SEFI since 1965

Investing in Indiana’s Youth

Although SEFI is not a household word in Indiana, we are well acquainted with the over 1,000 Indiana students who were sent by our organization to the International Science Fair over a 30-year period. A recent survey of previous fair alumni revealed that many of these young adults are practicing their professions here in Indiana. SEFI is a solid foundation investing in Indiana’s future. Being a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit Indiana corporation, SEFI maintains a financial structure which supports the International fair travel of the 26 state finalists, their teachers, and Regional Science Fair Directors. The trust department at Bank One, Indianapolis, Indiana provides professional investment management for our portfolio. Our mission is also dependent upon a continuing corporate and individual philanthropy program to support the growing Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair and the achievement programs. Reaching our goals will strengthen science education in Indiana, and create linkages and opportunities for Indiana companies.

  • Financing the Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair
  • Providing financial support for Indiana students and teachers while they attend the Intel International Science Fair
  • Conducting “how to” science fair workshops for Indiana teachers
  • Soliciting scholarships and awards from Indiana colleges and universities for science fair participants
  • Connecting science students to Indiana colleges and universities
  • Providing Science Fair information/resources to teachers, parents and students in Indiana

  • Supporting the regional science fairs in Indiana

Support Our Passion

Our Dedicated Directors and Volunteers Are Committed to Enhancing Science Education in Indiana

Sharing Continued Excellence

2024 Science Education Foundation
of Indiana Board of Directors

Bhupal P Bhetwal, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Physiology

Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Indianapolis, Indiana

Shelly Blunt, Ph.D.
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Chemistry

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, Indiana

Glen M. Cook, Jr.
Executive Director

Science Education Foundation of Indiana, Inc.
Terre Haute, Indiana

Andy Harris
Professor of Teaching in Computer Science

IUPUI
Indianapolis, Indiana

Allison Kempers
Community Preschool Teacher – Wayne Township Preschool

Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township
Indianapolis, Indiana

Mary Pat Knadler, PhD
Chemist (Retired)

Eli Lilly and Company
Indianapolis, Indiana

Linda Osborn
Director of Analytical Research

Heritage Research Group
Indianapolis, Indiana

Keith Ramsey
Science Teacher, STEM Dept. Head

Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township
Indianapolis, Indiana

Norm Sesi, PhD
Leader for Antibody Analytical Development (Retired)

Eli Lilly and Company
Indianapolis, Indiana

Ayanna Shoulds, PhD
Fate/Metabolism Leader

Corteva Agriscience
Indianapolis, Indiana

Cynthia Stauffacher, PhD
Professor of Biology

Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana

M Kathy Unland
Manager, Mission Assuranc (Retired)

Raytheon Co
Indianapolis, Indiana

Wendy Walton, PhD
Senior Scientist, Bioproduct R&D

Elly Lilly and Company
Indianapolis, Indiana

Steven Wilson
Lead Volunteer, Cummins Heritage Center

Cummins, Inc
Columbus, Indiana

Robert Yost, PhD
Professor of Teaching in Biology

IUPUI
Indianapolis, Indiana

Honorary and Sustaining Members

Sue Becker
Science Coordinator

Indianapolis Public Schools
Indianapolis, Indiana

Executive Director

Indiana Academy of Science
Indianapolis, Indiana

Rick Crosslin
STEM Teacher

Wayne Township Schools
Indianapolis, Indiana

James Foulkes, DDM
Dentist

Private Practice
Terre Haute, Indiana

Marcia Gillette, PhD
Adjunct Lecturer in Chemistry

Indiana University Kokomo
Kokomo, Indiana

John L Sernyk, PhD
Project Manager (Retired)

Dow AgroSciences
Indianapolis, Indiana

Denise Slayback-Barry, PhD
Senior Lecturer, Dept of Biology

IUPUI
Indianapolis, Indiana

Tom Turpin. PhD
Professor / Insect Outreach / Instruction Development Specialist, Entomology

Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana

Deborah J Willig
Retired Spouse of SEFI Founder

Fort Wayne, Indiana