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“I got much more out the activity than I could have imagined” – November 2019 Winners’ blog posts

After every activity we ask the winning engineers to write a short post to be sent to all the students who took part in their zone. It’s the perfect way for them to reflect on the previous two weeks, thank all the students for voting for them, and talk about how they plan to use their £500 prize money.

If you’re an engineer keen to experience the ‘best crash course in scicomm’, find out more and apply now for the next activity: imanengineer.org.uk/engineers

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Posted on December 16, 2019 by modmichaela in News | Comments Off on “I got much more out the activity than I could have imagined” – November 2019 Winners’ blog posts

“It helps me with my future STEM engagement” – June 2019 Winners’ blog posts

After every activity we ask the winning engineers to write a short post to be sent to all the students who took part in their zone. It’s the perfect way for the engineers to reflect on the previous two weeks, thank all the students for voting for them, and talk about how they plan to use their £500 prize money.

If you’re an engineer keen to experience the ‘best crash course in scicomm’, find out more and apply now for the next activity at imanengineer.org.uk/engineers

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Posted on July 1, 2019 by in News | Comments Off on “It helps me with my future STEM engagement” – June 2019 Winners’ blog posts

Personal development and confidence communicating

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“Some colleagues asked me: what is the benefit for an engineer in joining such a competition? But on the personal development point of view it was fully worth it.” — Giuseppe Cotugno, software engineer

 

Giuseppe took part in the Artificial Intelligence Zone, talking to students about his role as a software engineer at Buhler Sortex and his PhD. He had participated in some public dissemination activities while working in a previous job as a researcher, but didn’t expect how much the I’m an Engineer experience would benefit him. Continue reading →

Posted on June 25, 2019 by admin in Case Study, Engineer Quotes, News | Comments Off on Personal development and confidence communicating

Long lasting benefits for employees and employers

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“Emma’s employer supported her participation in I’m an Engineer. She returned the favour by using her £500 prize money to develop an ongoing outreach event for the company.” — Emma Ryan, Research Engineer at Lockheed Martin, EngD student at the Centre for Doctoral Training in NanoMaterials and Technologies

 

Before taking part in I’m an Engineer, Emma Ryan felt the engagement events she was involved in weren’t reaching those who would benefit most. “Talking to girls about engineering is a big push for what I do,” she says, “but we were going to speak to women at university who know they’re doing engineering… I think it’s more important to go back to primary school.”

In I’m an Engineer, Emma was able to directly reach this audience. Winning the zone then gave her £500 towards her own engagement activities, which she used to leverage support from her employer. Continue reading →

Posted on June 17, 2019 by admin in Case Study, News | Comments Off on Long lasting benefits for employees and employers

“I’ve been genuinely inspired” – March 2019 winners’ blog posts

Leah Morgan, United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, Energy Zone

I have had an amazing time taking part in I’m an Engineer and have been genuinely inspired, by both the students and my fellow engineers. I can’t wait to get back to work and to take part in JET’s biggest experimental campaign yet! Continue reading →

Posted on March 26, 2019 by admin in News | Comments Off on “I’ve been genuinely inspired” – March 2019 winners’ blog posts

“Such a remarkable experience” – November 2018 winners’ blog posts

K-Jo O’Flynn, Oxford Space Systems, Space Zone
I’m an Engineer is really such a remarkable experience as it provides so many opportunities for students and helps motivate people in so many ways!

It shows that engineering of any sort is not an impossible goal but one you have to work for and be passionate towards! For me, I struggled with science and now I have ended up as a space engineer! Nothing is impossible! Continue reading →

Posted on November 26, 2018 by admin in News | Comments Off on “Such a remarkable experience” – November 2018 winners’ blog posts

‘I feel reinvigorated by what I do’ – June 2018 Winners blog posts

After every event we ask the winning engineers to write a short post to be sent to all the students who took part in the zone. It’s the perfect way for the engineers to reflect on the previous two weeks, thank all the students for voting for them, and talk about how they plan to use their £500 prize money.

If you’re an engineer keen to experience the ‘best crash course in scicomm’, apply now for the next event, taking place 5th–16th November, at imanengineer.org.uk/engineer-apply

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Posted on July 13, 2018 by in News | Comments Off on ‘I feel reinvigorated by what I do’ – June 2018 Winners blog posts

Showing students the relevance of their learning

“Doing something engaging like this creates a more well-rounded education and my students have now seen real-life applications of curriculum content.” — Lucy, Maths Teacher at Cornelius Vermuyden School, Canvey Island

Only a small proportion of students at Cornelius Vermuyden School aspire to go to university or move out of the local area, and many don’t see the point in what they study in school. Lucy tells us how their involvement in I’m an Engineer helped them see the importance of maths and broaden their horizons.

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Posted on July 13, 2018 by admin in Case Study, News | Comments Off on Showing students the relevance of their learning

‘You have revitalised my love for engineering’ – March 2018 Winners blog posts

After every event we ask the winning engineers to write a short post to be sent to all the students who took part in the zone. It’s the perfect way for the engineers to reflect on the previous two weeks, thank all the students for voting for them, and talk about how they plan to use their £500 prize money.

If you’re an engineer keen to experience the ‘best crash course in scicomm’, apply now for the next event at imanengineer.org.uk/engineer-apply

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Posted on March 27, 2018 by modmichaela in News | Comments Off on ‘You have revitalised my love for engineering’ – March 2018 Winners blog posts

‘I have fallen in love all over again with engineering’ – November 2017 Winners blog posts

After every event we ask the winning engineers to write a short post to be sent to all the students who took part in the zone. It’s the perfect way for the engineers to reflect on the previous two weeks, thank all the students for voting for them, and talk about how they plan to use their £500 prize money.

If you’re an engineer keen to experience the ‘best crash course in scicomm’, apply now for the next event, taking place 5th–16th March, at imanengineer.org.uk/engineer-apply

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Posted on November 24, 2017 by modmichaela in News | Comments Off on ‘I have fallen in love all over again with engineering’ – November 2017 Winners blog posts

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What is I’m an Engineer?

I’m an Engineer, Get me out of here is an online activity where school students get to meet and interact with engineers.

It’s a competition between engineers, where the students are the judges.

Students challenge the engineers over intense, fast-paced, online live Chats. Then they Ask the engineers all the questions they want to, and Vote for their favourite scientist to win a prize of £500 to communicate their work with the public.

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