@inacademyofscience.bsky.social
The official Bluesky account of the Indiana Academy of Science. https://www.indianaacademyofscience.org/
More information here:
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Thank you to everyone who joined us at Science with a Twist last week! Missed it? Listen to the presentation through the link below!
Stay tuned in to our socials for more Science with a Twists
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Come to a night of trivia and fun in the inaugural IAS Trivia Night on Saturday, November 8, 2025!
More info and registration here (play in teams, but each team member must register individually):
indianaacademyofscience.org/event/scienc...
Across Indiana, scientists, educators, and students are shaping the future of science. And they’re doing it together—through the Indiana Academy of Science.
Video by: RADL Creative
Don’t forget to get your Science with a Twist ticket!
Use the QR code to be taken directly to our site, or use the link below:
indianaacademyofscience.org/product/scie...
Up first in our council member spotlights, meet Christopher Schmidt, Ph. D.!
In addition to his service in the academy, Chris has received three IAS research grants and published in the Proceedings of the Indiana Academy of Science!
Stay tuned for more council member spotlights!
Nominations for the Award may be submitted by any member of the Indiana scientific community, and nominees may be either IAS members or non-members. Student nominees are welcomed and encouraged!
More information and nomination form here:
www.indianaacademyofscience.org/awards-fello...
Me with an Indiana Academy of science promotional poster
Today I’m supporting the @inacademyofscience.bsky.social with fun hands-on engagement for kids at the annual “Celebrate Science Indiana” festival. I enjoy this event and all the great people I’ve met at both CSI & IAS. Join us in our community for supporting science & science education in our state!
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Congratulations to Celebrate Science Indiana for being a 2025 Community Grant Award recipient!
Celebrate Science Indiana will be held on Oct. 11th at the Indiana State Fairgrounds (Exhibition Hall) from 9:30 am – 5:00 pm!
Free tickets can be reserved here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-...
A Fellow is a member of the Academy that has demonstrated service to the Academy and to the advancement of science in Indiana.
Recommendations for Academy Fellows are put forth by Fellows of the Academy only.
Forms can be found at the link below:
www.indianaacademyofscience.org/awards-fello...
www.indianaacademyofscience.org/awards-fello...
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Nominations must be received by October 15, 2025! Please send questions
or comments to: awards@indianaacademyofscience.org
The Science Talent Search competition has a date and location! We’ve also extended the interest form deadline to October 15th!
Interested? Follow the link below:
www.indianaacademyofscience.org/events/science-talent-search/
We extend our deepest appreciation to Dr. Samina Akbar for her outstanding service as IAS President over the past year. Her leadership and continued service to the academy are paramount to our success!
29.09.2025 02:59 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Rules
● 8 people per team is the maximum.
● No hard liquor is allowed.
● No reentry is permitted once the event officially starts.
● All trivia questions will be science related!
Sign up through the link below:
indianaacademyofscience.org/event/scienc...
IAS is growing! 🌱🧬💻🩺📜
These new sections create more opportunities for members to connect, present research at the Annual Academy Meeting, and publish in the Proceedings of the Indiana Academy of Science.
Interested in joining one of these sections? Join here. www.indianaacademyofscience.org
Science Talent Search student interest forms close September 30th!
The Indiana Academy of Science (IAS) Science Talent Search is open to 11th and 12th grade students across Indiana.
More info and forms through the link below:
indianaacademyofscience.org/events/scien...
Grant submissions are due TODAY! Please submit your application to the Indiana Bioinventory Grant, Senior Research Grant, or Dr. Delores G. Brown Grant by 11:59 pm EST, tonight, September 15th.
Find links to all of them through the link below!
www.indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-gran...
Science with a Twist returns Friday, October 17th from 6-8 pm at Guggman Haus Brewing Company (1701 Gent Ave., Indianapolis.
Please purchase tickets through the QR code or copy and paste the link below:
www.indianaacademyofscience.org/product/scie...
Congratulations to Elaine Hoffman for being a 2025 grant recipient!
Hoffman, a PhD candidate, and Dr. Richard Phillips, their advisor, from Indiana University were funded for their grant entitled: To what extent can tree nitrogen demand destabilize soil organic matter?
Congratulations!
Save the Date! Our 141st annual meeting will be held on March 21st, 2026 from 7 am - 6:30 pm at the JW Marriott Indianapolis. Stay turned for more information as the date approaches!
08.09.2025 03:14 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Thanks to everyone who came out to our booth at STEAM night this last week!
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The Indiana Academy of Science (IAS) Science Talent Search is open to 11th and 12th grade students across Indiana.
If you’re an educator mentoring a student interested in the Science Talent Search, use the link below to access the google form.
indianaacademyofscience.org/events/scien...
Come see the Indian-apolis Indians take on the Buffalo Bison and find our booth at STEAM NIGHT, presented by @elilillyco and Indiana Union Construction Industry!
26.08.2025 16:49 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Thank you to everyone who joined our INSPECT Fellowship Reception this last weekend, celebrating the hard work of Jesse Hannan, Alexandra Hicks, Lean Hong Tan, and INSPECT fellowship leader Paul Doss.
We look forward to next year’s Science Policy Fellows!
This program provides small grants to Indiana non-profit organizations and local government agencies for qualified bioinventory projects.
The application form (with submission instructions) is provided here:
www.protectindianaland.org/in-bioinvent...
The Indiana Academy of Science Senior Research Grants Program
Application linked here: www.indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-gran...
The Dr. Delores G. Brown Grant
Application linked here: www.indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-gran...
Congratulations to the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites for receiving a 2025 Community Grant Award!
The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites and Indiana Academy of Science Scholarship Fund allows Hoosier students to participate in STEM programming while on field trips at no cost.
Congrats to Amrit Ojha & Dr. Mahamud Subir from Ball State University for being a 2025 Spring Grant Awardee!
They were awarded for their grant entitled: Analyzing interactions between microplastics and pollutants in aquatic ecosystems.
Stay tuned for more grant awardees and their research!
Introducing our new president elect, Jennifer Kowalski! Please join us in congratulating her and reading a bit more about her and her time with the academy.
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Congratulations to DNOVA for receiving a Community Grant Award for their Young Innovators Quest program!
The goal of the YiQ Summer Program is to provide academic enrichment and career exploration in areas of STEM, innovation, and medicine.
