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November 6, 2013 2:50 pm Published by

http://contentviewer.adobe.com/s/Pink/c0c0a65d693544a5ae187f558bcc17d2/Pink%20Issue%201/04%20Discovery.html#page_2 http://www.richarddawkins.net/news_articles/2013/10/3/why-are-there-still-so-few-women-in-science

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To sleep is to dream

November 6, 2013 12:58 pm Published by

When University of Queensland academic and researcher Philip Terrill attended the NYSF in 2000, it’s likely that sleep (or not enough of it) wasn’t an over-riding concern for him. These days, however, he is very concerned with it. In fact, he approaches sleep from a scientific perspective. Phil is now a biomedical engineer interested in… Read more

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The view from the road — Geoff Burchfield

November 6, 2013 12:28 pm Published by

If it’s Monday this must be Townsville. That’s what it sometimes feels like when you’re on the NYSF Orientations circuit. Actually it was Mackay and this was the Queensland leg of the 2013 tour. As people arrived for the 6 o’clock event at Mackay’s Ocean International Hotel I was struck again by how far many… Read more

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IYSF encourages Indigenous students in WA

November 6, 2013 12:25 pm Published by

The third Indigenous Youth Science Forum was held in Perth in October, supported by Rio Tinto, IBM and the Defence, Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO). Aiming to engage indigenous students in years 10 and 11 to continue their studies in science, technology, engineering and maths, the IYSF brings together young people from regional and remote… Read more

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Receptions across the country for NYSF 2014 students

November 6, 2013 12:22 pm Published by

Each year, NYSF students and Rotary representatives are privileged to be invited to attend functions hosted by State Governors and the Administrator in the Northern Territory at Government House in most states. The functions aim to celebrate the students’ selection to attend the NYSF and are seen as acknowledgement of their hard work and high… Read more

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NYSF student receives Peter Doherty Award

November 6, 2013 12:20 pm Published by

Congratulations to Queensland NYSF student from 2013, Myky Tran who received a Peter Doherty Award in August.  The Awards conferred by the Nobel Laureate recognise students, teachers, support officers, schools, volunteers, mentors and organisations that have made outstanding and innovative contributions to science and science education in Queensland.   Myky is pictured here with John-Paul… Read more

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Science Teachers Summer School nominations

November 6, 2013 12:15 pm Published by

Nominations have been coming in from teachers of science around the country, keen to participate in the National Science Teachers Summer School 2014 program in January. Held simultaneously with the January Session A of the National Youth Science Forum, the NSTSS has been running for five years, and is designed to inspire teachers, and reignite their… Read more

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First students from Brazil to NYSF 2014

November 6, 2013 12:10 pm Published by

The 2014 January Sessions sees three students coming from Brazil for the first time to attend the NYSF. The REDE Programa de Olimpíadas do Conhecimento (REDEPOC) partners with programs in Colombia, Costa Rica, Eduador, France, India, England, Peru and Portugal, as well as with the NYSF.  The Brazilian program provides opportunities for extension work in… Read more

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NYSF Merch store launched

November 6, 2013 12:08 pm Published by

Is your NYSF back pack on its last leg (strap)? Lost your hoodie? Desperate for a drink bottle? Need extra USB storage? You can now buy your old favourites and (some new favourites) of NYSF memorabilia through our new online merchandise store. Check it out here: http://store.nysf.edu.au/

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