A number of demonstrations and shows will be presented throughout the day.  Below you will see a short summary of each show, the show times and locations.  All shows are free.

Science is FUNdamental

Rick Crosslin and Keith Ramsey will present the science show “Science is FUNdamental” on stage at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. Join us for a fun filled science show guaranteed to amaze you, entertain you, startle you, and teach you. We put the Fun back into science demonstrations for children and adults of all ages.

Chemistry is a Blast

Guy Hansen and team will present the popular show “Chemistry is a Blast” at booth #604 at  10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm. Kids and adults alike will see a series of balloons filled with different gases.  Guess which ones will explode into a fireball when hit by a flame, held on a long stick and which ones will just go “pop”!

GAME Development Talks

If you are interested in video games, plan to attend one of two sessions planned at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm in the Wool Room. Andy Harris teaches computer science and game programming at IUPUI, and is the author of multiple books on game development and computer programming. These talks do not expect any previous knowledge of computer programming or game development, and are appropriate for students and families. Topics will include Making a choose-your-own adventure game, Building a 2D arcade game in your web browser, and Creating a basic 3D game from scratch.

Antarctica

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM “Antarctica – Personal Encounters with the White Continent”

This presentation combines the sights and scientific information from Mr. Lowery’s six trips to Antarctica. It presents the trips from the standpoint of a “tourist traveler” and incorporates some of the science of the region and its wildlife – sea birds, penguins, whales, seals, etc. Views of the land, ice, icebergs, glaciers, animals, research stations, etc. are combined with information about each stop on the trips.

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM “Penguins of Antarctica, The Falkland Islands, and South Georgia Island”

This presentation combines the sights and scientific information about penguins from Mr. Lowery’s six trips to Antarctica. 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. Mr. Lowery will also make a short presentation about “Dynamic Soaring Used by the Seabirds of the Southern Ocean”.

Cummins Classes

Would you like to build your own battery or an electric engine? See Steve Wilson at Cummins Engine Booth # 231 at 12:30 pm to make your own battery or at 3:30 to build an electric engine using some cheap and commonly available tools to convert electrical energy into physical movement!

We will not have a booth this year but we have been an active sponsor of Celebrate Science Indiana for the past 12 years.

About Indiana Academy of Science

Since 1885, the Indiana Academy of Science has supported the scientific research and science education of our state’s scientists and science students. It is one of the oldest scientific professional membership organizations in the United States, the only multidisciplinary scientific organization in the state of Indiana, and is dedicated to promoting scientific research, diffusing scientific information, improving education in the sciences, and encouraging communication and cooperation among scientists.

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Participants will be have fun with the Lego sorting game, coloring books, bracelets, and Madagascar hissing cockroaches.

About Corteva Agriscience

Corteva Agriscience™ is the only major agriscience company completely dedicated to agriculture. By combining the strengths of DuPont Pioneer, DuPont Crop Protection and Dow AgroSciences, we’ve harnessed agriculture’s brightest minds and expertise gained over two centuries of scientific achievement.

At the booth:

Come and see a total electric school bus, a full scale display engine and a LEGO engine (in the Early Childhood Experience)
hands on activities include -make your own low-voltage battery and an experiment with small electric motors.

About Cummins, Inc.

We create the power solutions people depend on. It’s what we’ve done for more than 100 years. That history makes us proud, but the future pulls us forward. Whether they plow fields, mine the earth or run data centers, our customers’ world is ever-changing. As a partner, we must be nimble in order to keep up and deliver the power and technology they demand. In the shuffle of work, consistent brand expression helps us all remain clear about who we are and what we stand for.

At the Booth

Join us at the SABIC booth to learn about designing materials for various applications that you use everyday from a toothbrush to an automotive part. Conduct simple experiments and learn about hydrophilic and hydrophobic materials and their uses in creating a sustainable world.

About SABIC

From making cars and planes more fuel-efficient, to helping conserve the world’s water supply and enabling colorful smartphone cases, we find solutions to the challenges of today to help our customers achieve their ambitions and build a better tomorrow. For over 40 years, our ambition to define the future of petrochemicals has yielded solutions for the challenges of today. We work hard to develop a deep understanding of our customers’ commercial ambitions and use our technical expertise to tailor material solutions that maximize our customers’ market advantage over the long term. We strive to make a meaningful impact in the world and deliver Chemistry that Matters™.

At the Booth

Help us complete our ~6ft sphere as a  “living infographic” installation, showing land use, fresh water availability, mineral resources, etc.  We will be using the scale of the giant globe and smaller visual aids like soccer balls, frisbees, or other representations of surface area to remind participants that these resources are finite and important to conserve.  Participants will decorate their own piece of paper (either green for land or blue for water) with messages about recycling, animals, people, materials, or other environmental content which will then be added to the globe.

About Heritage Research Group

We don’t accept the status quo. We ask “Why?” We work with our customers and employees to find new solutions. Since 1980, Heritage Research Group, our in-house R&D laboratory, has helped The Heritage Group companies, customers and partners evolve and adapt to an ever-changing marketplace by providing innovative products, processes and training. Our goal is to constantly improve the way our companies serve their customers and deliver solutions to address the myriad of challenges they face. We also create new technologies that fuel further business opportunities for The Heritage Group.

About Monument Chemical

At the booth

Our exhibit will demonstrate automated liquid handling and will give kids a chance to manually pipette to help them understand pipetting and to appreciate the advantage of having automated robots to do the repetitive tasks.

