In the first round of STEM visits for the NYSF 2020 Session B, the students visited a multitude of facilities throughout Brisbane’s University Campuses. Each of the visits entailed a briefing by an expert about the research and work conducted at the provision, followed by a tour through the site, then some hands-on work in… Read more
The University of Queensland’s beautiful Advanced Engineering Building hosted the Session B Opening Ceremony for the NYSF 2020 Year 12 Program, marking the official start of session. Four guest speakers welcomed students with their insightful ideas, followed by an enlightening introductory lecture. The students were first welcomed by NYSF Board member and NYSF 1986 alumna… Read more
Australia is in the middle of a bushfire crisis, with widespread devastation and loss across many states. As the health and wellbeing of participants and volunteers is our first priority, the National Youth Science Forum has no option but to cancel Session C of the 2020 NYSF Year 12 Program. This comes shortly after the… Read more
Monday 6 January, 2020 Many parts of Australia are currently being impacted by severe bushfires. As the health and wellbeing of participants and volunteers is our first priority, the National Youth Science Forum has made the difficult decision to end Session A of the NYSF Year 12 Program and return participants to their homes… Read more
Every NYSF Year 12 Program we elect three Chief of Staff to coordinate the three January sessions. This year we are pleased to have Eliza McGovern, Rebecca Hermanus and Bailey Chappel. They are each responsible for 200 students, the 23 student staff leaders, and the smooth running of all activities and lab visits. Session A… Read more
The opening ceremony for Session A marks the beginning of the NYSF 2020 Year 12 Program. This year we were fortunate to host the ceremony in a national landmark; The Australian Academy of Science’s unique Shine Dome. Students were welcomed to the program by four guest speakers and an introductory lecture, all highlighting what an… Read more
Thursday 2nd January 2020 As you will be aware, many parts of Australia have been impacted by severe bushfires. As a result of these fires, Canberra is experiencing significantly high levels of smoke and low air quality which is impacting Session A of the NYSF Year 12 Program. The NYSF has been and will continue to… Read more
One of the best-known science experiences in Australia for young people, the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) Year 12 Program, kicks off it’s 37thyear on January 1, 2020. Designed to foster life-long science literacy, the NYSF program runs from 1-26 January and gives students real-life exposure to the diverse study and career options available in… Read more
The Science Dinner celebrates the end of each NYSF session by bringing together current NYSF Participants, Student Staff Leaders, participants of the National Science Teachers Summer School, NYSF Alumni, Rotarians and guests from our partner organisations. It connects students with scientists from around Canberra and Brisbane, and offers them an opportunity to learn more about… Read more
It has been a wonderful start to my National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) Journey, thank you to all those who have made me feel so welcome! With less than a month to go, I am super excited to experience my first NYSF Year 12 Program and look forward to travelling to all three sessions this… Read more