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Some of the scientists and engineers of tomorrow will converge on The University of Western Australia on Tuesday for a three-day science fest that will see them take part in a variety of activities such as solving a crime and finding out how we can save our rivers and lakes.

From the metropolitan region as well as country areas including Boddington, Corrigin, Donnybrook, Geraldton, Mingenew and Waggrakine, the 160 students about to enter Year 10 are part of the 20 ^th Science Experience, held at tertiary campuses around the nation.

Described by a participant in a previous event as ‘awesome', the experience provides more than just school-holiday fun.  It aims to enable students to enjoy the wonders of science by performing exciting experiments and investigations, hearing from leaders in their fields, and learning about careers in science.

Science Experience Director Dr Joanne Castelli said this year's budding scientists and engineers would find out more about our universe; how our immune system works in response to disease; discover how metals can be used in anti-cancer drugs; and what insects can teach us about human society.

"They'll be inspired by engineers who design machines for people with disabilities; isolate DNA from a plant; find out how maths can help you win games; take part in an amazing race and treasure hunt; and find out what a scientist really does," Dr Castelli said.

WHAT: Year 10 Science Experience

WHERE: Wilsmore Lecture Theatre, off Hackett Entrance 2, near cricket nets on James Oval

WHEN: 9am to 10am, January 19 - 21

Media references

Dr Joanne Castelli (+61 8)  6488 8744
Sally-Ann Jones (UWA Public Affairs)  (+61 8)  6488 7975  /  (+61 4) 20 790 098