About Beckman Coulter

We are committed to advancing healthcare for every person by applying the power of science, technology and the passion and creativity of our teams to enhance the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving healthcare outcomes. Our diagnostic systems are used in complex biomedical testing, and are found in hospitals, reference laboratories and physician office settings around the globe.

At the Booth

We have 2 hands-on sensory play activities – one is cleaning the ocean of metal and plastic using magnets and net and the other is cleaning the ducks from an oil spill. The kids get to keep their duck.

About ACS

The Indiana Local Section of the American Chemical Society consists of approximately 1100 chemists. The section covers 44 counties across the central portion of Indiana. Our membership includes industrial chemists from several companies, academic chemists from numerous colleges and universities, and many retired chemists. The American Chemical Society (ACS) is the world’s largest scientific society and one of the world’s leading sources of authoritative scientific information. A nonprofit organization, chartered by Congress, ACS is at the forefront of the evolving worldwide chemical enterprise and the premier professional home for chemists, chemical engineers and related professions around the globe.

At the Booth

We will have interactive displays and activities on healthy behaviors to reduce cancer. We will have tables with covers/skirts, giveaways, some games, models, and displays.

About the IU Comprehensive Cancer Center

Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center is the central hub for cancer research and education across Indiana University. Over the last three decades, our far-reaching discoveries have changed the way cancer is treated around the world. Our recent advances in genomics, immunotherapy, bioinformatics, and other sciences are transforming knowledge about cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, and survivorship. And when they’re not in the lab, our members are leading clinical trials, teaching medical students, and caring for thousands of adult and pediatric patients. Together with our partners at IU Health and our experts at IU School of Medicine, IU School of Nursing,  Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, and others from across the university, we are accelerating life-saving cancer research.

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Learn about how you can become a “Citizen Scientist” by participating in one or more Citizen Science projects. Learn how you can report your findings to Citizen Scientist projects using a smartphone, tablet or computer. As a practice, attendees will make a small cup of Goofy Putty (slime) and then provide input and ideas based on their experience into a demo Citizen Science app aimed at improving the activity.

Educators will learn about Fieldscope which is a program of BSCS Science Learning https://bscs.org/resources/invitations-to-inquiry/. Educators will also be able to sign up for a free 3-hour workshop “Invitations to Inquiry with Data using FieldScope” in their classrooms.

About Citizen Science – Fieldscope

Powering Citizen Science with FieldScope. FieldScope is an innovative map-based data collection and analysis platform managed by BSCS Science Learning. It supports citizen and community science projects and other initiatives with tools to collect data from dispersed geographic locations and to analyze trends, patterns and change over time, including the impact of interventions. FieldScope enables organizations, community members and learners to monitor and actively address issues, such as environmental and social challenges, that are concerning to them. It empowers participants in projects to use maps, graphs, and other visualization tools to make meaning of crowd-sourced datasets and turn data into stories that can be used in science communication and grassroots advocacy.

At the booth

We will be showing Color diffusion with coffee filters. Students will use drops of colored water on coffee filters.

About Geist Montessori Academy

Geist Montessori Academy provides an academically, socially, emotionally, and culturally rich educational environment that allows children to explore using their natural curiosity and become lifelong learners in the process. Academics are infused with character building and community awareness to develop the whole-child and prepare our students for life. Geist Montessori Academy began as a private Montessori preschool. As the founding students grew older, their parents desired an affordable Montessori education for children in the community. In 2006, the school became a tuition-free, public charter school authorized by Ball State University. Today, the school is home to close to 300 students ranging in age from pre-k through eighth grade. and remains a tuition-free, public charter school for Indiana students.. During the 2015-2016 school year, the state of Indiana granted Grade A status to Geist Montessori Academy for academic excellence. Students at Geist Montessori Academy enjoy hands-on experiences in every subject through the use of Montessori materials. Teachers offer input and guidance in this process to help students achieve mastery of state academic standards. Kindergarten through eighth grade are funded through our public charter. Our pre-k program offers full and half day options, and is tuition based. Additionally, Geist Montessori Academy values parent involvement. Our PTO is a vital part of our school’s success and provides many opportunities for parents to get involved in a wide variety of ways.

At the booth

Andrew Zimmerman Jones will be demonstrating the new science educational card game he is developing, Eureka Science Academy. Form teams of history’s greatest scientists, mathematicians, and inventors, and then use them to develop valuable theories and inventions. Prove your own theories and disprove those of your opponent. In addition, Andrew will have autographed copies of his book, String Theory For Dummies, for sale in the booth.

About Eureka Science Academy

Eureka Science Academy is a fast-paced competitive card game of scientific discovery. Create a team of history’s greatest scientists, engineers, and mathematicians. Develop more valuable scientific theories and inventions than your opponent. Refute their theories. May the best science win! Eureka Science Academy is an educational unit of Zeeshu Biotech Private Limited Which has interest in promoting both Healthcare and Education in India. Eureka Science Academy is the first project for education of the group which tends to promote /provide quality and standard education for pre-medical/pre-Engineering, other Medical and Engineering competitive exams. The first Aim is to provide affordable education to the brilliant students of the rural areas.

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We will both be passing out and collecting gently used books for children in Indianapolis.

About the Indy Book Project

All children deserve to have books in their homes. Indy Book Project provides books to families through relationships with nonprofits, neighborhood centers, schools, and teachers. We’re on a mission to ensure all children in the Indianapolis area have access to books. We collect books from the community, then sort, box, and get them right back into the hands of children who need them most. We are always looking for partners who serve children in our area. Together, we can provide books for the children you serve.

