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Iowa Classrooms+Workplaces Summit: Forging Work-Based Learning Partnerships

The Governor’s STEM Advisory Council (Iowa STEM) at the Iowa Department of Education produced the Iowa Classrooms+Workplaces Summit on April 10 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines.

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Registration is now open for the Transforming Education for the Workforce Summit.

Registration Opens for 2020 Statewide STEM Summit: Transforming Education for the Workforce

During remarks at STEM Day at the Capitol, Gov.

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More students who participated in STEM Scale-Up Programs were very interested in pursuing a STEM career.

STEM Education Produces Positive Impact on Future Workforce

The STEM Council recently released the 2018-2019 Iowa STEM Evaluation Report showing continued growth and impact on Iowa’s educators and future workforce.

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21st convening of the Governor's STEM Advisory Council.

Governor's STEM Education Advisory Council Charts the Future

With a mission of helping people connect to career goals and achieve financial stability, the Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families set the stage for the 21st convening of the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council.
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PLTW Cybersecurity is one of thirteen world-class STEM Scale-Up Programs being delivered to educators across Iowa.

Top STEM Education Innovations to Scale Across Iowa

The concept was hatched by the STEM Council in its first year: Devise a system by which youth across Iowa, especially those most deserving, enjoy some of the best STEM education kits, curricula, software, games and courses the world has to offer.
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STEM BEST Program students explore opportunities available in the local healthcare industry.

STEM BEST Expansion Leads to New School+Business Partnerships

With 58 STEM BEST (Business Engaging Students and Teachers) models now operating throughout the state, chances are good that you are within driving distance of one or more.
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Gov. Kim Reynolds appointed 22 new members to the STEM Advisory Council.

New Council Members Join Quest to Advance STEM in Iowa

Among the attributes that distinguish Iowa’s STEM education progress nationally, outstanding members who make up the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council figures prominently.
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St. Theresa in Des Moines was named a STEM BEST Program partner in 2018. The award funds helped open a Makerspace.

Nineteen STEM BEST Models Taking it Up a Notch

Building a culture to grow and expand workplace experiences, the STEM BEST Program encourages teachers and industry professionals to work side-by-side on curriculum and projects that give students actual workplace experience and an understanding of the opportunities and required skills for career

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The latest STEM Gem poster features Youth and Special Services Librarian Tyler Hahn.

Iowa’s Latest STEM Gem to Provide Career Inspiration

Nearly every career path has STEM components that are integral to the job, even careers that are often not associated as having an emphasis on STEM. For Tyler Hahn and the Cherokee Public Library, STEM has opened doors of possibility.

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Iowa STEM Council Corporate Partners

Iowans Well-Served by STEM Public-Private Partnership

The STEM Council engages nearly 100,000 students and thousands of educators each year to increase interest and achievement in STEM studies and careers through programs, events and messaging.

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Students participate in Pint Size Science

What a Difference a Year Makes: STEM in 2019

In 2019, the STEM Council provided countless opportunities to educators to help inspire Iowa’s young people to become innovative, enterprising contributors to our future workforce and the quality of life in our communities. Here are a few highlights.

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