There’s no better way to promote the value of our Year 12 Program than directly from someone who experienced it first-hand. We put the call out to our extensive NYSF alumni network, asking for a short video about their NYSF experience to help inspire applicants for the NYSF 2021 Year 12 Program. So many wonderful… Read more
As we reach the halfway mark for 2020, I hope you are all staying safe and coping with the changes we are all experiencing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The NYSF has adapted well to the restrictions imposed by COVID-19 and I am delighted at how our team has innovated to deliver our… Read more
A last-minute switch from medical school to nursing put NYSF 2012 Alumna Luisa Richards on the right track, with the help of NYSF of course! Read how a STEM visit at the NYSF expanded Luisa’s options and changed her career direction for the better. “I attended the NYSF in Canberra in 2012, with the support… Read more
The NYSF is delighted to announce the launch of our new NYSF Connect Webinar Series for NYSF alumni. Each week, our alumni have had the opportunity to hear from some of Australia’s top STEM professionals and ask them questions about their career pathways, what they studied, and their current research. Our long-term goal to provide… Read more
Like many NYSF programs in 2020, our Student Staff Leadership Program (SSLP) has gone online to ensure the safety of all Student Staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. SSLP is a leadership and training program designed to prepare previous NYSF Year 12 Program participants to return to the program as Student Staff Leaders. Normally an in-person… Read more
Last week we hosted our very first Online Partners Day event, an exclusive career and study expo for recent NYSF Alumni! Over three days, participants heard about study and career pathways, ground-breaking research and career opportunities with a range of NYSF partners. Each session kicked off with presentations from NYSF partners followed by a Q… Read more
Where do you expect to be in 10 years time? NYSF 2009 Year 12 Program alumna Dr Cristina Valero always thought she’d end up working in the health sciences, but never expected to be teaching so early into her career! “My name is Dr Cristina Valero, and I was lucky enough to attend the NYSF… Read more
Giving back to the STEM community, getting a feel for a possible career path, adding an edge to your resume, and getting valuable work experience are just some of the many reasons to start volunteering. Many of our alumni said it even opened doors and provided opportunities for growth within the organisation! Approaching your local… Read more
Over the past months we have heard from many alumni, encouraging Year 11 students from across Australia to apply for the NYSF 2021 Year 12 Program. Attending the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF), previously the National Science Summer School (NSSS), impacts the lives of our participants from gaining insight on possible STEM careers to creating… Read more
With applications for the NYSF 2021 Year 12 Program closing in less than 3 weeks we are shouting from the roof tops for year 11 students to submit their applications ASAP to attend this life changing program! But don’t just take it from the NYSF Team, mother/son alumni Kaylene and Tom have something to say… Read more