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
It’s not every day that hundreds of year 12 students from all over the country get to meet the who’s who of science and technology in Australia plus tinker behind the scenes at a range of STEM organisations, but that’s exactly what the 2023 NYSF Year 12 Program will deliver between 10-24 January 2023. Media… Read more
We’re thrilled to start introducing you to some of the 2023 NYSF Year 12 Program Staffies! The student staff leaders are selected for the role through an application process and represent the youth stewardship of the NYSF as a meaningful development opportunity, by youth for youth. Staffie Sophie What’s your advice to students who are… Read more
We’re excited to introduce you to the 2023 NYSF Year 12 Program Chiefs of Staff! Read their thoughts on what to expect in January and apply for the 2023 NYSF Year 12 Program here! Hello! It’s Libby, Aadya, and Isaac here. We are your three Chiefs of Staff for the 2023 NYSF Year 12 Program!… Read more
Australia’s flagship youth STEM program, The National Youth Science Forum, welcomes the Federal Government’s commitment to widen the pipeline of talent available to the science and technology sectors. The Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic MP said, “Ensuring all Australians have the opportunity to develop STEM skills is essential to harnessing new technologies for… Read more
Participants of the 2022 NYSF Year 12 Program have been busily attending visits in STEM Hubs all around Australia. These visits involve behind-the-scenes tours and insights into research centres and industry employers. It’s not just the buildings that are impressive – it’s the people. From senior figures who lead research groups and large-scale projects to… Read more
We are delighted to introduce you to Makayla Blythman, an NYSF Year 12 Program participant who is one of over 250 young Australians from remote and regional areas to participate in the Year 12 Program in 2022. Where Makayla calls home is just about as remote as you can get – out in the Indian… Read more