At the Booth:

• Electric Circuits Basics using snap circuits.
• Laser Optics and Lenses – exploration of how light refracts.
• Measuring speed of spinning objects using a strobelight.
• 3D printing demonstrations.
• Display of videos showcasing our youth STEM Programs.
• Distribution of flyers for summer programs and job opportunities.

About this exhibitor

The Diversity & Innovation Institute seeks to promote research and development of new technologies among health, science and engineering students, educators, and professionals as well as facilitating networking opportunities between students and professionals. This allows us to provide the guidance and resources needed to develop successful products and services. The Diversity & Innovation Institute values the importance of technological advancement as an essential factor for the continuous development and enhancement of humankind. Our vision is to develop a new generation of innovators that can confidently meet the challenges of today and the future. The Diversity & Innovation Institute aims to: 1. Provide opportunities for students interested in science, engineering and technology to conduct research and explore ways to enhance their creativity in a motivating, hands-on environment in areas vital to the professional development of Indiana citizens. 2. Conduct research to discover advanced treatments and innovative technologies to benefit the community at large. 3. Develop educational tools in the form of research training, summer camps, social networking, online tutorials, workshops and conferences to inspire young minds, and provide valuable skills. 4. Connect students with mentors, and develop pathways that seamlessly connect those who are disconnected or under-appreciated to employment.

Activities in this area

{This area is for children 6 and under accompanied by an adult}

• Duplo Blocks
• Wind Tunnels
• Animal Habitats
• Nature Art
• Dramatic Play

About the Exhibitors

MSD Wayne Township Schools: Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township is a public school district located in INDIANAPOLIS, IN. It has 16,473 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1. We believe in public education delivered by the MSD of Wayne Township that provides personalized learning for each student with equity, civility, and inclusivity in a safe, nurturing environment supported by a highly effective staff and the Wayne Township Community.

Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites: The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites has a mission to serve as a catalyst for informal lifelong learning that connects the stories of real people, places and things. Their vision is to be the leader in informal lifelong learning that is recognized, sought-after and celebrated regionally, nationally and globally. They have a statewide museum network with 12 locations across Indiana. Here, we use our collection of artifacts (everything from mastodon bones to T.C. Steele paintings) and our state’s most culturally significant sites to tell larger stories around bigger themes. Whether you’re interested in art, architecture, history or science, we’ve got you covered. Come out and enjoy wide open spaces at our historic sites, explore three floors of fun at our downtown Indianapolis museum, and discover engaging online activities.

Brickworld: Brickworld events are fun for the entire family. We provide a fan and family friendly environment at all of our expositions. Additionally, our largest exposition is held in conjunction with our annual LEGO fan convention at the Renaissance Hotel & Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL. While our expositions are open to the public on the weekend, the convention runs Wednesday evening through Sunday night with plenty of activities going on at nearly all hours of the day and night. The convention is geared toward adults. But, we welcome younger fans at the convention accompanied by an adult.

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We will be distributing literature related to the Academy of Model Aeronautics, as well as distributing small balsa gliders that young visitors can build and test where there is available space.

About this exhibitor

The Academy provides leadership, organization, competition, communication, protection, representation, recognition, education and scientific/technical development to modelers. AMA is the world’s largest model aviation organization, representing a membership of more than 150,000 from every walk of life, income level and age group. The Academy of Model Aeronautics is a world-class association of modelers organized for the purpose of promotion, development, education, advancement, and safeguard of modeling activities. The Academy provides leadership, organization, competition, communication, protection, representation, recognition, education and scientific/technical development to modelers.

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Come and see some images, a full-size silhouette of an Albatross, and talk to an Antarctica ambassador

About this exhibitor

Mr James Lowery of Birmingham, Alabama at our 2022 festival. Mr Lowery will be doing two hour-long presentations on his first-hand experiences from six trips to Antarctica, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia Island, and South America in January 2006, in December 2009, in December 2010, in 2012 (that time for a month on an icebreaker), in February 2018 (that time crossing the Antarctic Circle), and in February 2021. Both presentations will be in the classroom at the West end of the Elements Financial Pavilion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. There will be directional signs as you enter Celebrate Science Indiana through the main doors of the Elements Financial Pavilion and signs at the entrances to the classroom. Mr Lowery will also have a booth in the Exhibit Hall so you can visit with him about his experiences when he is not presenting.

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Meet the author of “Scientific Indiana” who will sign books, have informal discussions about Indiana scientists, provide information on scientific sites in Indiana, have a sign-up and drawing for free books, and have a photo opportunity with a cut-out spaceship.

About this exhibitor

Duane S. Nickell was born in 1958 and raised in Paducah, Kentucky. He developed an interest in science at an early age as a result of his dad telling him about the amazing things he learned in an astronomy class. As a teen, Nickell read every science book he could lay his hands on, especially if it was written by Isaac Asimov or Carl Sagan. Nickell attended DePauw University where he double majored in physics and mathematics. He went on to earn a doctoral degree in education from Indiana University. Nickell taught physics at the high school and college level in Indianapolis until his retirement in 2017. He is a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching, the nation’s highest honor for science and mathematics teachers.

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LEGO Experience  Duplo build for those 6 years and younger will be in the Early Childhood Experience.

About this exhibitor

Brickworld events are fun for the entire family. We provide a fan and family friendly environment at all of our expositions. Additionally, our largest exposition is held in conjunction with our annual LEGO fan convention at the Renaissance Hotel & Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL. While our expositions are open to the public on the weekend, the convention runs Wednesday evening through Sunday night with plenty of activities going on at nearly all hours of the day and night. The convention is geared toward adults. But, we welcome younger fans at the convention accompanied by an adult.

