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25.01.2022 Connecting Australian school students to the wide variety of study and career options available in STEM is what the NYSF is all about. We're delighted to see NYSF 2020 Alumni, Alana Dooley featured today in The Australian giving her thoughts on high school subject selection. The article highlights the advice of Australia's Chief Scientist to give students clear and consistent advice around taking core subjects in senior high school years to ensure they are best prepared for u...niversity studies and can achieve their STEM job aspirations. https://www.theaustralian.com.au//465eda9834193251a1f48ed4 Alana is a year 12 student at Warwick Senior High School in Perth who loves physics and plans to attend university in 2021 and work in STEM. Also, a proud Nunga woman who grew up on Noongar Country in WA, Alana recently won the 2020 Naidoc Perth Award for Education Achievement. Alana said, "having a clear framework to advise the types of subjects you should study based on what you want to do at university would take a lot of anxiety out of choosing school subjects in Years 11 & 12." In regards to planning her future, Alana who attended the NYSF in 2020 said, "university outreach programs were helpful, and so were initiatives like the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) in which she participated in January this year, to help students decide their subjects". Today's article follows a new report from the Office of the Chief Scientist and the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute titled the ‘Mapping University Prerequisites in Australia’ paper. This paper analyses university mathematics and science prerequisites for domestic undergraduate courses across a range of disciplines. https://www.chiefscientist.gov.au//mapping-university-prer #STEM #STEMeducation #AMSI #ChiefScientist #NAIDOC #womeninstem

25.01.2022 Some things just never change! Except for the fashion, which we’ll happily leave in the 80’s! NYSF 1984 National Science Summer School NYSF 2019 Year 12 Program at the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex

24.01.2022 Introducing NYSF Class of 1999! How has your STEM journey continued since this photo was taken 21 years ago, outside Canberra's iconic Shine Dome? Let us know in the comments and tag anyone you know in this #ThrowbackThursday photo below Want to stay connected? Sign up to the NYSF newsletter here https://confirmsubscription.com/h/j/9A4EF546AB9DBEA1

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22.01.2022 Wishing the best of luck to all finalists in tonight's Australian Museum Eureka Prizes, especially 2005 NYSF Alumna Sophie Calabretto. It's inspiring to see all the innovative research & innovation and science engagement taking place around Australia. Join the online ceremony tonight at 7PM AEDT. Register here: https://eventcast.net.au/australian-museum-eurek//Register

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21.01.2022 This year has thrown countless challenges at us all, and with lockdown bringing feelings of social isolation and loneliness, there couldn't be a more important time to have a conversation about mental health by asking R U OK? Today is R U OK Day, so take a moment and reach out to that friend you haven’t seen in weeks, that family member who is acting a little different, and that person who is always bright and bubbly because you never know how someone is feeling on the inside. For a guide on how to ask if someone is okay and following up the conversation, head to their website https://www.ruok.org.au/join-r-u-ok-day

19.01.2022 Congratulations to 1998 NYSF Alumna Dr Denuja Karunadaran, for receiving the People's Choice Award in the 2020 Queensland Women in STEM Prizes. As a fellow of The University of Queensland Institute for Molecular Bioscience, Dr Karunadaran's research focus on how immune response drives obesity and how this then drives cardiovascular disease. For more information on the QLD Women in STEM prize and other 2020 award recipients follow the link https://bit.ly/3cPiTAL

17.01.2022 The NYSF program has had an incredible impact on how I view science as a career path and also my thoughts about university study choices. Hannah, 2021 NYSF Participant Imagine starting Year 12 knowing what you’ll be studying at univeristy You can, with the 2022 NYSF Year 12 Program! Apply now: https://bit.ly/nysf-apply

17.01.2022 Participants of the NYSF Year 12 Program attend at a time filled with change, pressure, and decision making about their future. The NYSF aims to help with their study and career choices by highlighting the vast array of STEM careers, but feelings of anxiety and uncertainty surrounding this can sometimes bubble up during the program. As part of the 2020 Student Staff Leadership Program, the Student Staff Leaders were recently joined by Catherine McCarthy from Mental Health First Aid Australia to discuss mental health, and how to support someone in a mental health crisis on the program and beyond. You can read about the mental health training our Student Staff Leaders received here: https://www.nysf.edu.au/helping-in-a-crisis-mental-first-a/

