Science to inspire Central QLD students

By May 7th, 2008

Central Queensland secondary school students will gain valuable insights into the crucial role agricultural science plays in the region when they visit CSIRO Livestock Industries’ Rendel Laboratory in Rockhampton this Thursday and Friday (8 & 9 May, 2008).

Around 170 secondary school science and agricultural science students will participate in the third annual “CSIRO Science Discovery Days”. The two days of activities aims to encourage young people to make positive choices about pursuing science careers.

According to CSIRO organiser, Dr Nigel Tomkins, as well as raising awareness of the career opportunities in science, the Science Discovery Days provide an important link between school science programs and real-life applications.

“The two days will not only showcase our cutting-edge research in the labs, but also give students a great opportunity to find out what being a scientist or technician is all about,”

says Dr Tomkins – a Research Scientist with CSIRO Livestock Industries.”

“The two days will not only showcase our cutting-edge research in the labs, but also give students a great opportunity to find out what being a scientist or technician is all about,” says Dr Tomkins – a Research Scientist with CSIRO Livestock Industries.

The CSIRO Science Discovery Days are sponsored by CSIRO and AgForce Queensland through its School to Industry Partnership Program together with Youth Futures Capricornia, the Queensland Department of Education, Training and the Arts through Education Queensland’s Science Education Strategy 2006-2009. Anglicare and CareerLinks CQ through the Federal Government’s Local Community Partnerships have provided sponsorship for transport to the event.

Schools participating in 2008 include: Baralaba State School, Moura State High School, Rockhampton Girls Grammar, St Ursula’s College, Yeppoon State High School, Glenmore State High School, Mount Morgan State High School, Rockhampton State High School, North Rockhampton State High School, The Rockhampton Grammar School.

Media representatives are invited to attend at any time during the two days – Thursday 8 May and Friday 9 May.  The program commences each day at 9 am and concludes at 3 pm. 

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Fast facts

  • Around 170 secondary school science and agricultural science students will participate in the third annual “CSIRO Science Discovery Days”
  • The two days of activities aims to encourage young people to make positive choices about pursuing science careers
  • The Science Discovery Days provide an important link between school science programs and real-life applications