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About this exhibitor

Carbon Neutral Indiana (CNI) is a nonprofit social enterprise, and our mission is to help Indiana become carbon neutral as soon as possible.

We’re demonstrating a self-financing, inclusive, and scalable mass movement. We help households clean up their carbon footprints and shift culture so that it’s normal to be carbon neutral.

We are a project of a larger non-profit, Indiana Forest Alliance, and plan to spin out into an independent 501c3 in early 2022.

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Retractable pop up banner with organizational information. A battery powered circuit game activity and giveaway of small bags of fertilizer made from processed alkaline batteries. Another table for sorting/collecting batteries for recycling.  Read More…

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We have posters  and a video about the circular economy & the science behind it.  We will also have a game about reducing/reusing/recycling using a nerf gun. Participants will be able to guess what items can be reduced/reused/recycled and then hit the appropriate target with the nerf gun. Participants will be given a coupon for a free ice cream as a reward and/or a “how to recycle” magnet.

About this exhibitor

CIRCULAR INDIANA is focused on education and advocacy to strengthen the circular economy. Indiana is ready to leverage our unique strengths—manufacturing industry, transportation network, and geographic position—to eliminate waste, create jobs, and strengthen supply chains with benefits for all. Circular Indiana is here to lead the transformation. WHY CIRCULAR? Many challenges exist in our current linear system of take, make, waste, and dispose. The circular economy eliminates waste, captures resources, and restores nature. It functions to keep products and materials in use longer to improve the efficiency and productivity of our resources. Circular systems employ reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing AND recycling to create a continuous system. Recycling is an important part of the circular economy, but we also need to go beyond recycling. By rethinking our relationship with materials, we can redistribute the responsibility for managing waste to create a more resilient future.

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Examination of rocks, water and sediment from Lake Maxinkuckee using 2 Dissecting microscopes. -Information about Culver Academies will also be available.

About this exhibitor

Culver educates its students for leadership and responsible citizenship in society by developing and nurturing the whole individual – mind, spirit, and body – through integrated programs that emphasize the cultivation of character and lead the world in whole-person education.

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Come build a catapult and see how far you can launch a marshmallow.  Can you make it to the top of our leaderboard?  Participants will be invited to experiment with rubber band quantity and location and fulcrum location. Catapults are free to take home.  Additionally, Deeply Ingrained will have the Woodshop on Wheels (WOW) mobile classroom on display and open for exploration.

About this exhibitor

Deeply Ingrained, Inc. (Socially Distant Woodworking-SDWW) is committed to providing opportunities that encourage creativity, learning and development through woodworking in the Indianapolis community. Each month we produce and distribute a unique woodworking project in our community at no charge. Public distribution of these projects takes place at several locations in the Indianapolis area. Follow SDWW on social media or subscribe to our newsletter for distribution details.

At the Booth

Come by the booth to experience the excitement of Chemistry.  Be sure to visit one of the shows “Chemistry is a Blast” a 30 minute show scheduled at 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm

About the exhibit

Guy Hansen has starred in “Chemistry is a Blast” for many years at Celebrate Science Indiana. Hansen is a chemical engineer from Eli Lilly. “We do science education outreach all over the state of Indiana,” Hansen said. “We have a huge focus on STEM. That’s the future of our company and our nation.” Lilly’s “Chemistry Is a Blast!” presentations are 50% science class and 50% wow. During a one-hour program, our “blasters” execute exciting chemistry experiments with proper safety precautions and educate students on the scientific method as they observe and then participate. These programs are tailored based on the ages of the children (we offer programs for grades K-12) and the size of the audience. Lilly scientists provide the program free of charge to Indiana schools as a service to science education.

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Spell Your Name in DNA Necklace: Children will be making bead necklaces spelling their name in DNA using an amino acide decoder card provided. The supplies we will be using for this DNA necklace are 5 different colored beads and string.

About this exhibitor

Our Mission: To enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. It’s more than just something that fills our days. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our work has a purpose. Our work requires passion and creates meaningful outcomes. Our work matters. We’re sharing our expertise and technological advancements with customers, helping them make the world a better place – whether they’re discovering a cure for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our people share a common set of values – Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement. We work together to accelerate research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, drive innovation and increase laboratory productivity. Each one of us contributes to our Mission every day.

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We will be sharing a hands-on activity that supports our It’s Your Planet -Love It and Environmental Stewardship curriculum.

About this exhibitor

We Are Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world. Through programs from coast to coast, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their first best friends. Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them. Our Mission: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Girl Scout Promise: On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law. Girl Scouts of Central Indiana has worked alongside festival organizers to create a special commemorative event patch that you can earn by simply participating in a few activity booths.

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Plants in gloves:  kids will plant seeds in the fingers of a glove to take home and watch grow, then transplant if they wish.

Soil trays:  kids will use soil, grass, and leaves to demonstrate how erosion occurs and why having plants is beneficial for our environment.

About this exhibitor

The purpose of Hoosier Association of Science Teachers, Inc. (HASTI) is the advancement, stimulation, extension, improvement and coordination of science education in all fields of science at all educational levels. HASTI is a clearinghouse and provider of quality professional development for science educators, and serves as a voice for science education across the state. The association also promotes professional communication among science educators. We invite you to join if you are involved in teaching science in any of the following venues: PreK-12 education, Informal education, College or university education, Homeschooling, Vocational or Jobs training. We also offer Associate Memberships for businesses and organizations who provide products for science educators. Sponsors wishing to support HASTI and its mission can learn more about sponsorships by clicking the Sponsors button in the menu.

