Science Trivia Fundraiser
Grab your friends and settle in for a night of trivia in support of IAS! Questions are science-oriented, but we’ll be mixing in general-knowledge rounds to keep things light and fun—you don’t need a lab coat to hold your own. Form a team of up to eight, bring your own food, and come ready to compete on more than trivia: prizes go to the best-decorated table and best team costumes, so pick a theme and commit to it!
Proceeds support the Academy’s work connecting scientists, students, and educators across Indiana, including research grants, student programs, and statewide events.
Want to level up? Optional VIP add-ons include drink tickets, entry to the Dead or Alive bonus game, and an IAS swag bag, and every upgrade directly supports the Academy.
What to Expect
- Parking: Free parking available on-site
- Food & Drink: Attendees are welcome to bring their own food—cash bar available onsite!
Rules
- Max 8 people per team
- No reentry is permitted once the event officially starts
Tentative Schedule
- 6pm Registration & Table Decorating
- 6:30pm Welcome
- 6:45pm Round 1 & Round 2
- 7:30pm Costume Contest
- 8pm Round 3 & Gambler’s Question
- 8:30pm Round 4
- 8:50pm Bonus Round: Dead or Alive
- 9:15pm Round 5
- 9:30pm Door Prizes
- 9:45pm Final Question
Prizes
Trivia Night Winning Team Prize: Private Wine Class for 20
This year’s winning trivia team takes home a private wine class for up to 20 guests, hosted in the classroom at Total Wine & More. A Total Wine wine expert leads a two-hour tasting covering the regions and grape varietals behind each selection, with stemware and tasting notes provided. Seated or walk-around format, arranged directly with Total Wine & More. Value: $600
Contest Prizes
- Dead or Alive Contest: Maui Jim sunglasses, donated by L&S Optical. Value: $250
- Costume Contest: A certificate for a two-person flower arrangement workshop from Flower Boys. Value: $100
- Table Decorating Contest: Two large pizzas from Jet’s Pizza and a bottle of Chandon champagne. Value: $80
Door Prizes
- 2027 IAS Annual Meeting Registration: One free registration for the April 10, 2027 Annual Meeting. Value: $100
- 2027 IAS Membership: One free Indiana Academy of Science membership. Value: $90
- Flatwater Restaurant & Duckpin Bowling: A $50 gift card to Flatwater Restaurant. Value: $50
- Pizza & Ice Cream: Gift cards to Jockamo Pizza and Graeter’s Ice Cream. Value: $45
Special thanks to our sponsors & partners!
Event Sponsors
Community Partners
Interested in sponsoring this event?
Sponsorship packages can be purchased in the registration section below. Questions? Contact Liz Subrin at director@indianaacademyofscience.org.