Chapelwood Elementary Robots

Fourth, fifth and sixth graders in Wayne Township's Chapelwood Elementary School met at least twice each week after school, over weekends and during breaks to build robots. With teacher and coach Mary Mason's guidance, the students designed and built remotely-controlled robots to compete in the VEX Robotics program. This year, the robots shot 6-inch balls through four goals and passed balls between themselves while navigating the playing field. In a regional competition, two of Chapelwood's three teams placed in the top 10 and one team won the alliance competition. The Scientech Foundation is proud to sponsor Chapelwood's teams.

Teacher and students at Stout Field Elementary receive a check from the Scientech Foundation for STEM materials. Douglas Sherow and John Rathman from the Foundation are presenting the check

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Letter from Rod Reid & NXG Crew:

Please enjoy reading how your generosity influenced a young man's life.  This was emailed to us by the parent of one of the 2024 NXG Grand Prix Series participants:

"My son was honored to be part of the team last year, and he absolutely loved the experience. Being part of NXG has had such a positive impact on him, both on and off the track.  The program's focus on STEM education, teamwork, and life skills has been invaluable in his personal growth.  As a family, we've witnessed how much he's gained from the mentorship, discipline, and camaraderie that NXG provides, and we are truly grateful for the opportunities you create for young people."

Over the past three years, Scientech Foundation grants allowed the Indianapolis Arts Center to create a Makers Space that enables students/technologists/artists to convert their ideas into physical objects. Equipment purchased includes these 3D Printers (shown), a laser etcher/printer, various software and computers.

In 2024 the Scientech Foundation awarded the Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation's Fall Creek Junior High School Science Department a $8,937 grant to purchase a laser printer and ancillary equipment. Mr. Adam Jahn recently described his students' projects.

"[My] technology and engineering class has been using the new larger laser for some cool and engaging projects.  They are exploring the idea of vectors and layering in digital space.  The new laser has allowed students to personalize their larger wooden projects and etch sketchings on metal.  We helped our staff create name plates for end of year recognitions and customized our school's basketballs and footballs with identification.  The students and teacher had a short learning curve with the new laser and look forward to many more projects in the future.  Thanks again for providing funding for state of the art technology."

Fall Creek Junior High

Joe Abella recently presented this year's grant of $10,000 to Assistant Professor Mary Gobbett. The funding provided by the Foundation helps support UIndy Science and Engineering Students who work with Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in Perry Township. The focus is on reading and math skills.

In the attached photo Scientech Foundation of Indiana President Jeff Rasley is handing a check to Fall Creek Jr. High Principal Michael Ryan (left) and Justin Hirnisey (center), Executive Director of the Hamilton South East Foundation in the amount of $5,240 to purchase a laser printer for Fall Creek Jr. High. Adam Jahn, the technology teacher at the school, provides instruction to over 900 students in science, technology, and robotics. He applied to the Foundation for a grant. In the grant application Mr. Jahn emphasized that the requested laser technology will give his students experiences to see how STEM can be integrated into any aspect of life.

Several BOD members went back to school with 150 fourth graders from a Carmel elementary school in the Palladium on 3/7/24. The Scientech Foundation's $5,000 grant supports the Center for the Performing Arts' STEAM program, the Science of Light and Sound. Engineer and Technician "Doctors" explained and demonstrated the science of light and sound to enthusiastic students using the Palladium' state-of-the-art facilities.

Did you know that some audible sound wavelengths are as long as the Palladium's stage, and some visible light wavelengths are as small as a bacterium?

Do you know what the differences are between sound waves and light waves?

Do you know why there is no audible sound from an explosion in space despite what happens in Star Wars?

Those 4^th graders do!

The Center for the Performing Arts developed Light and Sound, a program demonstrating the science of light and sound to 4th graders. The CPA's engineers and technicians worked with middle-school educators to integrate the program with the schools' science curricula. They use the Palladium's state-of-the-art acoustics and lighting systems to explain and demonstrate the science of light, e.g. color temperature, light reflection and additive and subtractive color mixing, and the science of sound, e.g. pitch, volume, frequency, how musical instruments produce sound and how acoustics affect sound quality. This spring almost 800 students from schools in Marion and surrounding counties, that serve students from all economic backgrounds, will see the one-hour presentations. To expand the program in the fall and next spring, the CPA will send targeted mailings to about 1,000 educators in Central Indiana. The Scientech Foundation's grant supports the development and presentation of the program and the transportation of students to the Palladium.