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YSA stands for ‘The Young Scientists of Australia’. We are a not-for-profit organisation run by young Australians with a passion for science and communicating it, and strive to offer opportunities for youth to be involved in science related socials, science schools, and other opportunities to communicate science to the wider public.
We are open to all Australians, aged 14-26, and have Chapters in all major capital cities across Australia: including Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, and Perth. Sydney’s chapter was formed in 1991, and was one of the first in Australia.
We are run by a volunteer committee with positions open to all members of YSA and elections held at our Annual General Meeting.
Click here to download a copy of our brochure.
What we do
YSA is heavily involved in science in the wider community. The activities we undertake are primarily
- Staffing science schools/camps
- Providing students with training opportunities in science communication
- Science related excursions and functions
- Providing support networks regarding science, studies and careers.
- Supporting innovation and leadership in the next generation of scientists
- Providing social events for our like-minded members to get together in a smoke, drug and alcohol free environment.
Previous Actvities
- Staff the Science and Engineering Challenge
- Staff the Science Experience at UNSW, USYD, UOW and MQ
- Staff at the International Science School at USYD
- Perform demos at Schools
- Volunteer for National Science Week
- Offer socials for all members
- Produce a quarterly newsletter distributed to all members