Indiana Academy of Science
@inacademyofscience.bsky.social
Where Indiana Science Comes Together 🤝
Connecting the Indiana science community since 1885.
Connecting the Indiana science community since 1885.
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Across Indiana, scientists, educators, and students are shaping the future of science. And they’re doing it together—through the Indiana Academy of Science.
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The Indiana Academy of Science is seeking sponsors for Science Trivia, its annual fundraiser, October 24 in Indianapolis.
Three levels from $150 to $500, including a table of eight and a trivia round in your organization's name.
🔗 Learn more & purchase: bit.ly/IAS-Trivia-2026
Three levels from $150 to $500, including a table of eight and a trivia round in your organization's name.
🔗 Learn more & purchase: bit.ly/IAS-Trivia-2026
September 15, 2026 at 12:39 PM
The Indiana Academy of Science is seeking sponsors for Science Trivia, its annual fundraiser, October 24 in Indianapolis.
Three levels from $150 to $500, including a table of eight and a trivia round in your organization's name.
🔗 Learn more & purchase: bit.ly/IAS-Trivia-2026
Three levels from $150 to $500, including a table of eight and a trivia round in your organization's name.
🔗 Learn more & purchase: bit.ly/IAS-Trivia-2026
Fall Grant applications close tomorrow, Tuesday, September 15.
Dr. Eric (VJ) Rubenstein (@ballstate.bsky.social) and Dr. Kamila Deavers (Marian University) discuss what the Dr. Delores G. Brown Grant makes possible.
indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
Dr. Eric (VJ) Rubenstein (@ballstate.bsky.social) and Dr. Kamila Deavers (Marian University) discuss what the Dr. Delores G. Brown Grant makes possible.
indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
September 14, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Fall Grant applications close tomorrow, Tuesday, September 15.
Dr. Eric (VJ) Rubenstein (@ballstate.bsky.social) and Dr. Kamila Deavers (Marian University) discuss what the Dr. Delores G. Brown Grant makes possible.
indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
Dr. Eric (VJ) Rubenstein (@ballstate.bsky.social) and Dr. Kamila Deavers (Marian University) discuss what the Dr. Delores G. Brown Grant makes possible.
indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
Science Trivia Night is back for year two. Saturday, October 24, 6–10 p.m., Krannert Hall @ IAS HQ, Indianapolis. Teams of up to eight, science and general-knowledge rounds, prizes for best table and best costumes.
Proceeds support IAS grants and programs
Register: bit.ly/IAS-Trivia-2026
Proceeds support IAS grants and programs
Register: bit.ly/IAS-Trivia-2026
September 11, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Science Trivia Night is back for year two. Saturday, October 24, 6–10 p.m., Krannert Hall @ IAS HQ, Indianapolis. Teams of up to eight, science and general-knowledge rounds, prizes for best table and best costumes.
Proceeds support IAS grants and programs
Register: bit.ly/IAS-Trivia-2026
Proceeds support IAS grants and programs
Register: bit.ly/IAS-Trivia-2026
IAS Fall Grant applications close Tuesday, Sept. 15 ⏰ In this video, Dr. Philip Villani (@butleru.bsky.social) and Dr. Erika Sorensen-Kamakian (Wabash) discuss how a Senior Research Grant can turn a surprising lab observation into a new line of research. indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
September 11, 2026 at 1:30 AM
IAS Fall Grant applications close Tuesday, Sept. 15 ⏰ In this video, Dr. Philip Villani (@butleru.bsky.social) and Dr. Erika Sorensen-Kamakian (Wabash) discuss how a Senior Research Grant can turn a surprising lab observation into a new line of research. indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
A butterfly's wing color is shaped by the weather it grew up in. 🦋 Dr. @andrewstoehr.bsky.social of @butleru.bsky.social studies how temperature shapes wing patterns, and what they reveal about a changing climate.
Science With a Twist, Sept. 18, 6–8 pm.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/IAS-SWAT
Science With a Twist, Sept. 18, 6–8 pm.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/IAS-SWAT
September 9, 2026 at 2:07 PM
A butterfly's wing color is shaped by the weather it grew up in. 🦋 Dr. @andrewstoehr.bsky.social of @butleru.bsky.social studies how temperature shapes wing patterns, and what they reveal about a changing climate.
