Although she did not go on to study STEM after completing the NYSF 2017 Year 12 Program, alumna Jade Lin found the experience incredibly rewarding, and taught her skills, such as evidence-based decision making, that she still applies in her current degree. “I’m a second year Economics/Arts (Anthropology) student at the ANU, a Tuckwell scholar… Read more
Since attending the NYSF in 2014, alumnus Miguel Arrieta has been designing, building and racing Formula-style race cars, while somehow finding time to design Monash Motorsport’s first driverless car! “I first heard about the National Youth Science Forum when a few friends of mine attended it in 2013. Being a keen science enthusiast, I decided… Read more
Since completing the NYSF 2013 Year 12 Program, alumna Beth Metcalfe is only just about to finish her final year of tertiary study to become a veterinarian! She shares how NYSF allowed her to become more outgoing and make connections from around Australia. “I’ve always loved animals and always known that I wanted to be… Read more
This week, we hear from NYSF 2016 Alumnus Callum Poke, a small town boy with big hopes for his future as an engineer! “Hi! I am Callum Poke and I grew up in Smithton, a small country town in the Far North West Coast of Tasmania. I am in my third year of a double… Read more
The NYSF is pleased to report another successful delivery of the STEM Explorer program in Adelaide. On the 15th of July, 80 year 7-8 students ventured to the Adelaide Hills from around the state (as far as Port Lincoln, Mt Gambier and Woomera). This was the third year the program ran and wouldn’t be possible… Read more
This weeks alumni article comes from NYSF 2016 Alumnus Jamali Kigotho, who since completing the NYSF has been very busy working on an environmental startup, while completing a double degree at university. Here is his story: “Even before I attended NYSF in 2016 I knew I wanted a career in STEM, the fields of engineering… Read more
The NYSF International Program follows on for selected NYSF Year 12 Program alumni. This year, the International Program has taken students around the world to Germany, London, Singapore, and America, where participants will experience different STEM fields. London International Youth Science Forum The LIYSF is our largest international program, with students from around the world… Read more
A significant part of the magic of our NYSF programs, is the “by youth for youth” model that we use. Again this year, alumni from the NYSF Year 12 Program had the opportunity to apply and attend the STEM Explorer program in Adelaide in the role of Youth Advisor. Not only is this an excellent… Read more
This weeks alumni article was written by the very talented 2018 NYSF Year 12 Program alumna Nga Nguyen. Before even starting the NYSF program, Nga had completed two independent research projects, and since NYSF she has travelled the world sharing her ideas with leading companies such as BHP! “Hi! I’m Nga Nguyen, a 2018 NYSF… 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