Indiana lawmakers are considering major tax credits for the new technology of small nuclear reactors. Proponents say the state needs to upgrade its energy portfolio. Consumer advocate say too much of the cost and risk will be on ratepayers.... Read More
Kent Hawryluk, president, CEO and co-founder of MBX Biosciences, wanted to offer scholarships to freshmen and sophomores pursuing undergraduate degrees in the areas of science, technology, engineering or math who have a financial need.... Read More
Suresh Immanuel will assume the role of Schroeder Family Dean of the College of Business and Engineering on June 1, the university said. ... Read More
Fort Wayne's microgrid system is already earning recognition for making the city's water utilities less dependent on national power grids and more cost-effective. The system uses solar power, biogas and natural gas to power three plants. ... Read More
Representatives from the NASA will visit South Bend on Friday for tests on its Advanced Noise Control Fan, operated by the Notre Dame Turbomachinery Laboratory and featuring parts made by high school students at Career Academy Network of Public Schools.... Read More
Choi was recently named the most outstanding science student in the state as part of the 2024 Governor’s STEM Team. ... Read More
A campus building at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is getting a new name and a financial boost. The institute announced Thursday that it received a multimillion-dollar cash and estate gift from alumnus Pete Fowler and his wife, Joane. The school would not disclose the exact amount to Inside INdiana Business but said it’s one of […]... Read More
Leaders with Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and Union Health broke ground on a $102 million biomedical-engineering district on Thursday in Terre Haute. The space will be called the Grove Innovation district.... Read More
University of Notre Dame researchers have received a $550,000 grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation to further develop a laser technology that is expected to advance materials science and fiber optic networks, among other industries.... Read More
Solvion Engineering, a South Bend-based startup has licensed a novel brine cleaning solution from the University of Notre Dame. Co-invented by Dorini Family Professor for Energy Studies Tengfei Luo and Brandon Ashfeld, professor of organic chemistry ...... Read More
The executive director of Science Central in Fort Wayne has announced plans to step down at the end of the year. Martin Fisher has led the not-for-profit education center for 17 years and said in a news release that "now is the opportune time to transition."... Read More
She's been on national TV, written multiple books and hosts the "Seeking a Scientist" podcast. Now, Kate Biberdorf has a new role. Widely known as Kate the Chemist, she is the University of Notre Dame's first professor for the public understanding of science.... Read More
Indiana K-12 schools are eligible to apply for funding to offset PLTW program costs. Funding will be applied towards teacher training in the organization’s curriculum, equipment and purchase of supplies as well as professional development.... Read More
The president of the University of Evansville says the recently announced partnership with Toyota Indiana to advance STEM education in southwest Indiana follows a 15-month design process. The university was named a coordinating partner for the...... Read More
The University of Evansville and Toyota Indiana has announced a new partnership to support the automaker's Driving Possibilities initiative. First announced one year ago, the initiative aims to prepare students in southwest Indiana for future STEM careers.... Read More
Kate Biberdorf, popularly known as “Kate the Chemist,” has been appointed professor for the public understanding of science by the University of Notre Dame's College of Science. The new, strategic faculty position is designed to enhance the college’s visibility...... Read More
One hundred students at Purdue University recently completed an intensive, eight-week training program devoted to the understanding of semiconductors, the crystalline solids that conduct electricity and power computer microchips.... Read More
As renovations continue at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, a new employee is helping to drive the pace car of education. Jake Apollos started his new role as the Museum’s first Director of Education last month.... Read More
Four medical and agbioscience researchers at Purdue University are receiving extra funding for their projects thanks to a grant from the Trask Innovation Fund. In total, the Trask fund is giving $175,000 to the four separate projects. ... Read More
The Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana has received $963,000 in federal funding to support upgrades to its mission control simulator. Our partners at Lakeshore Public Media report the funding will allow the center to enhance its simulator with...... Read More
