National Youth Science Forum Presentation: Toby Prothero and Joss Lopez presenters.
[Lily Wilson was unable to present as she is in isolation]
The Forum format this year reflected Covid imposed restrictions, running over 12 days, mainly online Zoom presentations instead of the planned 1 week in person / 1 week Zoom.
The inability to network in person was compensated for by high quality of presenters, including internationals. Highlights included a live cross to the CERN facility in Switzerland.
Presentation by John Whittle of CSIRO, a data scientist who has worked on bushfire modelling programs, and mapping crown of thorns starfish presence in Great Barrier Reef.
Lily enjoyed the at-home biochemistry session, extracting DNA from plant material; also interactive sessions.
A house party with Dr Karl inspired students to aim for net-zero climate change in fifteen years using existing technology.
Career sessions including presenters from Lockheed Martin, Resmed, Quantum, CSL and universities opened up many career and study opportunities.
Nobel laureate Peter Doherty also inspired, as did Brian Schmidt.
A study of mangrove corals may provide useful information on corals which are less vulnerable to effects of sea temperature rise.
Take-home message is that NYSF is not a one-off event; rather the beginning of a community of young scientists, collaborating. Past participants are invited to run events in subsequent years as a ‘staffie’. Joss keen to be involved.
Participation in NYSF has been inspiring, opened up many possibilities and increased awareness of multiple pathways forward for our delegates, who are all very grateful for the experience.
[Lily Wilson was unable to present as she is in isolation]
The Forum format this year reflected Covid imposed restrictions, running over 12 days, mainly online Zoom presentations instead of the planned 1 week in person / 1 week Zoom.
The inability to network in person was compensated for by high quality of presenters, including internationals. Highlights included a live cross to the CERN facility in Switzerland.
Presentation by John Whittle of CSIRO, a data scientist who has worked on bushfire modelling programs, and mapping crown of thorns starfish presence in Great Barrier Reef.
Lily enjoyed the at-home biochemistry session, extracting DNA from plant material; also interactive sessions.
A house party with Dr Karl inspired students to aim for net-zero climate change in fifteen years using existing technology.
Career sessions including presenters from Lockheed Martin, Resmed, Quantum, CSL and universities opened up many career and study opportunities.
Nobel laureate Peter Doherty also inspired, as did Brian Schmidt.
A study of mangrove corals may provide useful information on corals which are less vulnerable to effects of sea temperature rise.
Take-home message is that NYSF is not a one-off event; rather the beginning of a community of young scientists, collaborating. Past participants are invited to run events in subsequent years as a ‘staffie’. Joss keen to be involved.
Participation in NYSF has been inspiring, opened up many possibilities and increased awareness of multiple pathways forward for our delegates, who are all very grateful for the experience.
