CQU Rockhampton and the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Education has hosted Queensland's Chief Scientist Professor Peter Andrews (on Monday, July 23).

The visitor addressed senior secondary science teachers and senior science students from 11am-12.30pm at Building 32/1.28.

Professor Andrews is co-director of the Institute of Molecular Bioscience (IMB), which is a Smart State initiative established to attract scientists and funding to grow Queensland's science industries.

During his presentation, he outlined how 21st Century new ideas and innovations in science will impact on our lifestyles in the future.

The visitor also took part in a lunch with senior CQU staff at the Capricornia College Senior Common Room and attended a research/industry meeting at the CQU Council Room (Former District Court) in East Street in the afternoon.

Professor John Rickard, Professor Peter Andrews and Professor Jennelle Kyd 
The VIP meeting local students and CQU lecturer Reyna Zipf (far right) - photo by AMBER MURRAY
The Chief Scientist meets local youths at CQU - photo by AMBER MURRAY