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That’s a part of what the annual HSC Chemistry Days at Charles Sturt University (CSU) is all about.
The National Life Sciences Hub (NaLSH) at CSU will take centre stage for regional high school students from Monday to Thursday next week.
CSU chemistry discipline leader Dr Celia Barril said students love the hands-on approach of the program.
“We have a magic show in the afternoon for a bit of bang and colour,” Dr Barril said.
More than 200 Year 12 school students from throughout the Riverina will participate in activities to enhance their understanding of the HSC chemistry syllabus.
The program has been running for 18 years and aims to inspire students to study science – chemistry in particular – at CSU in Wagga.
The students will perform titrations, undertake pH measurements and atomic absorption spectroscopy, interview CSU scientists and host a 'magic show'.
“The HSC Chemistry Days are organised by Charles Sturt University and the Eastern Riverina Science Teachers Association (ERSTA),” Dr Barril said.
"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.
