Origin

The D.J.Angus- Scientech Educational Foundation is a private, 501c3 foundation founded over 40 years ago to create an appropriate and lasting memorial to Donald J. Angus, an outstanding Indianapolis engineer and citizen and a founder and charter member of the Scientech Club.  The overhead to operate is very low as most of the functions of management and solicitation of funds are donated and do not use contributed funds.  Contributions from anyone who is interested in the advancement of science and technology education are appreciated. Tax exempt contributions can be addressed as follows:

D.J.ANGUS - SCIENTECH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
8036 Heyward Drive
Indianapolis, IN  46250

For a history of the Foundation and a summary of its current activities, please CLICK HERE

For a suggested format for bequests, please CLICK HERE

Mission

The purpose of the Foundation is to foster and promote the education of deserving students oriented toward studies in engineering, science, technology, medicine, and related fields.

Projects and Activities

       -   Grants have been provided to encourage studies in scientific and technological fields to students at over 45 colleges and universities;

       -    To support the Annis Water Resource Institute (AWRI) at Grand Valley State University in Michigan which specializes in water quality studies using two large boats for continuing evaluation of Lake Michigan. In addition, AWRI uses the most modern mapping and tools to evaluate the condition of and changes to ground water in the Michigan area;

       -    To participate in and support Science Fairs in the Indianapolis area and provide judges, usually from Scientech members who are proficient in appropriate fields. The Central Indiana Regional Science Fair has been managed by the University of Indianapolis for many years. U 0f I will continue this in 2008 and the Science Fair will be held at the State Fair Grounds at the 4-H buildings. Details of this activity can be viewed at www.CIRSEF.ORG  The D. J. Angus-Scientech Foundation provides substantial support to this Science Fair;

       -    To provide prizes and educational trips for Science Fair winners. For over 20 years winning students have been given an escorted trip to Grand Valley Annis Water Resource Institute. There they view and participate in water quality measurements on a research boat on Lake Michigan. This visit to AWRI provides a unique learning experience that shows what some of the student's projects can lead to;
 
       -    To support a Program with the Children's Museum which gives teenage students practical training in a wide variety of subjects. Thirty or more young people are enrolled in this program;

       -    To support other Science Education activities for Indiana youth at all grade levels;

       -    To solicit community support for these activities.

Disbursements in 2007 were budgeted for about $160,000, including $12,500 for incentive awards to students in 16 Indiana colleges and universities; $32,000 in support of Indiana Science Fair and Science Olympiad competitions; $16,000 in support of the D.J.Angus research vessel and Grand Valley State University; $25,000 for five University scholarships; $33,000 in support of the Children's Museum MAP program; and $37,000 in support of other Science Education activities for Indiana youth.

Organization

The Foundation is composed of a group of 24 members,mainly past presidents of The Scientech Club. Meetings are held four times a year to conduct Foundation business and distribute grants in accordance with IRS regulations.  University scholarships are available to Central Indiana students to attend IUPUI, Purdue University(W.Lafayette), Indiana University(Bloomington), Rose-Hulman (Terre Haute), and Grand Valley State University(Michigan) to  pursue a degree in engineering or recognized scientific field.  Information and applications can be obtained through the university selected and are based on financial need.

To request grants for other science education activities for Indiana Youth of all ages, please CLICK HERE

To Contact Us:

If you are interested in making a contribution or would like to find out more about the Foundation, please contact us at:

scientechfoundation@scientechclub.org