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
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
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
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
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
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
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
It’s not every day that you get the opportunity to lead a group of five young Australians to learn from world leaders. Next week, National Youth Science Forum(NYSF) 2008 alumna, Holstein Wong, will be one of five Australian delegates at the APEC Voices of the Future youth summit, a forum for dialogue among young professionals… Read more
Everywhere you look, even though you can’t see them, there is a hidden world of microorganisms. Microbiology is the study of the minute organisms that have an effect our health, help make our food, and influence our environment. NYSF 2001 Alumna, Dr Joanna Sundstrom has made a career out of studying microbes. Read on to… Read more
NYSF 2014 Alumna, Phoebe Chilman wants to make a difference in the world by tackling the issue of climate change. Read on to see why Phoebe continues to challenge herself and push beyond her comfort zone. “Before attending the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) in 2014, I was unclear about my education pathway after secondary school. Like many… Read more