Although 83% of students finish the NYSF Year 12 Program with a strong desire to study STEM, there are some who find their passion lies elsewhere. NYSF 2009 Alumnus Rohan Watt didn’t pursue a career in STEM, however still believes the NYSF contributed to his personal development and future success. “It was my Physics teacher… Read more
The path to a STEM career is different for everyone and is often shaped by the subjects chosen within a degree or qualification. It may be intimidating at first, but with so many options comes as many possibilities to explore new interests and dive deeper into exisiting passions! This week we asked members of the… Read more
Social connections are an important part of the NYSF Year 12 Program, not only for making friends, but for introducing participants to new STEM fields and helping them find their passion, just like it did for Anna Dawson- NYSF 2001 Alumna. “I am Anna Dawson, but most 2001 Session B NYSFers would know me as… Read more
I hope this edition of the newsletter finds you all coping and staying safe amongst the remarkable changes to our world with the impact of COVID-19. Our thoughts are with all members of the NYSF community at this challenging time. The NYSF has had a very challenging start to the year, with our programs and… Read more
January 2020 was my first opportunity to experience the NYSF Year 12 Program first-hand, and what an experience it was! I am delighted to report that our survey results indicate a satisfaction rating of 9.6/10, with an overwhelming majority of the 2020 NYSF students would recommend this program to others. In 2020 the program is… Read more
The rapid advancement of science and technology in the world and its effect on our everyday lives means it is more important than ever for scientists to effectively communicate beyond their peers to a broader audience. Science communication has an important role to play in educating everyone from Government policy makers to the everyday person… Read more
When students head into their final years of high school they are asked “what do you want to do when you finish school?” but with so many career options available, where do you start? This week we asked members of the NYSF/ NSSS Alumni Facebook Page and NYSF Instagram followers “what is your dream career?”…. Read more
The National Youth Science Forum helped 2017 alumna Natasha Berthold realise the endless possibilities that a career in STEM can provide, while simultaneously helping her discover biomedical science, a field she would fall in love with. Year 11 students with an interest in STEM are encouraged to now apply for the NYSF 2021 Year 12… Read more
It seems like most of the facts our friends tell us these days start with “You know I was actually listening to this podcast and…”. As we begin to settle into socially distancing and working or studying from home, what better time to download a new podcast and broaden your general knowledge, impressing your friends… Read more
Applications are now open for the NYSF 2021 Year 12 Program, and what better way to promote our program by reading the impact it made on NYSF 2014 Alumna Georgia Sims. “It feels like forever ago, but NYSF is one of my fondest memories. My year 11 chemistry teacher insisted I apply for NYSF and… Read more