Welcome to the Scientists’ Area of the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute Genome Futures event. Thank you for signing up to take part! There is lots of information about the event so read on to find out more…
What is the event?
As part of the Wellcome Trust’s 75th anniversary celebrations we are running a special event, Genome Futures, that has been developed by the Public engagement team at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here!
The Sanger Institute is giving local students the opportunity to explore genome research and how it may affect them in the future. They will get to quiz a panel of Sanger Institute researchers in a live CHAT, and ASK anything about the researchers, the research at the Institute or how understanding the information held in the human genome may affect their future lives.
The students and Sanger Institute scientists use this website to talk about genomic research, exchanging ideas and opinions on the impact genomics may have on science and society. They both break down barriers, have fun and learn.
How does it work?
What’s involved?: You interact online with school students, answering their questions about science, research, and just about everything else. You also listen to students’ opinions on science and get them thinking about how science and genomics affects their daily lives.
The students:
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ASK you questions
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CHAT to you online about you, your research and science
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Then VOTE for the scientist they think has best talked about their subject area and work
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You need: A computer with an internet connection (and that’s all!)
Answering questions: Don’t be afraid to say ‘I don’t know’ – you will be asked many questions which are not in your area, and it shows students that scientists don’t know the answers to everything!
Are there any briefing notes?
Yes! We’ve produced some briefing notes which give you more information about the event and contain useful information and advice on taking part. You can download the Sanger Scientist briefing notes as a pdf and have a read.
Benefits of taking part.
- Taking part in I’m a Scientist develops your communication skills – this is the most mentioned benefit.
- It can re-energise you about your own science, and get you thinking differently.
- You will make a difference. And you’ll be learning too. Teenagers ask all sorts of questions – from the cheeky to the thought-provoking. They fizz with energy and can be infectious company.
- Strengthens links with students at local schools.