Academics and actors will come together at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga this week to inspire high school students to think differently about science and history.On Thursday 17 November, 25 Year 8 students from Wagga Wagga High School will attend a workshop explaining the science behind historical events like the bubonic plague.Academics from CSU's School of Biomedical Sciences and School of Animal and Veterinary Science will be joined by CSU Bachelor of Stage and Screen (Acting) students from the School of Communication and Creative Industries to bring history to life, all with a scientific twist."Our aim is to show these high school students that science can be fun and that has an influence on all aspects of society, both in the past and today," said Dr Thiru Vanniasinkam, a senior lecturer from CSU's School of Biomedical Sciences."This is not a regular laboratory session, with the help of actors in costume we will take the students on an interactive scientific journey through history."The program is an initiative of Dr Vanniasinkam, senior lecturer in plant science Dr John Harper, lecturer in acting for stage and screen Dr Dominique Sweeney and Wagga Wagga High School history teacher Ms Trish Henderson.The workshop will run from 10am to 12noon at the National Life Sciences Hub at CSU in Wagga Wagga.