Boosting the status of science teaching: what can we do?
NYSF Interim Director, Damien Pearce comments: With National Science Week upon us, there has been some discussion in the past few weeks about Australians’ level of science…
From the Director
Mid-winter here in Canberra is generally a quiet time for the National Youth Science Forum. But this year the place is buzzing with significant developments, some perhaps surprising.…
Taking the Next Step in Brisbane
From speed dating with a working scientist to speed breeding — of plants, not scientists — NYSF’s Next Step Program in Brisbane in April this year had it all.…
Graduates from Water Corporation vie to present at NYSF
The Water Corporation of Western Australia uses an innovative approach in selecting graduates to present at the January sessions of the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF). Graduates…
Life after NYSF: a student’s view
NYSF Staffie and Student, Patrick Haylock, is moving on from his role with NYSF to a new and exciting job. Here he reflects on his time with…
Embassy visit for NYSF students in South Africa
Students from NYSF’s International Program are in South Africa, attending National Youth Science Week in Pretoria. The Australian Ambassador, His Excellency Mr Graeme Wilson, hosted a visit…