NYSF 2009 Alumnus Lieutenant James Heydon has built himself a career as a Naval Architect, and Marine Engineering Officer. Read on to find out how this interesting career has seen James travel the world … I attended the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) in 2009 and was fortunate enough to be invited back in 2010 and… Read more
Today is World Intellectual Property Day and the theme for 2018 is ‘Powering change: Women in innovation and creativity.’ World Intellectual Property Day is held annually on April 26 to highlight the role intellectual property (IP) rights play in encouraging innovation and creativity, in the form of patents, trademarks, industrial designs and copyright. This year’s… Read more
From 4-6 April, NYSF 2018 Year 12 Program participants had the opportunity to take part in the NYSF Next Step Program in Melbourne. Next Step, an extension of the January program, gives our participants the chance to gain even more valuable insight into the study and career opportunities available to them, in this case those… Read more
Applications for the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) Year 12 Program for January 2019 are now open and will be closing 17 June. The application process involves several steps, so we encourage all of those interested to start their applications as soon as possible. Read more about the program and learn how you can apply… Read more
This year’s Science Meets Parliament proved another valuable opportunity for scientists, technologists and cience organisations alike. For the National Youth Science Forum, Science meets Parliament presented the opportunity to meet with some of Australia’s most exciting scientists, both established and up-and-coming, and to gain an understanding of how scientists can work with politicians to advocate… Read more
January 2018 was the biggest year on record in the 35-year history of the NYSF. Between our Brisbane and Canberra locations nearly 600 young people participated in three sessions of the NYSF Year 12 program; just under 80 science teachers from across the country took part in the two NYSF National Science Teachers Summer School… Read more
The CHOOSEMATHS Awards celebrate students and teachers who demonstrate mathematics achievement, creativity and excellence in Australian schools. STUDENT AWARDS The Student Awards encourage students to get creative and think beyond the classroom to bring their love and understanding of mathematics to life on film. Students will collaborate in small teams to create 3 – 5 minute… Read more
Future Experiences in Agriculture, Science and Technology – register now Students in Years 10-12 are invited to apply for the FEAST residential camp, being held at the UQ Gatton campus from Sunday 1 July – Thursday 5 July 2018. Students will experience hands-on workshops, exciting seminars and have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Agricultural,… Read more
Stepping into the foyer of the new Bruce Hall on the campus of the Australian National University, one can hear the chatters and excitement of teachers waiting to begin their week-long National Science Teacher Summer School (NSTSS) program in Canberra. Secondary science teachers from across Australia embarked in Canberra from 8 – 12 January 2018… Read more
Meet Sophie Calabretto, NYSF 2005 Alumna and fluid mechanist. In 2017 Sophie was named one of the Top 5 in Under 40 on ABC’s RN program. Read on to follow her career path from her time at the NYSF to where she is today. “I am a fluid mechanist and, currently, a Lecturer in Applied Mathematics… Read more