Students and graduates of the Faculty of Science at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga will shine when they attend an awards ceremony from 11am today Wednesday 21 March. Second year veterinary science student Ms Emma Lee from Cobargo on the far NSW South Coast will receive two awards for her academic achievements in 2011 from Dean of the Faculty of Science, Professor Nick Klomp. Second year veterinary science student Ms Siobhan Carson from Euroa in Victoria will receive a Dean’s Award as well as the Australian College of Veterinary Scientist Epidemiology Chapter Award for being the most outstanding student in animal disease management. Final year equine science student Ms Danielle Parker from Wagga Wagga will be a joint recipient of the Australian Society for Parasitology Prize for her achievements in the subject, parasitology. Ms Parker will celebrate her academic prize by attending the ceremony with her parents. The student has nearly completed her degree while undergoing chemotherapy for an auto-immune disease and dealing with spinal injuries sustained in an accident more than six years ago. A second ceremony will be held from 2pm on Wednesday 21 March for students and graduates from the same faculty enrolled in courses including oral health, pharmacy and nutrition.