BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Indiana Academy of Science - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.indianaacademyofscience.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Indiana Academy of Science REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Indiana/Indianapolis BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261014T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261014T210000 DTSTAMP:20260924T141926Z CREATED:20260924T141142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T141926Z UID:10000018-1791997200-1792011600@www.indianaacademyofscience.org SUMMARY:South Indy Dines for Science | Chicago's Pizza DESCRIPTION:Dine in or carry out at Chicago’s Pizza\, and a portion of your purchase goes to the Indiana Academy of Science. Just mention IAS to the cashier when you order! URL:https://www.indianaacademyofscience.org/event/south-indy-dines-for-science-chicagos-pizza/ LOCATION:Chicago’s Pizza Franklin\, 1047 W Jefferson St\, Franklin\, IN\, 46131\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraisers,Indiana Dines for Science ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.indianaacademyofscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IAS-IndianaDines2026-FeatureImg-SouthIndy-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Indiana Academy of Science":MAILTO:director@indianaacademyofscience.org GEO:39.479407;-86.0722947 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Chicago’s Pizza Franklin 1047 W Jefferson St Franklin IN 46131 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1047 W Jefferson St:geo:-86.0722947,39.479407 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261015T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261015T220000 DTSTAMP:20260924T142100Z CREATED:20260924T141432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T142100Z UID:10000019-1792060200-1792101600@www.indianaacademyofscience.org SUMMARY:NW Indiana Dines for Science | MOD Pizza DESCRIPTION:MOD will donate 20% of food and beverage sales to the Indiana Academy of Science. Bring the flyer for dine-in or takeout\, or order through the MOD app or website with code MODGIVES20. \n \nDownload to Print URL:https://www.indianaacademyofscience.org/event/nw-indiana-dines-for-science-mod-pizza/ LOCATION:MOD Pizza Highland\, 10441B Indianapolis Blvd\, Highland\, IN\, 46322\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraisers,Indiana Dines for Science ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.indianaacademyofscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IAS-IndianaDines2026-FeatureImg-NWIN-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Indiana Academy of Science":MAILTO:director@indianaacademyofscience.org GEO:41.5243511;-87.4707409 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MOD Pizza Highland 10441B Indianapolis Blvd Highland IN 46322 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10441B Indianapolis Blvd:geo:-87.4707409,41.5243511 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261021T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261021T200000 DTSTAMP:20260924T142844Z CREATED:20260924T142242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T142844Z UID:10000020-1792598400-1792612800@www.indianaacademyofscience.org SUMMARY:Fort Wayne Dines for Science | Panera Bread DESCRIPTION:Up to 25% of net sales go to the Indiana Academy of Science. Show the flyer (printed or on your phone) at the register\, or use code FUND4U at panerabread.com\, in the Panera app\, or at the in-café kiosk. Online orders placed all day at this café count toward the total. \n \nDownload to Print URL:https://www.indianaacademyofscience.org/event/fort-wayne-dines-for-science-panera-bread/ LOCATION:Panera Bread\, 526 E Coliseum Blvd\, Fort Wayne\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraisers,Indiana Dines for Science ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.indianaacademyofscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IAS-IndianaDines2026-FeatureImg-FW-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Indiana Academy of Science":MAILTO:director@indianaacademyofscience.org GEO:41.1177888;-85.1327831 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Panera Bread 526 E Coliseum Blvd Fort Wayne United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=526 E Coliseum Blvd:geo:-85.1327831,41.1177888 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261022T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261022T200000 DTSTAMP:20260924T142748Z CREATED:20260924T142740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T142748Z UID:10000021-1792688400-1792699200@www.indianaacademyofscience.org SUMMARY:Indy Dines for Science | Portillo's DESCRIPTION:Come hungry! Portillo’s will donate 20% of proceeds to the Indiana Academy of Science. Show the flyer in the restaurant\, or order online or in the app for pickup with code PORTILLOS56. \n \nDownload to Print