It’s not every day that hundreds of year 12 students from all over the country get to meet the who’s who of science and technology in Australia plus tinker behind the scenes at a range of STEM organisations, but that’s exactly what the 2023 NYSF Year 12 Program will deliver between 10-24 January 2023. Media… 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
We’re excited to introduce you to the 2023 NYSF Year 12 Program Chiefs of Staff! Read their thoughts on what to expect in January and apply for the 2023 NYSF Year 12 Program here! Hello! It’s Libby, Aadya, and Isaac here. We are your three Chiefs of Staff for the 2023 NYSF Year 12 Program!… Read more
We’re opening access to the NYSF archives for National Science Week, and showcasing five of our favourite NYSF Connect webinars from the past few years. Check out some fascinating discussions on careers in the space industry, neuroscience,First Nations science, meteorology, engineering, and much, much more! Featuring eleven incredible STEM experts across a wide range of… Read more
We are delighted to introduce you to Makayla Blythman, an NYSF Year 12 Program participant who is one of over 250 young Australians from remote and regional areas to participate in the Year 12 Program in 2022. Where Makayla calls home is just about as remote as you can get – out in the Indian… Read more
Wondering what the digital program at the 2022 National Youth Science Forum is all about? It’s an online experience like nothing you’ve ever seen before! In large and small groups, you’ll be: participating in tours of world-class science and technology facilities, and learning about cutting edge research; chatting with people with a STEM background in… Read more
Despite living over 500 km from each other, Xavier Hulls and Isaac Covington-Groth have connected at the National Youth Science Forum, joining 630 like-minded STEM enthusiasts for a summer of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Isaac is currently taking Physics, Chemistry, Mathematical Methods, and Specialist Mathematics at his high school in Netherby, South Australia…. Read more
Scroll to view winning entries! The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) provides opportunities for Australia’s future leaders in STEM to brainstorm solutions to the world’s toughest challenges, forging networks of like-minded peers to debate and develop pitches and proposals that showcase the innovation of Australia’s youth. The NYSF STEM Challenges are not just chosen for… Read more
The NYSF Year 12 Program is renowned for providing its participants with unique and life-changing experiences. Each year, the Nobel Laureate Lectures stand out as some of the most exceptional of these experiences – it is not often that high school students have the chance to attend a live presentation from a Nobel Laureate and… Read more