Butler University Chemistry in the Community
suggested grade level: 3-9
We will demonstrate four activities you can do at home without any scientific equipment. We will explore changes in color and liquid to solid changes and demonstrate how you can actively explore these activities at home. Specific activities include: red cabbage juice color changes, a rainbow reaction, color changing slime, and corn starch Oobleck.
Students enrolled in the Butler University Chemistry in the Community class will present some chemistry activities that you can do at home.
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Lifesavers - But Not the Candy!
begins: 9:30
ends: 10:00
presentation #: 18
Donate Life Indiana
suggested grade level: K-6 plus families
See a real pig kidney and talk to someone who received a lifesaving organ transplant. Donate Life Indiana will share one of our Lifesavers videos and follow-up activities. Learn incredible facts about the human body and about how we can help others who await a lifesaving transplant.
Andi Amburgey Atherine
Hello! My name is Andi Amburgey Atherine, and I am a former Indiana teacher. I come from a family of educators who have always had a passion for wanting to help others. I love engaging learners and teaching students new things, and best of all, I get to do that for Donate Life Indiana as a community educator!
Heritage Research Group
suggested grade level: 3-6 (K-12)
Eggs that you buy in the store or get from backyard chickens are great for breakfast and baking but are also chemically interesting. Join us for demonstrations around eggshells, selective membranes, pH, and cooking chemistry. These experiments are done with materials you may have at home, and we'll also introduce you to some of our feathered friends!
Ben Woodworth
Ben is a chemist with the Heritage Research Group. He lives with his wife, Lauren and son, Everett, in Franklin, IN. In addition to their six chickens who you'll meet in the video, they also have two cats and two dogs.
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Beneath the Leaves
begins: 9:30
ends: 10:00
presentation #: 35
Indiana University Bloomington
suggested grade level: K-5
In the forests around our homes, a secret world hides just out of view. We will meet the critters of this world, discuss how they survive, and talk about the role they play in the forest habitat. We will design a pit-fall trap to catch some of these critters for gentle observation before releasing them back to their homes.
Chris Dinges
Chris "Dinges" Dinges is a honey bee psychologist turned biology outreach specialist. With his trusty army of arthropods, Dinges seeks to teach S.T.E.A.M. to anyone that will listen. His primary focus is fostering empathy for life through direct interaction and experience. Dinges is currently part of IU Biology Outreach and partners with the Wonderlab in Bloomington, Indiana.
Session 1: Welcome to Space Station Explorers Google Classroom! Learn about Space Station Explorers resources for students of all ages. We have Plants in Space, Germs in Space, and ....SLIME in Space! by Samantha Thorstensen, Education Project Manager
Samantha Thorstensen
Samantha Thorstensen, Education Manager-CASIS manages the International Space Station U.S. National Laboratory, promoting large-scale use by business and academia. As Education Manager, Thorstensen enables educators, students, and a broad range of education development partners to use the ISS as a platform for student engagement and on-orbit experiments.
Fossils - Dinosaurs, Trilobites, and Crinoids Oh My!
begins: 9:30
ends: 10:00
presentation #: 51
MSD Wayne Township Schools
suggested grade level: K-12
Join us as we explore fossils from around the world and right here under your feet in Indiana. When children hold a fossil their imagination instantly transports them to a world where dinosaurs walked the earth. Fossils are powerful tools that can motivate children to learn. They are nature's written records in rock. A fossil is the remains, imprint, or evidence of an organism from the past. It is a window into distant past worlds. To some fossils are just curious natural oddities of little value. To scientists, they are the physical evidence and data used to measure and test. Children love dinosaurs because it is real evidence that strange fantastic worlds can exist. Imagination and reality come face to face when a child holds a fossil in their hands. In this presentation, we will explore the fantastic fossil world. Indiana is filled with world-class fossils - just waiting for you to discover!
Rick Crosslin (Presenter), Peggy Fisherkeller (Presenter), Allison Kempers (Moderator)
Rick Crosslin is Scientist in Resident, MSD Wayne Township Schools. He has over 43 years experience with summer camps, Camp director of the MSD Wayne STEM Science Summer Safari. Taught grades 3-6 in Indiana and Cairo, Egypt, and graduate courses for IUPUI. He has taught at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis, adolescent teens at the Indiana Department of Correction Boys' School, and former camp director of the Diabetes Youth Foundation of Indiana. Host and executive director of Emmy award-winning Indiana Expeditions a WFYI PBS science television program and The Great American Total Solar Eclipse 2017, motto: Science is for Everyone - Everywhere!
Peggy Fisherkeller is a Curator of Geology at the Indiana State Museum. She has a background in Indiana geology and paleontology, with a special interest in the history of science.
Allison Kempers is an explorer, early childhood educator, aspiring administrator, and early childhood advocate. Allison has been a preschool educator at Wayne Township Preschool for 14 years working to provide equitable engaging science experiences to our youngest learners. Allison has obtained her Bachelors of Science in Early Childhood/Special Education at Iowa State University of Science and Technology and is a current student at Butler University in the EPPSP #38 program for educational administration. Allison has received Teachers Treasures, teach like a Champion Award for innovation and creativity, MSD of Wayne Township Extra Mile Award Recipient, and Dare to Dream award for advocating for special education students and creating STEM opportunities. Allison was featured for her preschool advocacy on Chalkbeat Education News, in the Indy Star, and as a classroom and curriculum model for various people in the industry. Allison has presented STEM in the classroom sessions at Indiana NAEYC conventions as well as district professional development sessions. There is nothing better than a creek walk, finding morel mushrooms and cracking open geodes! Peace, Love, Science
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Investigating the Inside of an Egg
begins: 9:30
ends: 10:00
presentation #: 56
Purdue Extension - Marion County
suggested grade level: 3-5
What's inside the chicken eggs that you buy at the grocery store? Are they the same as the eggs that hatch into little chicks on a farm? And how does a chick grow in an egg for 21 days without any food or water? Join Purdue Extension and 4-H to learn all about the world inside the tiny little eggs that chickens lay!
Rachael Smith
Rachael Smith is a 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator for Marion County. In 4 H programs, kids and teens complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles.
StarBASE Indiana - Indianapolis
suggested grade level: K-8
Learners will watch a video where they will be introduced to concepts related to the engineering design process and forces affecting airplanes in flight by constructing a paper airplane that returns to the thrower. At the end there will be a discussion about how learners can modify their airplane and how this will impact its flight. If time allows there will be a second video for a more traditional airplane designed for long distance throws.
Russell Balliet "Boulder"
Russell Balliet, or "Boulder" as his students know him, is a STEM instructor for the non-profit hands-on STEM program DoD STARBASE. DoD STARBASE is a national program with four Indiana locations. Russell teaches at the Indianapolis location and has a PhD from Purdue University in geology, with a research background in Science Education. He dabbles in design engineering and 3D printing.
Butler University, Department of Biological Sciences
suggested grade level: K-8
Take a virtual tour of the Butler University campus with us and learn why our school is home to more than just college students!
Laney Cordell, Roua Daas, Michelle Duritsch, Emma Lutes
Students from the "Biology Indianapolis Outreach" course in the Department of Biological Sciences at Butler University will present several activities about biology in our world - from the tiniest molecules to the great outdoors. The Department of Biological Sciences is one of the largest programs in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Butler. Biology faculty with diverse specialties engage undergraduates in a broad biology curriculum, opportunities for independent research, and unique study abroad opportunities.
The scientists at your company have come up with a new product that has the healthy benefits of broccoli but taste like chocolate. Your challenge, if you would accept, will be to create a social media campaign using the vital information you have learned to have a successful product launch.
Jonathan Jones
My name is Jonathan and I am a fermentation scientist at Corteva. I lead a team of brilliant people to discover new ways to protect plants from pests that harm them using microorganisms. I have been working in this area for about 7 years. I have a Bachelors degree in Biochemical Engineering and a Masters in Business Administration.
