One of the challenges scientists face is the ability to share their research with people from non-STEM backgrounds in a way that is easy to understand. This is why it is vital that STEM professionals hone their communication skills. Participants of the 2021 NYSF Year 12 Program will use science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)… Read more
The NYSF is renowned for producing life-changing STEM experiences for young people and despite COVID-19, 2021 is no different! We have innovated and adapted our 2021 NYSF Year 12 Program to offer an exciting and unique STEM experience while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all participants, staff and volunteers. The 2021 NYSF Year 12… Read more
We are delighted to announce the Governor-General of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) and Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley, as joint Patrons of the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF). With a distinguished career serving the Australian community in the Royal Australian Army – and as former Chief of the… Read more
What does maths have to do with the Ebola virus? Everything! According to Prof. James McCaw, from The University of Melbourne, maths plays a big part in stopping an epidemic in its tracks. To determine how diseases spread, you need to bring together mathematics and statistics and collaborate with governments to save lives. This was… Read more
Jake Boyce attended the NYSF 2015 Year 12 Program, and since then his passion for science has blossomed into a love for physics! We often highlight the hands on science experience the Year 12 Program gives, however it also allows students to gain confidence and grow as individuals. For Jake, the NYSF was special in… Read more
The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Melanie Bagg as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following an extensive recruitment process. Melanie will commence in the role on 22 July replacing Dr Damien Pearce, who is leaving the NYSF after six years as CEO. Melanie is currently the… Read more
Everywhere you look, even though you can’t see them, there is a hidden world of microorganisms. Microbiology is the study of the minute organisms that have an effect our health, help make our food, and influence our environment. NYSF 2001 Alumna, Dr Joanna Sundstrom has made a career out of studying microbes. Read on to… Read more
Over the next few months, the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) will feature our Partner organisations. Funding from the corporate, research, and university sectors is vital to ensure financial sustainability for the NYSF and our ability to meet our mission of delivering transformative STEM experiences to young Australians. Beyond financial support, our partners provide students with information, access… Read more
Have you ever been cuddled by a robot? This was one of the fun things our STEM Explorers did on day 3 of the NYSF STEM Explorer 2018 program. Under sunny skies the young scientists began work on their Future Cities projects, planning, cutting, painting, building, collaborating with their group to design a future city… Read more