THE VERY BEST OF THE NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE FORUM
I am constantly impressed with the structure of the National Youth Science Forum, the participants who return after attending the all embracing program and the effect it has on those who participate. It is everything - a sampling of what is available in science studies, the use of science knowledge and skills in the real world and the way those two elements affect those who participate.
Lee Yin Ang held herself extremely confidently and impressively for all the members of The Rotary Club of Canterbury to see. She explained what she had experienced in the biology lab at ANU, attending lectures about the way DNA is used to forensically solve crimes and the community of like-minded individuals she discovered and will most likely continue to make connections with.
The National Youth Science Forum provides a glimpse of life after secondary school. The social gatherings, sharing a meal together - all of this makes this event even more worthwhile.
Yee Lin left us with some very profound thoughts: -
1. Curiosity- the ability to ask questions
2. Collaboration - different skills working together
3. Purpose and direction - exploration of opportunities in STEM.
Some very interesting questions emerged from the question session post- presentation:
(a) Yee Lin found the biology unit a wonderful experience and particularly relished working and talking with other people participating.
(b) On explaining AI, Yee Lin divided the meaning of the presentation of data and the ability of human beings to creatively use it.
(c) While Yee Lin had a broad interest in science before attending NYSF, she now wants to focus on the use of biology in the real world.
The major take away from the National Youth Science Forum is that students who wish to pursue STEM subjects, will mostly change their mind on their approach to course selection after attending. This is probably the most worthwhile outcome of this amazing experience.
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