Heritage Research Group
suggested grade level: 3-6 (K-12)
Eggs that you buy in the store or get from backyard chickens are great for breakfast and baking but are also chemically interesting. Join us for demonstrations around eggshells, selective membranes, pH, and cooking chemistry. These experiments are done with materials you may have at home, and we'll also introduce you to some of our feathered friends!
Ben Woodworth
Ben is a chemist with the Heritage Research Group. He lives with his wife, Lauren and son, Everett, in Franklin, IN. In addition to their six chickens who you'll meet in the video, they also have two cats and two dogs.
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10:30
Science Saves Lives!
begins: 10:30
ends: 11:00
presentation #: 19
Donate Life Indiana
suggested grade level: 6-8 +
See real pig lungs and talk to someone who received a lifesaving organ transplant. Grab a drinking straw and join Donate Life Indiana to experience what it feels like to be on the transplant waiting list. Learn incredible facts about the human body and about how we can help others who await a lifesaving transplant.
Marti Cooper
Marti is a member of Donate Life Indiana's education team and comes from a family of educators. She loves spending time - in person or virtually - with youth and adults sharing information and activities related to human anatomy, healthy living and helping others through donation and transplantation.
Graduate Student Chemistry Society - MOLE at IUPUI
suggested grade level: 8
We will be doing a wide range of activities. We will be performing an experiment that demonstrates non-Newtonian fluids by making a corn starch mixture to show the various properties of non-Newtonian fluids, experiments showing surface tension using a penny and water and a paperclip and water, an experiment demonstrating the difference in density between objects, and a demonstration on how to determine if something is an acid or a base using a cabbage indicator, as well as a recipe for slime.
MOLE is an organization of graduate students in the Chemical and Chemical Biology Department at IUPUI. MOLE attempts to form a sense of unity and comradery among students who are pursuing a post-baccalaureate degree.
Indiana University Bloomington
suggested grade level: K-5
In the forests around our homes, a secret world hides just out of view. We will meet the critters of this world, discuss how they survive, and talk about the role they play in the forest habitat. We will design a pit-fall trap to catch some of these critters for gentle observation before releasing them back to their homes.
Chris Dinges
Chris "Dinges" Dinges is a honey bee psychologist turned biology outreach specialist. With his trusty army of arthropods, Dinges seeks to teach S.T.E.A.M. to anyone that will listen. His primary focus is fostering empathy for life through direct interaction and experience. Dinges is currently part of IU Biology Outreach and partners with the Wonderlab in Bloomington, Indiana.
Session 2:Simulated Mission to the ISS by Senior Education Project Manager Dan Barstow
Samantha Thorstensen
Samantha Thorstensen, Education Manager-CASIS manages the International Space Station U.S. National Laboratory, promoting large-scale use by business and academia. As Education Manager, Thorstensen enables educators, students, and a broad range of education development partners to use the ISS as a platform for student engagement and on-orbit experiments.
Discrepant Science Events - When the Brain does not Believe the Eyes!
begins: 10:30
ends: 11:00
presentation #: 52
MSD Wayne Township Schools
suggested grade level: K-12
Discrepant Science Events - When the Brain does not Believe the Eyes! Failing is a big part of science. In fact, scientific knowledge is built on failed experiments. In this presentation, we will share science demonstrations that will make you say Oooh and Ahhh. We will present a variety of Discrepant Event Demonstrations. Demonstrations that seem to be lies! Demonstrations where the brain does not believe what the eyes just saw. We hope to explode brains and open minds to create new perspectives. Join us for 30 minutes of exciting Discrepant Events that have the power of enthusiastic engagement.
Rick Crosslin (Presenter), Keith Ramsey (Presenter), Allison Kempers (Moderator)
Rick Crosslin is Scientist in Resident, MSD Wayne Township Schools. He has over 43 years' experience with summer camps, Camp director of the MSD Wayne STEM Science Summer Safari. Taught grades 3-6 in Indiana and Cairo, Egypt, and graduate courses for IUPUI. He has taught at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis, adolescent teens at the Indiana Department of Correction Boys' School, and former camp director of the Diabetes Youth Foundation of Indiana. Host and executive director of Emmy award-winning Indiana Expeditions a WFYI PBS science television program and The Great American Total Solar Eclipse 2017, motto: Science is for Everyone - Everywhere!
Keith Ramsey is a creative scientist who enjoys designing chemistry and physics demonstrations that employ specific learning targets for multiple grade levels. After completing a master degree from California State University, Los Angeles, Keith has taught for over 23 years in both Pasadena, California and Indianapolis, Indiana. Currently, he serves as a 6th grade teacher and STEM facilitator at Bridgeport Elementary School of Wayne Township, and teaches advanced math for Adult Education at Ben Davis University. Keith is uniquely skilled in leadership, music, and public speaking. Keith has presented in front of large audiences for Wayne Township's annual science show, "Science Claus" and is also the co-pastor of Garden Baptist Church of Indianapolis, Indiana. In addition, Keith hosts weekly science demonstrations in "RamZland" published on his YouTube channel, RamZland. Keith has received the IPL Golden Apple Award of Indianapolis, Teacher of the Year Award, Ben Davis Seniors' Choice Award for 8 consecutive years, and Ben Davis Top 30 Seniors' Choice Award for 3 consecutive years. Keith's other interests include writing, and has published a children's book entitled, "Fly Fishing with Dad," 2006. Most of all, Keith cherishes his family, his beautiful wife Mary, who teaches French for Wayne Township, and his two brilliant sons, Aiden and Alex.
Allison Kempers is an explorer, early childhood educator, aspiring administrator, and early childhood advocate. Allison has been a preschool educator at Wayne Township Preschool for 14 years working to provide equitable engaging science experiences to our youngest learners. Allison has obtained her Bachelors of Science in Early Childhood/Special Education at Iowa State University of Science and Technology and is a current student at Butler University in the EPPSP #38 program for educational administration. Allison has received Teachers Treasures, teach like a Champion Award for innovation and creativity, MSD of Wayne Township Extra Mile Award Recipient, and Dare to Dream award for advocating for special education students and creating STEM opportunities. Allison was featured for her preschool advocacy on Chalkbeat Education News, in the Indy Star, and as a classroom and curriculum model for various people in the industry. Allison has presented STEM in the classroom sessions at Indiana NAEYC conventions as well as district professional development sessions. There is nothing better than a creek walk, finding morel mushrooms and cracking open geodes. Peace, Love, Science
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You Be The Chemist
begins: 10:30
ends: 11:30
presentation #: 68
You Be The Chemist
suggested grade level: K-8
Join us to experience three fun, easy to do chemistry activities and learn the science behind them: Elephant Toothpaste Science is Art Iron In Cereal For those in Grades 5-8, you will learn about the upcoming You Be The Chemist Challenge
Kerrm Yau, Marcia Gillette, Larry Sernyk
Kerrm Yau moved to Carmel, IN in 2003 from Canada, where he finished his Graduate school with a PhD in Biochemistry. While working for then Dow AgroSciences as a research scientist, he also involved with Smoky Row Elementary School science fair and subsequently volunteered with the Indiana Science Education Foundation. Since then, Kerrm has been supporting the Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair as well as the Celebrate Science Indiana held at Indianapolis annually. Marcia Gilette is a retired Senior Lecturer in Chemistry at Indiana University Kokomo, now teaching as an adjunct faculty member. Emeritus member of the American Chemical Society (ACS), ACS Science Coach, Science Education Foundation of Indiana Board member; Volunteer with the You Be The Chemist program; and long-time co-organizer of the Howard County Science Fair. Larry Sernyk received a PhD in canola genetics / breeding from the University of Manitoba in 1982. He started his career in academia, moving to industry in 1984 where he worked until his retirement
Graduate Student Chemistry Society - MOLE at IUPUI
suggested grade level: 8
We will be doing a wide range of activities. We will be performing an experiment that demonstrates non-Newtonian fluids by making a corn starch mixture to show the various properties of non-Newtonian fluids, experiments showing surface tension using a penny and water and a paperclip and water, an experiment demonstrating the difference in density between objects, and a demonstration on how to determine if something is an acid or a base using a cabbage indicator, as well as a recipe for slime.
