Chemistry Days at CSU

11 FEBRUARY 2016

The National Life Sciences Hub (NaLSH) at Charles Sturt University (CSU) will take centre stage next week for regional high school students.The annual HSC Chemistry Days will be held from Monday 15 to Thursday 18 February in the University's science laboratories.More than 200 Year 12 school students from throughout the Riverina will participate in hands-on activities to enhance their understanding of the HSC chemistry syllabus.The students will perform titrations, undertake pH measurements and atomic absorption spectroscopy, interview CSU scientists and host a 'magic show'.Chemistry discipline leader Dr Celia Barril from the University's School of Agricultural and Wine Sciences said, "The HSC Chemistry Days are organised by Charles Sturt University and the Eastern Riverina Science Teachers Association (ERSTA)."It's a great opportunity to help students who do not have access to the required material in their school. Students also conduct interviews with Charles Sturt University scientists and discuss study and career paths," Dr Barril said.CSU offers a Bachelor of Science on campus at Wagga Wagga or by CSU Online. Read more here.

Media Note:

The HSC Chemistry Day will be held in National Life Science Hub (NaLSH), building 289, near car park 25 off Nathan Cobb Drive at CSU in Wagga Wagga.

Media are invited to attend but must wear covered shoes and report to the NaLSH front desk to receive a visitor's pass and be issued a laboratory coat and safety glasses.

Contact CSU Media.

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