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…
Topic: Chemistry and Materials
Young Tassie Scientists at Albuera Street Primary School
The Young Tassie Scientists program connects academics who are passionate about their work, with the Tasmanian community! Through a certified training program, Utas students become Young Tassie Scientists, ready to visit schools all around Tasmania and share their work through talks and activities. The YTS also participate in community science festivals and expos, as ambassadors…
Building a Common Understanding of Rare-Earth Elements
Rare-earth elements are having a moment in the public spotlight, having come from obscurity to the forefront of the national (and international) consciousness. Rare-earth elements have long been used in industrial and household applications, for example, in high-strength magnets and catalytic converters, but increasingly, their unique properties have made them indispensable components of many modern…
Young Tassie Scientists at Bracknell Primary School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists from the University of Tasmania are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. Some of the Young Tassie Scientists on the trip are: Victoria Roy (She/her), Medical Scientist – Bloody Good Science!!! Jared Magyar (He/him), Geophysicist – Between Rocks and…
Young Tassie Scientists at East Launceston Primary School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists from the University of Tasmania are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. Some of the Young Tassie Scientists on the trip are: Victoria Roy (She/her), Medical Scientist – Bloody Good Science!!! Jared Magyar (He/him), Geophysicist – Between Rocks and…
Young Tassie Scientists at East Devonport Primary School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists from the University of Tasmania are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. Some of the Young Tassie Scientists on the trip are: Zane Farnum (He/him), Medical researcher – Brain stress isn’t best! Heath Dimsey (He/him), Mathematical Chemist – Mathemagician Jakob Haas (He/him),…
Young Tassie Scientists at Dunalley Primary School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists from the University of Tasmania are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. Some of the Young Tassie Scientists on the trip are: Emily Garratt (She/her) Neuroscientist – Food for Thought Samantha Verne (Sher/her) Psychological Scientist – Decision Detective Cassidy Mihalenko (She/her) Astrophysicist…
Young Tassie Scientists at Dover District School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists from the University of Tasmania are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. Some of the Young Tassie Scientists on the trip are: Emily Garratt (She/her) Neuroscientist – Food for Thought Samantha Verne (Sher/her) Psychological Scientist – Decision Detective Cassidy Mihalenko (She/her) Astrophysicist…
Young Tassie Scientists at Dominic College
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists from the University of Tasmania are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. Some of the Young Tassie Scientists on the trip are: Emily Garratt (She/her) Neuroscientist – Food for Thought Samantha Verne (Sher/her) Psychological Scientist – Decision Detective Cassidy Mihalenko (She/her) Astrophysicist…
Young Tassie Scientists at Dodges Ferry Primary School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists from the University of Tasmania are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. Some of the Young Tassie Scientists on the trip are: Emily Garratt (She/her) Neuroscientist – Food for Thought Samantha Verne (Sher/her) Psychological Scientist – Decision Detective Cassidy Mihalenko (She/her) Astrophysicist…