MOLE is an organization of graduate students in the Chemical and Chemical Biology Department at IUPUI. MOLE attempts to form a sense of unity and comradery among students who are pursuing a post-baccalaureate degree.
Hoosier Association of Science Teachers (HASTI)
suggested grade level: K-8
Each presenter will read a story that will offer a chance to build something out of recycled or recyclable materials. Kristen will read a story for grades K-2, Dawn a story for grades 3-5, and Shannon fun facts about recycling for grades 6-8.
Kristen Poindexter, Dawn Bick and Shannon Hudson (in order of appearance)
Kristen is correctly serving as the HASTI president, Dawn as the Elementary Education Director, and Shannon as the immediate past-president/NSTA District X representative. Among the three, they have over 70 years of classroom experience and have won numerous teaching awards. Each one focuses on STE(A)M in their teaching practices and encourages all students to recycle in all aspects of their lives.
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Lunar Landers
begins: 11:00
ends: 11:30
presentation #: 32
Indiana State Museum
suggested grade level: Preschool-2
Join ISM's Early Childhood Engagement Specialist, Evan Johnson, as he leads you on an out-of-this-world journey to build your very own lunar lander with materials you can find around your home. Test your engineering skills and see if you can land your vehicle on the moon while keeping your astronauts safe.
Bethany Thomas
Bethany Thomas, VP of Programs and Education Engagement has worked in museums for over 25 years focusing on museum education, experiences and community partner relationships.
Have you ever wondered where plastic comes from? Materials like plastics are formed from everyday materials that undergo a special type of bonding. In this experiment, you can learn about chemical bonds, see how to make your own plastic from milk, and maybe even invent a new type of plastic!
Alisson Contreras presenting. Developed by Meghann E. H. Roessler
At Marian University, our vision is to provide an education distinguished in its ability to prepare transformative leaders for service to the world. This project is part of an ongoing effort to foster scientific identity in students through inclusive practices. This was adapted in collaboration with Meghann E. H. Roessler, who is a Pre-Medicine major at the University of Dayton.
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Introduction to 3D Printing and Prototyping
begins: 11:00
ends: 11:30
presentation #: 74
Health & Science Innovations
suggested grade level: 6-12
Participants will learn about designing objects digitally using CAD software, and then creating them physically with a 3D printer. During this presentation we will teach design and CAD basics, file conversions, and the setup and use of 3D printers.
Matt DeLoughery, Nabeel Al-Khattab, Syreta Thomas
Matt DeLoughery studied architecture at Ball State University and Arizona State University. He is now the IDEAA Partnership Director, and focuses on workforce development for Industry 4.0. Nabeel is studying computer engineering, and recently received an award for his work in educating high school students in STEM topics.
Syreta is the Operations Manager at Health & Science Innovations. She creates and maintains many relationships with our community partners, and is completing her Master's Degree.
At our Corteva Indianapolis Campus our main focus is Crop Protection. During this Discovery phase we are going to take a deeper dive at the science and deci:sions that go into bringing a new molecule to life. We test thousands of molecules and protiens to determine if they have an insecticidal, herbicidal or fungicidal properties that interest us. Though this process we identify key problems impacting farmers around the world to develop what they need.
Heather Crespo
Heather Crespo is currently working in Regulatory and Stewardship where she provides the necessary documents for global regulatory submissions. In her 'spare' time she is the Event Coordinator for Corteva's Indianapolis Science Outreach program. She loves giving tours onsite and/or virtually!
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Craters
begins: 11:30
ends: 12:00
presentation #: 31
Indiana State Museum
suggested grade level: K-5
In this hands-on activity, make predictions and observations as you create your own impact craters using various size balls. Then compare your craters to images of real craters on the surface of the moon. What similarities or differences do you observe?
Bethany Thomas
Bethany Thomas, VP of Programs and Education Engagement has worked in museums for over 25 years focusing on museum education, experiences and community partner relationships.
Session 3: Story Time From Space! Listen to an astronaut Mike Hopkins aboard the ISS read about a dog named Max who goes to ISS and meet the author of the book Jeff Bennett.
Samantha Thorstensen
Samantha Thorstensen, Education Manager-CASIS manages the International Space Station U.S. National Laboratory, promoting large-scale use by business and academia. As Education Manager, Thorstensen enables educators, students, and a broad range of education development partners to use the ISS as a platform for student engagement and on-orbit experiments.
IUPUI Computer Science
suggested grade level: 2nd - up
Learn how to build a choose-your-own adventure game using free tools online. No programming experience is necessary, and you can use any computer, even a Chromebook or a phone. Suitable for all ages.
Andy Harris
Andy Harris is a sr. lecturer in computer science at Indiana University / Purdue University Indianapolis. He teaches and develops classes on programming languages and game development.
Have you ever wondered where plastic comes from? Materials like plastics are formed from everyday materials that undergo a special type of bonding. In this experiment, you can learn about chemical bonds, see how to make your own plastic from milk, and maybe even invent a new type of plastic!
Alisson Contreras presenting. Developed by Meghann E. H. Roessler
At Marian University, our vision is to provide an education distinguished in its ability to prepare transformative leaders for service to the world. This project is part of an ongoing effort to foster scientific identity in students through inclusive practices. This was adapted in collaboration with Meghann E. H. Roessler, who is a Pre-Medicine major at the University of Dayton.
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Fishes of the Amazon
begins: 11:30
ends: 12:00
presentation #: 53
MSD Wayne Township Schools
suggested grade level: K-12
It has been estimated that there are more species of fish in the Amazon Basin - than in the ocean! Join us as we explore the ecosystem and fishes of the Amazon. Jeff and Rick have made numerous trips throughout the Amazon Basin. Jeff is a life-long aquarist and speaker that maintains over 50 tropical fish aquariums in his home. In this session, we will share our thoughts, photos, artifacts, and experiences exploring the Amazon River system. You might even get a sneak peek of Rick and Jeff's fish room.
Rick Crosslin (Presenter), Jeff Cardwell (Presenter), Allison Kempers (Moderator)
Rick Crosslin is Scientist in Resident, MSD Wayne Township Schools. He has over 43 years' experience with summer camps, Camp director of the MSD Wayne STEM Science Summer Safari. Taught grades 3-6 in Indiana and Cairo, Egypt, and graduate courses for IUPUI. He has taught at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis, adolescent teens at the Indiana Department of Correction Boys' School, and former camp director of the Diabetes Youth Foundation of Indiana. Host and executive director of Emmy award-winning Indiana Expeditions a WFYI PBS science television program and The Great American Total Solar Eclipse 2017, motto: Science is for Everyone - Everywhere!
Jeff Cardwell has been active in the aquarium hobby for more than 50 years. He maintains over 60 aquaria and his interests and expertise extend to catfish, killies, rainbowfishes and cichlids. Jeff has traveled extensively to collect aquarium fishes on more than 40 trips to Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Suriname, Uruguay, Mexico, El Salvador, the Bahamas and the U.S. Virgin Islands. An enthusiastic keeper of North America's native fishes, his collecting trips have also taken him to many parts of the United States. Both as a speaker and a judge, Jeff has been a familiar figure at shows throughout the Midwest for more than forty years. He is an active member of the American Cichlid Association and the Circle City Aquarium Society.
