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- Meet the next generation of NYSFers at the 2024 NYSF speed meet events!
- Your invitation to the last NYSF Connect webinar of the year
- Welcome 2024 NYSF participants to the NYSF community
- See what NYSF alumni have been up to
- Explore news and opportunities from the NYSF STEM community
Meet the next generation of NYSFers at the 2024 NYSF Speed-Meet Events!
A key part of the NYSF Year 12 Program is exposing students to the range of career paths available to those interested in STEM. During the 2024 program, we will be holding Speed-Meets in Canberra (9 January 2024) and Brisbane (16 January 2024).
During this event, you will talk to a small group of students about your career path. The students might ask you questions about your study, research fields, current role, how you got to where you are today, and where you might be heading.
If you're an NYSF alum or STEM professional eager to share your insights with our 2024 NYSFers, register to attend an event now!
Join us for our November NYSF Connect Webinar!
In our last NYSF Connect webinar of the year our line up of exceptionally talented and insightful panellists will explore the broad and dynamic landscape that exists beyond clinical medicine. Together we'll dive into their career journeys, identify what enticed them about medical research and gain an understanding of how medical research and commercialisation come together.
Register now and join us online: Tuesday, 21 November, 7pm (AEDT)
The ultimate guide to landing your dream job!
If you're looking for practical tips, tricks, and insights into how to nail your dream job, look no further than last month's NYSF Connect webinar. Karrie Bishop, NYSF alum and Early Careers Talent Partner from Rheinmetall, gave us the inside scoop on how to find employers with a great team culture, how to structure your resume to stand out from the crowd, and how to ace that all-important interview.
Rotary welcomes students to the NYSF
Rotary Welcome Events have seen a gathering of wonderful Rotarians, inspiring alumni, and excited NYSFers and their families in WA and VIC!
Thank you to the fantastic Rotary District Chairs for helping organise these events.
Governors receptions are underway!
NYSFers across Australia have been gathering this month to celebrate their selection for the 2024 NYSF Year 12 Program. State Governors and Administrators in SA, QLD, WA, NT, and VIC have kindly opened their doors and given participants a warm welcome to the program and NYSF community. A reception in Tasmania will be held later in the year.
Alum welcomes new students to the NYSF
2023 NYSF alum and 2024 Student Staff Leader Eliza joined Rotary in welcoming the next generation of NYSFers from Narrabri High School. Congratulations to George, William, Maeve, and Daniel on your selection to the NYSF! We can't wait to meet you in January.
Podcast Next Gen releases new episodes!
Podcast Next Gen is a collaboration between Cosmos and the National Youth Science Forum.
The reporters are Year 12 students (and NYSF alum!) from across Australia – the next generation of scientists, science journalists and podcasters.
In the latest episodes of the new series we hear from Jorja, Hajara, Matilda, and Emelia.
- Jorja asks, "What's the best music to study to?", and takes us on a journey into her brain on music.
- Hajara teaches us more about the science behind the aurora.
- Matilda adventures to the interface of art and science by asking, "Is there poetry in maths?"
- And Emelia prepares to unpack marine microbes in all their fabulous forms as they ask, "How important are marine microbes?"
Stay tuned, as new episodes are released every Friday.
Are you an NYSF alum with news and achievements you'd like to share? Tag us in your social media posts or email communications@nysf.edu.au!
ATAR Advice Online Event
Wondering what to do after you get your ATAR? Whether you’re seeking advice, information, or simply some reassurance, the team at the University of Queensland can help. In this online event you'll chat with staff and current students, hear more about your options for if your ATAR is higher or lower than expected, and get personalised advice on the best pathway to UQ for you.
Online: 17 December, 10:00am - 1:00pm (AEST)
Apply for a Next Generation Scholarship with CSIRO
The Next Generation Graduates Program at CSIRO is offering 500 scholarships to students from a wide variety of backgrounds. Scholarships are offered across 20 universities in Australia, spanning from Honours to PhD levels.
If this opportunity sparks your interest, explore further details on their website or register for one of their upcoming Student Q&A events!
Hone your critical thinking skills with this UNSW lecture
Join evolutionary biologist Carl Bergstrom and UNSW Professor Rob Brooks to explore the implications of scepticism in our STEM oriented world. You'll learn how to question the reliability of sources, determine the credibility of data, and hone your ability to discern fact from fiction.
UNSW Kensington, Leighton Hall: 16 November, 6:30pm - 7:30pm (AEDT)
Apply for the Indigenous Media Mentoring Program (IMMP)
Applications for the next IMMP are now open! Successful applicants will receive practical hands-on media experience with media partner NITV-SBS, mentoring from Indigenous researchers, media trainers and Indigenous journalists, and an expert profile on AusSMC’s science news portal, Scimex. For more information and to apply click here.
Applications close 15 December 2023
Your invitation to Astrofest!
You're invited to the most epic astronomy festival of the year: Astrofest! Come on down and check out the range of optical and radio telescopes observing throughout the day and night, try your hand at some of the activities on offer, or bring your own telescope and get expert advice in getting the most out of it.
Curtin Stadium: Saturday 18 November, 5:30pm - 9:30pm (AWST)
Join the Great Australian Wildlife Search
The team at The Great Australian Wildlife Search are looking for volunteers to help collect water samples throughout the Murray-Darling Basin region. These samples will be tested for environmental DNA (eDNA) which can be used to identify hundreds of wildlife species living in area. If you're interested in getting involved and want to learn more, check out their website!
Thank you to our 2023 NYSF Partners
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Help us provide NYSF Access and Equity Scholarships to assist students from diverse groups to attend NYSF programs.
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