As in all businesses, the National Youth Science Forum requires staff with the kinds of skills, knowledge and understanding that study in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) offer. An ACT Government initiative – STEM 4 Business Internship program – has made it possible for the NYSF to access some extra skills to support our… Read more
Kelli Francis-Staite 2009 NYSF Alumna and Adelaide University student has recently been announced as the 2015 South Australian Rhodes Scholar. For three years she will work alongside some of the world’s best academic minds as she completes her doctorate in her field of differential geometry, nutting out solutions to Einstein’s field equations to expand knowledge… Read more
NYSF Alumna Sandra Kerbler is one of 78 women worldwide to be selected to participate in Homeward Bound, a leadership and strategic program for women in science, set against the backdrop of Antarctica. Homeward Bound is an Australian initiative developed by leadership expert Fabian Dattner and Dr Jess Melbourne-Thomas from the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems… Read more
What happens to the human body in space? How small is a nanoparticle? And just what is dark matter? Nova, the Australian Academy of Science’s website for curious minds, has been answering these questions since its launch just four months ago. Nova’s most popular topics include the enhanced greenhouse effect, the chemistry of cosmetics, and… Read more
Community venues and local schools will be overflowing with exciting, hands-on science when the Shell Science Circus and their colourful semi-trailer roll into towns through Queensland in November to stage public exhibitions of their ‘pop-up’ science centre. Visitors of all ages can enjoy over 40 interactive science exhibits and watch spectacular science shows as Science… Read more
Young scientists, engineers, mathematicians and technology practitioners of the future will benefit from a strengthened program under the National Youth Science Forum for 2016, which will include opportunities to hone their communication, entrepreneurial and critical thinking skills. This coming January, The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF 2016) will offer its participants a refreshed and expanded… Read more
Applications are open now for the NYSF’s National Science Teachers’ Summer School 2016 and teachers of science at primary, secondary and senior secondary level are invited to apply. At NSTSS 2016 you will learn about the latest developments in science from world-leading researchers; visit first-class laboratories and teaching facilities at The Australian National University and… Read more
It is truly a privilege to lead such a dynamic and contemporary organisation. As confirmation of places are sent to the 2016 NYSF cohort, it’s a good time to reflect on the past year. 2014-15 was a very full and rewarding year – our highlights include the success of our youth and teacher programs, particularly… Read more
The National Youth Science Forum recently took part in Science in ACTion , part of the ACT’s National Science Week activities. National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology and thousands of individuals – from students, to scientists to chefs and musicians – get involved, taking part in more than 1000 science… Read more
Professor Tim Senden has been appointed Director of the ANU Research School of Physics and Engineering. Tim was among the very first cohort of young people to attend the NYSF in its former guise as the National Science Summer School in 1984 and was on the NSS Council for several years. Tim is a graduate of the ANU, completing… Read more