Allison Kempers is an explorer, early childhood educator, aspiring administrator, and early childhood advocate. Allison has been a preschool educator at Wayne Township Preschool for 14 years working to provide equitable engaging science experiences to our youngest learners. Allison has obtained her Bachelors of Science in Early Childhood/Special Education at Iowa State University of Science and Technology and is a current student at Butler University in the EPPSP #38 program for educational administration. Allison has received Teachers Treasures, teach like a Champion Award for innovation and creativity, MSD of Wayne Township Extra Mile Award Recipient, and Dare to Dream award for advocating for special education students and creating STEM opportunities. Allison was featured for her preschool advocacy on Chalkbeat Education News, in the Indy Star, and as a classroom and curriculum model for various people in the industry. Allison has presented STEM in the classroom sessions at Indiana NAEYC conventions as well as district professional development sessions. There is nothing better than a creek walk, finding morel mushrooms and cracking open geodes! Peace, Love, Science
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Explore Plastics with Slime Investigate with Chromatography
begins: 11:30
ends: 12:00
presentation #: 73
American Chemical Society Central Indiana Chapter
suggested grade level: K-7
"Explore plastics" with Camille Schrier, Miss America 2020, as she makes SLIME! "Investigate with Chromotagraphy!" with Dr Darryl Boyd, US Naval Research Laboratory
Linda Osborn
Linda Osborne is Director of Analytical Research at Heritage Research Group
Camille Schrier, Miss America 2020
suggested grade level: all
Camille Schrier
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12:30
At Home Chemistry Fun
begins: 12:30
ends: 1:00
presentation #: 9
Butler University Chemistry in the Community
suggested grade level: 3-9
We will demonstrate four activities you can do at home without any scientific equipment. We will explore changes in color and liquid to solid changes and demonstrate how you can actively explore these activities at home. Specific activities include: red cabbage juice color changes, a rainbow reaction, color changing slime, and corn starch Oobleck.
Audrey Davenport, Jay Brickley, Hannah Beaven, Alex Sadzewicz
Students enrolled in the Butler University Chemistry in the Community class will present some chemistry activities that you can do at home.
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Flight: Build and Fly a Model - Be an Aviator
begins: 12:30
ends: 1:00
presentation #: 54
MSD Wayne Township Schools
suggested grade level: K-12
Throughout history, creating and studying models has provided a way to learn, experiment, and innovate. This session focuses on how to build and fly some amazing models. Our activities are suitable for a wide range of ages and include flight dynamics, control surfaces, Newton's Laws, potential/kinetic energy, the center of gravity, speed, weight/lift, thrust/drag, and just a lot of fun. Join us to learn about the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) the world-class headquarters of all things that fly - located in Muncie, Indiana. Building and flying models make you an aviator! In this session, you will learn how to build some fantastic models.
Rick Crosslin (Presenter), Kyle Jaracz (Presenter), Allison Kempers (Moderator)
Rick Crosslin is Scientist in Resident, MSD Wayne Township Schools. He has over 43 years' experience with summer camps, Camp director of the MSD Wayne STEM Science Summer Safari. Taught grades 3-6 in Indiana and Cairo, Egypt, and graduate courses for IUPUI. He has taught at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis, adolescent teens at the Indiana Department of Correction Boys' School, and former camp director of the Diabetes Youth Foundation of Indiana. Host and executive director of Emmy award-winning Indiana Expeditions a WFYI PBS science television program and The Great American Total Solar Eclipse 2017, motto: Science is for Everyone - Everywhere!
Kyle Jaracz is a problem solver and outside the box creative who enjoys collaborating with a wide range of individuals. A former Army Infantry team leader, Kyle graduated from Anderson University with a degree in visual communications. Having occupied a wide array of positions within the field of design, Kyle has sought new challenges as the Director of Education at a national nonprofit organization, the Academy of Model Aeronautics. Kyle is highly skilled in leadership, public speaking, and management. Kyle has presented in front of a multitude of audiences that include podcasts, webinars, television interviews, and professional conferences. In addition, Kyle has been published multiple times in AM&P Signatures, Model Aviation, and Park Pilot magazines. Kyle's other interests include metalworking, woodworking, powered paramotoring, and maintaining the family home built in the 1870s along with his wife Mary and their two boys.
Allison Kempers is an explorer, early childhood educator, aspiring administrator, and early childhood advocate. Allison has been a preschool educator at Wayne Township Preschool for 14 years working to provide equitable engaging science experiences to our youngest learners. Allison has obtained her Bachelors of Science in Early Childhood/Special Education at Iowa State University of Science and Technology and is a current student at Butler University in the EPPSP #38 program for educational administration. Allison has received Teachers Treasures, teach like a Champion Award for innovation and creativity, MSD of Wayne Township Extra Mile Award Recipient, and Dare to Dream award for advocating for special education students and creating STEM opportunities. Allison was featured for her preschool advocacy on Chalkbeat Education News, in the Indy Star, and as a classroom and curriculum model for various people in the industry. Allison has presented STEM in the classroom sessions at Indiana NAEYC conventions as well as district professional development sessions. There is nothing better than a creek walk, finding morel mushrooms and cracking open geodes! Peace, Love, Science
This Antarctica introductory presentation will include highlights of, and information about, James Lowery's most recent 3-week trip to Antarctica, the White Continent. Lowery will narrate a video of this, his sixth trip to Antarctica, and will answer questions at the end of the video. That trip focused on whale research conducted by scientists on the ship, and the narration will show many of the whale encounters and information about the whales.
James Lowery
James Lowery is retired from an administrative position at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and considers himself an "Amateur Scientist." He has traveled to Antarctica six times and states that it is his most favorite place on Earth.
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Enzymes and Applesauce
begins: 1:00
ends: 1:30
presentation #: 17
Corteva Agriscience
suggested grade level: 6-8
This activity is a high-level introduction to cell biology and enzymes. We will learn what enzymes are, and how we use them in every day products. Our experiment will test the effect of an Enzyme (Pectinase) on Applesauce.
Richard Moscrip
Hello, my name Rick. I graduated from High School in 2000. For the next 8 years I served in the military as an Infantryman. After my time in the military, I decided to go to college and study biology. After graduation, I got a job at Corteva Agriscience in Bioprocess R&D. I have been here for 5 years.
Health & Science Innovations
suggested grade level: 6-12
Participants will learn about designing objects digitally using CAD software, and then creating them physically with a 3D printer. During this presentation we will teach design and CAD basics, file conversions, and the setup and use of 3D printers.
Heritage Research Group
suggested grade level: 1-8
Your job is to create a bridge that will span between two imaginary islands without touching any water in between, even when exposed to weight in the middle. This can be tricky because your bridge will naturally start to sag. Hint: triangles are stronger than squares.
Ginger Rothrock
Ginger Rothrock is Senior Director of Heritage Ventures. Aaron Rothrock is an educator and CEO of Science Summer and Track Out Camps, and is assisted by his daughter, Hailey, who will be answering any questions.
What Lies Beneath? Make your Own Infrared Camera to Find Out
begins: 1:00
ends: 1:30
presentation #: 37
Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
suggested grade level: 6 - College
The world looks different when viewed outside the visible spectrum. Similar to x-rays, long wavelength infrared radiation can penetrate through many materials, allowing you to harmlessly peak beneath the surface of artworks to see what lies beneath. Join us to learn how to make an inexpensive IR camera from a cheap night vision webcam.
Gregory Dale Smith
Dr. Smith is the Senior Conservation Scientist at the IMA where he runs an analytical laboratory for the study and preservation of the museum's encyclopedic collections.
IUPUI Undergraduate Neuroscience Program
suggested grade level: K-6
Of all the senses, we rely most on our sense of sight. In this activity, we will focus on the following questions: How do our eyes detect depth? How do our brains use visual information to give us the perception that our world is three-dimensional rather than flat? What happens when our brains are tricked and we experience illusions?
