(Updated) Dates for the NYSF 2014 Next Step programs are as follows: Melbourne – 6-8 March 2014 Brisbane – 9-11 April 2014 Canberra – 15-17 April 2014 Hobart – 23-24 April 2014 Sydney – 2-4 July 2014 Perth – 16-18 July 2014 Next Step programs aim to promote our Partner organisations through… Read more
Applications for January 2015 Session will open on 1 April 2014 and close on 31 May 2014. If you know someone who might benefit from submitting an application, let them know these dates and visit www.nysf.edu.au for instructions on how to apply.
Dr Adele Holloway attended the NYSF in 1998. She attained a PhD in Biochemistry at the University of Tasmania, and has followed a career in research ever since, working at the Hanson Centre for Cancer Research in South Australia and the John Curtin School of Medical Research at the Australian National University. Her research has mainly… Read more
Three Partners’ Day mini-conferences were held during the January Sessions, offering a valuable opportunity for NYSF Partners and Supporters to present information to each of the Sessions’ students. These days have very full programs with speakers presenting about their careers, organisations and fields of enterprise. Further opportunity was provided for students to talk with the… Read more
The Chief Scientist for Australia, Professor Ian Chubb AC, spoke to students at the Opening Ceremony of Session C, about his own career, illustrating that a fulfilling and stellar career can come from the humble beginnings of playing soccer with your dog in the back yard; and that hard work will pay off. He also… Read more
On Monday, the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) 2014 begins with two simultaneous sessions in Canberra and Perth. A third session will be held in Canberra later in January. By the end of the month, over 430 young Australians entering year 12 will have experienced what it is like to study science, technology, engineering and… Read more
Congratulations to the teachers of science from across Australia who will be attending the National Science Teachers’ Summer School (NSTSS) in January 2014. Run in collaboration with the Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) and with the support of the Australian National University (ANU), the NSTSS is now in its fifth year. Teachers spend a week… Read more
Congratulations to Adam de Totth, who was voted in as Secretary of the Council of the National Science Summer School Inc (which operates the National Youth Science Forum) in November 2013. He takes over from Ian Sayers, who stood down from the role in August 2013. Ian had served as Secretary of the Council since… Read more
Congratulations to James Kwiecinski, who attended the NYSF in 2009. He has been awarded the Sir John Monash Scholarship to study Physics and Mathematics at Oxford University. James has recently completed his studies at Monash University in Melbourne, and is doing some volunteer teaching until it is time to take up his place in the… Read more
Earlier this year, The Office of the Chief Scientist asked Australians what they would like to know more about; what scientific issues concern them and what discoveries inspire them. The results shaped a collection of essays about the scientific issues affecting Australians today. The Curious Country is available as a free download for your e-book… Read more