National science comes to Thurgoona

1 JANUARY 2003

A Nobel laureate, stargazing and a Science and Health expo will headline activities at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Albury-Wodonga during National Science Week in August. Hosted by CSU and the Astronomical Society of Albury-Wodonga, the annual Science Fair will run for three days from Tuesday 14 to Thursday 16 August and will include a public lecture from the winner of the 2011 Nobel Prize for Physics, Dr Brian Schmidt, and CSIRO scientist John Sarkissian, who will show the lost footage of the Apollo missions and Australia’s part in these historic events. During each day, the Science Fair will include guest speakers, interactive workshops, exhibits, stargazing and other activities for pupils from local and surrounding schools at the CSU campus, followed by evening sessions open to the general public. CSU also will stage a Science and Health Expo on its Thurgoona site on Saturday 11 August between 11.30am and 3pm. The Expo will feature a solar telescope, tours of the Oral Health and Dental Clinic and campus tours as well as interactive information sessions showcasing health and science courses offered by CSU, jumping castles, music and the Gums Café open for visitors.

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