Bethany Neal-Beliveau
Dr. Neal-Beliveau is a Neuroscience and Psychology faculty member at IUPUI. She majored in Pharmacy at Purdue University, earned M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Pharmacology from the University of Minnesota, and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. She has been at IUPUI since 1993, teaches courses in neuroscience and psychopharmacology, and is actively involved in neuroscience outreach programs.
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Easy STEM Fun with STEM Scouts
begins: 1:00
ends: 1:30
presentation #: 59
STEM Scouts, Boy Scouts of America
suggested grade level: 3-8
Join this presentation to conduct and experiment right at home and learn about the STEM Scouts program and the fun you can have all year long.
Spencer Brink
Spencer Brink is the Workforce Readiness Director for the Crossroads of America Council in Indianapolis, IN. Spencer was raised in Colorado and went to College in Binghamton, New York before landing in Indianapolis. As Workforce Readiness Director, Spencer works with families, volunteer, community organizations and corporations to provide hands on experiences for youth in STEM and beyond.
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Building a Circuit and Careers in Science
begins: 1:00
ends: 1:30
presentation #: 69
National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE)
suggested grade level: K-8
Participants will interact with presenters to build a circuit and information on how to order and build their own.
Celia Ochoa, Kimberly Collins, Ph.D.
Celia Ochoa Medina is a biomedical engineer and scientist at Eli Lilly and Company. Celia was born in Durango, Mexico and lived there until the age of 4 before moving to Indiana where she was raised and pursued her education. Celia grew up on the westside of Indianapolis, where she attended and graduated from Ben Davis High School in 2014. In 2015, through the support of local and national scholarships she continued her education at Ivy Tech Community College through an 11-month Accelerated Associate Degree Program in General Studies/Liberal Arts before transferring to IUPUI. Following her passion for science and problem solving she quickly became involved in undergraduate research at IUPUI through the IU School of Medicine in both the departments of Pathology and Emergency Medicine. In 2019, Celia was awarded the Richard E Ward Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program Award and the Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Research. She is an active member of NOBCChE, Women & Hi Tech, and Project Stepping Stone of Indiana. Celia is passionate about keeping the youth excited about STEM careers and increasing representation of minority and low-income students in the STEM field.
Dr. Kimberly Collins is a Research Scientist at Indiana University School of Medicine. She has been a volunteer for NOBCChE for seven years and is very passionate about helping others learn more about science!
At our Corteva Indianapolis Campus our main focus is Crop Protection. During this Discovery phase we are going to take a deeper dive at the science and decisions that go into bringing a new molecule to life. We test thousands of molecules and protiens to determine if they have an insecticidal, herbicidal or fungicidal properties that interest us. Though this process we identify key problems impacting farmers around the world to develop what they need.
Heather Crespo
Heather Crespo is currently working in Regulatory and Stewardship where she provides the necessary documents for global regulatory submissions. In her 'spare' time she is the Event Coordinator for Corteva's Indianapolis Science Outreach program. She loves giving tours onsite and/or virtually!
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Make a game in Scratch
begins: 1:30
ends: 2:00
presentation #: 42
IUPUI Computer Science
suggested grade level: All grades
Learn how to use the wonderful free Scratch environment to build your own games. Start simple, but then you will learn how to use more advanced features like variables. Suitable for all ages
Andy Harris
Andy Harris is a sr. lecturer in computer science at Indiana University / Purdue University Indianapolis. He teaches and develops classes on programming languages and game development. He is also the author of numerous books on programming and game development.
STEM Scouts, Boy Scouts of America
suggested grade level: 3-8
Join this presentation to conduct and experiment right at home and learn about the STEM Scouts program and the fun you can have all year long.
Spencer Brink
Spencer Brink is the Workforce Readiness Director for the Crossroads of America Council in Indianapolis, IN. Spencer was raised in Colorado and went to College in Binghamton, New York before landing in Indianapolis. As Workforce Readiness Director, Spencer works with families, volunteer, community organizations and corporations to provide hands on experiences for youth in STEM and beyond.
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Fossils in the Field
begins: 1:30
ends: 2:00
presentation #: 61
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
suggested grade level: 3-5
Join us for a taste of the virtual educational programming being offered at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. This session will feature a live demonstration of how newly-discovered fossils are preserved for transport to the Museum's famous Paleolab! We'll look at images of scientists at work collecting fossils for the Museum's new Mission Jurassic initiative, then explore how those experts create special field jackets to protect the fossils they have discovered. If you'd like to try the activity we present for yourself, you will need just few a materials:
White glue
Gauze, newspaper, or burlap cut into 1 inch by 5 inch strips
A fossil or rock (basically any small, hard object you won't mind sealing away for a bit will work)
Aluminum foil square big enough to wrap around your chosen object
John McCollum
John McCollum is a career educator who has over 20 years of experience in the science education field. As a supervisor in the STEMLab at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis he spends his days demonstrating science concepts for in-person visitors (while following the appropriate social-distancing protocols, of course), as well as running virtual science programs for teachers and their students who are visiting the Museum online.
National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE)
suggested grade level: K-8
Participants will interact with presenters to build a circuit and information on how to order and build their own.
Celia Ochoa, Kimberly Collins, Ph.D.
Celia Ochoa Medina is a biomedical engineer and scientist at Eli Lilly and Company. Celia was born in Durango, Mexico and lived there until the age of 4 before moving to Indiana where she was raised and pursued her education. Celia grew up on the westside of Indianapolis, where she attended and graduated from Ben Davis High School in 2014. In 2015, through the support of local and national scholarships she continued her education at Ivy Tech Community College through an 11-month Accelerated Associate Degree Program in General Studies/Liberal Arts before transferring to IUPUI. Following her passion for science and problem solving she quickly became involved in undergraduate research at IUPUI through the IU School of Medicine in both the departments of Pathology and Emergency Medicine. In 2019, Celia was awarded the Richard E Ward Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program Award and the Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Research. She is an active member of NOBCChE, Women & Hi Tech, and Project Stepping Stone of Indiana. Celia is passionate about keeping the youth excited about STEM careers and increasing representation of minority and low-income students in the STEM field.
Dr. Kimberly Collins is a Research Scientist at Indiana University School of Medicine. She has been a volunteer for NOBCChE for seven years and is very passionate about helping others learn more about science!
This presentation combines the sights and scientific information about penguins from six trips the presenter took to Antarctica, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia Island, and South America. It presents facts about penguins as well as personal experiences with the penguins and photographs and videos of the penguins he saw - 1.5 million on one of the trips and a total of several million on all trips combined. Views of the land, ice, icebergs, glaciers, research stations, etc. are combined with information about the penguins.
James Lowery
James Lowery is retired from an administrative position at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and considers himself an "Amateur Scientist." He has traveled to Antarctica six times and states that it is his most favorite place on Earth.
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At Home Chemistry Fun
begins: 2:00
ends: 2:30
presentation #: 10
Butler University Chemistry in the Community
suggested grade level: 3-9
We will demonstrate four activities you can do at home without any scientific equipment. We will explore changes in color and liquid to solid changes and demonstrate how you can actively explore these activities at home. Specific activities include: red cabbage juice color changes, a rainbow reaction, color changing slime, and corn starch Oobleck.
Lucas Wathen, Bridget Kaster, Betsy Werner, Danielle Duff
Students enrolled in the Butler University Chemistry in the Community class will present some chemistry activities that you can do at home.
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Virtual Tour: Discovery of a Molecule!
begins: 2:00
ends: 2:30
presentation #: 14
Corteva Agriscience
suggested grade level: 2 +
At our Corteva Indianapolis Campus our main focus is Crop Protection. During this Discovery phase we are going to take a deeper dive at the science and decisions that go into bringing a new molecule to life. We test thousands of molecules and protiens to determine if they have an insecticidal, herbicidal or fungicidal properties that interest us. Though this process we identify key problems impacting farmers around the world to develop what they need.