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About this exhibitor

The mission of the American Astronomical Society is to enhance and share humanity’s scientific understanding of the universe as a diverse and inclusive astronomical community. We are an organization that offers the opportunity to share and learn about one of the most ancient and, at the same time, most contemporary of sciences. Our membership includes people of all ages and in many types of professions. If you’re just starting out, congratulations! Astronomy is an immense field with many different and enjoyable areas that you can study. The primary goal of our Society is to make the study of astronomy an experience that is both fun and rewarding. All that is needed from you is your enthusiasm and desire to participate in this fascinating hobby.

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Handwashing with glo germ, bacteria plates, plates of swabs from common surfaces, create your own germ coloring pages, pipette tip drop game, and guess the pH of common household solutions.

About this exhibitor

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) maintains the Laboratory Services Commission for the support of State Public Health, Environmental and Food Protection programs. The Laboratory Services Commission provide specific, high quality, and necessary laboratory tests, test data, and test interpretations to federal, state, and local health, environmental, and food protection programs. The data from these tests is required for effective and efficient detection and response to public health, environmental and food protection emergencies and for surveillance and detection of communicable diseases, environmental hazards and their health effects, and food contaminations and their health effects.

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Mobile Response Unit van from IDOH offering Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters.

About this exhibitor

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) maintains the Laboratory Services Commission for the support of State Public Health, Environmental and Food Protection programs. The Laboratory Services Commission provide specific, high quality, and necessary laboratory tests, test data, and test interpretations to federal, state, and local health, environmental, and food protection programs. The data from these tests is required for effective and efficient detection and response to public health, environmental and food protection emergencies and for surveillance and detection of communicable diseases, environmental hazards and their health effects, and food contaminations and their health effects.

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Indiana Donor Network and Donate Life Indiana help to raise awareness about the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation. Visit our display to learn facts about donation. Visitors can also learn about the various organs in the body.

About this exhibitor

The mission of Indiana Donor Network is saving and enhancing the quality of life through organ, tissue and eye donation and transplantation. More than 100,000 men, women and children nationally are waiting right now for an organ transplant. Over 1,000 of those waiting are Hoosiers. As a registered donor, you can be the reason a life is saved, a debilitating injury is healed, eyesight is restored.

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We will use the ACS National Chemistry Week theme of Fabulous Fibers and highlight different natural and synthetic sources of fibers by displaying a textile forgery identified at the museum. We will have enclosed didactic displays and a poster display.

About this exhibitor

The Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields strives to enrich lives through exceptional experiences with art and nature. Under the direction of Dr. Gregory Smith, it operates a 3,000 square foot state-of-the-art analytical and research laboratory for the study of artists’ materials. The IMA’s conservation staff reduce risk to the collections through preventative measures, perform stabilization treatments on artworks and conduct research in partnership with the curatorial team, the conservation science department , and external collaborators. The IMA Conservation Department is staffed by conservators with specializations in paintings, works on paper, textiles & fashion, and objects, as well as conservation technicians, and an administrative coordinator in a 7,700-square-foot laboratory housed in the museum’s main building. A 2,000 square foot state-of-the-art conservation science laboratory complements the paintings, paper, objects and textiles conservation laboratories. The science lab and specialty treatment labs work in tandem to support the understanding and preservation of the Museum’s permanent collections.

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About this exhibitor

The Indiana Network of Genetic Counselors (INGC) was founded in 1995 and represents genetic counselors from across the state. The mission of the INGC is to encourage professional growth, provide support for its members, and promote the genetic counseling profession. The INGC works to achieve these goals by maintaining a system of communication among genetic counselors, acting as a resource to the community, and mentoring genetic counseling students. Genetic counselors are health care professionals who provide individuals and families information regarding the nature, inheritance, and implications of genetic conditions to help them make informed medical and personal decisions.

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Theme: Ocean Animals and Habitats

Marine animal adaptations, including hands-on activities about ocean animal coloration, thermal regulation, and others

Marine animal artifacts: skulls, etc.

Dolphin training/marine biology careers: demos and resources

Information about protecting marine animals; e.g., Seafood Watch

Print resource materials for parents, teachers, and others

About this exhibitor

The Indianapolis Zoo empowers people and communities, both locally and globally, to advance animal conservation. We believe in a world where nature and people thrive. We are one team, we work together to accomplish remarkable things. We care. We care for eachother, our animals, our guests, our community and our business. We welcome everyone, we actively fpster an environment of inclusion and understanding, and do not tolerate hate or racism in any orm. We have integrity, We accomplish our mission with honesty and transparency. We strive for excellent. Wee will foster a culture or continuous improvement in all we do.

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At the Booth: Learn about the relationship between soil, worms, and ecosystem health by participating in a citizen science project and spin the wheel to test your knowledge about climate change.

About this exhibitor

Our mission: To co-create environmental resilience and climate solutions by integrating research, education, and community. Our vision: An environmental resilience revolution. At ERI, we envision a future deeply and broadly transformed through co-produced knowledge and action that spurs systemic change. By moving away from the rigid and unsustainable strategies of the past, we can create a resilient and sustainable tomorrow—together. What is environmental resilience? It’s the ability of our interconnected human-natural systems to curb the causes of environmental change while adapting sustainably and equitably to unstoppable change. For many, “environment” means only the natural world. At ERI, “environment” is an interlinked human and natural system. Often, “resilience” is defined as the ability of a system to maintain function amidst change. At ERI, it’s more than that—it’s a commitment to eliminating the root causes of environmental disturbance and slowing the rate and intensity of change while building adaptive systems that thrive, now and in the future, for all.

