One of the challenges scientists face is the ability to share their research with people from non-STEM backgrounds in a way that is easy to understand. This is why it is vital that STEM professionals hone their communication skills. Participants of the 2021 NYSF Year 12 Program will use science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)… Read more
Alumna Sophie O’Neill, talks to us about her science journey since attending the National Science Summer School (NSSS) in 1994. Hello my name is Sophie O’Neill and I was selected for the National Science Summer School (NSSS) (now National Youth Science Forum (NYSF)) in 1994. I am currently on staff at The University of Queensland… Read more
Interactive, relaxed, entertaining; all excellent descriptors of the ‘Critical Thinking Skills’ Workshop the NYSF 2017 participants attended this afternoon. The workshop was presented by Dr Will Grant, a University of Queensland graduate with a PhD in Political Science. Dr Grant currently works at ANU as a researcher, lecturer, and graduate studies convener at the… Read more
NYSF was represented at a networking event hosted by Inspiring Australia in Sydney last month. Alumni and student staff leaders, Steven Falconieri and Rhys Kilian were among about 100 people from across New South Wales who attended the event, which was part of a series of talks given by science communicator, Malcolm Love. Malcolm spoke… Read more