Heather Crespo
Heather Crespo is currently working in Regulatory and Stewardship where she provides the necessary documents for global regulatory submissions. In her 'spare' time she is the Event Coordinator for Corteva's Indianapolis Science Outreach program. She loves giving tours onsite and/or virtually!
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Beneath the Leaves
begins: 2:00
ends: 2:30
presentation #: 33
Indiana University Bloomington
suggested grade level: K-5
In the forests around our homes, a secret world hides just out of view. We will meet the critters of this world, discuss how they survive, and talk about the role they play in the forest habitat. We will design a pit-fall trap to catch some of these critters for gentle observation before releasing them back to their homes.
Chris Dinges
Chris "Dinges" Dinges is a honey bee psychologist turned biology outreach specialist. With his trusty army of arthropods, Dinges seeks to teach S.T.E.A.M. to anyone that will listen. His primary focus is fostering empathy for life through direct interaction and experience. Dinges is currently part of IU Biology Outreach and partners with the Wonderlab in Bloomington, Indiana.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
suggested grade level: 3-5
Join us for a taste of the virtual educational programming being offered at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. This session will feature a live demonstration of how newly-discovered fossils are preserved for transport to the Museum's famous Paleolab! We'll look at images of scientists at work collecting fossils for the Museum's new Mission Jurassic initiative, then explore how those experts create special field jackets to protect the fossils they have discovered. If you'd like to try the activity we present for yourself, you will need just few a materials:
White glue
Gauze, newspaper, or burlap cut into 1 inch by 5 inch strips
A fossil or rock (basically any small, hard object you won't mind sealing away for a bit will work)
Aluminum foil square big enough to wrap around your chosen object
John McCollum
John McCollum is a career educator who has over 20 years of experience in the science education field. As a supervisor in the STEMLab at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis he spends his days demonstrating science concepts for in-person visitors (while following the appropriate social-distancing protocols, of course), as well as running virtual science programs for teachers and their students who are visiting the Museum online.
The University of Indianapolis - R.B. Annis School of Engineering
suggested grade level: K-12
The R.B. Annis School of Engineering at the University of Indianapolis will present three activities which can be done at home; a simple electronics and Arduino demo using Tinkercad, an ergonomics activity where students can determine dominant components in the body, and a mechanical engineering statics activity building spaghetti and marshmallow bridges. Come join us to explore the fun of engineering!
Dr. Megan Hammond, Dr. Najmus Saqib, Dr. Rashedul Sarker, Dr. Paul Talaga
Dr. Megan Hammond specializes in Industrial Engineering, focusing in the areas of Simulation, Ergonomics, and Operations Research. She is passionate about teaching her students to think about the user and solve problems that help people.
Dr. Najmus Saqib specializes in Mechanical Engineering, Spectroscopy, and Electrochemistry. He loves to work with students to create outstanding solutions.
Dr. Rashedul Sarker specializes in Mechanical Engineering, Multi-functional Materials, Particle Image Velocimetry, Shadowgraphy, and Thermo-fluid Science. He is passionate about teaching, and bridging the gap between real-world problems and problems in academic settings.
Dr. Paul Talaga specializes in Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Data Science. He is passionate about teaching everyone to program.
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You Be The Chemist
begins: 2:00
ends: 3:00
presentation #: 67
You Be The Chemist
suggested grade level: K-8
Join us to experience three fun, easy to do chemistry activities and learn the science behind them: Elephant Toothpaste Science is Art Iron In Cereal For those in Grades 5-8, you will learn about the upcoming You Be The Chemist Challenge
Kerrm Yau, Marcia Gillette, Larry Sernyk
Kerrm Yau moved to Carmel, IN in 2003 from Canada, where he finished his Graduate school with a PhD in Biochemistry. While working for then Dow AgroSciences as a research scientist, he also involved with Smoky Row Elementary School science fair and subsequently volunteered with the Indiana Science Education Foundation. Since then, Kerrm has been supporting the Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair as well as the Celebrate Science Indiana held at Indianapolis annually.
Marcia Gilette is a retired Senior Lecturer in Chemistry at Indiana University Kokomo, now teaching as an adjunct faculty member. Emeritus member of the American Chemical Society (ACS), ACS Science Coach, Science Education Foundation of Indiana Board member; Volunteer with the You Be The Chemist program; and long-time co-organizer of the Howard County Science Fair.
Larry Sernyk received a PhD in canola genetics / breeding from the University of Manitoba in 1982. He started his career in academia, moving to industry in 1984 where he worked until retirement in 2015, most recently with Dow AgroSciences. He is very passionate about Science education outreach including science fairs and public STEM events.
Butler University, Department of Biological Sciences
suggested grade level: K-8
Learn about the special properties of water, and why water is so important for life on Earth!
Emily Huffman, Emma Hughes, Robert Kreloff, Trenton Rust, Renee Shudick
Students from the Biology Indianapolis Outreach course in the Department of Biological Sciences at Butler University will present several activities about biology in our world - from the tiniest molecules to the great outdoors. The Department of Biological Sciences is one of the largest programs in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Butler. Biology faculty with diverse specialties engage undergraduates in a broad biology curriculum, opportunities for independent research, and unique study abroad opportunities.
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Build a 3D model
begins: 2:30
ends: 3:00
presentation #: 43
IUPUI Computer Science
suggested grade level: All grades advanced
Learn how to create your own 3D models with free Blender software. Anything you can imagine, you can build. Suitable for any age, but 3D modeling does move quickly.
Andy Harris
Andy Harris is a Sr. lecturer in computer science at Indiana University / Purdue University Indianapolis. He teaches and develops classes on programming languages and game development. He is also the author of numerous books on programming and game development.
StarBASE Indiana - Indianapolis
suggested grade level: 6-12
Learners play the role of a Dragon Genetic Counselor determining the percent chance for several different baby dragon traits. They are given the parent genotypes for 3 different traits, and then must answer questions on their worksheet pertaining to the Punnett Square for each trait. Colored beads, which represent phenotypic traits, are put into a cup and drawn randomly to determine the phenotypes that their baby dragon ends up with. At the end of the lesson learners color a baby dragon image, provided on their worksheet, with these characteristics.
Kathryn Terrell "Bebop"
Kathryn Terrell, known as "Bebop" by her students, is a STEM instructor for the non-profit hands-on STEM program DoD STARBASE. DoD STARBASE is a national program with four Indiana locations. Kathryn teaches at the Indianapolis location.
Butler University Chemistry in the Community
suggested grade level: 3-9
We will demonstrate four activities you can do at home without any scientific equipment. We will explore changes in color and liquid to solid changes and demonstrate how you can actively explore these activities at home. Specific activities include: red cabbage juice color changes, a rainbow reaction, color changing slime, and corn starch Oobleck.
Students enrolled in the Butler University Chemistry in the Community class will present some chemistry activities that you can do at home.
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Balloon Racers
begins: 3:00
ends: 3:30
presentation #: 20
Girl Scouts of Central Indiana
suggested grade level: K-6 (adult assistance recommended for younger students)
Join us to learn a little about potential and kinetic energy. We will then build a balloon racer. If you want to build along with us grab the following supplies: a few balloons, straws, scissors and tape. You will also need something to make the body of your car and wheels, some suggestions include cardboard, craft sticks, paper plates, or dink lids, CD's, and skewers.
Jaime Hubbard
This session will be led by Jaime Hubbard, the program manager-STEM for Girl Scouts of Central Indiana. Jaime has been involved with informal STEM education for over 15 years.