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We will be doing a PTC tasting, genetics, and hypothesis testing demonstration. Visitors will learn about dominant/recessive genetic relationships, the sense of gustation, the anatomy of the tongue/taste buds, and using a Chi-square test to test the hypothesis if CSI tasters fit the expected frequency of PTC tasters in the USA (about 70%). Visitors will also taste PTC and control strips (non-toxic and not a known allergen), and we will collect anonymous data for each participant and analyze the data at the top of each hour. We will also have anatomical models, informational materials, and give-aways (club stickers, candy/fruit gummies, coloring sheets).

About this exhibitor

We are an organization that provides opportunities for our members to network with other members as well as science professionals. We host plant sales, professional outings, and social events around Indianapolis every year. To get involved with Biology Club sign up for our listserv and add us on social media to stay up to date on all of our events!

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This activity will allow you to explore the different types of feathers a bird has. You can look through a microscope to see what different types of feathers look like close-up. You can find answers to questions you might have about feather structure and function, feather colors and color patterns, and why birds are sometimes missing feathers.

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Get a comprehensive education in the life sciences. As a diverse community of biologists, we’ll prepare you to pursue your passions in the vast world of life sciences. Our undergraduate and graduate programs are taught by renowned faculty in an interactive learning environment. You’ll benefit from innovative teaching, unparalleled research, and peer-led mentoring. We offer many options for research, study abroad, internships, and leadership experiences in Indianapolis and across the globe. In class, you’ll test molecules that may lead to treatments for diseases such as cystic fibrosis. In research labs, you can explore areas such as Down syndrome or genetics of forensically important insects. We partner with medical leaders including the IU School of Medicine and local hospitals. You’ll emerge as a well-rounded scientist prepared to solve the problems of the future.

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Learn how insects are amazing recyclers.

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Get a comprehensive education in the life sciences. As a diverse community of biologists, we’ll prepare you to pursue your passions in the vast world of life sciences. Our undergraduate and graduate programs are taught by renowned faculty in an interactive learning environment. You’ll benefit from innovative teaching, unparalleled research, and peer-led mentoring. We offer many options for research, study abroad, internships, and leadership experiences in Indianapolis and across the globe. In class, you’ll test molecules that may lead to treatments for diseases such as cystic fibrosis. In research labs, you can explore areas such as Down syndrome or genetics of forensically important insects. We partner with medical leaders including the IU School of Medicine and local hospitals. You’ll emerge as a well-rounded scientist prepared to solve the problems of the future.

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Study chemistry where world-class research and teaching intersect. As a student in the chemistry and chemical biology department, you’ll have opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. You’ll attend classes on Indiana’s largest health and life sciences campus. Study with some of the nation’s leading chemistry experts. And perform cutting-edge research alongside faculty committed to changing the world. We offer undergraduate and graduate programs suited to a variety of goals, whether you’re getting ready for a career in academia, preparing for medical school, or looking forward to working as a professional chemist.

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Learn to code.  Take part in the hour long workshops in the Wool Room ( Introductory at 10:00, advanced class at 1:00)

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Study with leaders in the field of computer science! Whether you’re a graduate student ready to pursue a Ph.D. or have just begun to explore computer science, you’ll benefit from the expert knowledge, hands-on learning, and groundbreaking research that make our department a vital and exciting learning community. Our programs are demanding but doable, taught by dedicated faculty who care about your growth and success. Committed to having real impact in their work and community, our graduates emerge armed with the technical proficiency, project management skills, communication expertise, and analytical abilities needed to develop working solutions for the computing challenges of today—and tomorrow.

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Build-a-neuron out of pipe cleaners activity.

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The IUPUI Psychology Department makes a difference in people’s lives. We are community of learners and researchers, passionate about the science behind behavior, social, and mental processes. As a major or graduate student, you’ll be part of one of the few psychology departments in the United States that exists within a school of science. Our expert faculty leads the way in new discoveries and effective practices in addiction neuroscience, applied social and organizational psychology, clinical psychology, and industrial/organizational psychology. We are community of learners and researchers, passionate about the science behind behavior, social, and mental processes. As a major or graduate student, you’ll be part of one of the few psychology departments in the United States that exists within a school of science. Our expert faculty leads the way in new discoveries and effective practices in addiction neuroscience, applied social and organizational psychology, clinical psychology, and industrial/organizational psychology.

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See a concrete a mixer truck up close.  We will be making concrete with everyone and passing out backpacks and plastic hard hats. We will be showing a video and running a tabletop crusher.

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Irving Materials, Inc. is a building materials supplier operating throughout the midwest and the southern U.S. We produce and deliver ready mix concrete in Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, southwestern Ohio, southeastern Illinois, and northern Alabama. We mine and crush aggregates throughout Indiana. This includes stone, sand, and gravel.

