Around 40 senior high school students from the Rockhampton region got a taste of forensics and exercise physiology when they visited CQUniversity for a science Extended Learning Program (ELP) this week.

Matt Delforce, a year 12 student from Emmaus College in Rockhampton, took part in an exercise physiology experiment during the ELP at CQUniversity this week.Forensic Science, a relatively new course at universities, draws together all areas of science in the investigation of criminal cases. Exercise Physiology is a relatively recent application of human physiology for maximising the effectiveness of athletic training.

Meanwhile, on the same day, CQUniversity Rockhampton hosted the 2008 Physics Youth Lecture and Workshops on Nanotechnology and Materials.

Physics Youth Lecture presenter Dr Joel Gilmore, from the University of Queensland, also delivered a free community lecture on 'A Journey into a Black Hole'.

The 2008 Physics Youth Lecture was jointly sponsored by the Queensland branches of the Australian Institute of Physics, the Department of Education, Training and the Arts; Science Education Strategy and the University of Queensland.
Rockhampton State High School students Libby Tweed and Nikki Williams monitor Matt's progress via computer technology.