ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

World Association of Young Scientists

The World Association of Young Scientists (WAYS) is a big group of smart and curious people from all around the world who are interested in science, technology and innovation. They get together to share ideas, learn new things and collaborate on research projects.

Think of it like a big playground where you can meet other kids who love science just as much as you do. Except instead of playing on swings and slides, you get to talk about cool experiments you've done, ask questions about things you don't understand and learn from each other.

WAYS is like the teacher on the playground who makes sure everyone is safe and having fun, except in this case the teacher is actually a whole bunch of grown-ups who are really smart and know a lot about different areas of science.

By being a part of WAYS, you get to make new friends and learn amazing things by talking to people from all sorts of different countries and cultures. Plus, you get to share your own knowledge and ideas with others who are just as passionate about science as you are.