Minnesota Youth Science Forum

What is MNYSA?

Five days of immersive science,
one day of competition.

Minnesota Youth Science Forum is a free, student-organized program designed to prepare middle and high school students for science competitions — and to spark a lifelong love of scientific inquiry. Over five days, students attend intensive classes in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Earth & Space Science, taught by top high school students and guided by structured problem sets. The week culminates in a Science Bowl–style tournament on the final day.

5 Subject Tracks

6 Days Total

15 Lecture Topics

Free Always

Curriculum

Five tracks. Three sessions each.

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Physics

Basic Mechanics
Advanced Mechanics
Electromagnetism

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Chemistry

Basic Chemistry
Advanced Chemistry
Organic Chemistry

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Biology

Basic Biology
Advanced Biology
Genetics

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Earth & Space

Geology
Astronomy
Glaciology

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Mixture

Cross-disciplinary
Science Bowl Prep
Problem Solving

August 22

Science Bowl Competition

The week closes with a buzzer-based Science Bowl competition. Teams of 4 compete in a bracket-style tournament covering all five disciplines. Prizes, awards, and bragging rights await.

Competition Details →

FormatScience Bowl (buzzer)

Teams~20 teams

VenueTBD — Minnetonka area

CostFree

Interested?

Fill out our interest form to stay in the loop. Registration details, schedules, and volunteer information will be sent via email.

Interest Form

Five days of immersive science,one day of competition.