BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Indiana Academy of Science - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Indiana Academy of Science X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://indianaacademyofscience.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Indiana Academy of Science REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Indiana/Indianapolis BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261031T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261031T120000 DTSTAMP:20261019T154014Z CREATED:20260930T144702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T154014Z UID:10000023-1793440800-1793448000@indianaacademyofscience.org SUMMARY:Junior Council Workshop | Leadership & Mentorship DESCRIPTION:What to Expect: Each Junior Council meeting combines council business\, leadership activities\, and a workshop designed to build practical skills for college\, careers\, and community leadership. This month’s session focuses on Leadership & Mentorship\, led by Donald A. Bender (Indianapolis Youth Leadership Academy). \nAbout the Speaker: \nDonald “Don” A. Bender is a retired Police Officer with 48 years of service\, beginning with the U S Army Military Police\, being discharged as a Sergeant. After discharge he worked with the Indianapolis Public School Police until being hired by the Indianapolis Police Department where he served in various positions as a Patrol Officer\, Sergeant\, and Lieutenant. Don was also a member of the Indiana National Guard attending Officer Candidate School and Officer Basic as an Armored Cavalry Lieutenant.\n​\nHe was presented with the US Army Leadership Award in 1979. Other schools Don has attended several U S Army leadership courses\, the Northwestern Traffic Institute\, the FBI National Academy\, Session 206\, the first session of the IMPD Leadership Academy\, and the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Instructor Development Course\, as well as various management and leadership courses. Don is married to Pam and has one son. \nEligibility & Access:  Junior Council is open to Indiana middle & high school students. Meetings are held in person at IAS HQ (Indianapolis) with a hybrid Zoom option for students joining from across the state. Participation counts toward community service hours and provides leadership experience\, career exposure\, and statewide networking through the Indiana Academy of Science. \nLearn More & Join Junior Council → URL:https://indianaacademyofscience.org/event/junior-council-workshop-leadership-mentorship/ LOCATION:Krannert Hall\, 1100 W. 42nd Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46208\, United States CATEGORIES:Junior Council ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indianaacademyofscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/JC-Workshop-Oct-2026-1-Feature-Img.png ORGANIZER;CN="Indiana Academy of Science":MAILTO:director@indianaacademyofscience.org GEO:39.8301003;-86.1823946 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Krannert Hall 1100 W. 42nd Street Indianapolis IN 46208 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1100 W. 42nd Street:geo:-86.1823946,39.8301003 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261024T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261024T220000 DTSTAMP:20261023T174711Z CREATED:20260901T231939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T174711Z UID:10000011-1792864800-1792879200@indianaacademyofscience.org SUMMARY:Science Trivia Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Grab your friends and settle in for a night of trivia in support of IAS! Questions are science-oriented\, but we’ll be mixing in general-knowledge rounds to keep things light and fun—you don’t need a lab coat to hold your own. Form a team of up to eight\, bring your own food\, and come ready to compete on more than trivia: prizes go to the best-decorated table and best team costumes\, so pick a theme and commit to it! \nProceeds support the Academy’s work connecting scientists\, students\, and educators across Indiana\, including research grants\, student programs\, and statewide events. \nWant to level up? Optional VIP add-ons include drink tickets\, entry to the Dead or Alive bonus game\, and an IAS swag bag\, and every upgrade directly supports the Academy. \nWhat to Expect \n\nParking: Free parking available on-site\nFood & Drink: Attendees are welcome to bring their own food—cash bar available onsite!