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Native plants vs invasive plants
Indiana Pollinators
Seed Bomb station
Succulent mini-pot decorating station

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Our mission is to engage diverse communities to create vibrant public places, helping people and nature thrive™. KIB sees a beautiful Indianapolis that is loved, cared for, and ecologically rich. A city defined by strong neighborhoods, inspired places, and a clean, flourishing environment. KIB will engage and empower people to improve environmental equity throughout the city. In February 2021, the Board of Directors of Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB) approved the organization’s next Strategic Plan, covering the next four years (2021 – 2024). The guiding principle of this plan is a focus on improving environmental equity in Indianapolis. A data-driven analysis has shown that some neighborhoods in Indianapolis have access to fewer environmental benefits like trees, green space, and clean streets than others. KIB will work alongside residents to thoughtfully deploy resources that aim to improve equitable access to these benefits. he Plan includes three key goals: 1). To improve access to environmental benefits, so people can thrive in nature. This includes not only improving access to existing and new green spaces and waterways, but also improving biodiversity. KIB will focus not only on reducing the amount of litter, but also, to reduce the act of littering in the first place. 2). To broaden neighborhood representation and community input into our organization’s decision making. KIB will create new community stakeholder groups to give voice and agency to different neighborhoods, to increase education, and create awareness. Community members will have influence on KIB’s decisions about where and how to bring our resources to a neighborhood. 3). To ensure long-term sustainability of the organization. KIB will work toward diversifying its income sources, build cash reserves, and increase endowment dollars to support the first two goals.

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Our academic enrichment learning area focus on youth social & emotional learning, college & career, academic support, health & wellness, community & family engagement, education & leadership and STEM education. Little Explorers, LLC-Founded 2017, is a(n) Limited Liability Company (LLC), National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) certified, Licensed and Insured. Affiliated: Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council (GMSDC), Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), American Camp Association (ACA). Since 2017, our academic enrichment learning program focus on cultural and diversity. Expanding our locations and high-quality extended learning programs our youth can gain exposure and applications in the workplace of tomorrow. Serving youth K-12 in our local communities & partners. Our instructors are licensed, certified and professional development training in youth K-12, technology, programming & STEM education.

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We provide relevant and research-based educational services to Marion County residents and organizations who share our passion for building young leaders, creating strong families and healthy communities, developing profitable businesses and trusted employees, and growing a vibrant natural environment. We improve lives and livelihoods by delivering tested and trusted educational resources. The Cooperative Extension Service is one of the nation’s largest providers of scientific research-based information and education. It’s a network of colleges, universities, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, serving communities and counties across America. Our areas of focus are: Agriculture & Natural Resources, Community Development, Health & Human Sciences and 4-H.

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We are a high school Biomedical Science Program and extracurricular healthcare club. Our general theme is Fun with Science and Health. Participants will have the opportunity to

• touch real lungs,
• craft a brain from clay and learn about the brain’s functions,
• try their hand at micropipetting, and
• learn about the importance of protecting their skin from UV light and make a UV-light-sensitive bracelet to help them remember sun safety

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McKenzie Center for Innovation & Technology is a career and technical high school that serves Lawrence Township students from grades 9-12. Available to students from Lawrence North and Lawrence Central, the McKenzie Center for Innovation and Technology houses state-of-the-art equipment and material in the classroom and labs. MCIT embraces rigorous academic programs and diverse technological career courses, which prepare its students for life beyond high school.
HOSA Future Health Professionals is a global student-led organization whose mission is to empower its members to become leaders in the global health community, through education, collaboration, and experience. HOSA actively promotes career opportunities in the health industry to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people.

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Water activity and video presentation

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Since 1982, Merrell Bros., Inc. has helped offer solutions to environmental challenges facing municipalities, industries, and agricultural operations across the United States. Working with our team, you will experience a company that is grounded in faith, with honesty and professionalism. Merrell Bros., Inc, is a family business owned by God. We are part of His family and pray that you are too. Jesus said in John 11:25, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.” Do you believe this? If you do, then thank you for being a part of His family. If not, we ask that you will consider allowing Jesus Christ to be a part of your life. None of the work done on this earth is for this world alone. With the help and guidance of the Holy Spirit, we help build the Kingdom. Yes, even through biosolids management, all work is done for His glory.

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The National Weather Service will have hands-on activities related to weather phenomena, including tornadoes. NWS meteorologists will be available to answer all your weather questions. Weather stickers, activity sheets and cloud charts will be available for the kids while weather safety information will be available for the adults. Teachers can stop by and pick up a guide to conducting weather experiments.

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The National Weather Service mission is to provide weather, water and climate data, forecasts, warnings, and impact-based decision support services for the protection of life and property and enhancement of the national economy. Their vision is to provide A Weather-Ready Nation and a society that is prepared for and responds to weather, water, and climate-dependent events.

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The mission of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) is to build an eminent cadre of successful diverse global leaders in STEM and advance their professional endeavors by adding value to their academic, development, leadership, and philanthropic endeavors throughout the life-cycle of their careers. To that end we have established educational partnerships with school districts, municipalities, businesses, universities, and other organizations in the public and private sectors to provide and support local, regional, national, and global programs that assist people of color in fully realizing their potential in academic, professional, and entrepreneurial pursuits in chemistry, chemical engineering, and allied fields.  e embrace professional development that takes our students from the classroom to the corner office. Our goal is to make an impact in the following areas: K-12 STEM Education, University/College Student Development and Advancement, and Professional Development and Advancement.

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Make your own lava lamp that you can reuse at home and turn into your own sensory bottle. If sensory bottles aren’t your jam, you can empty the materials out at home and use the bottle provided to do your own experiments at home! Each participant at the booth will get a guide of experiments they can do along with materials lists that have things you can find in your own home! You can also meet the author of Let’s Learn about Chemistry and get your own copy of the book for $7 (50% off!)! Signings are also available!

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@let’slearnaboutscience is a website dedicated to learning science outside of the classroom. Fostering a sense of curiosity about the world around us is essential for young minds, especially when it comes to learning about science. As the critical basis for a strong STEM education, @let’slearnaboutscience introduces basic STEM concepts for both kids and parents to easily understand and apply.