URL:https://www.indianaacademyofscience.org/event/indy-dines-for-science-portillos/ LOCATION:Portillo’s\, 8150 US-31\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46227\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraisers,Indiana Dines for Science ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.indianaacademyofscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IAS-IndianaDines2026-FeatureImg-Indy-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Indiana Academy of Science":MAILTO:director@indianaacademyofscience.org GEO:39.6481529;-86.1363305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portillo’s 8150 US-31 Indianapolis IN 46227 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8150 US-31:geo:-86.1363305,39.6481529 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261024T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261024T220000 DTSTAMP:20261006T004340Z CREATED:20260901T231939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T004340Z UID:10000011-1792864800-1792879200@www.indianaacademyofscience.org SUMMARY:Science Trivia Fundraiser DESCRIPTION: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! \nProceeds support the Academy’s work connecting scientists\, students\, and educators across Indiana\, including research grants\, student programs\, and statewide events. \nWant 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. \nWhat to Expect:  \n\nParking: Free parking available on-site\nFood & Drink: Attendees are welcome to bring their own food—cash bar available onsite!\n\nRules \n\nMax 8 people per team\nNo reentry is permitted once the event officially starts\nAll trivia questions will be science related\n\nTentative Schedule \n\n6pm Registration & Table Decorating\n6:30pm Welcome\n6:45pm Round 1 & Round 2\n7:30pm Costume Contest\n8pm Round 3 & Gambler’s Question\n8:30pm Round 4\n8:50pm Bonus Round: Dead or Alive\n9:15pm Round 5\n9:30pm Door Prizes\n9:45pm Final Question\n\nTrivia Night Winning Team Prize: Private Wine Class for 20 \nThis 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 \n  \nSpecial thanks to our sponsors!\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nInterested in sponsoring this event? \nSponsorship packages can be purchased in the registration section below. Questions? Contact Liz Subrin at director@indianaacademyofscience.org. URL:https://www.indianaacademyofscience.org/event/science-trivia-fundraiser/ LOCATION:Krannert Hall\, 1100 W. 42nd Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46208\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraisers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.indianaacademyofscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IAS-ScienceTrivia2026-FeatureImg-2-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Indiana Academy of Science":MAILTO:director@indianaacademyofscience.org GEO:39.8301003;-86.1823946 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Krannert Hall 1100 W. 42nd Street Indianapolis IN 46208 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1100 W. 42nd Street:geo:-86.1823946,39.8301003 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261031T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261031T120000 DTSTAMP:20260930T144727Z CREATED:20260930T144702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T144727Z UID:10000023-1793440800-1793448000@www.indianaacademyofscience.org SUMMARY:Junior Council Workshop | Leadership & Mentorship DESCRIPTION:What to Expect: Each Junior Council meeting combines council business\, leadership activities\, and a workshop designed to build practical skills for college\, careers\, and community leadership. This month’s session focuses on Leadership & Mentorship\, led by Donald A. Bender (Indianapolis Youth Leadership Academy). \nAbout the Speakers: \nDonald “Don” A. Bender is a retired Police Officer with 48 years of service\, beginning with the U S Army Military Police\, being discharged as a Sergeant. After discharge he worked with the Indianapolis Public School Police until being hired by the Indianapolis Police Department where he served in various positions as a Patrol Officer\, Sergeant\, and Lieutenant. Don was also a member of the Indiana National Guard attending Officer Candidate School and Officer Basic as an Armored Cavalry Lieutenant.