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2023-04-19 22:13:58
ScienceWeekUK
conv_3636#24700
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "Happy #WorldPhotographyDay 📸!\n\nStudents interested in photography may think it's not a #STEM discipline, but there is science behind everything!\n\nGet Gold @CRESTAwards students thinking about how camera obscura works with 'Build a pinhole camera'.\n\nhttps://t.co/Te26Hx69...
2022-08-18T09:07:31+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_9165#24701
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "For school students and staff across Scotland, today is #BackToSchool 📚!\n\n@CRESTAwards Discovery Days can be a great way to get students settled back into the classroom and working in teams with their classmates.\n\nFind the projects here:\nhttps://t.co/p0zwkHMsU1 https://t...
2022-08-15T09:00:34+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_8474#24702
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "Today is #InternationalYouthDay, and the theme for 2022 is intergenerational solidarity! \n\nThe @BritSciAssoc vision is a future where science is more relevant, representative and connected to society, and this can only happen when discrimination, including ageism ends. https...
2022-08-10T16:02:59+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_6082#24703
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "The first female astrogeologist Mareta West was born #OnThisDay in 1915!\n\nMareta worked on the Apollo 11 mission, and chose the site of the first manned lunar landing.\n\nNine years after she passed away in 1998, her remains were launched into space!\n\n#WomenInSTEM https://t...
2022-08-08T16:02:56+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_8780#24704
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "It's #InternationalCatDay 🐈!\n\nDid you know blinking slowly at your cat can help build a bond? Scientists at the universities of Portsmouth and Sussex found that narrowing your eyes then closing them slowly is the cat equivalent of a smile, and they respond in kind!\n\n@iCat...
2022-08-04T16:02:47+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_9485#24705
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "📢#Teachers! \n\nIt may be a few months until #BSW23, but we will begin taking applications for Kick Start grants in just a few short weeks time! This year's theme is 'Connections', so you can really get creative 💡.\n\nFind out more here:\n\n https://t.co/04l4JOFkov" }, {...
2022-08-02T16:02:38+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_2195#24706
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "Happy birthday to Brazilian zoologist Bertha Lutz, born #OnThisDay in 1894!\n\nBertha was also a prolific women's rights activist. She co-founded an organisation to advocate for the inclusion of women in scientific areas, and had four species of frog named after her!\n\n#WomenI...
2022-07-28T15:01:26+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_6651#24707
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "Happy #WorldNatureConservationDay! It's never to early to teach children about conservationist behaviour, and the best way is to get them passionate about the environment🌳. Loads of primary @CRESTAwards are based in nature and can start that journey!\n\nhttps://t.co/U8QqyQKHHw...
2022-07-27T09:00:40+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_2967#24708
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "As the hot weather continues, it's important to remember to use plenty of suncream! \n\nTry 'Testing suncreams' a Silver @CRESTAwards project this summer to explore how they work to protect our skin from UV rays ☀️.\n\nhttps://t.co/9RuRnG9nrV" }, { "speaker": "OTHER", ...
2022-07-25T15:01:02+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_5662#24709
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "Happy birthday to American chemical engineer Frances Arnold!\n\nFrances has shattered glass ceilings in science, becoming the first American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2018🧪, and the first woman to with the Millennium Technology Prize in 2016!\n\n#WomenInSTE...
2022-07-22T16:03:03+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_2782#24710
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "Happy birthday to American psychologist Augusta Fox Bronner, born #OnThisDay in 1881!\n\nAugusta worked in child psychology and her research heavily informed theories about problematic behaviour, emphasizing the importance of environment over biological factors.\n\n#WomenInSTE...
2022-07-20T09:49:11+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_8057#24711
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "#OnThisDay in 1969, man first walked on the moon🌑! As we celebrate this, it is exciting to wonder what the future of space travel looks like 🚀.\n\nThis is a topic our president, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, knows all about, read her thoughts here:\n\nhttps://t.co/z5tty7lXSP" }...
2022-07-19T09:00:43+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_9183#24712
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "#OnThisDay in 1908, American mathematician Beatrice Aitchison was born !\n\nBeatrice earned two master's degrees and a PhD in maths and economics, and used her qualifications to become highest ranking woman at @USPS 📨.\n\n#WomenInSTEM #SmashingStereotypes https://t.co/mMrCRWIC...
