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
January 9, 2019 9:55 pm
Published by National Youth Science Forum
Without volunteers, the National Youth Science Forum would simply not run. With Session B kicking off in Brisbane, it was nice to spend time chatting with two returning volunteers, Griff and Peter, whose passion for the NYSF is palpable. Trip down memory lane Griff Rose is a retiree from Canberra however he will always describe… Read more
January 8, 2019 2:41 pm
Published by nysf-admin2
The first week of the NYSF 2019 Year 12 Program, Session A in Canberra is over and what an action-packed week it has been! Here are just some of the highlights so far of the first seven days of the program: Arriving on the 2ndof January, our participants received a rock star welcome as they… Read more
December 6, 2017 11:55 am
Published by nysf-admin
The NYSF is very excited to announce that two National Science Teachers Summer School (NSTSS) programs will run in January 2018. Our well-established program at The Australian National University (ANU) will continue, with places for 40 teachers next year. In addition, a second program will run at The University of Queensland (UQ), also with places for 40… Read more
August 23, 2017 11:55 am
Published by nysf-admin
NYSF alumni from NSW who are travelling this year on NYSF International Programs have again had the good fortune to receive a grant contributing to their travel costs from the NSW Department of Industry through the Office of the Chief Scientist and Engineer. The Department has been offering this support to NYSF students for several… Read more
August 23, 2017 11:50 am
Published by nysf-admin
The first National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) STEM Explorer Program ran from 17-21 July in Adelaide, South Australia. The Program was the first residential STEM camp in Australia for this age group of year 7-8 students and was delivered as a partnership by the NYSF and South Australian Department of Education and Child Development (DECD)…. Read more
August 23, 2017 11:30 am
Published by nysf-admin
ANU Open Day – Saturday 26 August Join us at ANU Open Day on Saturday 26 August and get a taste of life as an ANU science student. We will be offering a range of fun and interactive activities to help you determine your scientific future. Check out some of the activities below: Lab Coat… Read more
August 23, 2017 11:25 am
Published by nysf-admin
CSL has been a valuable partner to the NYSF for eight years and has a range of exciting career options available for STEM graduates. Keep reading to discover more about just one career path on offer at CSL. “I always thought I would end up in biology, but through exposure to practical work I ended… Read more