\n​\nHe was presented with the US Army Leadership Award in 1979. Other schools Don has attended several U S Army leadership courses\, the Northwestern Traffic Institute\, the FBI National Academy\, Session 206\, the first session of the IMPD Leadership Academy\, and the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Instructor Development Course\, as well as various management and leadership courses. Don is\nmarried to Pam and has one son. \nEligibility & Access:  Junior Council is open to Indiana middle & high school students. Meetings are held in person at IAS HQ (Indianapolis) with a hybrid Zoom option for students joining from across the state. Participation counts toward community service hours and provides leadership experience\, career exposure\, and statewide networking through the Indiana Academy of Science. \nLearn More & Join Junior Council → URL:https://www.indianaacademyofscience.org/event/junior-council-workshop-leadership-mentorship/ LOCATION:Krannert Hall\, 1100 W. 42nd Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46208\, United States CATEGORIES:Junior Council ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.indianaacademyofscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/JC-Workshop-Oct-2026-1-Feature-Img.png ORGANIZER;CN="Indiana Academy of Science":MAILTO:director@indianaacademyofscience.org GEO:39.8301003;-86.1823946 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Krannert Hall 1100 W. 42nd Street Indianapolis IN 46208 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1100 W. 42nd Street:geo:-86.1823946,39.8301003 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261121T120000 DTSTAMP:20260930T145756Z CREATED:20260930T145756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T145756Z UID:10000024-1795255200-1795262400@www.indianaacademyofscience.org SUMMARY:Junior Council Workshop | Professional Etiquette & Manners DESCRIPTION:What to Expect: Each Junior Council meeting combines council business\, leadership activities\, and a workshop designed to build practical skills for college\, careers\, and community leadership. This month’s session focuses on Professional Etiquette & Manners\, led by Beverly Randolph (The Protocol School of Indianapolis). \nAbout the Speakers: \nBeverly Randolph is a certified etiquette and international protocol expert\, radio and television guest\, columnist\, speaker and author of her forthcoming book. She is the Founder & Director of the Protocol School of Indianapolis\, specializing in executive leadership\, business etiquette\, children’s etiquette\, wedding etiquette\, restaurant and wait staff training as well as hotel training\, and international protocol training on an individual\, group\, or corporate level. Beverly’s goal is to be an industry benchmark for excellence. \nHer career background includes working abroad in such diverse roles as training and development\, project management\, marketing\, and customer service in the hospitality and travel industries. Currently\, she combines her life experience and education by teaching business-related classes at Marian University\, Indianapolis\, whereby she was the change agent in their adult programs’ curriculum to experiential learning involving local companies and not-for-profits. \nEligibility & Access:  Junior Council is open to Indiana middle & high school students. Meetings are held in person at IAS HQ (Indianapolis) with a hybrid Zoom option for students joining from across the state. Participation counts toward community service hours and provides leadership experience\, career exposure\, and statewide networking through the Indiana Academy of Science. \nLearn More & Join Junior Council → URL:https://www.indianaacademyofscience.org/event/junior-council-workshop-professional-etiquette-manners/ LOCATION:Krannert Hall\, 1100 W. 42nd Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46208\, United States CATEGORIES:Junior Council ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.indianaacademyofscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/JC-Workshop-Nov-2026-1-Feature-Img.png ORGANIZER;CN="Indiana Academy of Science":MAILTO:director@indianaacademyofscience.org GEO:39.8301003;-86.1823946 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Krannert Hall 1100 W. 42nd Street Indianapolis IN 46208 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1100 W. 42nd Street:geo:-86.1823946,39.8301003 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261210T200000 DTSTAMP:20260922T010917Z CREATED:20260922T010917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T010917Z UID:10000013-1796925600-1796932800@www.indianaacademyofscience.org SUMMARY:Science With a Twist | More Than a Gut Feeling: What We Actually Know About the Microbome DESCRIPTION:The gut microbiome gets credit for everything from digestion to mood these days—but how much of that holds up to research? Dr. Jay Vornhagen studies how bacteria capable of causing disease\, including Klebsiella pneumoniae\, manage to live in a healthy gut undetected\, and what keeps them from taking over. \nWhat to Expect: Science With A Twist (SWAT) is a casual science and networking event hosted by the Indiana Academy of Science. These events bring together scientists\, educators\, engineers\, students\, and community members for informal conversations about science in a relaxed setting. Talks are short and accessible—no scientific background required\, just curiosity! \nAbout the Speaker: Jay Vornhagen\, Ph.D.