As we approach the end of 2020, I hope you are all staying safe and feeling more adapted to the changes we have all been living and working under due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I write to you feeling very optimistic and super excited about the coming months at NYSF. As you know, we have… Read more
Exposure to cutting-edge science and the opportunity to meet Australia’s top scientists does not stop with the end of the NYSF Year 12 Program, indeed it is a life-long bonus to becoming an NYSFer. In 2020 we launched our inaugural NYSF Connect Webinar Series for our 12,000+ alumni community around Australia and indeed the world…. Read more
In a regular year, each of the State Governors and Administrators across Australia have the opportunity to host an event to congratulate students in their state or territory on being selected into the NYSF Year 12 Program. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, these events were not possible this year, so we invited each of the State… Read more
After exploring a few of her passions, including geography, adventure science, physics and space, and teaching, NYSF 2006 Alumna Amelia Travers settled (for now!) on web development. Read Amelia’s journey through her many STEM passions as she highlights the importance of trying different things. “I attended the NYSF in 2006 and have had some amazing… Read more
Earlier this year, ABC Radio National presenter and The Science Show host Robyn Williams AO extended an invitation to all NYSF Alumni from any year to be featured on his radio show. Running since 2001, The Science Show is a weekly segment on ABC Radio National which delves into all areas of science from all… Read more
NYSF was the first time I was pushed out of my comfort zone. Similarly, science has taught me to be curious and to always challenge the status quo. Continue to challenge yourself by stepping out of your comfort zone. Only then can you grow to reach your full potential.
STEM experience is hard to come across in rural towns, but fortunately, Emily Banks applied for the NYSF 2014 Year 12 Program and suddenly found herself in the big city of Perth where she saw the real-world applications of STEM, all while surrounded by people that soon became her great friends. “Growing up in rural… Read more
The ultimate goal of the NYSF Year 12 Program is to promote the vast array of STEM fields available to young Australians. However, as NYSF 2017 Alumna Jasmine Elliott realised in the years after the program, it also provides life-experiences, personal growth opportunities that prove to be just as valuable. “My NYSF journey began with… Read more
National Science Week is an Australian wide annual celebration of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM). Scientists and STEM professionals from around the country connect to host events, answer hard-hitting questions, and inspire STEM learning through interactive workshops. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, like many other organisations, the NYSF went virtual to host engaging events and… Read more
With most of the National Science Week events going virtual this year, there’s no excuse to miss out on events hosted around Australia. From the 15th to 23rd of August, you can catch the many NYSF Partner events happening throughout National Science Week from the comfort of your own home! Canberra Women of Science and… Read more