2022-07-15T12:03:01+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_8657#24713
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "The 'first female geologist in America', Florence Bascom, was born #OnThisDay in 1862!\n\nFlorence was a true pioneer; by studying for her PhD in geology @JohnsHopkins she became the first woman to earn a degree there, and went on to be the first woman to work for @StatesSurvey...
2022-07-14T09:00:48+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_7322#24714
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "The summer holidays are nearly here! \n\nAs well as a rest, the break is a great time to plan for the new year. If you're thinking of starting a #STEM club to run @CRESTAwards watch our new interview with a teacher who did just that!\n\nhttps://t.co/N74ahJ3wIP\n\n@NgateDereham ...
2022-07-13T09:00:34+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_1188#24715
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "The free school meals programme exists to ensure no child goes hungry at school, but as the cost of living crisis intensifies, some children are falling through the cracks. We explore this in a new blog, and how hunger is a barrier to an equal education:\n\nhttps://t.co/rppSLb...
2022-07-11T09:00:29+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_9260#24716
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "As eschewing single-use plastics becomes increasingly pressing, companies who use them are keen to present themselves as green.\n\nBut are the eco-friendly claims on their packaging all they seem? Check out our blog on 'green-washing':\n\nhttps://t.co/e4MRe0Wccy\n\n#PlasticFre...
2022-07-06T16:02:39+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_9948#24717
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "We're very excited about @BritishSciFest coming up in September!\n\nTo mark #PlasticFreeJuly, we have covered of the events at the festival about microplastics in our environment. Read it here and book your tickets to the festival!\n\nhttps://t.co/jQlLbciir7\n\nhttps://t.co/xj...
2022-07-06T07:30:08+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_9903#24718
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "Happy birthday to mathematician and computer scientist Dr Caryn Navy🎂!\n\nCaryn, blind since childhood, studied maths and computer science at @UWMSTP using an Optacon device and has gone on to make strides in computer Braille technology!\n\n#WomenInSTEM #SmashingStereotypes ht...
2022-07-04T09:00:25+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_1028#24719
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "If you'd like to know more about the Science Capital teaching approach, and using volunteers to engage your students with science, join us today at our Underrepresented Audiences Teacher Network Conference!\n\nRegister free here and login at 4pm and 5pm:\n\nhttps://t.co/5hUP3QH...
2022-06-30T09:00:46+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_6700#24720
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "Our sessions at the Underrepresented Audiences Teacher Network Conference today are all about British Science Week grants, so if you're thinking of applying for #BSW23, this a day not to miss!\n\nRegister free here and join at at 4pm & 5pm.\n\nhttps://t.co/5hUP3QppyJ https:...
2022-06-29T09:00:45+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_1512#24721
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "If you're keen to apply for grants from the @BritSciAssoc to run @CRESTAwards, be sure not to miss the sessions on this topic today at our Underrepresented Audiences Teacher Network Conference.\n\nRegister free and join us at 4pm and 5pm:\n\n https://t.co/5hUP3QH0Xj https://t....
2022-06-27T15:01:08+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_2533#24722
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "At our 4 July, 5pm session at the Underrepresented Audiences Teacher Network Conference, learn how to engage volunteers in your community to enhance science learning! Get tips from and ask questions to a range of organisations and STEM ambassadors.\n\nhttps://t.co/5hUP3QH0Xj h...
2022-06-23T15:17:23+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_9573#24723
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "No #LGBTQ person should face prosecution or discrimination. While things are hopefully moving in the right direction, discrimination still exists.\n\nIn a 2019 report, @STEMDandIAPPG found 16% of LGBTQ+ scientists experience harassment in the workplace. \n\nhttps://t.co/WerO5pi...
2022-06-22T15:01:14+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_2967#24724
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "Join us for the second session of the Underrepresented Audiences Teacher Network Conference on 27 June to hear from some of @BritSciAssoc's partners about exciting opportunities available to your students!\n\nRegister here free now:\nhttps://t.co/5hUP3QH0Xj https://t.co/GgFWQzG...
