To kick off National Science Week people can take a closer look at the microscopic world with help from Charles Sturt University (CSU) Senior Lecturer in Plant Science, Dr John Harper and his students. The free family science event, Closer, is being held from 10:30am on Saturday 16 August in the children's area at the Wagga Wagga City Library. People are being encouraged to bring along something to look at and a mobile phone to capture the image in the microscope. "This is something for parents and children," said Dr Harper. "During National Science Week we want to inform and inspire people about the beauty and importance of science in all our lives." The event has been organised by the Riverina Science Hub, an initiative of CSU, Wagga Wagga City Library and Eastern Riverina Science Teachers Association with support from the Australian Government's Inspiring Australia and NSW Trade and Investment. CSU will also host the annual Science Investigation Awards for primary and high school students on Tuesday 19 August. Read more about the CSU events planned for National Science Week here.