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Olaf Sporns sits among his "creatures." Although Strider (on the left) is resting on a pedestal, his favorite red ball is nearby.
IU researchers are at work on breakthrough discoveries that have the potential to transform the state's economy and the future of Indiana. Aided by the strength of IU's research, the state of Indiana is poised to break out and become a national player in the life sciences sector. IU is fueling the momentum by offering business development resources to create new jobs and businesses and academic programs to attract and keep more life sciences professionals in Indiana. For more information on IU's role in the life sciences, visit the IU Life Sciences site: http://lifesciences.iu.edu
The National Science Olympiad has selected Indiana University Bloomington to host its 2006 National Tournament on May 17 to 20. Groups of bright and talented students will compete against the nation's most promising future scientists and engineers. From May 18 to 20, student teams will answer tough questions about genetics, aim high -- literally -- by launching projectiles, and measure the physical properties of sound waves produced by music instruments in such events as Disease Detectives, Storm the Castle and Sounds of Music. Winners will be announced Saturday evening, May 20, during a series of special ceremonies. For more information, visit IU's site at: http://www.indiana.edu/~nso/
