Announcing the 137th Annual Academy Meeting on March 26, 2022!

The 137th Annual Academy Meeting, hosted by Academy President Dr. Paul Doss, will take place Saturday March 26, 2022 at the JW Marriott Hotel in downtown Indianapolis, returning to the familiar in-person format that the Academy is most proud of, while of course following precautions to keep our members as safe as possible. The Call for Papers begins October 30, 2021, and registration for the annual meeting will begin the first part of January, 2022. Members of the Academy receive discounted pre-registration as part of their membership privileges.  Renew or gain a new membership now by going to take advantage of this opportunity.  Mark your calendars now, prepare, and stay tuned for more annual meeting information! 

Rothrock Sedge Symposium

Ever wanted the opportunity to spend 2+ days & evenings discussing Carex and related plant topics with outstanding botanists and sedge experts?  Here is your chance!  The Indiana Academy of Science (IAS) is hosting a special symposium honoring Dr. Paul Rothrock, IU Deam Herbarium author of Sedges of Indiana and the Adjacent States (Vol II):  The Carex Species.  The symposium will take place in Bloomington (IN) May 16-18 at the Monroe Convention Center, featuring field trips and presentations focusing on Carex, nativity, taxonomy, status & future of herbaria & natural history study, symbiosis (esp. ants), horticulture and, of course, the Sedge Man. Click here for more information and to register.

Announcing the 137th Annual Academy Meeting!

March 26, 2022, 7:15 am-6:00 pm at the JW Marriott Conference Center, Indianapolis

First Call for Papers

The Indiana Academy of Science has been an important voice of Indiana science since its inception in 1885.  It continues to enjoy a rich tradition of science excellence, as well as a high professional stature with membership that includes many of the state of Indiana’s premier scientists and science educators, and graduate and undergraduate students. It will bring together nearly hundreds of Indiana scientists, science educators and science students; to share some of this country’s latest developments in scientific research, and practice.

137th ANNUAL ACADEMY MEETING REGISTRATION and ABSTRACT SUBMISSION are quick and convenient, and are available on-line January 10, 2022 through February 20, 2022 here. 

Prepare now to share your research and insight--The Indiana Academy of Science encourages abstracts from Indiana field scientists, academic scientists, industry scientists, science educators, graduate science students, and undergraduate science students whose work could be of interest to other Indiana scientists, science educators and science students. Abstracts are approved by the Section Chair before being presented. The Section Chair (or Section Vice-Chair) is the point of contact for Academy members who would like to discuss their abstract before submitting it for review or have other questions pertaining to their intended presentation. Academy members can access the name and contact information for Section Chairs and Section Vice-Chairs here. Abstracts will be published on the Indiana Academy of Science Website following the 137th Annual Academy Meeting.
 
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Rothrock Sedge Symposium

Ever wanted the opportunity to spend 2+ days & evenings discussing Carex and related plant topics with outstanding botanists and sedge experts?  Here is your chance!  The Indiana Academy of Science (IAS) is hosting a special symposium honoring Dr. Paul Rothrock, IU Deam Herbarium author of Sedges of Indiana and the Adjacent States (Vol II):  The Carex Species.  The symposium will take place in Bloomington (IN) May 16-18 at the Monroe Convention Center, featuring field trips and presentations focusing on Carex, nativity, taxonomy, status & future of herbaria & natural history study, symbiosis (esp. ants), horticulture and, of course, the Sedge Man. Click here for more information and to register.

       

Looking to keep your high school and middle school students  involved in a multiple aspects of science at home during the holidays?    How about engaging them in some Kitchen Table Science? 

These short videos are produced by members of the Indiana Academy of Science,  including Indiana senior scientists, graduate science students and undergraduate science students from multiple science disciplines. The videos are designed to enhance critical thinking skills through the use of scientific method in addressing a problem that has surfaced in a particular science discipline, graphically present the daily use of science, simply share knowledge about a topic of science that is of major interest today, or give guidance for students who have questions about how to become a scientist.  Click on this link to enjoy!.

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Are you an Indiana senior or junior scientist in academia or industry? A science educator? A graduate or undergraduate science student? A retired member of the scientific community? A science enthusiast?
If you can say yes to any of these questions, and you are not yet a member of the Indiana Academy of Science, now is the time to join.  Learn more About Membership

 

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Annual Meeting

The 137th Annual Academy Meeting will take place March 26, 2022 at the JW Marriott Hotel in downtown Indianapolis. Current research, hot topics, panel discussions, and workshops are encouraged.  The Call for Papers will begin October 30, 2021.  This will be an in-person meeting, following precautions to keep our members as safe as possible.  Plan to join us, and stay tuned for more information

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IAS Dates and News

  • October 1: Membership Renewal for 2022 Opens
  • October 15: Deadline to submit Science Talent Search Proposals
  • October 27: Section Leadership Meeting 9:30-12:00, virtual
  • October 30: First Call for Paper and Poster Abstracts for 137th Annual Academy Meeting
  • November 6: Nomination requests for 2022-2023 Officers
  • November 15: Due date for December 2021 Newsletter Items

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Science Educators and Youth Activities

If you are a student, educator, or parent teaching at home, this section is for you! We have added some additional short videos to help with teaching and learning science from home during these particularly challenging times with COVID19.  
Kitchen Table Science videos.  Multiple short science videos for middle and high school students.  
Indiana Expeditions with Rick Crosslin videos.   Multiple short science videos for all age groups.
 

Science Educators and Youth Activities

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