Putting STEM first in the FIRST Robotics Competition
You might think it takes an Einstein-like mind to build a robot from scratch—or at least some years studying the craft. Yet, a program offered on the 2016-17...
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Thousands learn to program through Code Iowa
The room is eerily quiet. Students’ eyes are glued to their computers, geared up with headphones and a mouse to take on the challenge. Suddenly, a young girl’s hands go up in the air as she yells...
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MVP for Iowa STEM: Steve Triplett
Of 32 U.S. states where more than half of their graduates take the ACT, Iowa has the highest percentage of students meeting the STEM benchmark.
This great data point to help Iowa monitor...
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Iowa D.N.R. and U.S. D.o.L. invest in Iowa STEM
Two Iowa STEM programs just got a major boost thanks to grants totaling $250,000. The STEM Council’s premiere professional development experience for STEM teachers – six-week summer externships –...
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“Making STEM Connections” in and out of classrooms
STEM learning often takes place beyond school classrooms. Other outstanding venues where kids learn STEM include museums, camping trips with their scout troop, at the zoo or on a 4-H outing and...
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STEM BEST® Partners triple in two years
Around this same time in 2014, the STEM Council first welcomed the inaugural five STEM BEST® (Businesses Engaging Students and...
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Calling all Iowa workplaces: Host a summer Iowa STEM Teacher Extern
Connecting schools and businesses is one of the main goals of the STEM Council. Whether that business is a global manufacturer or a rural service supplier, the...
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MVP for Iowa STEM: MidAmerican Energy Company and Kathryn Kunert
November’s MVP for Iowa STEM is fulfilling the company’s mission for “power” to light up the STEM movement and heat a passion for STEM across Iowa....
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Iowans line up for lines of code
Whether it is one line, one hour or a year-long journey into coding, schools and organizations across Iowa are preparing for another year of Code Iowa.
The STEM Council, Google, Verizon and...
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