CERN, located in Geneva, Switzerland, is a beacon of international collaboration with global institutions sending researchers to operate the largest particle physics laboratory in the world. Dr Steven Goldfarb introduces the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, as a beacon of human achievement. “Every single one of these wires and tubes was connected by a human… Read more
Introducing the Start-up Panel! The 2022 NYSF Year 12 Program participants are eager to put their footprint on the world, so the questions came thick and fast. How do I start a start-up? What skills do I need? How do I develop them? The panel let us in on some insider wisdom on what gaps… Read more
Learn how to be a storyteller, know your audience, and just go out and do it! This is just a teaser of advice provided by our all-star panel in the 2022 NYSF Year 12 Program STEM Communication Workshop. NYSF participants were joined by Tegan Taylor, visionary ABC radio host behind the hit pandemic podcast, Coronacast,… Read more
What do rubbish bags, straws, fruit, toilet paper, and ice have in common? These are all materials used by participants during their exciting afternoon of Science@Home! With their Critical Thinking skills unlocked from that morning’s session, Stuart Kohlhagen aka The Science Nomad started by extending everyone’s ability to question “the rule” and encouraged them to… Read more
What is critical thinking? Do you think you know how you think? What makes something accurate or precise? Just some of the puzzling, philosophical questions posed by Dr Peter Ellerton, Director of The University of Queensland Critical Thinking Project, to the participants in his critical thinking workshop. Dr Ellerton began by quickly separating critical thinking… Read more
Participants tuned in from across Australia to the 2022 NYSF Year 12 Program’s Introductory Lecture by artificial intelligence (AI) expert, Professor Jon Whittle. Participants were in awe of Professor Whittle’s knowledge and passion for AI, as he explored the history of AI, career options, and his incredible journey to his current role as head of… Read more
We have lift off! After much anticipation, the 2022 NYSF Year 12 program is officially underway following an exceptional Opening Ceremony event. 625 participants from around Australia logged on to a new digital experience, joining the ranks of over 14,000 alumni who are scattered across the globe. After weeks of chatting online, the excited 2022… Read more
This week, more than 620 students from all over Australia will be connecting with leading science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) experts at the 2022 National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) Year 12 Program. The NYSF has delivered life-changing STEM experiences for 38 years, and 2022 is no different! Despite the challenges brought to in-person events… Read more
The NYSF has a much-loved tradition where each of the State Governors and Administrators across Australia offers their congratulations and encouragement to incoming NYSF Year 12 Program students. This year’s messages have been nothing short of wonderful! View these messages our Governors have prepared, offering their heartfelt congratulations and wisdom to our amazing students. Governor-General… Read more
We’ve been bursting at the seams trying to keep this information to ourselves and are super excited to spill the beans. Here are the first speaker and activity announcements for the 2022 NYSF Year 12 Program! We can’t wait to showcase all things science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in January. Nobel Laureates, Australian STEM… Read more