Winter Highlights 
March 2025
Volume 1
🎓 Learn & Earn: 

DNOVA Summer Scholarships Available!

Know a high school student who needs academic funding? DNOVA offers scholarships for completing our summer programs, giving students hands-on learning and real-world experience.

Applications are open—spread the word!
Young Innovators Quest (YiQ)
June 2-21, 2025

  • Find solutions to challenges through research
  • Develop innovation skills in science and technology
  • Build networks and collaborate in teams
  • Earn $600 upon successful completion!
Early Birds Save $300:
Apply by March 15! 
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IDEAA Summer Program
July 7-18, 2025

  • Find solutions to challenges through product development
  • Develop networking and teamwork skills
  • Create innovative ideas and technologies
  • Earn $400 upon successful completion!
Early Birds Save $200:
Apply by April 15! 
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🎉 Celebrating Your Impact
A New Space for Teens: DNOVA Creative Center
Last October, DNOVA hosted a Porch Party to preview the upcoming DNOVA Creative Center, a vibrant space where teens can gather, create, and collaborate during out-of-school hours. More than a study space, it will offer hands-on learning, mentorship, and opportunities to explore new skills.

Located in the Carmel Design and Arts District, the center will also serve as a hub for homeschooling families, businesses, and community events.

A huge thank you to our sponsors!
Flowers by Yllod | Peripecia Studios | RJE Interiors | The Gilbert Group – Shannon Gilbert

Your support helps us make this vision a reality! 
Donate today and be part of our journey.

Stay tuned for updates and follow us on social media as we continue to bring the Center to life!

🌐 Tech Literacy Returns to Schools!

The Tech Literacy Program equips students with essential digital skills, from using productivity software to understanding online safety—helping them succeed academically and in future careers.

At Thomas Gregg Neighborhood School, 85 students recently participated in interactive lessons on:

✅ Spotting scams & identifying safe websites
✅ Protecting their personal information online
✅ Practicing cyber-kindness

Why does this matter?

As students spend more time online, these skills are crucial for their safety and success.

Big thanks to our amazing DNOVA staff & Cummins volunteers for your continued commitment and support of Tech Literacy!

Want to help bring more sessions like this to schools?
Become a volunteer or partner with us to expand these opportunities!

Get Involved
🚀 DNOVA Students Meet NASA!

DNOVA’s Innovation Boulevard students are taking on NASA’s Engineering Design Challenge: Lunar Water, a prestigious program where over 60 sites across 10 states were selected to participate.

In collaboration with the U.S. Department of Education, NASA, Indiana DOE​ and MSDLT, our students are tackling a real-world challenge inspired by NASA’s ongoing missions.

Through this experience, they’ll build prototypes, solve engineering challenges, and engage directly with NASA experts in a live Zoom session.

This achievement highlights DNOVA’s growing impact and the power of federal, state, and local partnerships in shaping the next generation of innovators.

Your support makes opportunities like this possible!
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The Innovator’s Press is DNOVA Institute’s quarterly newsletter to inform our supporters of our latest endeavors and milestones achieved.
Editor: Samantha Kupiainen – samantha.kupiainen@dnova.org
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