Cybersecurity for Hoosier water: The FBI says hackers are targeting water systems nationwide, and Indiana utilities are preparing—even though no specific threats have been reported locally. Citizens Energy says its critical controls are separated from business networks, but the alert highlights risks like remote controller tampering that could cause flooding or loss of water pressure. Climate & flooding research: New findings point to a shift toward larger, more widespread extreme-rain events in the eastern U.S., raising the odds of flash flooding that can overwhelm multiple communities at once—an issue hitting Indiana as storms flood areas including around Indianapolis. Indiana climate planning: A statewide climate impacts assessment workshop shared hyper-local projections for places like St. Joseph County, including hotter days and heavier spring rainfall, with the next report expected in 2028. STEM education pathways: States are expanding advanced math course placement, with Tennessee’s new Algebra I pathway law following similar moves in Indiana and others—framed as a gateway for AI and high-level careers. Biotech/healthcare in Indiana: VA Northern Indiana is rolling out a modernized Federal EHR system for nearly 103,000 veterans, aiming for a single lifelong record across VA facilities. Local tech & infrastructure policy: Fort Wayne councilman Geoff Paddock is pushing IDEM for stricter wetlands review tied to Google’s data center expansion, citing requests to fill isolated wetlands.