Science With a Twist, Sept. 18, 6–8 pm.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/IAS-SWAT
Science With a Twist, Sept. 18, 6–8 pm.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/IAS-SWAT
⏰ 12 days left to apply for IAS 2026 Fall Grants!
Three opportunities are open, including Indiana Bioinventory Grants (with Central Indiana Land Trust and @innativeplants.bsky.social), open to members and nonmembers. Due September 15.
Learn more: indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
Three opportunities are open, including Indiana Bioinventory Grants (with Central Indiana Land Trust and @innativeplants.bsky.social), open to members and nonmembers. Due September 15.
Learn more: indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
September 3, 2026 at 3:45 PM
⏰ 12 days left to apply for IAS 2026 Fall Grants!
Three opportunities are open, including Indiana Bioinventory Grants (with Central Indiana Land Trust and @innativeplants.bsky.social), open to members and nonmembers. Due September 15.
Learn more: indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
Three opportunities are open, including Indiana Bioinventory Grants (with Central Indiana Land Trust and @innativeplants.bsky.social), open to members and nonmembers. Due September 15.
Learn more: indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
Thanks to everyone who helped us pack the house at last week's Science on Tap! We had a reat session on edge AI with Dr. Chris Brinton (@purdueuniversity.bsky.social).
Next one: Sept 17—grab your tix and we'll see you there!
bit.ly/IAS-ScienceOnTap
Next one: Sept 17—grab your tix and we'll see you there!
bit.ly/IAS-ScienceOnTap
September 1, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Thanks to everyone who helped us pack the house at last week's Science on Tap! We had a reat session on edge AI with Dr. Chris Brinton (@purdueuniversity.bsky.social).
Next one: Sept 17—grab your tix and we'll see you there!
bit.ly/IAS-ScienceOnTap
Next one: Sept 17—grab your tix and we'll see you there!
bit.ly/IAS-ScienceOnTap
Two ways for Indiana students (grades 7–12) to get involved with IAS this fall: Junior Council, a year-long leadership program with monthly meetings, and Science Talent Search, a statewide research competition with $1,500 scholarships. Learn more: bit.ly/IAS-JuniorCouncil
August 31, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Two ways for Indiana students (grades 7–12) to get involved with IAS this fall: Junior Council, a year-long leadership program with monthly meetings, and Science Talent Search, a statewide research competition with $1,500 scholarships. Learn more: bit.ly/IAS-JuniorCouncil
A week in the life of IAS's Executive Director. Campus visits, lab tours, event planning—here's what it actually looks like behind the scenes 🎥
August 28, 2026 at 8:42 PM
A week in the life of IAS's Executive Director. Campus visits, lab tours, event planning—here's what it actually looks like behind the scenes 🎥
Introducing Open Lab—a new series from IAS taking you inside labs across Indiana. First stop: the Physics & Astronomy Lab at @ballstate.bsky.social where a single night of data can reveal how two stars orbit each other.
August 26, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Introducing Open Lab—a new series from IAS taking you inside labs across Indiana. First stop: the Physics & Astronomy Lab at @ballstate.bsky.social where a single night of data can reveal how two stars orbit each other.
Story is a powerful tool for helping students see themselves as scientists, engineers, and mathematicians. Free workshop for high schoolers Aug 29, drawing on Rose-Hulman's Story@Rose podcast and the KEEN Stories project. 10am-12pm, Krannert Hall, Indianapolis. Register: bit.ly/IAS-HS-workshop
August 24, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Story is a powerful tool for helping students see themselves as scientists, engineers, and mathematicians. Free workshop for high schoolers Aug 29, drawing on Rose-Hulman's Story@Rose podcast and the KEEN Stories project. 10am-12pm, Krannert Hall, Indianapolis. Register: bit.ly/IAS-HS-workshop
It's that time again...2026 Fall grant applications are open! Three opportunities: Senior Research Grants, the Dr. Delores G. Brown Grant (DEI in science), and Indiana Bioinventory Grants (open to nonmembers)
🚨 Apply by Sept 15!
indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
🚨 Apply by Sept 15!
indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
August 12, 2026 at 8:23 PM
It's that time again...2026 Fall grant applications are open! Three opportunities: Senior Research Grants, the Dr. Delores G. Brown Grant (DEI in science), and Indiana Bioinventory Grants (open to nonmembers)
🚨 Apply by Sept 15!
indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
🚨 Apply by Sept 15!
indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
Spring 2026 Grant Recipient Spotlight! We're proud to support Dr. Bikram Sharam (Associate Professor of Biology at @ballstate.bsky.social), recipient of the Indiana Academy of Science Senior Research Grant!