\, is an assistant professor of microbiology and immunology at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. He received his B.S. in microbiology from the University of Michigan and his Ph.D. in pathobiology from the University of Washington. His research focuses on understanding how bacteria with pathogenic potential can live in the gut\, especially in the context of a healthy gut microbiome—with particular interest in K. pneumoniae gut colonization and the host and microbial factors that reduce its fitness or prevent it from colonizing in the first place. URL:https://www.indianaacademyofscience.org/event/science-with-a-twist-more-than-a-gut-feeling-what-we-actually-know-about-the-microbome/ LOCATION:Krannert Hall\, 1100 W. 42nd Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46208\, United States CATEGORIES:Science With a Twist ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.indianaacademyofscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1026-Jay-Vornhagen-1-Feature-Img.png ORGANIZER;CN="Indiana Academy of Science":MAILTO:director@indianaacademyofscience.org GEO:39.8301003;-86.1823946 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Krannert Hall 1100 W. 42nd Street Indianapolis IN 46208 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1100 W. 42nd Street:geo:-86.1823946,39.8301003 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270410T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270410T183000 DTSTAMP:20260826T194746Z CREATED:20260826T194746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T194746Z UID:10000010-1807340400-1807381800@www.indianaacademyofscience.org SUMMARY:2027 Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Indiana Academy of Science’s 142nd Annual Meeting\, bringing together scientists\, students\, and educators from across Indiana’s scientific disciplines for a full day of research presentations\, discussion\, and connection. \nWhen: April 10\, 2027 | 7am – 6:30pm\nWhere: Sheraton Keystone Indianapolis\, 8787 Keystone Crossing\, Indianapolis\, IN \nRegistration and abstract submissions open early January 2027—details to follow! URL:https://www.indianaacademyofscience.org/event/2027-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Sheraton Keystone Indianapolis\, 8787 Keystone Crossing\, Indianapolis\, Indiana\, 46240\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.indianaacademyofscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2027-IAS-AnnualMeeting-FeatureImg-1-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Indiana Academy of Science":MAILTO:director@indianaacademyofscience.org GEO:39.9157512;-86.1085983 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sheraton Keystone Indianapolis 8787 Keystone Crossing Indianapolis Indiana 46240 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8787 Keystone Crossing:geo:-86.1085983,39.9157512 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270612 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270613 DTSTAMP:20261012T182815Z CREATED:20261012T175852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T182815Z UID:10000026-1812758400-1812844799@www.indianaacademyofscience.org SUMMARY:BioBlitz 2027 DESCRIPTION:How many species live around Brookville Lake? For BioBlitz 2027\, scientists\, students\, and community members will work together to find out\, in the place where the Indiana Academy of Science began. \nWhat Is BioBlitz? \nBioBlitz is a community-wide survey that documents as many species as possible in one area over a set period of time. Researchers from across disciplines work alongside students\, educators\, and members of the public to collect observations. Those observations add to a shared record of the state’s biodiversity. No experience is needed. Every participant contributes to the count. \nWhy Brookville? \nBefore it was the Indiana Academy of Science\, it was the Brookville Society of Natural History. Ornithologist Amos W. Butler founded the Society in 1881 because Indiana’s scientists had no way to connect with one another or share their work. Much of the organizing that led to the Academy’s founding happened in the Brookville town hall\, which is why the town is recognized as the Academy’s birthplace. More than 140 years later\, BioBlitz 2027 brings the Academy back to Brookville to survey the land around Brookville Lake and Whitewater Memorial State Park. \n  URL:https://www.indianaacademyofscience.org/event/bioblitz-2027/ LOCATION:Whitewater Memorial State Park\, 1418 S State Rd 101\, Liberty\, 47353\, United States CATEGORIES:BioBlitz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.indianaacademyofscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IAS-BioBlitz2027-FeatureImg.png ORGANIZER;CN="Indiana Academy of Science":MAILTO:director@indianaacademyofscience.org GEO:39.611433;-84.9421901 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Whitewater Memorial State Park 1418 S State Rd 101 Liberty 47353 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1418 S State Rd 101:geo:-84.9421901,39.611433 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR