20 years of YTS
2022 marks 20 years of the Young Tassie Scientists program
For the past two decades this majority volunteer-delivered program has run alongside National Science Week to assist in raising science aspirations for school aged children across Tasmania.
The impact that this program has had on the lives of not only the students reached, but the volunteer scientists and school teachers involved, cannot be under stated.
We want to celebrate this perspective changing program and in doing so showcase its essential role in inspiring a future generation of Tasmanian scientists.
Agfest 2022
The YTS team manning the UTas booth at Agfest 2022.
Flinders Island
The YTS team explored Flinders Island in 2018.
Don’t go chasing waterfalls
As a team we don’t go chasing waterfalls. The YTS team explore waterfalls instead.
YTS Guides
We love to get out into the wilderness to explore Tassie.
Mt Field Study
A team of YTS explorers visited Mount Field to carry out a study.
20 years of YTS
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In 2021 the Young Tassie Scientists spoke with over 10,000 students in 101 Tasmanian schools. With 38 volunteers in the 2021 Young Tassie Scientists team.
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Self-developed interactive presentations delivered up to ten times a day to thousands of Tassie students.
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100% of teachers said this increased their students’ interest in science. 98% said they would have the Young Tassie Scientists visit again next year.
YTS Dinner Information
Join Young Tassie Science volunteers, contributors and facilitators from the past 20 years at a celebratory event. This is both a wonderful opportunity for alumni to reconnect with current and past Young Tassie Scientists colleagues and friends.
Young Tassie Scientists 20-year celebration event
Date: Thursday 29 September 2022
Time: 4:30pm
Location: University Club, Sandy Bay Campus
Dress: Casual
Drinks and catering provided.
YTS Forum
An all-day networking and workshop event for YTS past and present, and HDR candidates interested in Science Communication.
Location: Hybrid event. Physical venue to be UTAS, Sandy Bay Campus
Date and Time: to be decided
How did participating in YTS help or could help you on your career journey?
Hear from past YTS guest speakers, join a panel discussion exploring the most useful YTS experiences, take some time out for networking, and get involved in some practical workshops focusing on expanding your sci comm and presentation skills.
YTS Alumni Profiles
For the past two decades this majority volunteer-delivered program has run alongside National Science Week to assist in raising science aspirations for school aged children across Tasmania.
Check out our illustrious Alumni to see what ex-YTS scientists are up to now.
If you are a previous Young Tassie Scientist contributor, help us to continue to share the importance of science communication by updating your profile with the form below.