Backing Yourself: How NYSF Helped Sauda Talukder See What Was Possible
When Sauda Talukder attended the NYSF Year 12 Program in 2006, she already knew she loved science and mathematics. What she didn't know yet was whether she…
How NYSF Alum Kobad Bhavnagri Found His Place in STEM
Long before he became a global leader in the energy transition, Kobad Bhavnagri first heard about NYSF through someone close to home. His sister had attended the…
From Darwin to the Operating Theatre: Vincent Mondol’s Leap of Faith
At 19, Vincent Mondol is a medical student at the University of Adelaide, a published researcher, an international science competitor, and a two-time NYSF Student Staff Volunteer…
Meet your 2027 NYSF Year 12 Program Chiefs of Staff: Aquila and Elizabeth
Meet Aquila and Elizabeth, your 2027 NYSF Year 12 Program Chiefs of Staff! They’ve lived the NYSF experience, come back for more, and now they’re here to…
How an NYSF summer kickstarted a global career for Fiona Soper
When Fiona Soper attended the NYSF Year 12 Program, she already knew science was her future, she just hadn’t worked out what that would look like yet.…
From NYSF to the Ultimate Classroom: James Douglas Takes on STEM on Screen
Fresh from his time at the 2026 National Youth Science Forum in Canberra, Newcastle Year 12 student James Douglas has added another incredible experience to his STEM…