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Northwest Regional Advisory Board Members
A special thank you to the STEM Advisory Board
of NW Iowa
Teresa Alesch, Emmetsburg
John Bedward, Storm Lake
Kathleen Bottaro, Sioux City
Benjamin Bouza,
Hawarden
Derek Brower, Orange City
Beth Bunkers, Primghar
Eric Forseth,
Sioux Center
Linda Gray, Everly
Ginny Gunderson, Lake Park
Kiana Johnson, Primghar
Nancy McDowell, Sheldon
Jordan Menning, Rock Rapids
Teresa Putnam, Hartley
Brenda Welch, Meriden
Mark Zabawa, Spencer
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Your Community -
Your Events
Learning happens inside and outside of the classroom.
Learning can happen to anyone at any age.
so
learning can happen anywhere, anytime, for anyone.
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STEM is the foundation for innovative problem-solving and discovery through exploratory learning. It is important for teachers, students, parents, businesses and communities to connect and have awareness, and access to world-class STEM education opportunities. In Northwest Iowa, we are committed to growing STEM education and opportunities.
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STEM Day at the Iowa State Fair 
Thousands of
fairgoers
sampled some of the outstanding STEM programs in Iowa along the State Fair's Grand Concourse during "STEM Day at the Iowa State Fair". On Sunday, August 20, representatives from over 25 organizations showed us how STEM touches our lives daily and provided hands-on learning opportunities.
Representatives from the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council handed out drawstring backpacks and encouraged visitors to complete the "STEM Day at the Fair Checklist" to be eligible for really cool prizes.
Fairgoers
also enjoyed several performances on the STEM stage. The festivities lasted from 9:00 a.m.
until
7:00 p.m.
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Looking for Outstanding Iowa STEM Teachers
Do you know a STEM teacher that is a cut above the rest? Nominations are open for the 2018 I.O.W.A. STEM Teacher Award sponsored by Kemin Industries. This award celebrates teachers
whose leadership and dedication to STEM in Iowa that increase students' interest and awareness in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
One teacher from each of the six STEM regions will receive a $1,500 award along with an additional $1,500 to be used in their classroom. Deadline for submissions is October 6, and recipients will be announced January 2018. Nominate a STEM teacher today at www.stemaward.fluidreview.com
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Teacher Externship Year-End Forum
Monstanto's Huxley Learning Center
hosted the annual Teacher Externship Year-end Forum on August 4.
Externs
from across the state gathered to share their experiences with each other. Teachers also shared ways in which they will integrate knowledge gained from the experience into their curriculum this next school year.
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STEM BEST Applications Due September 15
The Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council invites proposals from interested communities ready to bridge the world of work with the classroom. Of the submitted proposals, the STEM Council will award 15 Iowa STEM BEST (Businesses Engaging Students and Teachers) models across the six STEM regions.
All Iowa K-12 private and public schools and school districts are eligible to apply
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Awarded applicants will receive $25,000 to be matched with local cost-share, each earning designation as an Iowa STEM BEST Partner. The application window will close on Friday, September 15, and recipients will be announced in late October. Get started today at
www.IowaSTEM.gov/STEMBEST/Proposal.
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NW Advisory Board Tours
Dordt College and Trans Ova
The NW STEM Advisory Board met on August 14 at Dordt College in Sioux Center. Advisory board members and guests were toured the newly renovated Science Building.
In order to meet the projected needs of science students, the renovation will provide more space for hands-on learning and collaboration, with updated lab facilities.
Advisory board members and guests also toured Trans Ova Genetics in Sioux Center, a nation-wide company implementing biotechnology to improve animal genetics. Based in Sioux Center, Trans Ova Genetics is expanding their services throughout the country by opening satellite sites for localized services. Trans Ova integrates Assisted Reproductive Technologies services and is actively involved in research and development in animal reproductive technologies. Clients range from single animal owners to large ranch and breeding organizations.
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Iowa Women of Innovation Award
The Iowa Women of Innovation Awards recognize and celebrate one company and several women leaders in business, government or academia who are have contributed significant achievements
to
the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Students at both the secondary (grades 7-12) and collegiate levels will also be recognized and are eligible for a $2,500 scholarship in two award categories.
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Upcoming Dates
- Back to School Bash - August 30, Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville
- STEM BEST Applications Due - September15 (5pm CT)
- Science Day, Clay County Fair - September 16 in Spencer
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Check out NW STEM Website!
Northwest STEM Calendar
- Stay up-to-date on all Northwest STEM
regional opportunities and even a few state-wide. Use this calendar to share your STEM events with others.
Don't forget to connect with NW STEM on social media as well!
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