Learn more about this and our other grants at indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
Learn more about this and our other grants at indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
August 4, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Spring 2026 Grant Recipient Spotlight! We're proud to support Dr. Bikram Sharam (Associate Professor of Biology at @ballstate.bsky.social), recipient of the Indiana Academy of Science Senior Research Grant!
Learn more about this and our other grants at indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
Learn more about this and our other grants at indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
New series: Member Voices, spotlighting the people behind IAS. First up, Dr. Horia Petrache (IU Indianapolis; IAS Lifetime Member & Proceedings Editor).
Ready to be part of the conversation? Discover IAS membership: indianaacademyofscience.org/membership
Ready to be part of the conversation? Discover IAS membership: indianaacademyofscience.org/membership
July 23, 2026 at 5:15 PM
New series: Member Voices, spotlighting the people behind IAS. First up, Dr. Horia Petrache (IU Indianapolis; IAS Lifetime Member & Proceedings Editor).
Ready to be part of the conversation? Discover IAS membership: indianaacademyofscience.org/membership
Ready to be part of the conversation? Discover IAS membership: indianaacademyofscience.org/membership
Join the IAS Junior Council for a Hands-On STEM Workshop! 🧪Kids 4-14 rotate through 5 stations: elephant toothpaste, lava lamps, DNA bracelets & more, led by our own Junior Council members!
🔗 bit.ly/IAS-JC-STEM
$5/family | FREE for members 👪
🔗 bit.ly/IAS-JC-STEM
$5/family | FREE for members 👪
July 22, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Join the IAS Junior Council for a Hands-On STEM Workshop! 🧪Kids 4-14 rotate through 5 stations: elephant toothpaste, lava lamps, DNA bracelets & more, led by our own Junior Council members!
🔗 bit.ly/IAS-JC-STEM
$5/family | FREE for members 👪
🔗 bit.ly/IAS-JC-STEM
$5/family | FREE for members 👪
BioBlitz started in 2005 with about 35 biologists...this year, 100+ volunteers joined us at Harmonie State Park to help us document Indiana's biodiversity 🌿 Thank you to everyone who chose to donate their weekend in pursuit of science!
👇 Click below to check out the impact we made
👇 Click below to check out the impact we made
July 20, 2026 at 2:13 PM
BioBlitz started in 2005 with about 35 biologists...this year, 100+ volunteers joined us at Harmonie State Park to help us document Indiana's biodiversity 🌿 Thank you to everyone who chose to donate their weekend in pursuit of science!
👇 Click below to check out the impact we made
👇 Click below to check out the impact we made
Spring 2026 Grant Recipient Spotlight! Dr. Eric (VJ) Rubenstein (Ball State University), recipient of the IAS Senior Research Grant for his work on ER protein quality control. An IAS member since 2014 and former IAS President.
🔗 Learn more: indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
🔗 Learn more: indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
July 15, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Spring 2026 Grant Recipient Spotlight! Dr. Eric (VJ) Rubenstein (Ball State University), recipient of the IAS Senior Research Grant for his work on ER protein quality control. An IAS member since 2014 and former IAS President.
🔗 Learn more: indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
🔗 Learn more: indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
Meet the faces leading IAS's Junior Council! Drithi Raipet (President) and Olivia Snell (VP) 🔬
Junior Council is student leadership for grades 7–12—science beyond the classroom, real leadership skills, statewide networking, and community service hours!
Learn more at bit.ly/junior-concil
Junior Council is student leadership for grades 7–12—science beyond the classroom, real leadership skills, statewide networking, and community service hours!
Learn more at bit.ly/junior-concil
July 9, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Meet the faces leading IAS's Junior Council! Drithi Raipet (President) and Olivia Snell (VP) 🔬
Junior Council is student leadership for grades 7–12—science beyond the classroom, real leadership skills, statewide networking, and community service hours!
