The NYSF Year 12 Program is great for many reasons, but one that most alumni point out is its ability to bring people together from around Australia to form lasting friendships, and on this occasion even more. Nathan tells the story below, how he met his now wife Carol. “Carol and I met at the… Read more
Being knocked back on 108 job applications did not stop Dr Amy McLennan from achieving a highly successful and rewarding career. Our 2019 Session A participants received some very sound advice from NYSF alumni last night at the NYSF Rotary and Alumni Evening. The event offers a fantastic opportunity for current NYSF students to mix… Read more
It has been a big year for events at the NYSF this year. To celebrate the selection of students throughout Australia, state Governors’ are invited to host an afternoon tea for students. This year six Governor’s Receptions were held to celebrate student selections in their home state and offered them a valuable opportunity to begin… Read more
It was that time of year again – time for the NYSF 2019 Year 12 Program Launch events – and what a great time of year with many of our alumni finishing their exams, the weather finally starting to warm up and preparations in full swing getting ready to welcome another round of young scientists… Read more
The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) has announced that Bayer Australia Ltd is a new funding partner with support covering delivery of the NYSF 2019 and 2020 programs. The funding also includes contributions to the NYSF Equity Scholarship fund. In a statement, Bayer says that it is looking to support students from regional communities to… Read more
The NYSF 2019 Year 12 Program is fast approaching. NYSF 2018 Alumna, Bronte Heselhurst looks back on her time at Session B in Brisbane. The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) inspires young Australians to value science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and its importance in their communities. I was privileged enough to attend NYSF 2018… Read more
There won’t be much time to rest for National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) 2014 alumna Katie Gray when she completes her dual Bachelor of IT and Science (Physics) at the University of Queensland shortly. After finishing her double degree Katie will commence her dream job, a graduate position in data analytics. Read on to find out more about Katie’s… Read more
Things are heating up for the NYSF 2019 Year 12 Program. Rotary district selections are done, and the 2019 Student Staff Leaders have completed their training. In July the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) held its Student Staff Leadership Program (SSLP) in collaboration with training partner Outward Bound at their facility in Tharwa, in the ACT. The student… Read more
Many of our alumni have had a range of varied and interesting careers in their time and NYSF 2005 Alumna, Penny Benjamin is no exception. From working as a chemical engineer at an oil refinery to brewing beer and now as a nutritionist, Penny has certainly travelled down many different career paths. We asked Penny about… Read more
No one expects politicians and their advisers to be across all areas and details of a particular field of scientific endeavour when they are making laws and setting policies for how our community should work. They rely on scientists to provide advice and information that can contribute to the discussions when new laws need to… Read more