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Introduction to 3D Printing and Prototyping
begins: 3:00
ends: 3:30
presentation #: 26
Health & Science Innovations
suggested grade level: 6-12
Participants will learn about designing objects digitally using CAD software, and then creating them physically with a 3D printer. During this presentation we will teach design and CAD basics, file conversions, and the setup and use of 3D printers.
Matt DeLoughery, Nabeel Al-Khattab, Syreta Thomas
Matt DeLoughery studied architecture at Ball State University and Arizona State University. He is now the IDEAA Partnership Director, and focuses on workforce development for Industry 4.0. Nabeel is studying computer engineering, and recently received an award for his work in educating high school students in STEM topics. Syreta is the Operations Manager at Health & Science Innovations. She creates and maintains many relationships with our community partners, and is completing her Master's Degree.
IUPUI Undergraduate Neuroscience Program
suggested grade level: 7-12
Of all the senses, we rely most on our sense of sight. In this activity, we will focus on the following questions: How do our eyes detect depth? How do our brains use visual information to give us the perception that our world is three-dimensional rather than flat? What happens when our brains are tricked and we experience illusions?
Bethany Neal-Beliveau
Dr. Neal-Beliveau is a Neuroscience and Psychology faculty member at IUPUI. She majored in Pharmacy at Purdue University, earned M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Pharmacology from the University of Minnesota, and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. She has been at IUPUI since 1993, teaches courses in neuroscience and psychopharmacology, and is actively involved in neuroscience outreach programs.
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Making Plastic Polymers from Milk
begins: 3:00
ends: 3:30
presentation #: 47
Marian University
suggested grade level: K-5
Have you ever wondered where plastic comes from? Materials like plastics are formed from everyday materials that undergo a special type of bonding. In this experiment, you can learn about chemical bonds, see how to make your own plastic from milk, and maybe even invent a new type of plastic!
Alisson Contreras presenting. Developed by Meghann E. H. Roessler
At Marian University, our vision is to provide an education distinguished in its ability to prepare transformative leaders for service to the world. This project is part of an ongoing effort to foster scientific identity in students through inclusive practices. This was adapted in collaboration with Meghann E. H. Roessler, who is a Pre-Medicine major at the University of Dayton.
Purdue Extension - Marion County
suggested grade level: 3-5
What's inside the chicken eggs that you buy at the grocery store? Are they the same as the eggs that hatch into little chicks on a farm? And how does a chick grow in an egg for 21 days without any food or water? Join Purdue Extension and 4-H to learn all about the world inside the tiny little eggs that chickens lay!
Rachael Smith
Rachael Smith is a 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator for Marion County. In 4 H programs, kids and teens complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
suggested grade level: 3-5
Join us for a taste of the virtual educational programming being offered at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. This session will feature a live demonstration of how newly-discovered fossils are preserved for transport to the Museum's famous Paleolab! We'll look at images of scientists at work collecting fossils for the Museum's new Mission Jurassic initiative, then explore how those experts create special field jackets to protect the fossils they have discovered. If you'd like to try the activity we present for yourself, you will need just few a materials:
White glue
Gauze, newspaper, or burlap cut into 1 inch by 5 inch strips
A fossil or rock (basically any small, hard object you won't mind sealing away for a bit will work)
Aluminum foil square big enough to wrap around your chosen object
John McCollum
John McCollum is a career educator who has over 20 years of experience in the science education field. As a supervisor in the STEMLab at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis he spends his days demonstrating science concepts for in-person visitors (while following the appropriate social-distancing protocols, of course), as well as running virtual science programs for teachers and their students who are visiting the Museum online.
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3:30
Colorful Carnations
begins: 3:30
ends: 4:00
presentation #: 6
Butler University, Department of Biological Sciences
suggested grade level: K-5
Learn about the hidden inside parts of plants, and watch as we turn a white flower a new color!
Meredith Buganski, Anu Kadempeli, Olivia Plant, Megan Waxman
Students from the "Biology Indianapolis Outreach" course in the Department of Biological Sciences at Butler University will present several activities about biology in our world-from the tiniest molecules to the great outdoors. The Department of Biological Sciences is one of the largest programs in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Butler. Biology faculty with diverse specialties engage undergraduates in a broad biology curriculum, opportunities for independent research, and unique study abroad opportunities.
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Balloon Racers
begins: 3:30
ends: 4:00
presentation #: 21
Girl Scouts of Central Indiana
suggested grade level: K-6 (adult assistance recommended for younger students)
Join us to learn a little about potential and kinetic energy. We will then build a balloon racer. If you want to build along with us grab the following supplies: a few balloons, straws, scissors and tape. You will also need something to make the body of your car and wheels, some suggestions include cardboard, craft sticks, paper plates, or dink lids, CD's, and skewers.
Jaime Hubbard
This session will be led by Jaime Hubbard, the program manager-STEM for Girl Scouts of Central Indiana. Jaime has been involved with informal STEM education for over 15 years.
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Make your own FPS!
begins: 3:30
ends: 4:00
presentation #: 44
IUPUI Computer Science
suggested grade level: All grades advanced
Learn how you can create a basic first-person shooter using only free tools: blender and the armory game engine plugin. It may help to attend the 3D modeling session first, but it is not necessary. Suitable for any age, but there is some math and logic necessary here.
Andy Harris
Andy Harris is a Sr. lecturer in computer science at Indiana University / Purdue University Indianapolis. He teaches and develops classes on programming languages and game development. He is also the author of numerous books on programming and game development.
Have you ever wondered where plastic comes from? Materials like plastics are formed from everyday materials that undergo a special type of bonding. In this experiment, you can learn about chemical bonds, see how to make your own plastic from milk, and maybe even invent a new type of plastic!
Alisson Contreras presenting. Developed by Meghann E. H. Roessler
At Marian University, our vision is to provide an education distinguished in its ability to prepare transformative leaders for service to the world. This project is part of an ongoing effort to foster scientific identity in students through inclusive practices. This was adapted in collaboration with Meghann E. H. Roessler, who is a Pre-Medicine major at the University of Dayton.
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Fossils in the Field
begins: 3:30
ends: 4:00
presentation #: 64
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
suggested grade level: 3-5
Join us for a taste of the virtual educational programming being offered at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. This session will feature a live demonstration of how newly-discovered fossils are preserved for transport to the Museum's famous Paleolab! We'll look at images of scientists at work collecting fossils for the Museum's new Mission Jurassic initiative, then explore how those experts create special field jackets to protect the fossils they have discovered. If you'd like to try the activity we present for yourself, you will need just few a materials:
White glue
Gauze, newspaper, or burlap cut into 1 inch by 5 inch strips
A fossil or rock (basically any small, hard object you won't mind sealing away for a bit will work)
Aluminum foil square big enough to wrap around your chosen object
John McCollum
John McCollum is a career educator who has over 20 years of experience in the science education field. As a supervisor in the STEMLab at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis he spends his days demonstrating science concepts for in-person visitors (while following the appropriate social-distancing protocols, of course), as well as running virtual science programs for teachers and their students who are visiting the Museum online.
Explore Plastics with Slime Investigate with Chromatography!
begins: 4:00
ends: 4:30
presentation #: 1
American Chemical Society Central Indiana Chapter
suggested grade level: K-7
"Explore plastics" with Camille Schrier, Miss America 2020, as she makes SLIME!"Investigate with Chromotagraphy!" with Dr Darryl Boyd, US Naval Research Laboratory
Linda Osborn
Linda Osborne is Director of Analytical Research at Heritage Research Group
Butler University, Department of Biological Sciences
suggested grade level: K-8
Learn about the special properties of water, and why water is so important for life on Earth!
James Ewing, Emma Harris, Alyssa Ritter, Harrison Smith, Viktor Stjepic
Students from the "Biology Indianapolis Outreach" course in the Department of Biological Sciences at Butler University will present several activities about biology in our world-from the tiniest molecules to the great outdoors. The Department of Biological Sciences is one of the largest programs in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Butler. Biology faculty with diverse specialties engage undergraduates in a broad biology curriculum, opportunities for independent research, and unique study abroad opportunities.
