Meet Will, a Year 12 student from Wingham, NSW with big dreams and a passion for how things work. After attending the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) Year 12 Program in January 2025, Will has his sights firmly set on studying civil engineering – and he’s more motivated than ever to make it happen. “I… Read more
Isobel, a young palawa woman and recent alum of the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF), is embarking on a new adventure to the London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) in July. She shares her journey and many interests, shedding light on her passion for STEM and her perspective as a young Indigenous woman. Isobel was… Read more
At the NYSF’s first National Youth STEM Summit, we had the absolute pleasure of catching up with Joy – an alum of the 2021 NYSF Year 12 Program. Joy is currently studying a Bachelor of Science Advanced – Global Challenges at Monash University, with a major in Microbiology and minor in Biochemistry. What got you… Read more
Keen to join the NYSF Year 12 Program? Apply for the 2024 NYSF Year 12 Program here! In a recent NYSF webinar, Associate Professor Rashina Hoda, a software engineering expert from Monash University, and Zahraa, a year 12 student from Victoria and NYSF alum, discussed their shared interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)… Read more
The STEM Summit is for young Australians after they have left school, have started their first degree or training, and before they become more senior in a science and technology career. The STEM Summit features an array of guest speakers, peer and sector networking opportunities, a career and study expo, and discussions on the latest… Read more
We’re excited to introduce you to the 2024 NYSF Year 12 Program Chiefs of Staff! Read their thoughts on what to expect in January and apply for the 2024 NYSF Year 12 Program here! NORA I never knew that I would go bananas over a science program I participated in as a year 12 student,… Read more
Innovation transforms our lives – it is central to breakthrough discoveries, boosting productivity, creating jobs and generating economic and social wellbeing. For the final instalment of the 2022 NYSF Connect Webinar series, an inspiring group of panellists discussed the importance of innovation, and how Australia’s Defence capability is driving innovation that has flow-on benefits for… Read more
Every year, over 6 million Australians (including many NYSF alumni) participate in voluntary work, with their efforts contributing nearly $300 billion to the economy. Volunteering can expand our leadership, passion, and creativity within the fields of Science, Engineering, Technology, and Maths (STEM). It improves our connection to people, and our local environment and improves our… Read more
We’re thrilled to start introducing you to some of the 2023 NYSF Year 12 Program Staffies! The student staff leaders are selected for the role through an application process and represent the youth stewardship of the NYSF as a meaningful development opportunity, by youth for youth. Staffie Sophie What’s your advice to students who are… Read more
“I think, therefore I am,” is the famous maxim from René Descartes. But how do we think? Why do we think? How do our brains process information and form thoughts, emotions, and philosophical conundrums? This is the basis of the field of neuroscience: to understand the workings of the brain and nervous system that ultimately… Read more