Science at the NYSF
Lab visits include:
Biology
Engineering
Forensic chemistry
Earth sciences
One of the most important elements of the January Forum is the program of half-day visits to research and industry facilities. Students go on a range of visits depending on their stated areas of scientific interest. The range covers physics, maths and computing, chemistry, biomedicine, animal and plant biology, earth and environmental sciences, and engineering. The aim is to inform, inspire, and challenge students to consider what working in different fields is really like. They have a unique opportunity to talk to dozens of practicing scientists and engineers at and about their work.
In 2009 the following organisations in Canberra generously hosted visits:
- The Australian National University College of Physical Sciences, College of Medicine, Biology and Environment and the College of Engineering and Computer Science
- University of Canberra Division of Health, Design and Science, and the Centre for Biomedical, Molecular and Chemical Sciences
- CSIRO Divisions of Entomology, Plant Industry, Sustainable Ecosystems, and Education
- Geoscience Australia
- The conservation laboratories of the Australian War Memorial and the National Gallery of Australia
- Deep Space Tracking Facility at Tidbinbilla
- ACT Department of Arts, Heritage and Environment
- Veolia Environmental Services
- Doonkuna Winery
- University of Sydney Molonglo Radio Observatory
- ACT Pathology at Canberra Hospital
- Canberra Veterinary Hospital
- Canberra Imaging Group
- Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporation
- Snowy Hydro
- NSW Department of Natural Resources, Cowra
- Academy of Interactive Entertainment
- Australian Institute of Sport
- Age of Fishes Museum, Canowindra and the Merriganowry fossil site
- Australian Defence Force Academy School of Aerospace Civil & Mechanical Engineering & the School of Chemistry
- Therapeutic Goods Administration
- Capital Wind Farm — Suzlon Energy Australia
- Wee Jasper Caves
- Zierholz Brewery
The Perth Forum will offer its own range of visits. Discussions are still taking place with organizations in and around Perth but students can expect to visit some of the following:
- Curtin University of Technology
- The University of Western Australia
- Woodside Energy Ltd
- BHP Billiton
- Alcoa Australia
- Australian Resources Research Centre
- Austal Limited consisting of Austal Ships, Image Marine, Oceanfast, and Seastate
- WA Maritime Museum, Maritime Archaeology Division
- Carnegie Corporation’s Wave Technology Centre
- Water Corporation’s Desalination Plant
- The Gravity Discovery Centre, Gingin Observatory, and the Leaning Tower
- Perth Observatory
- Swan Valley vineyards
- WA Institute of Medical Research
- WA Seed Technology Centre
National Youth Science Forum