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Boosting the status of science teaching: what can we do?

August 9, 2013 4:11 pm Published by

NYSF Interim Director, Damien Pearce comments: With National Science Week upon us, there has been some discussion in the past few weeks about Australians’ level of science literacy, and the role of our science teachers in contributing to the wider community’s understanding of science. A recent survey of the Alumni of the National Youth Science… Read more

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From the Director

July 4, 2013 3:25 pm Published by

Mid-winter here in Canberra is generally a quiet time for the National Youth Science Forum. But this year the place is buzzing with significant developments, some perhaps surprising. First up, I have decided to step down from my role as Director of the NYSF, effective from the end of August. It’s a been a wonderful nine… Read more

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Life after NYSF: a student’s view

July 4, 2013 3:18 pm Published by

NYSF Staffie and Student, Patrick Haylock, is moving on from his role with NYSF to a new and exciting job. Here he reflects on his time with NYSF: So I am reaching the end of my student career. Over four years of work will shortly produce one of the most important pieces of paper I… Read more

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NYSF in the news

July 4, 2013 3:10 pm Published by

NYSF Next Step program was recently delivered in Newcastle.  The Newcastle Herald ran this story about their visit. Several NYSF students are attending events as part of our International Programs.  Local media in their area have been following their progress. Isabelle Capell-Hattam from Coffs Harbour High School attended the Euroscience Open Forum in Dublin. www.coffscoastadvocate.com.au/news/science-star-needs-help-soar/1383768… Read more

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