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
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
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
With most of the National Science Week events going virtual this year, there’s no excuse to miss out on events hosted around Australia. From the 15th to 23rd of August, you can catch the many NYSF Partner events happening throughout National Science Week from the comfort of your own home! Canberra Women of Science and… Read more
There’s no better way to promote the value of our Year 12 Program than directly from someone who experienced it first-hand. We put the call out to our extensive NYSF alumni network, asking for a short video about their NYSF experience to help inspire applicants for the NYSF 2021 Year 12 Program. So many wonderful… Read more
As we reach the halfway mark for 2020, I hope you are all staying safe and coping with the changes we are all experiencing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The NYSF has adapted well to the restrictions imposed by COVID-19 and I am delighted at how our team has innovated to deliver our… Read more
A last-minute switch from medical school to nursing put NYSF 2012 Alumna Luisa Richards on the right track, with the help of NYSF of course! Read how a STEM visit at the NYSF expanded Luisa’s options and changed her career direction for the better. “I attended the NYSF in Canberra in 2012, with the support… Read more
The NYSF is delighted to announce the launch of our new NYSF Connect Webinar Series for NYSF alumni. Each week, our alumni have had the opportunity to hear from some of Australia’s top STEM professionals and ask them questions about their career pathways, what they studied, and their current research. Our long-term goal to provide… Read more
Like many NYSF programs in 2020, our Student Staff Leadership Program (SSLP) has gone online to ensure the safety of all Student Staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. SSLP is a leadership and training program designed to prepare previous NYSF Year 12 Program participants to return to the program as Student Staff Leaders. Normally an in-person… Read more
Last week we hosted our very first Online Partners Day event, an exclusive career and study expo for recent NYSF Alumni! Over three days, participants heard about study and career pathways, ground-breaking research and career opportunities with a range of NYSF partners. Each session kicked off with presentations from NYSF partners followed by a Q… Read more