientist.org.uk/signup/t

We are all used to seeing AI images on social media now right? Students in Didcot wanted to know why AI still can't get hands right in those images. Computer scientists, find out more about taking part: imacomputerscientist.uk/signup/t

How do you know what particles were in the big bang? This student from Newbattle High School wanted to know more about recreating the big bang. Sinead answered in an engaging way which meant the conversation kept going! Find out more: imascientist.org.uk/signup

📢Let’s hear it for our term winner! Students have given the most votes in I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here to 🎉Emily Walls!🎉 Emily has been inspiring students since joining in July with her study of stars most recently in our space week Chats. Congratulations Emily!

Nice to find out why our ears were burning recently. Who are the co-conspirators?

The I'm a... programme supports students to take part in personalised, authentic conversations with people in diverse roles. Teachers, give your students the opportunity to explore a diverse range of roles: imascientist.org.uk/signup/t

🎉 I’m a Geographer is now open for bookings! I’m a Geographer, in partnership with @rgsibg.bsky.social will show students how geography is used by a diverse range of professionals in their jobs. Geographers, apply to take part: imageographer.uk/signup/c/

Sadly, the wonderful @airtable.com is a bit off-colour this morning. Our sign-up forms are not functioning. If you do want to join in with our efficient and effective programme then please try again this afternoon.

I’m a Geographer connects students from across the UK with people using geography in their work, from ecologists to town planners. The activity is online and flexible, so it easily fits into your schedule. Apply now: imageographer.uk/signup/c/

It's Biology Week! Biology Chats run in I'm a Scientist all year round. Students ask the questions that interest them and get real-time responses. This moment between a student and Hannah demonstrates that authentic interaction. Teachers, find out more: imascientist.org.uk/signup/t/

This moment between a student from St Peter's School and Gemma shows that it's ok to take a moment to feel a certain way towards failure. Then work out what to do next with the right mindset. Find out more: imascientist.org.uk/signup/

Students questions encourage scientists to think about their answers, often in a way they haven't considered before. This is a lovely question which asked Abi to think about why she went into her current role. Scientists, find out more: imascientist.org.uk/signup/c/

Unlock STEM career awareness - without leaving the classroom! The Summer 2025 term feedback survey reported that 87% of teachers found the I'm a... activity to be extremely or very effective in raising students awareness of STEM careers. imascientist.org.uk/book-activity

Show students where geography can take them! I’m a Geographer, supported by @rgsibg.bsky.social, highlights how geography is used in real jobs. If you use geography in your work and have a post-16 geography qualification, apply here 👉 imageographer.uk/signup/c/

This year 5 student didn't expect Dr Luke's answer when they asked what astronauts ate! Conversations in I'm a Scientist are authentic. Students ask the questions and scientists reply at the level they are asked. That's why it's suitable from Year 5 to Year 13. imascientist.org.uk/signup

Last week was #MathsWeekScot Both primary and secondary students used I'm a Mathematician to connect with people using maths in their role. Take a look at one of our favourite interactions across the week. This student had explored Sam's profile beforehand and had more questions about his work.

Chemistry Week is coming up! To celebrate, schools can book a Chemistry Week themed Chat. They'll connect their students with a diverse range of chemists. In 30-minute, text-based interactions, students can take part in authentic conversations. They lead the conversation. @rsc.org

A correlation between AI and Bountys? Lee took part in a lovely interaction with Chris from St Gabriel's. He explained how he used chocolates to teach about reinforcement learning. Anyone surprised the bounty's weren't popular?!

A link between the moon and crime?! Mod Laura enjoyed this Chat moment between a student from Puddletown and Lisa H. Lisa's response prompted the student to ask a follow-up question, deepening their engagement. Get involved this Autumn: imascientist.org.uk/signup/

It's #MathsWeekScot Chats have started with Arbroath High School! Teachers, there's still time to take part this week: imamathematician.uk/book-activity

Faith wanted to know more about how John worked on a system that improves the survival chances of premature babies. John was able to discuss his work in a way that was digestible for the student. His vocabulary and language matched the level it was asked at. Sign up: imascientist.org.uk/signup

Ignite confidence and curiosity in class After taking part in the Summer 2025 term, 82%of teachers described the I'm a... programme as 'extremely' or 'very effective' at boosting students confidence in asking questions. Read the latest report: about.imascientist.org.uk/files/2025/0...

From initial intrigue to further research. This student was interested to know what Sebastian enjoys about his job. The conversation ended with that student wanting to seek further research into the area. Teachers, take part with your students: imamathematician.uk/signup/t/

It's #NationalCodingWeek! Mod Thomas highlighted this moment to share from a Chat back in July. It is a great example of how I'm a Computer Scientist supports students to see the transferability of their studies. @codingweek

Across the 2024/2025 academic year, 22,819 students engaged with the I'm a... Programme. They were across 418 schools. 623 STEM Professionals were active, totalling 2,824 hours of interaction. Take a look at our latest activity report: about.imascientist.org.uk/files/2025/0...

Sam’s used her computing skills in a whole host of roles, from finance to fighting crime. Through I’m a Computer Scientist, she helps show the diversity of jobs and industries that depend on IT skills. Check out Sam’s profile: imacomputerscientist.uk/profile/samg...

