Top STEM Education Innovations to Scale Across Iowa

PLTW Cybersecurity is one of thirteen world-class STEM Scale-Up Programs being delivered to educators 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. Scale-Up was born, the most heavily invested program of any conducted by the Council’s network team.
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Summer Scale-Up Professional Development Heats Up in July

Educators take part in STEM Scale-Up PD

As the weather heats up in July, so does the professional development trainings for the STEM Scale-Up Program. More than 1,200 Iowa educators will be taking part in these trainings to prepare for implementation of a Scale-Up Program during the coming school year.  Read more about Summer Scale-Up Professional Development Heats Up in July

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2019-2020 STEM Scale-Up Program Application Closes March 4

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What is the STEM Scale-Up Program?

The STEM Scale-Up Program finds some of the state’s and nation’s high-quality programs and delivers them to Iowa educators. Each year, the STEM Council equips thousands of educators with STEM programs that inspire nearly 100,000 Iowa youth.

Ten programs complete the 2019-2020 STEM Scale-Up Program menu, including: Read more about 2019-2020 STEM Scale-Up Program Application Closes March 4

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Innovation Fund Application Opens September 4

Youth take part in STEM Scale-Up Program

A goal of the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council is to support research-based STEM education proven to promote, inspire and engage youth in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) activities and to introduce youth and their parents to careers through STEM. Read more about Innovation Fund Application Opens September 4

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Educators Take Part in STEM Scale-Up Program Training

Training for Computer Science Principles

Hundreds of Iowa educators from across Iowa are taking part in STEM Scale-Up Program training for implementation of the programs this fall. Nearly 600 STEM Scale-Up Program applications were awarded, impacting nearly 100,000 students during the 2018-2019 academic year. Read more about Educators Take Part in STEM Scale-Up Program Training

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Future Ready Iowa Regional Summits Announced

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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 about Future Ready Iowa Regional Summits Announced

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STEM Scale-Up Program Drives Onward

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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. There are many programs that have been on the STEM Scale-Up Program menu that have done just that. Read more about STEM Scale-Up Program Drives Onward

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Executive Order Establishes Iowa Clearinghouse for Work-Based Learning

Iowa Governor signed executive order number one

An Executive Order signed by Governor Kim Reynolds for the Iowa Clearinghouse for Work-Based Learning will help expand student and business work-based learning opportunities. Read more about Executive Order Establishes Iowa Clearinghouse for Work-Based Learning

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Autumn is AweSTEM in Iowa

West Delaware students consult with designers on the remodel of their chemistry lab

As leaves and temperatures begin to fall, the STEM learning takes off across Iowa each autumn. Read more about Autumn is AweSTEM in Iowa

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Iowa well-represented at international FIRST® Championship

FIRST Tech Challenge teams compete at FIRST Championship in St. Louis.

The ultimate goal for some 52,000 teams participating in FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) across the globe from 86 countries is navigating the qualifying pathway to reach the FIRST Championship held in St. Louis last month. Read more about Iowa well-represented at international FIRST® Championship

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