Elected Committees | Indiana Academy of Science

The following are recognized as Elected Standing Committees. The Nominations/Elections Committee shall prepare the ballot. Election shall be by a majority of votes cast by the membership. The Director shall be an ex officio member of all standing committees, without vote.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

Chair: Sarah Justice (2026-2029)
dei@indianaacademyofscience.org

Members:

Samina Akbar (2026-2029)
Nouran Amin (2026–2029)
VJ Rubenstein (2026–2029)
William Elliott (2025-2028)
Emily Young (2024–2027)
Nyle Beauford (student, 2024–2027)
Chris Schmidt (IAS Council Member-at-Large, ex officio)

Academy Foundation

Chair: Thomas Dolan (2025–2028)
foundation@indianaacademyofscience.org

Members:

Chris Stobart (2026–2029)
Clare Chatot (2026–2027)
Moses Prabu (IAS Treasurer, ex officio)

Research Grants Committee

Chair: Philip Villani (2025–2028)
grants@indianaacademyofscience.org

Members:

Richard Fitch (2025-2029)
Ashlee Haviland (2026–2029)
Debanjali Banerjee (2025-2028)
Bikram Sharma (2025-2028)
Catherine Steding (2024–2027)
Michelle Marincel Payne (IAS Secretary, ex officio)