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Balloon Racers
begins: 4:00
ends: 4:30
presentation #: 22
Girl Scouts of Central Indiana
suggested grade level: K-6 (adult assistance recommended for younger students)
Join us to learn a little about potential and kinetic energy. We will then build a balloon racer. If you want to build along with us grab the following supplies: a few balloons, straws, scissors and tape. You will also need something to make the body of your car and wheels, some suggestions include cardboard, craft sticks, paper plates, or dink lids, CD's, and skewers.
Jaime Hubbard
This session will be led by Jaime Hubbard, the program manager-STEM for Girl Scouts of Central Indiana. Jaime has been involved with informal STEM education for over 15 years.
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Beneath the Leaves
begins: 4:00
ends: 4:30
presentation #: 34
Indiana University Bloomington
suggested grade level: K-5
In the forests around our homes, a secret world hides just out of view. We will meet the critters of this world, discuss how they survive, and talk about the role they play in the forest habitat. We will design a pit-fall trap to catch some of these critters for gentle observation before releasing them back to their homes.
Chris Dinges
Chris "Dinges" Dinges is a honey bee psychologist turned biology outreach specialist. With his trusty army of arthropods, Dinges seeks to teach S.T.E.A.M. to anyone that will listen. His primary focus is fostering empathy for life through direct interaction and experience. Dinges is currently part of IU Biology Outreach and partners with the Wonderlab in Bloomington, Indiana.
We will demonstrate four activities you can do at home without any scientific equipment. We will explore changes in color and liquid to solid changes and demonstrate how you can actively explore these activities at home. Specific activities include: red cabbage juice color changes, a rainbow reaction, color changing slime, and corn starch Oobleck.
See a real pig kidney and talk to someone who received a lifesaving organ transplant. Donate Life Indiana will share one of our Lifesavers videos and follow-up activities. Learn incredible facts about the human body and about how we can help others who await a lifesaving transplant.
Eggs that you buy in the store or get from backyard chickens are great for breakfast and baking but are also chemically interesting. Join us for demonstrations around eggshells, selective membranes, pH, and cooking chemistry. These experiments are done with materials you may have at home, and we'll also introduce you to some of our feathered friends!
In the forests around our homes, a secret world hides just out of view. We will meet the critters of this world, discuss how they survive, and talk about the role they play in the forest habitat. We will design a pit-fall trap to catch some of these critters for gentle observation before releasing them back to their homes.
Session 1: Welcome to Space Station Explorers Google Classroom! Learn about Space Station Explorers resources for students of all ages. We have Plants in Space, Germs in Space, and ....SLIME in Space! by Samantha Thorstensen, Education Project Manager
Join us as we explore fossils from around the world and right here under your feet in Indiana. When children hold a fossil their imagination instantly transports them to a world where dinosaurs walked the earth. Fossils are powerful tools that can motivate children to learn. They are nature's written records in rock. A fossil is the remains, imprint, or evidence of an organism from the past. It is a window into distant past worlds. To some fossils are just curious natural oddities of little value. To scientists, they are the physical evidence and data used to measure and test. Children love dinosaurs because it is real evidence that strange fantastic worlds can exist. Imagination and reality come face to face when a child holds a fossil in their hands. In this presentation, we will explore the fantastic fossil world. Indiana is filled with world-class fossils - just waiting for you to discover!
What's inside the chicken eggs that you buy at the grocery store? Are they the same as the eggs that hatch into little chicks on a farm? And how does a chick grow in an egg for 21 days without any food or water? Join Purdue Extension and 4-H to learn all about the world inside the tiny little eggs that chickens lay!
Learners will watch a video where they will be introduced to concepts related to the engineering design process and forces affecting airplanes in flight by constructing a paper airplane that returns to the thrower. At the end there will be a discussion about how learners can modify their airplane and how this will impact its flight. If time allows there will be a second video for a more traditional airplane designed for long distance throws.
Take a virtual tour of the Butler University campus with us and learn why our school is home to more than just college students!
The scientists at your company have come up with a new product that has the healthy benefits of broccoli but taste like chocolate. Your challenge, if you would accept, will be to create a social media campaign using the vital information you have learned to have a successful product launch.
We will be doing a wide range of activities. We will be performing an experiment that demonstrates non-Newtonian fluids by making a corn starch mixture to show the various properties of non-Newtonian fluids, experiments showing surface tension using a penny and water and a paperclip and water, an experiment demonstrating the difference in density between objects, and a demonstration on how to determine if something is an acid or a base using a cabbage indicator, as well as a recipe for slime.
Join us to experience three fun, easy to do chemistry activities and learn the science behind them: Elephant Toothpaste Science is Art Iron In Cereal For those in Grades 5-8, you will learn about the upcoming You Be The Chemist Challenge
Each presenter will read a story that will offer a chance to build something out of recycled or recyclable materials. Kristen will read a story for grades K-2, Dawn a story for grades 3-5, and Shannon fun facts about recycling for grades 6-8.
Join ISM's Early Childhood Engagement Specialist, Evan Johnson, as he leads you on an out-of-this-world journey to build your very own lunar lander with materials you can find around your home. Test your engineering skills and see if you can land your vehicle on the moon while keeping your astronauts safe.
Have you ever wondered where plastic comes from? Materials like plastics are formed from everyday materials that undergo a special type of bonding. In this experiment, you can learn about chemical bonds, see how to make your own plastic from milk, and maybe even invent a new type of plastic!
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Participants will learn about designing objects digitally using CAD software, and then creating them physically with a 3D printer. During this presentation we will teach design and CAD basics, file conversions, and the setup and use of 3D printers.
Learn how to build a choose-your-own adventure game using free tools online. No programming experience is necessary, and you can use any computer, even a Chromebook or a phone. Suitable for all ages.
Andy Harris 
"Explore plastics" with Camille Schrier, Miss America 2020, as she makes SLIME! "Investigate with Chromotagraphy!" with Dr Darryl Boyd, US Naval Research Laboratory
This Antarctica introductory presentation will include highlights of, and information about, James Lowery's most recent 3-week trip to Antarctica, the White Continent. Lowery will narrate a video of this, his sixth trip to Antarctica, and will answer questions at the end of the video. That trip focused on whale research conducted by scientists on the ship, and the narration will show many of the whale encounters and information about the whales.
The world looks different when viewed outside the visible spectrum. Similar to x-rays, long wavelength infrared radiation can penetrate through many materials, allowing you to harmlessly peak beneath the surface of artworks to see what lies beneath. Join us to learn how to make an inexpensive IR camera from a cheap night vision webcam.
Of all the senses, we rely most on our sense of sight. In this activity, we will focus on the following questions: How do our eyes detect depth? How do our brains use visual information to give us the perception that our world is three-dimensional rather than flat? What happens when our brains are tricked and we experience illusions?
Join this presentation to conduct and experiment right at home and learn about the STEM Scouts program and the fun you can have all year long.
Participants will interact with presenters to build a circuit and information on how to order and build their own.
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The R.B. Annis School of Engineering at the University of Indianapolis will present three activities which can be done at home; a simple electronics and Arduino demo using Tinkercad, an ergonomics activity where students can determine dominant components in the body, and a mechanical engineering statics activity building spaghetti and marshmallow bridges. Come join us to explore the fun of engineering!
Join us to learn a little about potential and kinetic energy. We will then build a balloon racer. If you want to build along with us grab the following supplies: a few balloons, straws, scissors and tape. You will also need something to make the body of your car and wheels, some suggestions include cardboard, craft sticks, paper plates, or dink lids, CD's, and skewers.
Learning how to do a basic, photographic insect collection