Two programs recently received the Seal of Approval for their ingenuity and innovation in STEM.
From robotics clubs and engineering events to coding programs and ballet performances, STEM can happen almost anywhere. The STEM Council established the STEM Seal of Approval to recognize and support non-Council programs and events that significantly advance STEM in Iowa.
Two programs recently received the Seal of Approval for their ingenuity and innovation in STEM:
- Girls in STEM PJ Party: Iowa Lakeside Laboratory Regents Resource Center created the Girls in STEM PJ Party to introduce young females to local STEM women and inspire them to pursue STEM careers themselves. Local women from STEM fields are featured as guest speakers and lead participants in hands-on activities and team building challenges that relate to their careers. This overnight summer camp is geared toward girls entering seventh through ninth grade.
- Plant the Moon/Mars Challenge: The Institute of Competition Sciences launched this global, hands-on science experiment to see who can grow the best crops using lunar regolith simulants. Students (K-12) learn fundamental skills in conducting sound scientific experiments, learn about space mission architectures and gain hands-on experience in conducting real scientific research that may be valuable to NASA and the scientific community. The Plant the Moon/Mars Challenge connects space science and exploration with other STEM topic areas like agriculture, botany, environmental/earth science and biology.
Since 2015, a total of 33 events or programs have received the Seal of Approval.
More information about the STEM Council Seal of Approval and all Seal of Approval recipients can be found at www.IowaSTEM.org/Seal.