Learn more at bit.ly/junior-concil
Junior Council is student leadership for grades 7–12—science beyond the classroom, real leadership skills, statewide networking, and community service hours!
Learn more at bit.ly/junior-concil
Spring 2026 Grant Recipient Spotlight! We're proud to support Dr. Erin McClelland, recipient of the IAS Senior Research Grant.
Learn more about this and our other grants at indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
Learn more about this and our other grants at indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
July 7, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Spring 2026 Grant Recipient Spotlight! We're proud to support Dr. Erin McClelland, recipient of the IAS Senior Research Grant.
Learn more about this and our other grants at indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
Learn more about this and our other grants at indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
Spring 2026 Grant Recipient Spotlight ⭐️ We're proud to support Dr. Zhihai Li, recipient of the IAS Senior Research Grant for the project: Development of Functional Nanomaterials toward the Environmental Remediation.
Learn more our grants: indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
Learn more our grants: indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
July 1, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Spring 2026 Grant Recipient Spotlight ⭐️ We're proud to support Dr. Zhihai Li, recipient of the IAS Senior Research Grant for the project: Development of Functional Nanomaterials toward the Environmental Remediation.
Learn more our grants: indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
Learn more our grants: indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
Spring 2026 Grant Recipient Spotlight ⭐️ We're proud to support Dr. Radmila S. Stanic & Dr. Michael I. Zimmer (Purdue NW), recipients of the IAS Senior Research Grant for "Analysis of Phytocannabinoid Effects on Macrophages."
Learn more: indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
Learn more: indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
June 24, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Spring 2026 Grant Recipient Spotlight ⭐️ We're proud to support Dr. Radmila S. Stanic & Dr. Michael I. Zimmer (Purdue NW), recipients of the IAS Senior Research Grant for "Analysis of Phytocannabinoid Effects on Macrophages."
Learn more: indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
Learn more: indianaacademyofscience.org/academy-grants
Welcome, Jennifer! 💙
Dr. Jennifer Kowalski — IAS member since 2011, IAS Fellow, Biological Sciences Professor at Butler University — steps in as Academy President for '26-'27.
🔗 Get to know Jennifer: bit.ly/ias-president-2026
Dr. Jennifer Kowalski — IAS member since 2011, IAS Fellow, Biological Sciences Professor at Butler University — steps in as Academy President for '26-'27.
🔗 Get to know Jennifer: bit.ly/ias-president-2026
June 10, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Welcome, Jennifer! 💙
Dr. Jennifer Kowalski — IAS member since 2011, IAS Fellow, Biological Sciences Professor at Butler University — steps in as Academy President for '26-'27.
🔗 Get to know Jennifer: bit.ly/ias-president-2026
Dr. Jennifer Kowalski — IAS member since 2011, IAS Fellow, Biological Sciences Professor at Butler University — steps in as Academy President for '26-'27.
🔗 Get to know Jennifer: bit.ly/ias-president-2026
The 2026 #IASBioBlitz is NEXT SATURDAY (June 20) at #HarmonieStatePark and sponsorships are now open! Get your name in the field and help support the 100+ scientists, students & volunteers documenting Indiana's biodiversity.
Learn more and lock in your support: bit.ly/BioBlitz26-Sponsor
Learn more and lock in your support: bit.ly/BioBlitz26-Sponsor
June 9, 2026 at 6:22 PM
The 2026 #IASBioBlitz is NEXT SATURDAY (June 20) at #HarmonieStatePark and sponsorships are now open! Get your name in the field and help support the 100+ scientists, students & volunteers documenting Indiana's biodiversity.
Learn more and lock in your support: bit.ly/BioBlitz26-Sponsor
Learn more and lock in your support: bit.ly/BioBlitz26-Sponsor
Annika is a second year PhD student at IU Bloomington studying geochemistry and climate in the Earth Sciences Department. Her research aims to reconstruct various aspects of the water cycle 50 million years ago to better understand environmental responses during periods of high CO2 concentration.
May 29, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Annika is a second year PhD student at IU Bloomington studying geochemistry and climate in the Earth Sciences Department. Her research aims to reconstruct various aspects of the water cycle 50 million years ago to better understand environmental responses during periods of high CO2 concentration.
Save the date for next year’s annual meeting!
May 21, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Save the date for next year’s annual meeting!