INNOVATE INDIANA

INNOVATION
PROJECT SNAPSHOTS | SECTION 6
INNOVATION DISTRICT SOUTH BEND
THE STREAM FACTORY (#5)
PROJECT SUMMARY
Located in the Renaissance District, the STREAM Factory will be the primary STEM education
hub in Northern Indiana. It is designed around the eight economic sectors of the region to
develop a thriving STEM workforce for current and future industries and employers. The
facility will provide an innovative exhibit space for students, career development classrooms,
laboratory space and a STEM resource area with a lending library for educators and the
community. Additionally, the STREAM Factory will provide professional development courses
for K-12 educators and parents. It’s location within No. 113 at Renaissance District in the
South Bend Innovation District contributes to the area’s density and technical synergies.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY THE REGION ENGAGED CURRENT TRENDS
STATE OF THE REGION
& QUALITY OF PLACE
IMPACT
This project aligns with the region’s
goals of community-higher education
partnerships, productivity, connectivity,
and high-performing communities since
it connects residents and businesses
with valuable resources and career
development opportunities that are
provided in partnership with the region’s
higher education institutions. It will enrich
the quality of live by providing a source
of education, career development and
entertainment; enhance awareness of
educational requirements related to STEMrelated
careers in the region; facilitate
engagement of STEM partnerships among
various organizations; and establish a
venue for regional businesses to share
their STEM expertise.
PROJECT CONTACT
DR. KATHERINE RUEFF
Michiana Science and Technology
Center, Inc. (MSTCi)
574.283.8076
krueff@sbcsc.k12.in.us
mstciorg.wix.com/mstci
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Total Capital Expenditures $6,170,000
Private Funding $4,200,000
Local Public Funding $1,500,000
State Public Funding $470,000
Private/Public/Other Ratio 68/32/0
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& STRUCTURAL CHANGES
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& MEASUREMENT
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