17.01.2022 Congratulations future NYSF Alumna and 2021 NYSF Year 12 Program participant Catherine Shaw for winning a Bronze Award in Rowe Scientific Depth Study Awards at the Science Teachers Association of New South Wales Young Scientist Awards. Her research found that the Fitzroy storm glass was less effective at predicting the weather at different concentrations of potassium nitrate. We look forward to all the bright minds joining us at the 2021 NYSF Year 12 Program in January. Wollondilly Anglican College

15.01.2022 This #ThrowbackThursday, we're bringing you the NYSF Year 12 Program of 2008! Were you in the class of 2008, and if so what are you doing now? Let us know in the comments and tag anyone you know in this throwback photo below

15.01.2022 In our 37 years, we’ve seen over 12,000+ alumni make long-lasting memories at the NYSF Year 12 Program. Do you have a favourite memory from your NYSF Year 12 Program? Let us know in the comments below

14.01.2022 The Governor of Western Australia, The Honourable Kim Beazley AC, shared this encouraging message with WA participants of the 2021 NYSF Year 12 Program. The Hon Kim Beazley AC highlighted the importance of science and technology in the future workforce and thanked all volunteers, including Rotary Australia and NYSF Student Staff Leaders, for their support throughout the program. "You've been selected because you are passionate about science and technology. I encourage you to make the most of this opportunity" Government House Western Australia

14.01.2022 Wondering whether to apply for the 2022 NYSF Year 12 Program? Let our incredible #NYSFalumni tell you why that's a STEM-tastic idea! Apply today: https://bit.ly/nysf-apply

13.01.2022 Congratulations Professor Hugh Possingham on your appointment to Queensland Chief Scientist. The NYSF looks forward to working with you in this exciting new role to inspire young people to engage with the wide variety of STEM studies and careers available in Australia. Queensland Science

12.01.2022 These school holidays, it's time to take Australia's Chief Scientist's Storytime Pledge. NYSF CEO Dr. Melaine Bagg took the storytime pledge and recommends Ada Twist, Scientist, by Andrea Beaty, an inspiring tale about a curious little girl who loves science. The message is that it's okay to be different and that not all experiments will be a great success... and that's okay too! What story will you be reading to your children these school holidays? Take the Storytime Pledge to prioritise sharing a book with a child in your life, and help our next generation reach their fullest potential. https://www.chiefscientist.gov.au/StorytimePledge

10.01.2022 Do you know what’s happening in this snap from the NYSF 1986 Year 12 Program, because we’ve wracked our brain and have no idea! Comment below if you know

10.01.2022 A great new initiative by Australia's Women in STEM Ambassador supported by Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, to raise awareness of the endless possibilities STEM careers on offer aimed at children 8-12.

09.01.2022 Although at the time, NYSF 2017 Alumna Jasmine Elliott had reservations about the Year 12 Program, she later realised just how important the program was for her personal growth as a future scientist. "Because when you’re shouting chants, when you’re pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone and meeting new people, and when you’re presenting a speech about making snails faster, you’re not doing science, but you ARE growing as a future scientist, no matter which field yo...u pursue." Jasmine's experience at the NYSF Year 12 Program has been crucial across her journey and her many interests, from medicine to ethics and justice. Read how Jasmine gained more than science knowledge at the NYSF here: https://www.nysf.edu.au/the-added-benefits-of-the-nysf-yea/

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07.01.2022 The amazing work of NYSF’s founding partner Rotary does not stop at supporting Year 12 students finding their STEM passion. In 1979 Rotary International began their fight against Poliovirus, a highly infectious disease that most commonly affecting children under the age of 5. Since then, Rotary and its partners have done incredible work to immunise more than 2.5 billion children against Polio in 122 countries, reducing cases by 99.9% worldwide! On August 25 WHO announced all 47 regions in Africa are free of wild poliovirus, a major milestone achievement in public health. Read more on the announcement here https://bit.ly/31Ap2wL and follow the Rotary International EndPolio campaign at endpolio.org. #endpolio @rotary

07.01.2022 NYSF 2004 Alumna Lucy Du has continued to step outside her comfort zone since stepping off the bus to the NYSF Year 12 Program. Since then, she has worked with Australia's Chief Scientist to improve STEM participation in schools, and advocated for more inclusion of women in STEM. 'NYSF was the first time I was pushed out of my comfort zone. Similarly, science has taught me to be curious and to always challenge the status quo. Continue to challenge yourself by stepping out of your comfort zone. Only then can you grow to reach your full potential." Read more about Lucy's STEM career journey here: https://www.nysf.edu.au/stepping-outside-of-your-comfort-z/