2022-06-22T09:00:28+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_4603#24725
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "If you're thinking of applying for our next round of Underrepresented Audiences (URA) grants to run @CRESTAwards at your school, attend the session at our free URA Teacher Network Conference to hear some case studies from other similar schools!\n\nhttps://t.co/5hUP3QH0Xj https...
2022-06-20T15:00:55+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_5360#24726
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "#ICYMI Earlier this month our #BSW22 poster competition winners have been announced! Now head over to Facebook to check out the photo album of all the winning posters and runners up!\nhttps://t.co/cobrzn4Dro\n\n@JameahAcademy \n@MossheadPS \n@Martongate_Sch \n@Fouroaksprim \n@m...
2022-06-17T17:35:00+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_7441#24727
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "17 June marks World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (quite the mouthful!).\n\nThis is an important global topic to discuss with your students, and we have @CRESTAwards to help. Try the Silver and Gold Hydrology packs:\n\nhttps://t.co/qVumUyUFvR\n\nhttps://t.co/PhFQ21...
2022-06-17T09:00:32+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_3452#24728
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "13-19 June this year marks #MensHealthWeek ⚕️. \n\nThe COVID-19 pandemic exposed the sometimes damaged relationship between performative masculinity and attitudes to health. Check out our blog below, covering a @BritishSciFest talk on this topic: \n\nhttps://t.co/qbFMfkRyqB" ...
2022-06-14T09:00:31+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_5319#24729
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "Keen to know more about @CRESTAwards British Science Week, and the funding opportunities we offer to run them in schools?\n\nAttend our Underrepresented Audiences Teacher Network Summer Conference, starting online later this month!\n\nRegister for free here:\nhttps://t.co/5hUP...
2022-06-09T09:00:05+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_2736#24730
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "Did you know we have a monthly newsletter keeping you up to date with all the latest education news from the @BritSciAssoc?\n\nThere's no time like the present to sign up our Education Newsletter!\n\nClick here: https://t.co/tkJUVa8mcc https://t.co/5BHI40l96l" }, { "spe...
2022-06-06T15:02:01+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_7216#24731
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "Today is your last chance to vote for your favourite #BSW22 poster in our Popular Vote on Facebook!\n\nFollow this link and click 'like' on the poster of your choice to cast your vote before 5.30pm today!\n\nhttps://t.co/rlDjvDrlyh https://t.co/j4SZxOVdPl" }, { "speake...
2022-06-03T09:00:31+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_4938#24732
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "This week is National Children's Gardening Week🌱☘️🌷🌼🌲!\n\nGardening is a great way for kids to connect with nature and learn about how plants grow. 'Plant Detectives' in the @CRESTAwards Star collection is a brilliant place to start.\n\nFind it on page 36:\nhttps://t.co/Hf...
2022-06-01T09:00:33+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_1848#24733
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "#OnThisDay in 2008, Usain Bolt broke the world 100m sprint record, 9.72 seconds🎽!\n\nThis half term, get your kids outside testing their own speed and fitness with 'Who is the fittest in your class?', a Bronze @CRESTAwards:\n\nhttps://t.co/Q5QVXYhAVf\n\nImage: Agência Brasil ...
2022-05-27T12:00:16+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_5900#24734
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "If you haven't already signed up for our monthly education newsletter, what are you waiting for?\n\nIt's the best way to hear all the latest updates on British Science Week 2023, keep your eyes peeled for announcements coming soon!\n\nhttps://t.co/oTUbnsE8RA https://t.co/G33tv...
2022-05-26T09:18:08+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_5705#24735
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "#OnThisDay in 1947, psychologist and expert in human-computer interaction Catherine G. Wolf was born.\n\nCatherine studied how people interact with software in the workplace, and even after being diagnosed with ALS in 1997, continued to contribute to research.\n\n#WomenInSTEM h...
2022-05-25T09:06:52+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_3353#24736
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "#OnThisDay in 1878, US industrial engineer Lillian Moller Gilbreth was born!\n\nLillian was a trailblazer for women in engineering, becoming one of the first female engineers to earn a PhD, the first woman elected to the National Academy of Engineering and many accolades beside...
2022-05-24T09:00:29+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_2059#24737
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "Happy #WorldTurtleDay 🐢!\n\nThe day was created to help people understand how to protect these beautiful creatures, and one of the most important ways is by reducing the amount of plastic that ends up in the oceans🌊.\n\nCheck out our blog to find out more:\n\nhttps://t.co/yh...
