YST Science for Development Model

In Tanzania, Young Scientists Tanzania consists of two complementary components, a national Science Outreach Mentoring Programme and an annual national YST Exhibition and Awards Ceremony. These are the two important components that work hand- in-hand to deliver the unique transformational impact in Tanzania.

Unlike other international Young Scientist Science Fairs, the mentoring of teachers and students is a key focus and bulk of the work of the YST- Science for Development approach. YST Science Advisors and Regional Coordinators conduct regional workshops for students and teachers from all thirty regions in Tanzania.

The workshops introduce teachers to context - based, learner- centered scientific research and scientific methodologies. They build capacity for enthusiastic teachers and students to generate project topics relating to Science for Development and Sustainable Development Goals.