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Welcome to the Indiana Academy of Science!

Since 1885, the Indiana Academy of Science has supported the scientific research and science education of our state’s scientists and science students. It is one of the oldest scientific professional membership organizations in the United States, the only multidisciplinary scientific organization in the state of Indiana, and is dedicated to promoting scientific research, diffusing scientific information, improving education in the sciences, and encouraging communication and cooperation among scientists. To learn more about the Academy and view a video about many of our activities, click on the link "The Academy".

If you are not already a member of the ‘Academy’, we invite you to join. Simply click About Membership in the Welcome New Members box below to register your membership today. If you are already an Academy member, it’s easy to continue your Academy membership for 2020-2021 by clicking Renew Membership in the Member Center box below.

Call for Papers!

The Indiana Academy of Science is proud to announce the 135th Annual Academy Meeting, which will take place at the J.W. Marriott Hotel in downtown Indianapolis on March 21, 2020. Meeting Registration and Abstract Submission will begin on January 6, 2020. To learn more about the Annual Meeting, click here. To get the best rate for meeting registration, become a member now!

The Indiana Academy of Science has added a Mathematics Section to our Academy. We are excited to welcome section chair, Dr. Kevin Drury, Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Huntington University. If you are interested in participating in the Mathematics Section, you can select "Mathematics" as an Interest in the Member Center.

Indiana Academy of Science STEM Partnership with the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE)

The IDOE has entered into an exciting STEM partnership with the Indiana Academy of Science (IAS) designed to connect high school science and math educators to Academy senior scientist members. The goal of the partnership is to build a collaborative network focused on shared research, shared resources, and enhanced instructional practices leading to improved student achievement.

IAS Publication, Flora of the Chicago Region: A Floristic and Ecological Synthesis receives a distinguished award from the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries. Read more...

Welcome New Members

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 Annual Academy Meeting, brings together nearly 500 Indiana, Midwest, and national leading and emerging scientists, graduate and undergraduate science students, science educators, and science enthusiasts, to share some of this nation’s latest developments in scientific research and science education. The 135^th Annual Academy Meeting is Saturday, March 21, 2020, at the J.W. Marriott Hotel in downtown Indianapolis.

Annual Meeting Info

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IAS Dates and News

Check out the Publications of the IAS and read about a very special award for the Flora of the Chicago Region.
Congratulations to Bill McKnight for receiving the Lifetime Service Award for his continued and exemplary service as Special Publications Editor. Read more about Bill

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Publications and Resources

Books & Special Publications
Proceedings
Newsletters - Read the current issue of the IAS Newsletter
BioBlitz Events & Data
John S. Wright Library
Document Library
Links
Find a Scientist

Books for Sale!

Science Educators and Youth Activities

If you are a student or educator, this section is for you! Exciting changes are happening and we will have more details on this site in a few weeks. Please check back with us!

Science Educators and Youth Activities

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By financially supporting the Indiana Academy of Science with your contribution, you can help to continue the work of Indiana scientists and aspiring scientists, and help shape a future we can all be proud of.

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