2022-05-23T09:00:21+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_3655#24738
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "International Day for Biological Diversity is coming on Sunday, and coming up in 2025 there will be a brand new GCSE to allow students to study this subject in school!\n\nThis new qualification will foster a deeper understanding of sustainability.\n\nhttps://t.co/LnhJHjZXBy htt...
2022-05-19T16:02:44+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_3916#24739
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "Happy birthday to microbiologist and bacteriologist Ruth Ella Moore, born #OnThisDay in 1903.\n\nRuth was the first African-American woman to earn a PhD in natural science @OhioState in 1933.\n\n#WomenInSTEM https://t.co/8hi1z65x0V" }, { "speaker": "OTHER", "text":...
2022-05-17T16:02:01+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_4098#24740
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "This week is #NationalVegetarianWeek 🥕🥦🍅!\n\n'Conscious consumers' in our secondary #BSW22 activity pack is a great project for getting students thinking about our place in the food web, how to eat more plants!\n\nFind it on page 19:\nhttps://t.co/yCzDRdTiOO https://t.co/qHw...
2022-05-13T10:00:57+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_2368#24741
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "#NationalSmileMonth is fast approaching, running 16 May- 16 June🦷🪥!\n\nTo get your students involved, why not suggest 'Testing toothpastes' for Silver level @CRESTAwards students, and 'Design the ultimate toothbrush' for Gold students.\n\nFind them here:\nhttps://t.co/fRMjD7H...
2022-05-11T09:00:29+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_9452#24742
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "Our May newsletter is out now📨!\n\nThis month we want to hear from you, your views on Katharine Birbalsignh's comments on girls studying physics, and your experiences of using @CRESTAwards. \n\nFind it here: https://t.co/i8l5QAlvZj\n\nSubscribe here: \nhttps://t.co/tkJUVa8mcc...
2022-05-10T09:00:27+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_9076#24743
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "American psychologist William Marston was born #OnThisDay in 1983. William and his wife Elizabeth Holloway invented an early prototype of a lie detector test.\n\nWilliam had invented the blood pressure test, and Elizabeth observed the connection between blood pressure and emot...
2022-05-09T09:00:10+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_9034#24744
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "#OnThisDay in 1851, physicist John Gorrie received a patent for an ice-making machine. The principles John used are still used in refrigeration technology today! https://t.co/HV4rayhezE" }, { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "To mark the #DeafAwarenessWeek2022 this week...
2022-05-05T09:36:11+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_5146#24745
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "Happy birthday to American ichthyologist Eugenie Clark, also known as The Shark Lady, born #OnThisDay 100 years ago!\n\nEugenie was a pioneering scientist in field of shark behaviour, and a leading voice of marine biology 🦈🐠🐟🐡.\n\n#WomenInSTEM https://t.co/ZrwElgFTNt" },...
2022-05-03T09:00:30+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_4796#24746
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "Happy birthday to Austrian physicist Marietta Blau, born #OnThisDay in 1894!\n\nMarietta was forced to leave her career in science and flee Austria in 1938 when the Nazi invaded, but went on to work in the US, developing a photographic method of particle detection. \n\n#WomenIn...
2022-04-28T09:00:33+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_5685#24747
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "To mark #StopFoodWasteDay, why not talk to your students about our @CRESTAwards Silver and Gold hydrology packs?\n\nThese projects get students thinking about the amount of water it takes to produce their food, and how it could be reduced.\n\nFind them here:\nhttps://t.co/fRMj...
2022-04-25T16:01:29+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_4329#24748
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "Welcome back to school📚! We hope you all enjoyed the spring holidays, and are excited to start the summer term!\n\nFor primary children, there are loads of outdoor @CRESTAwards activities that allow for learning in the sunshine🌞. Find them here:\n\nhttps://t.co/7L0MYwdlUc htt...
2022-04-22T16:02:27+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_3301#24749
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "Today is @EarthDay and this year's theme is #InvestInOurPlanet ♻️.\n\nTeaching young people about making sustainable choices for a greener future is more important than ever. We have projects in our @CRESTAwards resource library to get student thinking...\n\nhttps://t.co/7L0MY...
