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OUR STORY
ETHOS Innovation Center is located in Elkhart, Indiana. We are proud to serve as the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) expert and leader in providing innovative hands-on STEM programming to kids, families, schools, and after-school community partners.
In 2018, ETHOS embarked on a $7 million capital campaign to renovate the vacant Bayer Pharmaceutical building on 1025 N. Michigan Street. Today, this state-of-the-art facility serves as the go-to place for all things "STEM".
Our Core Values
Collaboration
We Collaborate with educators, businesses, and communities to create engaging,
real-world science experiences that foster critical thinking and problem-solving.
Innovation
We Innovate through our unique Learn, Play, Connect, model, where students Learn by exploring science concepts, Play by engaging in interactive, hands-on activities, and Connect by applying their knowledge to real-world challenges.
Serve
Above all, we Serve by empowering communities, supporting teachers, and preparing the next generation of leaders through a curriculum that inspires, challenges, and drives success.
ETHOS is a Place to:
We offer in-school, after-school, and at-home programs that bring STEM concepts to life in meaningful ways.
We keep fun, friendship, joy, and hands-on play at the heart of our programs and services. We believe that play sparks inquiry.
We build and foster relationships with those we serve. We believe that meaningful relationships ground our community.
Vision
To transform STEM Education through innovative hands-on labs that connect to everyday life through problem solving, inquiry, and critical thinking.
Mission
To serve communities as STEM experts and leaders in innovation and education.
Our goals at ETHOS are simple!
Inside every kid is greatness and it's our job to tap into that greatness.
Build
Build a strong foundation in STEM literacy ensuring every student has the opportunity to master basic
STEM concepts.
Prepare
Prepare the STEM workforce for the future for both college -educated and skilled trades career- bound talent.
Increase
Increase diversity, equity and inclusion in STEM providing lifelong access for high quality education and employment opportunities.
Our Board of Directors
Hugh Johnson - President
Principal
J2 Marketing
Matt Yeakey - VP
Partner
Sanders Pianowski, LLP
Julie Phillips - Treasurer
Elected School Board Member
Baugo Community Schools
Stephanie Leniski - Secretary
Senior Vice President, Retail Banking
Lake City Bank
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Jude Dubash
Payroll Assistant
University of Notre Dame
Nancy Hannah
AP / IB Science Teacher
Northridge High School
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Claire Kellems
Chief Digital Officer
Inova Federal Credit Union
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Daniel Nommay
Retired School Administrator / Principal
Edwardsburg School Corporation
Matt Eppers ​
Retired
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