Celebrate Science Indiana 2012 will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Details will be posted on this website as they become available.

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A message from Robert W. Yost, Executive Director, Celebrate Science Indiana

Spring is in the air, plants are in bloom, and summer is calling. What a great time of the year to begin exploring the environment and learning about nature. Science is at work in the world around us. On Saturday, October 6th 2012 the second annual Celebrate Science Indiana Event will take place in the Champions Pavilion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. Celebrate Science Indiana provides an opportunity for individuals of all ages, knowledge levels, and interests to conduct hands-on activities, see science demonstrations, enjoy a number of science related presentations and discussions on the main stage, interact with scientists, explore opportunities and ask questions about educational and professional possibilities in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) areas. This year’s visitors will be able to feel the earth move in an earthquake simulator. Teachers will also be offered professional development workshops.

Admission is free, but a recommended donation of one canned good per person is encouraged. There is a $5.00 parking fee charged by the fairgrounds. We look forward to meeting many new faces this year and also welcoming returning 2011 visitors.

Celebrate Science Indiana is administered and supported by the Science Education Foundation of Indiana, Inc. Additional sponsors include Lilly, Dow AgroSciences, and Indiana Academy of Sciences.

 

  Photos from Celebrate Science Indiana 2011

 

 

"Science education is critical to Indiana's economic growth and stability. Since I took office in 2004, increasing opportunities and interest in the STEM subjects has been a top educational priority. Your efforts to organize an annual Celebrate Science event are one more way to bring together educators, families, the business community and the general public for this important cause.

Science-related industries make up a considerable part of Indiana's economy; health sciences alone make up the largest industry cluster in the state. We must prepare young Hoosiers to compete with their national and global peers for these science-related jobs. I gladly support endeavors like yours that are focused on helping Indiana students excel in the STEM subjects...

"STEM industries are an ever-growing portion of Indiana's economy. We must unite educators, parents, corporations and organizations to make sure all Indiana students receive the rigorous and relevant science instruction they need to succeed in college and the workforce. Celebrate Science Indiana has the potential to dramatically increase public engagement and awareness of the important role science plays in our world and our everyday life. This is a wonderful opportunity to share the thrill and critical importance of STEM education with Hoosiers around the state."