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
After lengthy preparations, we’re all finally here on the ground diving into STEM Explorer 2019, and we are very excited to be here, too. Run together with the South Australian Department for Education, this five-day program is full to the brim with a whole range of insight and learning about STEM careers and research avenues… Read more
While it may still be more than six months until the NYSF 2020 Year 12 Program officially kicks off, preparations have already well and truly begun here in Canberra with the training of the next generation of “Staffies” through our Student Staff Leadership Program. Run in cooperation with Outward Bound Australia our student staff members, including… Read more
The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) last night farewelled Board Member, Rob Woolley. Rob was the Rotary Liaison Officer on the NYSF Board for 6 years – two of those as District Governor. Rob first joined the Rotary Club of Canberra City in 2000 and was President from 2006 – 2007, and District Governor from 2011 –… Read more