07.01.2022 The Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, congratulated NSW students attending the 2021 Year 12 Program in January. Her Excellency highlighted Australia's rich history of STEM including First Nations People as Australia's first astronomers and the life-changing inventions that we've provided such as the Cochlear ear implant. "It's inspiring to think that as a result of next year's National Youth Science Forum, many of you will be...come our future STEM leaders. But I also sense that among you might be a future Chief Scientist or indeed a Nobel Laureate." Governor of New South Wales Rotary District 9685 Rotary District 9670 Rotary District 9650 Rotary District 9640 District 9675 - Rotary

05.01.2022 Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia. We stand with the LGBTQIA+ community to say every young person is welcome at the NYSF #IDAHOBIT2021

04.01.2022 Wonderful to see our recent NYSF Connect Webinar guest, Dr Cathy Foley AO, Chief Scientist at CSIRO in this Vogue Australia feature highlighting five trailblazing women. #WomenInSTEM

03.01.2022 Good luck to all the 2020 NYSF Year 12 Program applicants currently undergoing their Rotary District selection interviews! Selections look a little different this year due to COVID-19. Over zoom, students will speak in front of a small panel of Rotarians and NYSF Alumni about their STEM passions, which is then followed by a short interview. Thank you to the Rotarians and NYSF Alumni who are volunteering their time to help select the next cohort of NYSF Year 12 Program participants. Rotary Australia

03.01.2022 Finding your love for STEM and more at the NYSF Carine and Connor attended the 2016 NYSF Year 12 Program at separate sessions and were brought together at the 2017 NYSF STEM Explorer Program. "We started hanging out once we got back to Melbourne and things just happened from there! We did another two STEM Explorers together in 2018 and 2019, and in July 2020 I proposed!" said Connor. ... Congratulations to Carine and Connor on their wedding earlier this year If you want to explore your love for STEM subjects, apply now for the 2022 NYSF Year 12 Program: https://bit.ly/nysf-apply

02.01.2022 We are thrilled to congratulate Dr Cathy Foley AO on her announcement as Australia's next Chief Scientist! Dr Foley is a renowned physicist and has had a long-standing career as CSIRO's Chief Scientist. Thank you, Dr Alan Finkel AO for your important work as Australia's Chief Scientist and being a champion for young people in #STEM. Both outstanding scientists have recently been interviewed on our exclusive NYSF Connect Webinar Series. We are honoured to feature such accomplished guests to further inspire our 12,000+ NYSF Alumni.

02.01.2022 This NAIDOC Week, we want to celebrate the rich Indigenous history of this country and the scientific knowledge accompanying it. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were the first scientists, astronomers and engineers in Australia. The Australian Academy of Science is hosting two online events highlighting First Peoples of Australia who are testing methodologies and making new discoveries while applying traditional knowledge in practice today. Register for their ev...ents today using the following links. Today - Land, water and fire: The science of a continuous culture https://www.facebook.com/events/366078744659072 Thursday - The sky and stars: The science of a continuous culture https://www.facebook.com/events/659010328150290/ #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOC #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

02.01.2022 STEM experience is hard to come across in rural towns, but fortunately, Emily Banks applied for the NYSF 2014 Year 12 Program and suddenly found herself in the big city of Perth where she saw the real world applications of STEM, all while surrounded by people that soon became her great friends. When it came to choosing my university options, I was inspired by the people I'd met at NYSF to couple my passion for science and maths with my love for the environment. Read her jou...rney from a rural Australian town to now working as a consultant for a renewable energy and emissions advisory firm in Sydney. https://www.nysf.edu.au/emilys-journey-from-rural-nsw-to-n/ See more

01.01.2022 Have you ever wondered what it's really like to study science at Monash University? Drop into their Zoom Q&A session and ask Monash students themselves! This Thursday 24th September Monash Uni Science University is running a Zoom drop-in session from 4:30pm-6:30pm where they will answer any of your Monash study questions, from course information to social clubs. Register here: https://monash.zoom.us//tJcrcuiqqjwiHtNrp1It7TB2UTSg3upwwy

01.01.2022 Congratulations Swan Rotaract Club on your nomination for Best Engagement or Partnership with a Rotary Club in the Rotaract Australia Awards We're thankful for your work selecting the passionate Western Australian applicants to attend the NYSF Year 12 Program. Did you know you may gain Rotary Australia funding assistance to attend our 2022 NYSF Year 12 Program? Start your application today: https://www.nysf.edu.au/programs/year-12-program/