November 30, 2020 9:18 am
Published by Sofia Dalla Costa
Catch up on the past news and events from the National Youth Science Forum. Inspiring Australia’s leading young scientists since 1984. 2020 November Update July Update April Update January Year 12 Program update 2019 December Update May Update Feburary Update
November 25, 2020 9:49 am
Published by Sofia Dalla Costa
As we approach the end of 2020, I hope you are all staying safe and feeling more adapted to the changes we have all been living and working under due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I write to you feeling very optimistic and super excited about the coming months at NYSF. As you know, we have… Read more
November 19, 2020 2:34 pm
Published by Sofia Dalla Costa
Exposure to cutting-edge science and the opportunity to meet Australia’s top scientists does not stop with the end of the NYSF Year 12 Program, indeed it is a life-long bonus to becoming an NYSFer. In 2020 we launched our inaugural NYSF Connect Webinar Series for our 12,000+ alumni community around Australia and indeed the world…. Read more
November 19, 2020 10:45 am
Published by Sofia Dalla Costa
In a regular year, each of the State Governors and Administrators across Australia have the opportunity to host an event to congratulate students in their state or territory on being selected into the NYSF Year 12 Program. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, these events were not possible this year, so we invited each of the State… Read more
October 22, 2020 2:09 pm
Published by Sofia Dalla Costa
After exploring a few of her passions, including geography, adventure science, physics and space, and teaching, NYSF 2006 Alumna Amelia Travers settled (for now!) on web development. Read Amelia’s journey through her many STEM passions as she highlights the importance of trying different things. “I attended the NYSF in 2006 and have had some amazing… Read more
October 14, 2020 2:10 pm
Published by Sofia Dalla Costa
Earlier this year, ABC Radio National presenter and The Science Show host Robyn Williams AO extended an invitation to all NYSF Alumni from any year to be featured on his radio show. Running since 2001, The Science Show is a weekly segment on ABC Radio National which delves into all areas of science from all… Read more
September 24, 2020 2:01 pm
Published by Sofia Dalla Costa
NYSF was the first time I was pushed out of my comfort zone. Similarly, science has taught me to be curious and to always challenge the status quo. Continue to challenge yourself by stepping out of your comfort zone. Only then can you grow to reach your full potential.
September 9, 2020 3:00 pm
Published by Sofia Dalla Costa
STEM experience is hard to come across in rural towns, but fortunately, Emily Banks applied for the NYSF 2014 Year 12 Program and suddenly found herself in the big city of Perth where she saw the real-world applications of STEM, all while surrounded by people that soon became her great friends. “Growing up in rural… Read more
September 1, 2020 2:13 pm
Published by Sofia Dalla Costa
The ultimate goal of the NYSF Year 12 Program is to promote the vast array of STEM fields available to young Australians. However, as NYSF 2017 Alumna Jasmine Elliott realised in the years after the program, it also provides life-experiences, personal growth opportunities that prove to be just as valuable. “My NYSF journey began with… Read more
August 27, 2020 11:56 am
Published by Sofia Dalla Costa
National Science Week is an Australian wide annual celebration of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM). Scientists and STEM professionals from around the country connect to host events, answer hard-hitting questions, and inspire STEM learning through interactive workshops. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, like many other organisations, the NYSF went virtual to host engaging events and… Read more