Skip to content
Back to School visits

Connect with students across the North East at an online Q&A session

Life has partnered with ‘I’m A Scientist Get Me Out of Here’ to connect school students with science outside the classroom, and we’d love your help!

We’re looking for people who use STEM skills as part of their job or studies to enter an energetic online chatroom with a class of students, all with burning questions about what it’s like to work in a STEM career. These online chats support students to see STEM as ‘for them’ and break down stereotypes of what a scientist or engineer is ‘supposed’ to be.

Pupils Wearing School Uniform In Computer Class

Each STEM professional has a short profile about who they are and what they do. Students view the profile before the session and come armed with questions about yourself and your work. Answer questions like – How did you get into your job? What’s the best part of what you do? Why do you enjoy STEM?

Who can apply: All professionals working or studying in fields related to STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) are welcome to apply. You must have a link to North East England, for example: you work here, you grew up here, you went to school here or have worked here in the past. You could be working in industry, academia or in the public sector. You could be a technician, an apprentice or in roles like comms or management. Take part to show students the wide range of STEM-related careers out there.

The ‘I’m A Scientist’ sessions are part of Life’s ‘Space Explorers’ outreach programme, which is funded by the UK Space Agency and the Edina Trust. The 40-minute sessions will take place Monday to Friday over two weeks, between 10 – 21 February.  We’d love to have you onboard for any number of sessions you’re available.

Please complete the form below to register your interest and let us know your availability.

Any questions or want more information?

Contact Life’s Schools and Communities department at education@life.org.uk or call 0191 243 8244.

Register Interest

I’m a Scientist Registration

We’re really pleased you are interested in supporting school students at an online session. Our Education Team will contact you shortly to progress.

"*" indicates required fields

For example, having lived, worked or studied in the region.
Which of the following 40-minute sessions would you be available to attend?*
Please note that we will assign you a number of sessions from this selection based on your answer to the previous question.
Have you taken part in a session through 'I'm a Scientist' before?*
By submitting this form you agree to our terms and and our Privacy Policy which explains how we may collect, use and disclose your personal information including to third parties.