Peoria-Area Community Impact Guide 2022-2023

SCIENCE TREASURE HUNT To foster the appreciation of science, to spread scientific knowledge and to promote scientific research.

P. O. Box 3412 Peoria, IL 61612-3412 Phone: (309) 648-4153

Website : peoriaacademyofscience.org Facebook : @PeoriaAcademyOfScience

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Jim Travis, President Frank Hitchell, Vice President Jeff McNutt, Treasurer

VISION For the public, especially students, to become “science literate.” BACKGROUND The Peoria Academy of Science was founded in 1930 by a group of Peoria professional and amateur scientists who wanted to host meetings of the Illinois State Academy of Science. The group hosted the state conference the next year. This concept of a federation of science groups was so successful that within the state it became known as the “Peoria Plan.” It was copied in many other communities and several colleges and universities. Today the only two remaining in Illinois are the Chicago Academy of Science and the Peoria Academy of Science. The Academy has approximately 600 members within seven disciplines. All seven sections are quite active and participate in many regional and national activities. UPCOMING EVENTS Science Treasure Hunt for Children April 16 – September 6, 2021 Science Granting Applications accepted, September 2021 Scholarship Applications accepted, September 2021

THE MEMBER SECTIONS Astronomy, Audubon Society, Botany, Entomology, Geology, Herpetology and Tropical Fish Society All seven sections are active and participate in regional and national activities. Visitors are welcome at meetings of the sections. We also have a close affiliation with the Peoria Riverfront Museum. PRIMARY ACTIVITIES SCHOLARSHIP FUND The Scholarship Fund annually awards a $1,000 scholarship to a student from the Tri-County Area who is a member of one of the Academy Sections OR a physical science major at Bradley University, Eureka College or Illinois Central College. Details at: peoriaacademyofscience.org SCIENCE GRANTING FUND The Science Granting Program provides funding assistance for new science oriented educational programs. Eligible grant candidates must be involved in some aspect of science, engineering, technology or education. Details at: peoriaacademyofscience.org

SCIENCE TREASURE HUNT FOR CHILDREN

The Science Treasure Hunt is an annual program to get students from first to eighth grade involved in visiting various “Science Sites” in our area and performing some “Everyday Science Experiments.” Details at: sciencetreaurehunt.org

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