June 26, 2019 9:49 am
Published by nysf-admin3
NYSF 2013 Alumna Sophie Clift discovered the skills she learnt studying science could easily be applied in many occupations outside the science arena. Read on to find out what Sophie has been up to after the NYSF. “After attending Session B over in Perth in 2013, I came back to finish my HSC with a… Read more
June 19, 2019 9:30 am
Published by Sofia Dalla Costa
Jake Boyce attended the NYSF 2015 Year 12 Program, and since then his passion for science has blossomed into a love for physics! We often highlight the hands on science experience the Year 12 Program gives, however it also allows students to gain confidence and grow as individuals. For Jake, the NYSF was special in… Read more
June 12, 2019 10:37 am
Published by Sofia Dalla Costa
Kaitlyn Sapier attended the NYSF 2011 Year 12 Program, and since then, she has become tech entrepreneur who aims to revolutionise the Proptech and HRTech space. Her caring spirit is also evident in her fundraising efforts for Movember, for which her team has raised over $30K! By drawing a moustache on her face with makeup,… Read more
May 29, 2019 12:02 pm
Published by Sofia Dalla Costa
NYSF alumna Sarah Don shares her experiences following the NYSF 2006 Year 12 Program, and a few life lessons she learnt along the way! “I owe my career as a nuclear engineer to the NYSF and the generosity of Rotary Club District 9640. I attended the NYSF 2008 Year 12 Program in the physics track…. Read more
May 9, 2019 12:17 pm
Published by Sofia Dalla Costa
The NYSF Year 12 Program is great for many reasons, but one that most alumni point out is its ability to bring people together from around Australia to form lasting friendships, and on this occasion even more. Nathan tells the story below, how he met his now wife Carol. “Carol and I met at the… Read more
February 21, 2019 1:43 pm
Published by nysf-admin3
After landing a position in the graduate program at the Department of Defence, NYSF 2009 alumna Stephanie Otte offers some great advice to students and tells us about her study/career journey so far. “Hi! My name is Stephanie Otte and I attended the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) in 2009. I first heard about NYSF… Read more
January 16, 2019 10:06 pm
Published by Communications Assistant
The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) has been running its Year 12 program for 36 years this year and it is certainly an influential event for all who attend. Speaking with past participants, the one clear theme that emerges is the lifelong bonds established by students in just 10 short days. Ann Damien, New Technology… Read more
January 8, 2019 9:16 am
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Being knocked back on 108 job applications did not stop Dr Amy McLennan from achieving a highly successful and rewarding career. Our 2019 Session A participants received some very sound advice from NYSF alumni last night at the NYSF Rotary and Alumni Evening. The event offers a fantastic opportunity for current NYSF students to mix… Read more
November 29, 2018 3:39 pm
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The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) has announced that Bayer Australia Ltd is a new funding partner with support covering delivery of the NYSF 2019 and 2020 programs. The funding also includes contributions to the NYSF Equity Scholarship fund. In a statement, Bayer says that it is looking to support students from regional communities to… Read more
November 20, 2018 7:27 am
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Doing a PhD requires a serious amount of dedication and hard work but doing it when you’re the mother of three young children is even more challenging. Read on to find out how National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) 1996 alumna, Melissa Preissner, juggles study and home life. “I’m currently doing a PhD part-time at Monash University… Read more