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
Like most years, one of the most popular interest groups for the NYSF 2020 Year 12 Program is health and medicine! NYSF 2013 alumna Lowana Littlechild was one of the many students entering our program with this interest, but had a clear vision for her future as an optometrist. “My name is Lowana Littlechild, and… Read more
The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) hosted the National Launch of the 2020 NYSF Year 12 Program last Thursday 28 November. We welcomed 2020 Participants, Alumni, Rotarians, NYSF Partners and Distinguished Guests to celebrate and launch what will be the 37th Year of the NYSF Year 12 Program. The event started with a networking session… Read more
Each January, The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) bring nearly 600 Year 12 students together for three, 10-day immersive science experiences. One session is held in Brisbane with the other two held in Canberra, each hosting just under 200 students. Students visit research labs and industry sites, hear from inspiring scientists and participate in skill… Read more
28 November 2019 Media Release NYSF Year 12 Program 2020 Launch: Inspiring future STEM leaders across Australia. The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) is pleased to announce the launch of the NYSF Year 12 Program for 2020. One of the best-known STEM experiences in Australia, the NYSF Year 12 Program has run for 36 years… Read more
If you’re not happy with your degree, then change! NYSF 2015 Alumna Hannah Worsley went on to study medicine after the Year 12 Program, but since decided her passion was science teaching. In this article, Hannah shares her story since attending the program, and advice to future students. “In 2015, I set out to our… Read more
Throughout October, state Governors around Australia host morning and afternoon teas for students selected to participate in the NYSF 2020 Year 12 Program. With 600 students selected to participate in the program next January, these events allow them to celebrate their selection with fellow NYSF participants, Student Staff Leaders and the Rotary members who selected… Read more