We've been busy this summer cooking up something new! This Autumn, I'm a Geographer, will support students to understand how geography can be used by a diverse range of professionals in their jobs. Supported by @rgsibg.bsky.social Find out more: imageographer.uk/2025/09/08/w...

#MathsWeekScot is around the corner! This September, students can connect with a range of STEM professionals using Maths. Support your students to see the breadth of roles that use maths. Show them that maths is multidisciplinary. Teachers, take part: imamathematician.uk/signup/t

Unlock STEM career awareness - without leaving the classroom! 87% of teachers found the I'm a... activity to be extremely or very effective in raising students awareness of STEM careers. Bring careers into the curriculum with an I'm a... Chat: imascientist.org.uk/book-activity

Is science involved in your life outside of work? A student's question about workload and stress opened up a conversation that showed the human side of being a scientist. Joshua helped students see STEM professionals as relatable people. Find out more: imascientist.org.uk/signup

In this 'General Maths' themed Chat, students were able to see how maths underpins STEM research. By showing how maths is applied in their work, the scientist helped students connect classroom learning with real-world application. Signup to get involved: imamathematician.uk/signup/

Boost your skills while inspiring students The Summer 2025 feedback survey reported improvements across all areas, with the greatest increase seen in enthusiasm for, and skills in communicating with lay audiences. Read the latest report: about.imascientist.org.uk/files/2025/0...

The new school year is underway and teachers are booking Chats! Apply now to get involved in the Autumn term: imascientist.org.uk/signup/c/

A moment between Hannah and Kit in this 'plants' themed Chat is a lovely example of how an authentic interaction, based on a students question, can support students to think about their aspirations. Sign up to take part: imascientist.org.uk/signup/

Bite-sized impact, big rewards! In the Summer 2025 term alone, 351 STEM professionals connected with over 4,800 students. A collective 65,777 messages were exchanged through personalised conversations. Read our latest report Summary report: about.imascientist.org.uk/files/2025/0...

And we're off again for another year of scintillating, surprising and superb chats. Teachers, get your students involved: imascientist.org.uk/signup/t/ Scientists, Mathematicians, Engineers, get yourself involved: imascientist.org.uk/signup/c/

Fun fact: The Sun’s atmosphere is A MILLION degrees hot. And that is WILD☀️ Students in this Space themed Chat had plenty of questions about life in space, the Sun, and more. In I’m a… Chats students ask what they want to know, and scientists don’t miss out on their surprise, excitement or intrigue🤯

Students at Cornelius Vermuyden School didn't see the relevance of what they learned in class. So, Teacher Lucy booked an I'm an Engineer Chat for them. Students connected with engineers and learned how many more things they do beyond fixing a lift or a car. It sparked their interest✨

Mmm… actually, these are our top 3 reasons why text is best✒️ 🗣️All students have an equal voice to ask what they’re interested in. 📱Text chats are a familiar environment for students. 💬All students are engaged at the same time. Conversations about university and habitats can happen simultaneously.

Maths and art?! Maths and climate science?! Maths and chemistry?! If you wonder what mathematicians actually do, they’re just everywhere! I’m a Mathematician connects students with mathematicians to show them what maths is about in practice and to help them know if it’s a career for them.

No, not all scientists or engineers will know how many species of mango there are🥭 I’m a… Chats aim to show STEM professionals are people like the students on the other side of the Chat. They have questions too, they make mistakes too, and they are more similar to students than they might think.

I’m a… projects are free for all state-maintained schools. AND we provide preferential access to schools with fewer opportunities: 🏫Schools distant from HEIs 🏫Widening Participation schools I’m a Scientist opens the opportunity to connect with scientists to many more students!

You know you’ve dropped a mindblowing fact when a student can’t wait to tell their parents🤯 That excitement, that interest, that long list of exclamation marks! I’m a Scientist Chats allow for very personalised conversations that really let the excitement shine through✨ @rsc.org

📢Students have voted! The most-voted mathematician this year is AMY MASON🎉 Amy has shown who she is as a person as well as a mathematician. From championing her favourite mathematician - Florence Nightingale - to connecting with students through her hobbies. Congrats Amy! @stemlearning.bsky.social

📢We have a winner! Students have given the most votes in I’m an Engineer, Get me out of here to 🎉TOM LOUTH🎉 Tom has been fascinating students since 2021 with everything he’s designed - from toothbrushes to scientific instruments for astronomy. Congratulations Tom!

I had a lot of fun taking part in the “I’m a Scientist” outreach activity, talking to school students about science, career opportunities, and just life. As the term finished, I had a nice surprise as it turned out that I was the most voted for person this term - yay @imascientist.org.uk

You heard it, being a scientist is “really sick”😎 and “AMAZING”🤩 In I’m a Scientist Chats, students get to hear directly from scientists about their work and experiences, and to express how cool it sounds directly to them too! @stemlearning.bsky.social

Congrats to Henry Duke! The most voted computer scientist in I’m a Computer Scientist, Get me out of here this year🏆 It was lovely to meet Henry in Bath yesterday and to hear about his experience with I’m a Computer Scientist directly. Thanks for giving us a visit! @wearecomputing.bsky.social