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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

“It’s the Academy of Science. So that means all science.” Our 2026 Membership Drive is here! Join now and get the rest of 2026 free, plus all of 2027. Researchers, educators, and students from every field in Indiana—you belong here: bit.ly/IAS-membership

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Congratulations to IAS Member and Past President Paul K. Doss (University of Southern Indiana) the Michel T. Halbouty Distinguished Lecturer at @geosociety.bsky.social's GSA Connects 2026. We are so proud to see his work recognized on a national stage.

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

BioBlitz 2027 returns to Brookville, where the Indiana Academy of Science began! Join researchers, students, educators, and neighbors for a day of community science at Brookville Lake and Whitewater Memorial State Park. No science background required. June 12, 2027 | bit.ly/IAS-BioBlitz27

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Sponsor a trivia round, or the whole night. Science Trivia sponsorships ($150–$500) are open for the Indiana Academy of Science fundraiser on October 24, with proceeds funding research grants and student programs statewide. Learn more & secure your sponsorship: bit.ly/IAS-Trivia-2026

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Volunteer judges needed for the IAS Science Talent Search, a statewide research competition for Indiana high school students. Each judge evaluates three student projects. Saturday, Nov. 14 | 9am-12pm. Krannert Hall @ IAS HQ, Indianapolis. Sign up: bit.ly/IAS-STS-Judge

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

This October, supporting Indiana science is as easy as going out to eat! Indiana Dines for Science is a statewide fundraiser this October. Participating restaurants will donate a portion of their sales to IAS. Details vary by location. Find yours and RSVP: bit.ly/IAS-DineForScience

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Applications are now open for the Indiana Academy of Science's Science Talent Search, a statewide research competition for high school students. First-place winners receive a $1,500 scholarship and a spot representing Indiana at AJAS. Apply by October 30: bit.ly/IAS-STS

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Member Voices: Dr. Glené Mynhardt, Professor of Biology at Hanover College, on why she volunteers with IAS: "I've met a lot of my better friends and colleagues from the state in my discipline." Get involved: bit.ly/IAS-Volunteer

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The Indiana Academy of Science will exhibit at Celebrate Science Indiana on Saturday, Oct. 10, 9:30a–5p, in the Expo Hall at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Free and open to the public. celebratescienceindiana.org

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The Indiana Academy of Science has partnered with the Science Education Foundation of Indiana to connect the state's scientific community with student researchers, from the Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair to our Junior Council and Science Talent Search. 🤝 Learn more at sefi.org

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Thanks to all who joined September's Science With a Twist! Dr. @andrewstoehr.bsky.social (@butleru.bsky.social) shared how temperature shapes butterfly wing color and pattern, and what that reveals about a changing climate. SWAT returns Dec 10 and goes monthly from there. Register: bit.ly/IAS-SWAT

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

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

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

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

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

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

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

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

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

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

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

⏰ 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

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

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

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

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

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

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 🎥

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

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.

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

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

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

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

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

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

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

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

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

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 👪

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

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

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

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

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

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

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

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

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

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

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

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

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

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

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

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

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

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.

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Save the date for next year’s annual meeting!

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Congrats to our 2026 INSPECT fellow, Sarah Seto! They are an ABD PhD candidate in Psychology at the University of Notre Dame, with a focus on child development, family communication, and community based research. Stay tuned for more INSPECT fellows!

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Meredith is a PhD Candidate in the Anatomy, Cell Biology, and Physiology Department at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indy. Her dissertation focuses on how the kidneys interact with the brain in the context of inflammation! Stay tuned for more 2026 INSPECT Fellows!

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

For more information and registration: www.indianaacademyofscience.org/events/wildf...

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

High school students interested in participating in the IAS Talent Search to potentially become a IAS science delegate can complete the interest form here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Deadline: September 30

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Your input helps shape the future of the Indiana Academy of Science, and every vote truly matters. The webpage will not show up unless you are logged in to your membership account to access the ballot! Vote here: indianaacademyofscience.org/elections/

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Innovation. Collaboration. Community. Highlights from the Lab Crawl, Science With A Twist, and the 141st Annual Meeting of the Indiana Academy of Science. Thank you to our members and partners for making this year’s events such a success!

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

For more information and a link to the registration, see here: www.indianaacademyofscience.org/events/biobl...

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Open positions include: President-Elect (to ascend to president in 2027) Academy Foundation Members Research Grants Committee Member DEI Committee Members & Chair Member-At-Large on the Academy Council Nominations due at 8 pm tonight!

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Thank you to our sponsor, Merrill Lynch, for sponsoring our Networking and Awards Reception!

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

To sign up to serve as a judge, please visit: sefi.org/judging/ We will also be giving out an IAS Delegate award to one of the top high school presenters, who will represent Indiana at the NAAS/AJAS and AAAS conference in 2027 and get a $250 university scholarship!

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Dr Said aligns with the mission of PAMA to mentor and train both American and Palestinian physicians and medical students, and she is very passionate about improving outcomes, access, innovation, and medical education in women’s health.

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Indiana Academy of Science @inacademyofscience.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Annual meeting registration ends tomorrow, Friday, March 20th, at noon!

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