@let’slearnaboutscience knows that STEM activities for kids can be hard to find. This is especially true for activities that use ingredients commonly found in a kitchen and are explained at a level that non-scientists can understand. This website also provides free science learning resources such as science experiments you can do at home or in the classroom. Our blog will guide you in ways you can introduce STEM to your child, even if you are not a scientist yourself. We are also available for hire to do demonstrations with children at preschools, corporate STEM Day events, and more.

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The built environment accounts for 40% of global carbon emissions. We will focus on the deconstruction aspect of the built environment, and give kids a chance to partially deconstruct a building and distinguish between the end of life options of throwing things away, recycling them, or reusing them – considering carbon impact of each.

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The Built Environment accounts for 40% of global carbon emissions (more than any other industry), and is a leading contributor to landfill waste making it a primary driver to climate change. The silver lining? It is also the industry with the greatest opportunity to lead change. Schott is leading the way, committed to making better design and construction choices to reduce carbon emissions and waste to landfill. Join us in our mission!

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We will have CUE Robots families can drive around our booth, Happy Atoms to build and discover different molecules, Density Bottles to understand the mystery and wonder of Density, and Tornado Tubes the help understand one aspect of the properties of Air!

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DoD STARBASE is a premier educational program, sponsored by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. At DoD STARBASE students participate in challenging “hands-on, minds-on” activities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). They interact with military personnel to explore careers and observe STEM applications in the “real world.” Indiana’s Starbase program provides students with 25 hours of stimulating experiences at military installations in Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, South Bend and Gary Indiana. DoD STARBASE’s primary focus is the program for fifth graders. The goal is to motivate them to explore STEM opportunities as they continue their education. The academies serve students that are historically under represented in STEM. Students who live in inner cities or rural locations, those who are socio-economically disadvantaged, low in academic performance, or have a disability are in the target group. The program encourages students to set goals and achieve them. Stout Field was built in the 1920s by the city of Indianapolis as a municipal airport & a home for the Indiana National Guard, and now serves as the Joint Forces Headquarters of the Indiana National Guard.

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Experiment: Will it Sink or Float!?

What: We will bring a few different liquids with us and a variety of random items. It’s up to our young scientists to create a ‘hypothesis’ based on their observational evidence whether that item will sink or float in each liquid—we’ll also bring  salt and dish soap to add to the liquids to see if that makes a difference! For older students, we will bring paper and encourage students to make a paper boat and see how many items they can fit in the boat before it sinks. What makes a good boat design?

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Teachers’ Treasures was founded in 2000 by a retired school principal, Phyllis Imel, who wished to continue helping the at-risk children in the community succeed in school. ​The “free store for teachers” opened in a small unused area in the basement of Washington Community School on the near Westside. A dedicated staff of volunteers began seeking product and financial contributions which could be used to provide teachers with the educational supplies and materials needed by the children in their classrooms. As awareness and interest grew throughout the educational and business communities, so did the need for more room. This need was met by Kroger, who leased a former store at 1800 E. 10th Street to the organization for a nominal fee. In September 2007, Teachers’ Treasures opened a new location almost three times larger than the original space.

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We will be discussing the uses of plastic at the booth. We will have a tabletop demonstration of polymerization, will be displaying items that are derived from different types of plastic, and will be distributing a take-home procedure that focuses on the reuse or “upcycling” of old materials as way to reduce the amount of plastics and other items going to landfill.

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The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is the world’s largest children’s museum and is committed to creating extraordinary family learning experiences across the arts, sciences, and humanities that have the power to transform the lives of children and families. I t is our vision to be recognized as the global leader among all museums and cultural institutions serving children and families. We believe in preserving the legacy of the museum by/through Promoting Family Learning, Providing Value to Our Community, State, Nation and the World, Valuing People, and Pursuing Excellence Always.

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This space will have different activities throughout the day incorporating the disciplines of engineering, biology, and math.

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At UIndy, we think of the Shaheen College of Arts and Sciences as a vibrant community shaped by tradition and innovation in the humanities, the sciences, and the fine and performing arts. We value creativity, and encourage the generation of new ideas and practices. We seek to understand beauty, diversity, history, nature, culture, society, politics, religion, ethics, language, and ourselves. We believe in critical analysis and engaged conversation. We question assumptions and ask hard questions. We take pleasure in working across disciplinary boundaries to create knowledge and solve real-world problems. We foster the development of discipline-specific skills, and we integrate professional development and community engagement into our programs of study. We are committed to the broad cultivation of ethical judgment and emotional maturity in students. After four years as a part of our community, students will be equipped with the intellectual and practical skills – the cultural, social and human capital – needed to live their lives as resourceful, successful, responsible global citizens. The Shaheen College offers over 30 undergraduate and masters programs for students looking to challenge themselves in a variety of disciplines. In adapting to the needs of a 21st century workforce, these programs not only prepare students in specific areas, but provide a broad exposure to other areas in order to produce versatile graduates. Our alumni thrive after graduation, more prepared for life after college than most of their peers.

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Get an up close look at several insects including a tarantula

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After 45 years as a Purdue University entomology professor, Dr. Tom Turpin retired in July, leaving a colorful legacy of cricket-spitting, cockroach races, and ladybug-themed tuxedos. He helped establish Purdue’s Bug Bowl, (the world’s largest insect-themed festival, and regularly brought along exotic and interesting creatures to share with his audience). He encourages students to expand their learning horizons.

Reflecting on his experiences he said,  “The goal is not to make entomologists, but to make them entomological consumers,” . “One of the most exciting things about teaching is when someone comes up at the end of class and says they didn’t know that, they learned something, and they thought it was cool.”