March 29, 2023 10:00 am
Published by Catherine Wheller
The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) and The Australian National University (ANU) are pleased to announce the continuation of their long-standing partnership for another five years. This partnership has been instrumental in NYSF’s work to connect young Australians with diverse science and technology futures and in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion amongst our future STEM… Read more
September 6, 2022 5:39 pm
Published by Catherine Wheller
Australia’s flagship youth STEM program, The National Youth Science Forum, welcomes the Federal Government’s commitment to widen the pipeline of talent available to the science and technology sectors. The Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic MP said, “Ensuring all Australians have the opportunity to develop STEM skills is essential to harnessing new technologies for… Read more
July 15, 2022 3:27 pm
Published by Jarrod McKenna
Participants of the 2022 NYSF Year 12 Program have been busily attending visits in STEM Hubs all around Australia. These visits involve behind-the-scenes tours and insights into research centres and industry employers. It’s not just the buildings that are impressive – it’s the people. From senior figures who lead research groups and large-scale projects to… Read more
June 13, 2022 8:47 am
Published by Catherine Wheller
The NYSF congratulates Professor Tanya Monro AC FAA FTSE FOSA FAIP GAICD on receiving the Companion (AC) in the General Division for eminent service to scientific and technological development, to research and innovation, to tertiary education, particularly in the field of photonics, and to professional organisations. Tanya has been involved with the National Youth Science… Read more
December 20, 2021 6:55 pm
Published by Catherine Wheller
What a year it has been! The 2022 NYSF Year 12 Program officially starts in less than a month – a wonderful culmination and celebration of the work of the NYSF Corporate Team, Rotary Volunteers, Student Staff Leaders, and the NYSF Board. We have been heartened this year by the support and enthusiasm of our… Read more
September 27, 2021 11:02 am
Published by Sofia Dalla Costa
The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) is pleased to announce that long-term partner, Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has extended its partnership with the NYSF for a further three years, through to 2024. CSIRO provides invaluable contributions to our programs each year, giving insights into cutting-edge science, innovation, and scientific careers. Susan Burchill, Director of… Read more
September 16, 2021 1:04 pm
Published by Sofia Dalla Costa
In celebration of National Science Week 2021, the NYSF hosted a public webinar that explored the theme, ‘How did I get here? The twists and turns of a STEM career.’ The webinar was hosted by 2016 NYSF alumnus Benjamin Millar and had an excellent lineup of panellists: Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM… Read more
September 6, 2021 10:05 am
Published by Sofia Dalla Costa
The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) is thrilled to announce a new multi-year partnership with the University of Adelaide. The university explained that supporting students to reach their science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) study and career goals were the major drivers for partnering. “The University of Adelaide prides itself on looking to the future…. Read more
November 6, 2019 9:17 am
Published by Sofia Dalla Costa
Working at NASA is the dream for many engineers, and NYSF 2009 Alumnus Justin Kruger is now living this dream. But it did not come without a lot of hard work and ambition! Justin shares how he ended up working with NASA 10 years after the NYSF Year 12 Program and gives some advice to… Read more
September 2, 2019 12:00 pm
Published by Sofia Dalla Costa
After coming into some hard times with her family, the NYSF 2017 Year 12 Program helped keep alumna Megan Borondy on track and focus her attention to her love of science. She attributes finishing high school and sitting her year 12 exams to “the encouragement of peers who had also been at the NYSF with… Read more