More than 40 teenagers will come together at CQUniversity Rockhampton Campus next week (from Tuesday January 20) for 3 days of fun and exciting activities as part of Siemens Science Experience...

The students, who begin year 10 this year, have not only come from the Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast region, but also Gladstone, Boyne/Tannum, Blackwater, Theodore, Bundaberg, Emerald, Moura and Brisbane.

Year 10 students experienced university life during Siemens Science experience last year. The 3-day event is designed to show students the fun and practical side of science and technology as well as provide a social activity for the teens on their school holidays. 

Students will be kept busy with activities such as bridge and motor construction, studying enzymes that form part of the immune system, building a computerised tone generator and testing a toad's heart with a variety of drugs.

Siemens Science Experience also provides students with the opportunity to learn about career and study opportunities and experience what life is like on a university campus.

Event coordinator in Rockhampton Pete Carseldine said Siemens Science Experience was designed to provide students who have an interest in science with an opportunity to engage in a wide range of fascinating activities under the guidance of scientists who love their work.

"CQUniversity and Siemens have hosted the event for the past 13 years enabling year 10 students to investigate the world of science, meet other like-minded students and enjoy a university experience."