2022-04-20T16:02:05+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_9692#24750
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "That's a wrap, folks! The #BSW22 poster competition is now closed. \n\nThis year we received over 4000 entries and have been blown away by the imaginative ideas and designs 🎨!\n\nWe will be shortlisting the posters in the coming weeks, so look out for further announcements. h...
2022-04-19T16:02:00+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_7002#24751
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "Happy birthday to American astrophysics astronomer Kim Weaver 🎂!\n\nKim is an expert in x-ray astronomy 🌌and is currently working for @NASA In 1996 she was awarded the Presidential Early Career Award from NASA!\n\n#WomenInStem #SmashingStereotypes https://t.co/2mM8fX2AdB" }...
2022-04-15T09:00:51+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_8992#24752
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "Did you know our #BSW22 activity packs are still available for free? During the school holidays, the packs are a great resource to keep your kids learning!\n\n'Wonderful working worms' in the Primary pack will have them outdoors investigating worms 🪱.\n\nhttps://t.co/ARyiA3Va...
2022-04-12T09:00:44+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_1630#24753
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "American mathematician Dorothy Lewis Bernstein was born #OnThisDay in 1914!\n\nDorothy made great strides in computer programming during her career and became the first female president of the Mathematical Association of America in 1979!\n\n#WomenInStem #SmashingStereotypes \n\...
2022-04-08T16:03:08+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_7266#24754
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "🚨One week until the #BSW22 poster competition deadline!🚨\n\nWe have some absolutely fabulous prizes to give away for the best posters, so you don't want to miss out! Get your posters in by 6pm on 15 April:\n\nhttps://t.co/idcrsUhnqD https://t.co/gxgnoqj4kY" }, { "spea...
2022-04-06T16:01:54+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_3571#24755
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "Teaching science to children with #SEND has unique challenges and rewards, and it's part of our mission to offer support.\n\nCheck out our blog & video interview with Rebecca Lees, teacher at Bardwell Special School on engaging the children with science.\n\nhttps://t.co/NG...
2022-04-04T09:00:31+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_8045#24756
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "🚨Two weeks to go until the #BSW22 poster competition deadline on 15 April!\n\nThat's right, there are just 2 weeks left to get your 'Growth' themed poster competition entries in!\n\nFind all the info you need here: https://t.co/idcrsUhnqD https://t.co/y6B9HH4eSy" }, { ...
2022-03-31T09:00:41+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_6489#24757
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "What are the challenges of engaging underrepresented children with #STEM, and how do you over come them?\n\nWe interviewed Monique Darrell, a teacher at @GGPrimarySchool who have received a Kick Start and #CREST URA grant. She shared some tips. Read here: https://t.co/4JF3kvS8...
2022-03-29T09:00:54+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_2055#24758
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "There's still time to enter the #BSW22 poster competition!\n\nOne of the fabulous, not-to-be-missed prizes is a 12-month subscription to @okido_official's early years magazine! They also currently have an offer of 20% off with the code SCIENCE20.\n\nhttps://t.co/idcrsUhnqD htt...
2022-03-24T16:00:06+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_7040#24759
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "We're super excited to see all the #BSW22 poster competition entries this year, and we have some brilliant prizes for the winners! @VEXRoboticsUK have donated some @HEXBUG toys!\n\nFind all the info you need here: https://t.co/idcrsUhnqD https://t.co/L0Dc1K4kT1" }, { "s...
2022-03-23T13:01:42+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_9067#24760
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "Today is #WorldMeteorologicalDay.\n\nWhy not use today to discuss climate change and how we use water with your older students. Our @CRESTAwards Hydrology resources can allow them to keep working on the topic during the spring holidays, and achieve an Award! https://t.co/ePrTh...
2022-03-21T17:01:15+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_3976#24761
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "There are some fabulous science-related prizes to be won in our #BSW22 poster competition, including some brilliant books from @MilesKellyPub! Miles Kelly publish children's books on all sorts of fascinating #STEM subjects.\n\nFind all the info here: https://t.co/idcrsUhnqD ht...
2022-03-18T11:00:20+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_5059#24762
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "Happy #StPatricksDay to all who celebrate!\n\nIf you're based in Northern Ireland, why not check out https://t.co/53OZjgNS2h to find some fantastic science events happening in your local area for #BSW22!\n\nTag us @ScienceWeekUK to tell us all about what you get up to! https:/...
