INDIANA UPLANDS: A REGION ON THE WAY UP!
You don’t have to take our word for it. Hear the perspectives of 11 individuals who have chosen the Uplands. They are Uplanders by choice and they are thriving in our "Region on the Rise."
Innovations in the Uplands
From corporate milestones to launching startups, entrepreneurial exploits to adaptive engineering, awards for new advancements to reinventing the status quo, the Uplands region is full of ideas and opportunities. And while we're transforming the very technologies that make our communities thrive, we're also changing the world: from research centers of Indiana University to the Battery Innovation Center, in laboratories and workshops, these creations are Uplands Made.
The Indiana Uplands
Explore endless opportunities in the Indiana Uplands.
Life Sciences in the Indiana Uplands
As a nationally recognized leader in the life sciences, our region produces world-class medical devices and pharmaceuticals. This video was produced prior to the pandemic and illustrates pre-pandemic safety protocols.
Advanced Manufacturing in the Indiana Uplands
As a regional hub of economic development, the Indiana Uplands boasts a strong advanced manufacturing sector. This video was produced prior to the pandemic and illustrates pre-pandemic safety protocols.
National Security and Defense in the Indiana Uplands
As home to the third-largest Naval Installation in the world, the Indiana Uplands is a leader in national security and defense. This video was produced prior to the pandemic and illustrates pre-pandemic safety protocols.
Dathan: Drug Substance Operator
Dathan is growing cells to manufacture life-enhancing vaccines and pharmaceuticals.
Sarah: Team Assembler Trainer
Sarah is helping others save lives, one stitch at a time.
Cory: Advanced CNC Machinist
Cory runs computer-operated equipment to produce engine parts in the Uplands.
Barry: Information Assurance Analyst
Barry is securing and protecting computer systems from cyber threats near and far.
Nick: Maintenance Technician
Nick is diagnosing and repairing electronic manufacturing systems in the Uplands.
Trae: Associate Pharmaceutical Scientist
Trae’s rewarding work is saving lives in the Uplands and beyond.
Yolanda: Quality Engineer
Yolanda is bringing new ideas to improve manufacturing systems in the Uplands.
Gabi: Electrical Engineer
Gabi is applying creativity to electrical engineering to thrive in the Uplands.
Matt: Mechanical Engineer
Matt is utilizing 3D printing and rapid prototyping to protect U.S. naval ships.
Suzy Builds A Catapult
When Suzy grows up, she wants to be an engineer. Inspired by a mentor, she discovers how engineers use trial and error to design ways for all kinds of things to work better. Behold her masterpiece.
Protecting My Piggy Bank
With a little computer programming, Emily really upped her security game. After that, Noah didn’t stand a chance.
Experimenting with Science
Sometimes you have to conduct an experiment again, again, — and again — before you come to a conclusion.
Charlotte Fixes Everything
When Charlotte grows up, she wants to be a maintenance technician just like her grandpa.
Indiana Uplands: A Region on the Rise
You don’t have to take our word for it. Hear the perspectives of 11 individuals who have chosen the Uplands. They are Uplanders by choice and they are thriving in our “Region on the Rise.”