My name is Jillahkull McInnes, and I’m a proud Indigenous student from rural far north Queensland. I live in Mareeba on my mother’s country – the Koko-Muluridji people. Although there are fewer opportunities in the area compared to other cities, I remain passionate about STEM in various forms. I’m deeply interested in the arts (music… Read more
The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) is delighted to announce that longstanding NYSF Partner, CSL, has renewed its commitment as a Gold Partner for the next four years (2026-2029). This renewal reflects CSL’s continued dedication to inspiring the next generation of Australian scientists and fostering greater engagement with STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) careers…. Read more
Isobel, a young palawa woman and recent alum of the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF), is embarking on a new adventure to the London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) in July. She shares her journey and many interests, shedding light on her passion for STEM and her perspective as a young Indigenous woman. Isobel was… Read more
From 5 to 20 January, high school students from across the nation will live and breathe science and technology at the 2024 NYSF Year 12 Program in Canberra and Brisbane. Housed together for 9 days, participants will go behind the scenes and get hands-on at a wide range of different science and technology facilities. They’ll… Read more
As the 2024 NYSF Year 12 Program gears up, we’re thrilled to announce the addition of two dynamic communications interns to the NYSF team! With boots on the ground in Canberra and Brisbane, they’re all set to capture the essence, excitement, and lasting impact of this incredible event. Our intern for Canberra is a two-time… Read more
As the 2024 NYSF Year 12 Program gears up, we’re thrilled to announce the addition of two dynamic communications interns to the NYSF team! With boots on the ground in Canberra and Brisbane, they’re all set to capture the essence, excitement, and lasting impact of this incredible event. Without further ado, allow us to introduce… Read more
Maya, a NYSF 2023 alum, has a passion for STEM that knows no bounds. This passion began through reading copious amounts of science fiction, and was nurtured by her chemistry teacher Lucy Thomas. Although, growing up as student in regional New South Wales, Maya says opportunities in STEM were limited. “Living in regional Australia, I… Read more
Saad inherited his passion for science from his father, an engineer, but was eager to follow his own path and initially dived into the world of astronomy. “When I was really young, the first thing that I picked up on was astronomy. I started reading books about planets when I was about eight or nine… Read more
Keen to join the NYSF Year 12 Program? Apply for the 2024 NYSF Year 12 Program here! In a recent NYSF webinar, Associate Professor Rashina Hoda, a software engineering expert from Monash University, and Zahraa, a year 12 student from Victoria and NYSF alum, discussed their shared interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)… Read more
We’re excited to introduce you to the 2024 NYSF Year 12 Program Chiefs of Staff! Read their thoughts on what to expect in January and apply for the 2024 NYSF Year 12 Program here! NORA I never knew that I would go bananas over a science program I participated in as a year 12 student,… Read more