2022-03-17T10:01:02+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_8703#24763
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "Feeling inspired?💡Tell us your job title and how you're #SmashingStereotypes using the official hashtag! We're RT'ing as many as we can as part of #BSW22...\n\nVisit the campaign here: https://t.co/j3qwJcnWMS\n\nWith thanks to @3MUK, @MSDintheUK & @ThalesUK @UKRI_News. ht...
2022-03-16T19:29:18+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_8040#24764
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "Pete Barr & Eli Heath, product designers & founders @enayball are #SmashingStereotypes by using science to help wheelchair users get creative🎨\n\n💬\"A real goal from the beginning for both of us was to challenge design stereotypes of disability products”\n\n🔗https:/...
2022-03-16T19:29:15+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_4483#24765
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "💬\"...It would be great to see more women from all backgrounds in this field as, just as my mother & Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin showed me, together we can achieve great things.\" says Zereh @ThalesUK \n\n🔗Check out Zereh's #SmashingStereotypes profile: https://t.co/Bla2JDO...
2022-03-16T17:01:43+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_5627#24766
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "A totally out-of-this-world type of growth! Check out @spacecentre's YouTube for more @ScienceWeekUK content 💪\n\nhttps://t.co/nrxsBeoWn0" }, { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "A great way for children to get involved in #BSW22 is to enter the poster competition, and t...
2022-03-15T13:01:39+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_5310#24767
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "The second of @NFUEducation's Live Lessons for #BSW22 starts today at 11am.\n\nThis lesson is perfect for KS1 pupils and is all about minibeasts! There is still time to register your class, click the link below for all the info:\n\nhttps://t.co/0C7ZUutWJ1 https://t.co/zH0EKixch...
2022-03-14T11:53:34+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_8427#24768
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "\"..it’s clear that young people regard scientists as trusted voices in society, more so than politicians, journalists or influencers. Those in science could strengthen this relationship by [..] listening to their opinions & concerns when making important decisions.\" 6/6 h...
2022-03-14T11:47:35+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_4273#24769
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "Scientists aren't that relatable, as only 8% of young people can think of a scientist who looks like them. 2/6 https://t.co/bHy79gjZwX" }, { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "The science sector could be missing a 'golden opportunity' to engage the next generation, accordi...
2022-03-11T14:07:52+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_2219#24770
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "💬\"I hope by sharing my #SmashingStereotypes story, I can show that there are varied routes into careers in science. Follow a career that you are passionate about and remember - you don’t always need a university degree for it.\" says Craig, @3MUK. \n\n🔗https://t.co/rdgOx2JmJ...
2022-03-11T14:07:48+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_1911#24771
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "With #BSW22 kicking off TODAY, we need your help to showcase the brilliantly diverse people & careers in science!\n\n#⃣ Tell us how you are #SmashingStereotypes by using the official hashtag. For inspo, we’ve got brand NEW profiles to share...THREAD👇\n\n🔗https://t.co/j3qw...
2022-03-11T10:00:52+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_6963#24772
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "Our #BSW22 Primary activity pack is bursting with ‘Growth’-themed activities perfect for children aged 5-11! The pack, supported by @UKRI_News and @3MUK , includes an activity all about gentoo penguins, and planet-friendly burgers! Download it free here: https://t.co/ARyiA3VaO...
2022-03-10T12:05:06+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_3392#24773
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "🚨 #BSW22 starts tomorrow 🥳\n\nThe 24 hour countdown has begun ⌛️! Check out the British Science Week website for info about all the ways you can get involved.\n\nShow us your events and activities by tagging us @ScienceWeekUK and using the hashtag #BSW22 \n\nhttps://t.co/Emk...
2022-03-08T20:24:54+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_3347#24774
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "💬\"...If I don’t understand something, there’s a chance that someone else might not either. Helping everyone feel included in this way has helped me overcome my natural shyness\" says Jade.\n\nVisit Jade's #SmashingSterotypes profile here: https://t.co/LYIUfWipCz #BSW22 @3MUK...
