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NYSF D9650. brought to you by NYSFers 2013-14 & D9650 NYSF Chair Beth Fuller. About NYSF – the national approach. A science exposure for Year 11 students Strong partnership with universities and industry. Key dates for 2014:
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NYSF D9650 brought to you by NYSFers 2013-14 & D9650 NYSF Chair Beth Fuller
About NYSF – the national approach • A science exposure for Year 11 students • Strong partnership with universities and industry Key dates for 2014: • Nominations open April-May .. Check on the D9650 Rotary website • Selections for District in July/August • Orientation (virtual) in October • NYSF – January 2015
Getting information on NYSF • D9650 NYSF Chair: Beth Fuller 02 65531804 beth@bethandken.com.au • NYSF website www.nysf.edu.au • D9650 website • D9650 NYSF Facebook page
2013-2014 adventures and experiences Highlights from the NYSFers: • Fresh perspective on our place in this world • Team work experience • Motivation! Career aspirations • Communication skills++ Highlights from the NYSF Chair: Involved more schools support from Clubs travel for students/families: spread selections across 2 locations great orientation session, with location at UNE
Get involved…. • At club level: • provide names of potential NYSFers to New Gen Director • Assist with promotionto local schools (contact D9650 NYSF Chair) • Stay in touch with your NYSFers, as they continue with their journey … they are magnificent young people (editor) • At district level: • Join the NYSF Advisory group • Come along to the selection interviews with your students • ‘like’ the D9650 NYSF Facebook page
Tips to help recruit & sponsor the ‘right’ student Extract from the D9650 NYSF tip sheet: • Interested in a science career • Skills across school subjects • Good communicator The tip sheet is circulated at PETS each year, and available from D9650 Chair NYSF – send email to request
International Science Summer School in Heidelberg(ISSSH) Some Basic Details: • 27 students from across the world get selected • 3 students were selected to represent Australia • Hosted by the city of Heidelberg • Involves 4 weeks of research at some of the most world renowned scientific research institutes • Involves tours and workshops of several world renowned scientific institutions
And final comments from us: Thanks for your support to NYSF And thanks for listening Over to you for questions