I'm a Scientist, Get me out of Here! Australia logo

Meet the scientists!
  • Photo: SimonSimon
  • Photo: MatthewMatthew
  • Photo: MarkMark
  • Photo: JamesJames
  • Photo: HeatherHeather


Log in

Boron Zone

Skip to content
  • Zone Home
  • Scientists
    • Simon
    • Matthew
    • Mark
    • James
    • Heather
  • Ask
  • Talking to the Scientists
  • Vote
  • About I’m a Scientist

    I’m a Scientist is like school science lessons meet the X Factor! School students choose which scientist gets a prize of $1000 to communicate their work.

    Scientists and students talk on this website. They both break down barriers, have fun and learn. But only the students get to vote.

    This zone is the Boron Zone. It has a range of scientists studying all different topics. Who gets the prize? YOU decide!

  • News and Announcements

    • I'm a Scientist - And the winner is... 7 Sep
    • I'm a Scientist - the final two are... 6 Sep
    • I'm a Scientist - next to leave is... 5 Sep
    • I'm a Scientist - 1st out is... 4 Sep

    View older news items and announcements

  • Recent Questions

    • what is the most popular fish that you see
    • How did all the planets receive their names?
    • How were the first words created?
    • What causes tectonic plates to move? (1 Comment)
    • what is the most endangerd animal im the ocean
    • have you ever seen a wolf eel eat a sea urchen?
    • What university do you think is the best to get a high mark for any job involving animals?
    • What renewable energy source do you think will be most successful in the future?
    • What was your fav subject at high school or uni
    • can u make a rocket ship

    View all answered questions

  • Recent Comments

    • How is dust made? (1 comments)
    • What is in ink? (1 comments)
    • I'm a Scientist - And the winner is... (6 comments)
    • What causes tectonic plates to move? (1 comments)
    • Does the universe ever end? (2 comments)
  • FAQ
  • House Rules
  • Accessibility
  • Privacy
  • Partners
  • Contact

By BRIDGE8 under license from Mangorolla CIC 2023

Funded by Wellcome Trust