The Young Tassie Scientists visit schools around Tasmania during August to celebrate National Science Week. They share their work through engaging talks and activities which can be adapted for students in grade 3 through to grade 10.

A typical visit involves three scientists arriving at your school, where they split up and give their 20-minute presentations concurrently in separate classrooms. Classes rotate between the presentations so that students get to meet three different scientists during a 70-80 minute visit.

Young Tassie Scientists visits are free thanks to funding from the University of Tasmania. Whilst we try to visit as many schools as possible each year, our visits are subject to scientist availability.

Applications for 2026 are open now until 30 June.
Schools which have applied will be contacted during July 2026 to confirm visits.

2026 Road trip dates (subject to change):

Northern Tasmania and East Coast: 11 – 14 August
Flinders Island: 11 August
Southern Tasmania: 17 – 21 August
Circular Head: 17 – 19 August
West Coast: 17 – 19 August
North West Tasmania: 25 – 28 August
King Island: 25 August
Other areas: TBC

Please complete the below form to express your interest in YTS visiting your school this August!

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]