2022-03-08T20:24:52+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_1375#24775
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "💬\"…A lot of children think that although science is cool, they ‘aren’t good enough’ and begin to fall behind because of it. I can relate because I was this student before.\" says @saraberkai.\n\nSara's #SmashingStereotypes profile: https://t.co/rze91MXQaH #BSW22 @AmbessaPlay...
2022-03-08T20:24:49+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_7041#24776
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "The first woman #SmashingStereotypes is Harshnira Patani, Senior Scientist in Drug Discovery at @MSDintheUK.\n\n💬“Growing up in Kenya, I was surrounded by poverty which drove me to want to spend my life helping the world by solving some of its problems..”\n🔗https://t.co/7ZcuE...
2022-03-08T13:00:45+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_9253#24777
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "You asked, we listened... our #SmashingStereotypes GIVEAWAY is back for #BSW22🤩\n\nBe in with the chance to win a badge for you & a friend produced by @AviateHerUK. Just head over to our Instagram to enter 👇https://t.co/dZrtcBGe2l\n\nFor more info, visit: https://t.co/j3q...
2022-03-07T20:10:11+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_5596#24778
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "Our Secondary activity pack, created for #BSW22 with the support of @UKRI_News and @3MUK has tons of great activities, from learning about economic growth the the GDP Gorillas, to designing a plant watering system to use on Mars! Download it FREE here: https://t.co/ARyiA3VIDN ...
2022-03-07T16:48:09+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_2458#24779
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "It's the final countdown🥳⌛️! #BSW22 starts this week on Friday 11 March! \n\nWhat activities have you got planned? Reply to this tweet to tell us all about them, and don't forget to share photos with us during the Week tagging @ScienceWeekUK and use the hashtag #BSW22! https:/...
2022-03-04T15:41:10+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_4470#24780
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "\"...No matter how daunting or hard things may seem at first, my advice to others is not to be afraid to try new things. Most of my career moves have been made when I felt I needed a new challenge\"👏\n\nCheck out Dean's #SmashingStereotypes profile:\nhttps://t.co/dfr08OwGnT @3...
2022-03-04T15:41:06+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_7076#24781
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "But getting to where she is today hasn’t been easy for Charlotte. \n\n💬\"One of the biggest challenges I have faced has been my mental health. At its worst, it had a huge impact on my studies at university...”\n\n🔗https://t.co/sVw1A6tMZd #SmashingStereotypes #BSW22 @ThalesUK ...
2022-03-04T15:00:25+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_4159#24782
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "The poster competition is back for #BSW22! We have loads of brilliant science-themed prizes for all the ages, including adoption packs and @ourplanet children's books from @wwf_uk! \n\nFind all the info here: https://t.co/idcrsUhnqD\n\n📅Apply by 5pm on 15 April https://t.co/m...
2022-03-04T10:01:02+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_4926#24783
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "We’ll be sharing more remarkable #SmashingStereotypes stories soon, but in the meantime, we’d love to hear yours – get involved using the official hashtag!\n\n🔗https://t.co/j3qwJc6loi + new profiles being added in the run-up to #BSW22\n\nWith thanks to @3MUK, @MSDintheUK &...
2022-03-03T15:09:44+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_9895#24784
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "Donna says “Growing up, I wanted to be a primary school teacher but realised halfway through my A-Levels that the traditional study route wasn’t for me… \n\n🔗 https://t.co/x4QnfJcPXF \n\n#SmashingStereotypes @3MUK #BSW22 https://t.co/X4J3hWNKBI" }, { "speaker": "SELF"...
2022-03-03T15:09:39+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_5459#24785
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "In celebration of our #SmashingStereotypes campaign, we’ve collected stories from individuals & teams that we hope can spark change in perceptions of people & careers in #STEM for #BSW22 & beyond. \n\nLet’s smash some stereotypes...THREAD 👇\n\n🔗https://t.co/j3qwJ...
2022-03-03T10:00:55+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_9481#24786
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "A brilliant way to get involved with #BSW22 is by checking out local science events in your area! Visit Science Live and find local events suitable for the whole family. Click here: https://t.co/rbhROdjFf1 https://t.co/gTYSNE6yQS" }, { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "Th...
2022-03-02T13:00:51+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_1888#24787
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "Animals have evolved inventive ways of surviving in different climates – there is a lot we can learn from them! Try ‘Ingenious gentoos’ in our #BSW22 Community pack so your group can learn about these brilliant penguins, and try nest-building: https://t.co/ARyiA3VaOf @Antarctic...
