Over the past months we have heard from many alumni, encouraging Year 11 students from across Australia to apply for the NYSF 2021 Year 12 Program. Attending the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF), previously the National Science Summer School (NSSS), impacts the lives of our participants from gaining insight on possible STEM careers to creating… Read more
With applications for the NYSF 2021 Year 12 Program closing in less than 3 weeks we are shouting from the roof tops for year 11 students to submit their applications ASAP to attend this life changing program! But don’t just take it from the NYSF Team, mother/son alumni Kaylene and Tom have something to say… Read more
“What next?” The dreaded question that every high school or university student is inevitably asked. NYSF 1987 Alumnus David Monaghan reminisces about how this simple question on the NYSF Year 12 Program changed his thinking, and his future. I’m going to let you in on a little secret. I still wonder what I’m going to… Read more
Last week we heard from mother/daughter NYSF Alumni Janine and Indi comparing their time on the National Science Summer School (NSSS) and National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) respectively. For our next installment we are hearing from Alumni Jo and Abigail; what science stood out to them from their experiences on program? how has NYSF shaped… Read more
The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF), previously the National Science Summer School (NSSS), has been running programs for students interested in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) for the last 37 years. It is credit to the experience our participants have that we often see multiple people from one family attend our programs, including siblings,… Read more
The NYSF acknowledges that Covid-19 situation provides many uncertainties for everyone and we hope that you are all coping during this unprecedented time. We would like to assure you that planning for the 2021 NYSF team Year 12 Program is progressing well and we are on track for January next year. Applications for 2021 have… Read more
Although 83% of students finish the NYSF Year 12 Program with a strong desire to study STEM, there are some who find their passion lies elsewhere. NYSF 2009 Alumnus Rohan Watt didn’t pursue a career in STEM, however still believes the NYSF contributed to his personal development and future success. “It was my Physics teacher… Read more
The path to a STEM career is different for everyone and is often shaped by the subjects chosen within a degree or qualification. It may be intimidating at first, but with so many options comes as many possibilities to explore new interests and dive deeper into exisiting passions! This week we asked members of the… Read more
Social connections are an important part of the NYSF Year 12 Program, not only for making friends, but for introducing participants to new STEM fields and helping them find their passion, just like it did for Anna Dawson- NYSF 2001 Alumna. “I am Anna Dawson, but most 2001 Session B NYSFers would know me as… Read more
I hope this edition of the newsletter finds you all coping and staying safe amongst the remarkable changes to our world with the impact of COVID-19. Our thoughts are with all members of the NYSF community at this challenging time. The NYSF has had a very challenging start to the year, with our programs and… Read more