March 26, 2018 11:42 am
Published by Catherine Wheeler
This year’s Science Meets Parliament proved another valuable opportunity for scientists, technologists and cience organisations alike. For the National Youth Science Forum, Science meets Parliament presented the opportunity to meet with some of Australia’s most exciting scientists, both established and up-and-coming, and to gain an understanding of how scientists can work with politicians to advocate… Read more
March 13, 2018 12:14 pm
Published by Catherine Wheeler
January 2018 was the biggest year on record in the 35-year history of the NYSF. Between our Brisbane and Canberra locations nearly 600 young people participated in three sessions of the NYSF Year 12 program; just under 80 science teachers from across the country took part in the two NYSF National Science Teachers Summer School… Read more
March 11, 2018 8:10 am
Published by Catherine Wheeler
The CHOOSEMATHS Awards celebrate students and teachers who demonstrate mathematics achievement, creativity and excellence in Australian schools. STUDENT AWARDS The Student Awards encourage students to get creative and think beyond the classroom to bring their love and understanding of mathematics to life on film. Students will collaborate in small teams to create 3 – 5 minute… Read more
March 10, 2018 9:11 am
Published by Catherine Wheeler
Future Experiences in Agriculture, Science and Technology – register now Students in Years 10-12 are invited to apply for the FEAST residential camp, being held at the UQ Gatton campus from Sunday 1 July – Thursday 5 July 2018. Students will experience hands-on workshops, exciting seminars and have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Agricultural,… Read more
March 9, 2018 8:05 am
Published by Catherine Wheeler
Stepping into the foyer of the new Bruce Hall on the campus of the Australian National University, one can hear the chatters and excitement of teachers waiting to begin their week-long National Science Teacher Summer School (NSTSS) program in Canberra. Secondary science teachers from across Australia embarked in Canberra from 8 – 12 January 2018… Read more
March 5, 2018 11:00 am
Published by Catherine Wheeler
Meet Sophie Calabretto, NYSF 2005 Alumna and fluid mechanist. In 2017 Sophie was named one of the Top 5 in Under 40 on ABC’s RN program. Read on to follow her career path from her time at the NYSF to where she is today. “I am a fluid mechanist and, currently, a Lecturer in Applied Mathematics… Read more
March 5, 2018 9:39 am
Published by Catherine Wheeler
This year’s winners of the Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship have been announced, and the NYSF is proud to see one of our alumna among the recipients. Sabrina Davies came to the NYSF in 2013 and went on to pursue science, studying biochemistry and molecular biology (and maths and statistics) at the University of Western Australia…. Read more
February 28, 2018 1:24 pm
Published by Catherine Wheeler
Our 2018 Year 12 Programs are now over but what is left are the memories of many inspirational talks given by some of Australia’s leading scientists. There were so many presentations it is difficult to talk about them all but students heard about everything from dark energy and gravitational waves to waste transformation, algae farming,… Read more
February 23, 2018 11:42 am
Published by Catherine Wheeler
New friends streamed into the Hawken Engineering Building auditorium at The University of Queensland for the closing ceremony of the first NYSF Brisbane program – Session B. Staffies guided students into rows, and it didn’t take long for a rhythmic ‘dodo do do dodoo’ as the whole room broke into one final rendition of “Baby… Read more
February 23, 2018 11:12 am
Published by Catherine Wheeler
Visiting the Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis facilities at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology in Brisbane gave the NYSF 2018 Session B students of Newton, Fenner and Hill groups (physics and biomedical groups) some hands-on experience with world class technology. For their visit, the lab was divided into several stations, manned by PhD… Read more