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J.W. Marriott Hotel-Downtown Indianapolis

The 141st Annual Academy Meeting

The 141st Annual Academy Meeting will take place on March 21, 2026, at the JW Marriott-Downtown Indianapolis.

March 21, 2026, 7:00 AM-6:30 PM

The annual academy meetings of the Indiana Academy of Science bring together 100’s of Indiana and Midwest senior and junior scientists from industry and academia, graduate and undergraduate science students, engineers, science educators from the state’s public and private high schools and middle schools, and science enthusiasts for a full day of Indiana science. The Meeting agenda includes nearly two hundred oral and poster research presentations, hot topic presentations, workshops, and panel discussions delivered by experts from in and around Indiana and across the United States.

Last year’s Annual Academy Meeting (2025) was brought to you in part by the following

 

With the support of our sponsors and our Academy members, the annual academy meetings provide an excellent opportunity to network and build relationships with some of the best minds in their fields. 

The annual meetings of the Indiana Academy of Science are the only multidisciplinary scientific meetings that take place in Indiana, sharing the work of anthropologists, botanists, cell biologists, earth scientists, ecologists, engineers, environmentalists, mathematicians, microbiologists, molecular biologists, physicists, astronomers, plant systematic and biodiversity specialists, science educators, zoologists, and entomologists.

Event Details

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 a membership that includes many of the state of Indiana’s premier scientists, engineers, science educators, and graduate and undergraduate students. It will bring together nearly 500 Indiana scientists, engineers, science educators, and science students to share some of this country’s latest developments in scientific research and practice. Registration opens in early January of 2026 and will remain open until March 20th, 2026.

Annual Meeting Registration Fees

Membership Type Price Registration Button
Non-Member $180
Exhibitor $175
Standard Member

Including Lifetime, Sustaining,and Emeritus Memberships

$90
Student Member $55
Please note: Lifetime, Emeritus, Honorary, and Sustaining members may register using the “Standard Registration” button.

Abstract Submission

The abstract submission for the 141st Annual Academy Meeting in 2026 is now available!

We welcome abstract submissions from all levels, including High School, Undergraduate, and Graduate levels, and even at the professional science, engineering, industry, and education levels. However, if you intend to submit an abstract, you will need to register for the meeting first, and then you will need submit your abstract by February 28th, 2026. Please note that abstract submissions that do not correspond to a standard or student registrations, do not follow formatting requirements, or contain images or specialized characters may result in a rejection of the abstract without a response.

***Note: To submit an abstract for presentation, you MUST be an individual member of the Academy
and have already registered for the Annual Academy Meeting. Institutional members, Corporate members, and Non-members are not permitted to submit an abstract.***

Interested in Sponsoring a Day of Science?

If you’re interested in sponsoring our annual academy meeting where hundreds of scientists from industry and academia, graduate and undergraduate science students, engineers, science educators, and general science enthusiasts come to enjoy a day of science, learn more at the Sponsorship Page, or feel free to reach out to Liz Subrin, the Academy Director (director@indianaacademyofscience.org). If you know you want to sponsor this event, please feel free to make your sponsorship contribution here:

Past Academy Meetings

For photos, programs, and information about past academy meetings, please click here.

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