Southwest Indiana STEM Resource Center

Everyone here at the SwISTEM Resource Center and USI are incredibly proud of our Prowling Panthers as well!

🏆 🦾🤖What an incredible finish for our Prowling Panthers! 🤖🦾🏆

At Finals, the team earned the Rising Star Award! This honor is given to a team that demonstrates exceptional potential and promise for the future. Out of all the teams competing, only 30 awards were presented!

The team also achieved an outstanding 8th place finish out of 69 teams in the Robot Games competition!!!!

We are so incredibly proud of our Prowling Panthers for their hard work, dedication, and determination throughout the season. Their success is a reflection of countless hours of teamwork, problem-solving, and perseverance. The future is bright for this amazing group of students!

The deadline is approaching, but there’s still time to sign up for "Explore Geology & Environmental Science at USI." This 2‑day mini‑camp is perfect for early career exploration and give busy high schoolers a hands‑on look at two exciting college majors and careers in geology and environmental science.

🌐: https://www.usi.edu/.../southwe.../explore-usi-summer-series

Bring the kids and meet us for some fun STEM activities on the USI Burdette Trail this summer! Stop by anytime from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. on June 3rd for our first event.

Contact: Evan Rebar ([email protected])

The deadline is approaching, but there’s still time to sign up for "Explore Chemistry & Biochemistry at USI" and "Explore the STEM Disciplines for 9th Graders" at USI. These 2‑day mini‑camps are perfect for early career exploration and give busy high schoolers a hands‑on look at future STEM pathways.

🌐: https://www.usi.edu/science/southwest-indiana-stem/explore-usi-summer-series

Wow! Our Beginner Robotics and Science Camp filled up quicker than expected, so we are hosting an additional session June 15–18. Don’t miss out this time—registration is now open!

Register here:
https://www.usi.edu/science/southwest-indiana-stem/summer-robotics-science-camp

Registration is open now for the Explore USI Summer Series for High School Students!

Is your high schooler (grades 9–12) into STEM but short on opportunities to explore majors? Back for its second year, these fun, hands-on two-day mini-camps run throughout June & July 2026 at USI’s Pott College.

Explore Chemistry & Biochemistry, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematical Sciences, Geology, Environmental Science, Kinesiology & Sport more — meet faculty, connect with industry partners, and get a real taste of college STEM!

Spots fill first-come, first-served. Reserve your student’s spot today!

Learn more & register: https://www.usi.edu/.../southwe.../explore-usi-summer-series

Registration is now open for the 2026 USI Robotics & Science Camps!

Middle schoolers (incoming 6th–8th graders) — get ready for an action-packed week of LEGO robotics, engineering challenges, science exploration, and even rock-climbing at USI’s state-of-the-art RFWC!

Choose from two sessions:
✅ Beginner Camp: June 8–12, 2026
✅ Intermediate Camp: July 6–10, 2026

Both include lunch and a camp t-shirt. Limited spots — only 24 kids per session!

Register today: https://www.usi.edu/science/southwest-indiana-stem/summer-robotics-science-camp

A big *thank you* to all of our educators who go the extra mile to bring hands-on education to your students. If you have never borrowed from us, maybe it's time to join the fun (and shhhh... education). Visit us at www.usi.edu/STEM for more information.

We need a few more people to sign up for our *FREE* workshop. It will be a wonderful chance to learn about electrophoresis from experts. This system makes Electrophoresis possible in almost any classroom. Sign up today at:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnS07VK2lE_2nnOlQssbZxb33dXFVqqusgX2FtmZdmlHYs5g/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100026314238627861907

Outdoor learning expands at USI with NEEF and Toyota Support University Strategic Communication March 23, 2026 Outdoor learning expands at USI with NEEF and Toyota Support Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education Work is underway on a three-year, $150,000 grant from the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), with support from Toyota Mo...