A Legacy of Science, History, and Community: Dr. Larry Sernyk’s Everlasting Influence

  • Posted by Glen Cook
  • On June 28, 2025
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Most people reading this blog likely know Dr. Larry Sernyk—an honorary sustaining member of the Science Education Foundation of Indiana and a dedicated contributor to science outreach. His involvement spans organizations such as the American Chemical Society (ACS) Indiana Section, STEM Fest, Girl Scouts, You Be the Chemist, ISEF, and Junior Achievement Job Spark—and likely many more! In July 2023, Larry moved from Indianapolis to Red Oak […]

Batteries and Books at Celebrate Science Indiana

  • Posted by Larry Sernyk
  • On August 27, 2024
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What do used household batteries and children’s books have in common? Both will be collected at Celebrate Science Indiana 2024 on October 17th in the Expo Hall at the Indiana State Fairgrounds from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Recycle Your Used Batteries: Cirba Solutions, a Silver Sponsor, will be accepting used batteries at their booth. […]

Get Ready for Celebrate Science Indiana 2024: A STEM Extravaganza!

  • Posted by Glen Cook
  • On June 13, 2024
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Preparation for Celebrate Science Indiana 2024 is in full swing! This year’s premier STEM festival will be held on Saturday, October 12, from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM at the Exposition Hall in the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Join us for an exhilarating day filled with science, technology, engineering, and math activities for all ages. This […]

Working with PACERs to foster STEM in the next generation

  • Posted by Larry Sernyk
  • On April 4, 2024
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Celebrate Science Indiana was one of 36 different organizations that hosted a booth at the 2024 Pacers STEM Fest at Gainbridge Field House on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Set up around the concourse, this event showcased innovative projects and interactive exhibits, engaging participants of all ages in hands-on learning […]

Wow, What a day at Celebrate Science Indiana 2023 on October 14

  • Posted by Larry Sernyk
  • On October 16, 2023
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Wow, what a day at Celebrate Science Indiana 2023 on Saturday, October 14. Over 3,300 visitors came and took the opportunity to visit almost 50 exhibitors/presenters. Thank you for visiting. Participants were busy doing wood working, extracting DNA from strawberries, learning about Indiana forests, building computer games, discovering the penguins of Antarctica, making cement, discussing […]

Break Open a Geode at the American Chemical Society Booth at Celebrate Science Indiana on Saturday, October 14

  • Posted by Larry Sernyk
  • On October 10, 2023
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Break Open a Geode at the American Chemical Society Booth at Celebrate Science Indiana on Saturday, October 14 At Celebrate Science Indiana on Saturday, October 14, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Exposition Hall, the American Chemical Society (ACS) booth volunteers will be helping visitors break open small geodes and take them home with them. Geodes […]

Let’s Celebrate Science on Saturday, October 14 from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM in the Exposition Hall at the Indiana State Fairgrounds

  • Posted by Larry Sernyk
  • On October 8, 2023
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Celebrate Science Indiana 2023 is less than a week away. This year’s STEM festival will be on Saturday, October 14 from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM in the Exposition Hall at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. It promises to be an exciting STEM-packed day with over 50 exhibitor booths offering a range of hands-on STEM activities. […]