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Summer Science Satisfaction for Teachers at NYSF NSTSS

February 23, 2017 11:47 am Published by

Forty teachers of high school science from around Australia made the most of their own week-long excursion to Canberra in January to re-connect with their inner “nerd” and work out why they were inspired to teach science in the first place. Participating in the NYSF National Science Teachers Summer School (NSTSS) offered science teachers with… Read more

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Ecolinc Victoria’s Emerging STEM for Women — Speed-Daters Needed

February 23, 2017 11:28 am Published by

The Ecolinc Science and Technology Centre is running another Emerging STEM for Women event on Wednesday 14 June, at their centre in Bacchus Marsh in Melbourne. The event is already fully booked with ca 90 year 9 and 10 students coming to hear about a range of study and employment opportunities in STEM. A key element of… Read more

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News from the University of Queensland

February 23, 2017 11:22 am Published by

Here are two of the University of Queensland latest projects… Food Lab by Ben Milbourne UQ is working with 2012 MasterChef finalist Ben Milbourne to produce an online series of food science resources that align with Australia’s STEM Strategy 2025 initiative and the national science curriculum. Each episode of Food Lab by Ben Milbourne will… Read more

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Session C’s Specialist Lectures

January 26, 2017 9:39 am Published by

With such a large and diverse group, catering to individuals’ interests is a key component of the success of NYSF, a philosophy further demonstrated in the specialist lecture program. Split up into similar interest groups, the participants were divided heard from three lecturers, Dr Dennis McNevin, Dr Damith Herath, and Dr Colin Jackson. Dr Colin Jackson… Read more

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Extra 200 places for NYSF 2018 at The University of Queensland

January 24, 2017 8:00 pm Published by

Another 200 places will be available for year 12 students to attend the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) next January due to the NYSF’s new in-principle agreement with The University of Queensland  (UQ) announced today. “We are very pleased to welcome The University of Queensland as our second host university next year,” said Mr Andrew… Read more

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Advocacy, Activism, Academia.

January 20, 2017 8:41 pm Published by

In an intriguing and captivating lecture to the NYSF 2017, Associate Professor David Caldicott explored the politics of science, the rise of anti-science and some of the challenges that the world faces. Dr Caldicott is an Emergency Consultant at Calvary Hospital in Canberra, an Associate Professor at the University of Canberra, and a Clinical Senior… Read more

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NYSF 2017 Session C welcomed to Parliament House

January 18, 2017 8:08 pm Published by

NYSF 2017 Session C NYSF Participants found themselves in the heart of the nation on Wednesday at Parliament House as they attended the official opening of NYSF 2017 Session C. Dressed to the nines, the group were warmly greeted by an impressive array of speakers. Dr Andrew Metcalfe AO, chair of the NSSS Board, opened the event…. Read more

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Session C’s first workshop has them thinking

January 17, 2017 9:26 pm Published by

Interactive, relaxed, entertaining; all excellent descriptors of the ‘Critical Thinking Skills’ Workshop the NYSF 2017 participants attended this afternoon.   The workshop was presented by Dr Will Grant, a University of Queensland graduate with a PhD in Political Science. Dr Grant currently works at ANU as a researcher, lecturer, and graduate studies convener at the… Read more

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NYSF 2017 Session C: Welcome lecture

January 17, 2017 9:11 pm Published by

NYSF 2017 Session C started off with a visit to the Australian Academy of Science at the Shine Dome. In this iconic building, the participants were intrigued by the words of the Chief Executive of the Australian Academy of Science, Dr Anna-Maria Arabia and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation, at the University of South Australia,… Read more

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NYSF 2017 Session A: Partners’ Day Expo

January 17, 2017 4:48 pm Published by

After the Partners’ Day presentations the students gathered for the Partners’ Day Expo , where they were able to meet, chat and network with representatives of the NYSF partners. The students were able to meet reps (and the presenters) from Lockheed Martin, IP Australia, UNSW Australia, Monash University, Melbourne University, Australian National University, University of… Read more

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