\n\nRules\n\nMax 8 people per team\nNo reentry is permitted once the event officially starts\n\nTentative Schedule\n\n6pm Registration & Table Decorating\n6:30pm Welcome\n6:45pm Round 1 & Round 2\n7:30pm Costume Contest\n8pm Round 3 & Gambler’s Question\n8:30pm Round 4\n8:50pm Bonus Round: Dead or Alive\n9:15pm Round 5\n9:30pm Door Prizes\n9:45pm Final Question\n\nPrizes\nTrivia Night Winning Team Prize: Private Wine Class for 20 \nThis year’s winning trivia team takes home a private wine class for up to 20 guests\, hosted in the classroom at Total Wine & More. A Total Wine wine expert leads a two-hour tasting covering the regions and grape varietals behind each selection\, with stemware and tasting notes provided. Seated or walk-around format\, arranged directly with Total Wine & More. Value: $600 \nContest Prizes \n\nDead or Alive Contest: Maui Jim sunglasses\, donated by L&S Optical. Value: $250\nCostume Contest: A certificate for a two-person flower arrangement workshop from Flower Boys. Value: $100\nTable Decorating Contest: Two large pizzas from Jet’s Pizza and a bottle of Chandon champagne. Value: $80\n\nDoor Prizes \n\n2027 IAS Annual Meeting Registration: One free registration for the April 10\, 2027 Annual Meeting. Value: $100\n2027 IAS Membership: One free Indiana Academy of Science membership. Value: $90\nFlatwater Restaurant & Duckpin Bowling: A $50 gift card to Flatwater Restaurant. Value: $50\nPizza & Ice Cream: Gift cards to Jockamo Pizza and Graeter’s Ice Cream. Value: $45\n\n  \nSpecial thanks to our sponsors & partners!\nEvent Sponsors\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nCommunity Partners\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nInterested in sponsoring this event? \nSponsorship packages can be purchased in the registration section below. Questions? Contact Liz Subrin at director@indianaacademyofscience.org. URL:https://indianaacademyofscience.org/event/science-trivia-fundraiser/ LOCATION:Krannert Hall\, 1100 W. 42nd Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46208\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraisers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indianaacademyofscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IAS-ScienceTrivia2026-FeatureImg-2-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Indiana Academy of Science":MAILTO:director@indianaacademyofscience.org GEO:39.8301003;-86.1823946 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Krannert Hall 1100 W. 42nd Street Indianapolis IN 46208 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1100 W. 42nd Street:geo:-86.1823946,39.8301003 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260926T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260926T120000 DTSTAMP:20260922T180623Z CREATED:20260922T173443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T180623Z UID:10000014-1790416800-1790424000@indianaacademyofscience.org SUMMARY:Junior Council Workshop | Communication & Public Speaking DESCRIPTION:What to Expect: Each Junior Council meeting combines council business\, leadership activities\, and a workshop designed to build practical skills for college\, careers\, and community leadership. This month’s session focuses on Communication & Public Speaking\, led by Dr. Stephanie Wideman (University of Indianapolis) and featuring a career spotlight from Dr. Irene Reizman (Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rose Hulman). \nAbout the Speakers: \nDr. Stephanie Wideman began her time at UIndy in 2017. Before coming to Indianapolis\, she taught at a variety of institutions including: SUNY-Oswego\, Wayne State University\, University of Michigan- Dearborn\, and the University of West Florida. In addition to her role as an assistant professor\, she is the Director of the UIndy Forensics Speech & Debate Team and has had the privilege of working with several state and national award-winning forensics teams. \nDr. Irene Reizman’s areas of expertise include biochemical engineering and biotechnology. Her research encompasses both a technical program\, focused on undergraduate projects in biochemical engineering\, and an engineering education component\, examining the impacts of undergraduate research experiences on student mindset and educational outcomes. She is currently leading a student research project investigating the use of biosensors in industrial fermentation. Winner of the 2026 Board of Trustees Outstanding Scholar Award\, Dr. Reizman previously worked for Whirlpool\, Geno (now Again Bio)\, and SCHOTT AG\, along with conducting project work at the Forschungszentrum Jülich in Germany. \nEligibility & Access:  Junior Council is open to Indiana middle & high school students. Meetings are held in person at IAS HQ (Indianapolis) with a hybrid Zoom option for students joining from across the state. Participation counts toward community service hours and provides leadership experience\, career exposure\, and statewide networking through the Indiana Academy of Science. \nLearn More & Join Junior Council → URL:https://indianaacademyofscience.org/event/junior-council-workshop-communication-public-speaking/ LOCATION:Krannert Hall\, 1100 W. 42nd Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46208\, United States CATEGORIES:Junior Council ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indianaacademyofscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/JC-Workshop-Sep-2026-1-Feature-Img-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Indiana Academy of Science":MAILTO:director@indianaacademyofscience.org GEO:39.8301003;-86.1823946 