April 28, 2017 4:00 pm
Published by nysf-admin3
Superstars of STEM is a fantastic opportunity for female NYSF alumni who are interested in developing their communication, presentation and media engagement skills. Science & Technology Australia is now accepting applications for the inaugural Superstars of STEM. The professional development program aims to smash society’s gender assumptions about scientists and increase the public visibility of women in… Read more
April 28, 2017 3:50 pm
Published by nysf-admin3
During the NYSF 2017 January Sessions students turned their love of chocolate into a fundraising event. Through the sale of chocolates during session, NYSF students raised $1000, and elected to sponsor a ShelterBox. What is a ShelterBox you may ask? ShelterBox is an international disaster relief charity that delivers emergency shelter and vital aid to people… Read more
April 21, 2017 10:54 am
Published by nysf-admin2
On Friday 24 March the NYSF had the privilege to be a part of the World Science Festival Brisbane, hosting our very own event “Five Minutes with Your Future”. The event ran three separate sessions in a speed-date-a-scientist format, with NYSF and University of Queensland alumni speaking to small groups of Year 9-12 high school… Read more
April 7, 2017 12:50 pm
Published by nysf-admin3
What do you get when you put most of the Rotary District Chair’s (DC) throughout Australia all into one room? A whole lot of conversation! In March, the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) held its biennial Rotary DC’s Conference at the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra. The districts were well represented with 18 of… Read more
March 22, 2017 11:18 am
Published by nysf-admin
If you’re thinking to yourself “This website is different to the last time I visited,” you would be right. We have recently launched our new site, which we know will assist readers in finding information about the NYSF and our activities, including how to apply for the Year 12 Program. If you have already started an… Read more
March 15, 2017 9:49 pm
Published by nysf-admin
Richard Payne’s story of his journey from small-town New Zealand, via the Universities of Canterbury, Cambridge and Sydney, to receiving the Australian Prime Minister’s 2016 The Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year, resonated with the NYSF 2017 Session A audience where he was the guest speaker at the Science Dinner. Professor Payne’s… Read more
March 15, 2017 9:46 pm
Published by nysf-admin
On 1 March applications opened for next year’s NYSF January Program. Applications close on 31 May. With up to an extra 200 places available thanks to a third session running in Brisbane in cooperation with the University of Queensland, we hope you will help to spread the word about our program. As always, applications are open… Read more
February 23, 2017 1:48 am
Published by three72admin
The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) 2017 January Sessions are now behind us and the 400 Australian and international students who participated have returned home to commence their final year in high school, full of new knowledge, inspiration and friendships to carry them forward during this pivotal time in their lives. Both Session A and… Read more
February 7, 2017 1:48 am
Published by three72admin
Five NYSF alumni were honoured to be part of the Lockheed Martin Australia STEM dialogue hosted in Canberra last week. Lockheed Martin Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Marillyn Hewson applauded the National Youth Science Forum’s (NYSF) efforts in encouraging thousands young Australians to pursue careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and maths… Read more