Meet Aquila and Elizabeth, your 2027 NYSF Year 12 Program Chiefs of Staff! They’ve lived the NYSF experience, come back for more, and now they’re here to help make your session one to remember. From delivering speeches and leading chants, to making ALL the NYSF magic, they’re all about creating an environment where our participants… Read more
When Fiona Soper attended the NYSF Year 12 Program, she already knew science was her future, she just hadn’t worked out what that would look like yet. “At 16, I was already passionate about science and knew it was what I wanted to pursue, but I still had no idea which field to go into,”… Read more
Fresh from his time at the 2026 National Youth Science Forum in Canberra, Newcastle Year 12 student James Douglas has added another incredible experience to his STEM journey, taking out the win on Season 2 of Ultimate Classroom. The Channel 10 series brought together students from across Australia to tackle a series of high-energy STEM… Read more
When Beth Metcalfe and Patrick Grant attended the NYSF Year 12 Program in 2013, neither could have predicted the role it would play in shaping both their careers and their future together. Now based on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Beth is a veterinarian, and Patrick is a polymer chemist. The two are preparing to… Read more
Meet Lana and Taylor — your 2026 NYSF Year 12 Program Chiefs of Staff! Both bring a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the role, and they’re excited to be returning to help make the program unforgettable. Read on to get to know them, hear about their NYSF journeys, and find out what drew them… Read more
Over 160 delegates from across Australia came together in July in Melbourne for the 2025 National Youth STEM Summit, a three-day event packed with science and technology inspiration, designed to kickstart careers. Hosted at NYSF Partner, Swinburne University of Technology’s Hawthorn campus, the STEM Summit featured an exciting lineup of keynote speakers, hands-on workshops, interactive… Read more
Over the last few months of 2024, State Governors and Administrators around Australia hosted receptions for students selected to participate in the 2025 NYSF Year 12 Program. These events allow students to celebrate their selection with their fellow NYSF participants, Student Staff Leaders, Rotary guests, and members of the NYSF Staff. We thank the Governors… Read more
We’re excited to introduce you to the 2025 NYSF Year 12 Program Chiefs of Staff! They’ve given us some direct-from run downs on who they are, their experience with the NYSF, and what it means to be coming back to support the NYSF Year 12 Program! Izzy Hello hello! My name is Izzy, and I… Read more
“What next?” is the question from delegates at the National Youth STEM Summit; young Australians who are at the decision point of how best to use their science and technology interest and training to solve Australia’s biggest challenges. Marking 40 years of impact, the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) is igniting the future of Australia’s… Read more
Diya, an NYSF participant from Melville Senior High School, joined us in Canberra for the NYSF Year 12 Program earlier this year, and her experience is one to share! We’re excited to republish an interview between Diya and her school and appreciate the time she took to share the experience with her year groups, peers,… Read more