What were you doing in 1984? A lot has happened in our world over the past 35 years. We’ve seen the introduction of the world wide web, hybrid cars, DNA identification, the birth of “Dolly the Sheep”, and the first IVF baby, not to mention the discovery of black holes and gravitational waves. And where… Read more
Offering NYSF participants opportunities to gain a better understanding of Australian industry and where scientists fit in is one of the aims of the NYSF partnership program. Recently, two NYSF alumni represented the NYSF at PharmAus 2017, a showcase of health and economic benefits of innovation in medicines, presented by Medicines Australia at Parliament House… Read more
Twenty-four (24) NYSF students have benefited this year from new funding available from the Australian government through the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science’s Sponsorship Grants for Student Science Engagement and International Competitions. The funding supported the students’ participation at a number of NYSF International Programs: XLab in Germany, Research Science Institute at MIT in… Read more
As selections for the NYSF 2018 Year 12 Program are finalised in communities all over the country, I can report that the NYSF is tracking well as we head into our 35th year of program delivery, making a difference in the lives of so many young Australians who love science. In my sixth year as… Read more
The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) continued its Next Step program in Sydney this July over a two-day period. The Next Step Program is an extension of our January Year 12 Program – allowing the current year’s participants with the opportunity to further their knowledge about career and study options available to them. Day one saw… Read more
From our larger cities to small regional towns in outback Australia, Rotarians have been super busy over the past few months promoting the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) and conducting student selections for the NYSF 2018 Year 12 Program. We spoke to NYSF Rotary District Chair (DC), Stephen Lovison from Sydney (D9675), about his involvement… Read more