Mathematics as a Magnet to STEM
America’s Strategy for STEM Education maps out the Federal Government’s five-year plan for STEM education to help position the United States as a global leader in STEM literacy, innovation and employment.
Read More →
NASBE Report Highlights Iowa as an Exemplary STEM Model
The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) released a report on how states can improve STEM learning through revised standards, special diplomas and promotion of partnerships.
Read More →
Future Ready Iowa Regional Summits Announced
Registration opened earlier this month for nine Future Ready Iowa Regional Summits. The day-long events will offer the opportunity for education, business, economic development and community partners to collaborate and develop strategies for local workforce solutions.
Read More →
High School Registered Apprenticeship Playbook Available Online
Representatives from business, nonprofits, government, education, media and other sectors filled the room at the Career Academy of Pella earlier this month for the introduction of the High School Registered Apprenticeship Playbook.
Read More →
Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Climbing to New Heights
In its 10th year, the Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Program reached record-setting enrollment with 74 teachers signed up for immersive six-week experiences.
Read More →
Iowa STEM at the State-Federal STEM Education Summit
A diverse group of more than 200 STEM leaders representing each state in the U.S. convened for the first-of-its-kind State-Federal STEM Education Summit hosted by The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP).
Read More →
MVP for Iowa STEM: Mary Meisterling and Alliant Energy
This month’s MVP for Iowa STEM provides energy to Iowa homes and businesses and also to the ongoing STEM efforts in the state.
Read More →
2018 STEM BEST® Application Opens Early June
Since 2014, 37 STEM BEST® models have been established across Iowa. These school+business partnerships create work-based learning experiences where students apply science, technology, engineering and mathematics education to gain real-world workplace exposure.
Read More →
Governor’s STEM Advisory Council Gathers to Help Advance the STEM effort in Iowa
Traditionally known for the famous butter cow, entertaining concerts and food items on a stick, members of the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council recently gathered at the Iowa State Fairgrounds for a different purpose.
Read More →
STEM Scale-Up Program Drives Onward
The STEM Scale-Up Program offers high-quality educational programs focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics that have the ability to continue and grow throughout Iowa long after the initial award.
Read More →
STEM in Your World
The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council has long supported the interdisciplinary approach to STEM.
Read More →