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Krannert Hall 1100 W. 42nd Street Indianapolis IN 46208 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1100 W. 42nd Street:geo:-86.1823946,39.8301003 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260918T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260918T200000 DTSTAMP:20260720T151402Z CREATED:20260720T151340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T151402Z UID:10000004-1789754400-1789761600@indianaacademyofscience.org SUMMARY:Science With a Twist: Butterfly Colors In Black & White (And Other Colors Too!) DESCRIPTION:Why do some butterflies turn out darker than others — and what does that have to do with the weather? Dr. Andrew Stoehr studies how temperature shapes wing color and pattern in butterflies\, from cabbage whites in Indiana fields to specimens shipped in from Russia\, New Zealand\, and beyond. Join us for an evening of casual science and conversation as he shares what wings can tell us about a changing climate. \nWhat to Expect: Science With A Twist (SWAT) is a casual science and networking event hosted by the Indiana Academy of Science. These events bring together scientists\, educators\, engineers\, students\, and community members for informal conversations about science in a relaxed setting. Talks are short and accessible—no scientific background required\, just curiosity! \nAbout the Speaker: Dr. Andrew Stoehr grew up in Indianapolis\, Indiana and graduated from Indiana University with a degree in biology. He completed a master’s degree at Auburn University\, studying coloration\, hormones\, and behavior in House Finches. He completed his PhD at the University of California-Riverside\, where he studied coloration\, behavior\, and ecological immunity in cabbage white butterflies. His post-doctoral work at Yale University explored the evolutionary developmental genetics of butterfly wing coloration. Since 2012 he has been a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Butler University where he continues to study coloration in butterflies and other insects. He has recently started work on prairie ecology as well. \nPhoto Credit: Butler University \n  URL:https://indianaacademyofscience.org/event/swat-butterfly-colors-in-black-white-and-other-colors-too/ LOCATION:Krannert Hall\, 1100 W. 42nd Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46208\, United States CATEGORIES:Science With a Twist ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indianaacademyofscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/0926-Andrew-Stoehr-1-Feature-Img.png ORGANIZER;CN="Indiana Academy of Science":MAILTO:director@indianaacademyofscience.org GEO:39.8301003;-86.1823946 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Krannert Hall 1100 W. 42nd Street Indianapolis IN 46208 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1100 W. 42nd Street:geo:-86.1823946,39.8301003 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260829T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260829T120000 DTSTAMP:20260827T201246Z CREATED:20260821T181641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T201246Z UID:10000008-1787997600-1788004800@indianaacademyofscience.org SUMMARY:[College Readiness Workshop] Tell Your STEM Story: Using Storytelling to Build Your Future DESCRIPTION:How do you tell the story of who you are\, what interests you\, and where you want to go? \nIn this interactive workshop\, Dr. Michelle Marincel Payne\, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology\, will help students explore how their experiences\, interests\, and goals can become part of their personal STEM story. \nInspired by Rose-Hulman’s Story@Rose project\, students will reflect on their past\, present\, and future\, create their own stories\, exchange feedback with peers\, and practice communicating who they are as emerging scientists\, engineers\, mathematicians\, and STEM professionals. \nStudents will leave with practical experience telling their story—an important skill for college applications\, scholarships\, interviews\, networking\, research opportunities\, and future careers. \nNote: This workshop is hybrid\, with both virtual and in-person registration available! URL:https://indianaacademyofscience.org/event/college-readiness-workshop-tell-your-stem-story-using-storytelling-to-build-your-future/ LOCATION:Krannert Hall\, 1100 W. 42nd Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46208\, United States CATEGORIES:Junior Council ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indianaacademyofscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/082926-IAS-JC-StorytellingWorkshop-FB-Event-1-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Indiana Academy of Science":MAILTO:director@indianaacademyofscience.org GEO:39.8301003;-86.1823946 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Krannert Hall 1100 W. 42nd Street Indianapolis IN 46208 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1100 W. 42nd Street:geo:-86.1823946,39.8301003 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR