This January, Canowindra High student William Wright was among almost 600 participants selected from around Australia to participate in the National Youth Science Forum’s (NYSF) Year 12 Program.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
The aim of the 12-day residential program is to show the wide variety of engaging, rewarding and inspiring study and career options available in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) fields.
To accommodate all 600 participants, the program ran three separate sessions, hosted twice at the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra, and once at the University of Queensland (UQ) in Brisbane.
Any student with a passion for science and technology can apply to attend the NYSF.
Canowindra students in Year 11 this year who are interested in attending in January 2019 can apply now.
Regional students have a great chance of being accepted as a result of the NYSF’s relationship with Rotary clubs across Australia, who facilitate applications and selections.
In 2018, more than 43% of participants came from remote and regional areas.
Interested students should contact their local Rotary club for more information or visit www.nysf.edu.au
This year marked the 35th year of continuous program delivery.
Since launching in 1984, more than 11,500 young Australians have taken part, with the majority having gone on to study and work in STEM related fields.
The longevity of the program is significant as it meant that several NYSF alumni, who are now in advanced and influential STEM careers themselves, were able to return to the program as presenters, partners and mentors to the new generation of science enthusiasts.
William attended the program in Canberra.
During the Canberra sessions participants had the chance to hear from Professor Lyn Beazley AO, the former West Australian Chief Scientist, or Professor Ian Chubb AC, former Chief Scientist of Australia, as the key-note speakers at the two NYSF Science Dinners held at the National Museum of Australia.
Other highlights in Canberra included a live cross with scientists at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research in Switzerland and visits to STEM organisations.