2022-03-01T10:00:47+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_6580#24788
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "Just under two weeks to go until #BSW22 🥳!\n\nThere are still plenty of ways to get involved, check out our page giving you all the details, including #smashingstereotypes and events on Science Live!\n\nhttps://t.co/eGdnz9hXzF https://t.co/xvGdbgXBJB" }, { "speaker": ...
2022-02-25T13:00:50+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_3480#24789
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "As the population grows, future scientists will need to think of ways to grow enough food for everyone, while protecting the planet. Explore this with your students with ‘Designing your eco-farm’ in our #BSW22 Secondary pack! Download here: https://t.co/ARyiA3VaOf Thanks to @W...
2022-02-23T17:00:24+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_2220#24790
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "Want to take your students on a trip to outer-space,without leaving their seats? Our ‘Plants on Mars’ #BSW22 Secondary pack activity will have your students building their own system for watering plants on the red planet! Download it here: https://t.co/ARyiA3VaOf @ESERO_UK http...
2022-02-23T10:00:49+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_9819#24791
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "This year, for the 1st time, we have a Community activity pack for #BSW22! Run activities like ‘Wake me up before you grow-grow’ and ‘Engineer an eco-system’ with your community group. Download it here: https://t.co/ARyiA3VaOf Thanks to the support from @UKRI_News and @3MUK ht...
2022-02-22T10:00:45+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_8269#24792
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "Washing clothes will need to adapt to be more environmentally friendly in the future, so get your little future scientists thinking about this now! Check out 'Which washing product' in our #BSW22 primary pack now: https://t.co/ARyiA3VaOf Thanks to @CrodaSTEM @ciecyork https://...
2022-02-18T13:00:54+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_8421#24793
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "American toxicologist Mary Amdur was born #OnThisDay in 1921! While her findings on pollution and its respiratory impacts led to her being fired from the Harvard School of Public Health in 1953, her work was later used to create standards of air pollution. #WomenInSTEM https://...
2022-02-17T15:00:25+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_8520#24794
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "Hungarian mathematician Rózsa Péter was #BornOnThis day in 1905! Rózsa won multiple prestigious maths prizes throughout her career, and in 1973 became the first woman to be elected to the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. #WomenInSTEM https://t.co/ZaikjELkiW" }, { "speaker...
2022-02-15T17:01:15+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_1365#24795
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "Have children building their very own microscopic machines with our special #BSW22 Primary pack activity! They will learn how proteins work in their bodies, and the amino acids that make them up. Click here: https://t.co/ARyiA3VaOf Support from @JohnInnesCentre https://t.co/dp...
2022-02-11T10:01:01+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_2725#24796
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "📢 Check out the Primary #BSW22 activity pack, ready to download now! It’s bursting with brilliant activities on the theme of ‘Growth’ to get kids excited about British Science Week 🥳. Thanks to @UKRI_News and @3MUK for their support! https://t.co/ARyiA3VaOf https://t.co/Ui4fE...
2022-02-10T10:00:53+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_3445#24797
twitter
[ { "speaker": "SELF", "text": "Spring is on the horizon, so why not use ‘Make your own seed bomb’ activity in the #BSW22 Early Years pack with your little ones?! Bright, colourful flowers can help engage them with the science of plant growth 🌻🌷🥀. Click here: https://t.co/ARyiA3VaOf Thanks to @ypoinfo http...
2022-02-08T13:00:52+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_6478#24798
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "Could you be the next CEO of the @BritSciAssoc? We have just launched our 10-year strategy for achieving our vision of a future where science is more relevant, representation and connected to society, and need a new leader to help get us there. Click here: https://t.co/FTImA61...
2022-02-07T13:00:38+00:00
ScienceWeekUK
conv_8276#24799
twitter
[ { "speaker": "OTHER", "text": "Help children learn how we can all take steps to combat the climate crisis, by taking steps! Find ‘WeCount to get about’ in our Primary #BSW22 activity pack and get learning about road transport emissions: https://t.co/ARyiA3VaOf \n\nThanks to support from @DigitalDeti & @...
2022-02-03T17:01:30+00:00