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Jeff Beneke
Northeast Regional
STEM Manager
jeff.beneke@uni.edu
319-273-7397 (office)
neiowastem.com
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Upcoming Events
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May 30
Scale-Up
Evaluations Due
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Northeast Iowa
Region Governor's STEM Advisory Council
Advisory Board
Jane Bradley
Hawkeye Community College
Sue Burrack
Upper Iowa University
Kendra Crooks
Chickasaw County Extension and Outreach
Kelly Cooper
Dubuque Area
Labor- Management Council
Erin Dragotto
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Scott Fortune
Upper Iowa
Tool & Die and Innovations
Scott Greenhalgh
University of
Northern Iowa
Chad Heinzel
University of
Northern Iowa
Ellen Heuer
Bay Valley Foods
Bill Holland
JB Holland Construction
Mason Kuhn
University of
Northern Iowa
Jason Martin-Hiner
Keystone Area
Education Agency
Kim Miller
TDS Automation
Marcia Powell
Oelwein Community School District
Norma Thiese
Keystone Area
Education Agency
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The Northeast Region of the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council, located on the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) campus, believes it is important to bring our community together to advance the STEM movement, which is transforming the nation.
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 STEM Council invites proposals for 15 STEM BEST® models
Communities eager to work as one, bridging partnerships between schools, businesses and other local organizations, now have the opportunity to change the future of education.
The Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council is currently seeking proposals, 15 of which will be Iowa's next STEM BEST® (Businesses Engaging Students and Teachers) models. STEM BEST drives community collaboration where schools work together with local employers to create work-based learning experiences for students linked to business and industry applications. Since 2014, the STEM Council has awarded 18 STEM BEST models now serving as examples for Iowa and uniting the expertise of business and education that strengthens the continuum from the classroom to careers.
The STEM Council invites school-business partnerships across Iowa to submit their proposal to establish a STEM BEST model at www.IowaSTEM.gov/STEMBEST/Proposal. All Iowa K-12 private and public schools and school districts are eligible to apply.
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.
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Register for the Fast-Track Iowa's Future Conference - Deadline June 14
The TIME IS NOW! If you haven't registered for the Fast-Track Iowa's Future: A Future Ready Iowa Conference to Make Work-Based Learning and STEM Work for You, please check out the updated DRAFT AGENDA and REGISTER TODAY!
There will be many resources shared, examples of programs and activities that can be replicated, and great networking opportunities! Feel free to pass this on to anyone in your network that you would feel would benefit from attending!
This will be a great event for the following:
- K-12 Leaders, Administrators, Principals, Educators and Higher Education Professionals hoping to connect students, counselors and teachers to STEM work-based learning opportunities through School + Business Partnerships and Teacher Externships;
- Iowa Employers and Community Business Leaders interested in connecting with school districts, colleges and universities to develop and enhance STEM work-based learning in their organization and those interested in learning about registered apprenticeships, workforce training programs and opportunities;
- Workforce Development, Economic Development, and Chamber of Commerce Professionals that want to develop programs in their region and grow School + Business Partnerships; and
- Non-Profit Organizations and School to Work Advocates with workforce related programs, connecting Iowans to Work-Based Learning opportunities, and growing your network.
In addition to the conference on June 21, we will have an ED Chat and Reception the evening before. If you are looking for hotel accommodations, there are rooms reserved for the conference. Check out the website for more details and reserve your room today!
When:
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
"STEM Ed Chat" Reception
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
"Fast Track Iowa's Future" Conference
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(Regional Meet-Up until
5:30 p.m.)
Cost:
Adults: $30;
Students: $10
Special 2 for 1 registration when registering
and educator and business partner together!
Location:
Iowa Events Center
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STEM Festivals Set for Northeast Iowa
The planning has begun for STEM festivals for the upcoming year. Northeast STEM festivals for 2017-18 include:
October 2017
Northeast Iowa Family STEM Festival
Oelwein
November 7, 2017
Cedar Valley Family STEM Festival
Waterloo
April 12, 2018
Northeast Iowa Family STEM Festival
Calmar
April 2018
Dubuque Area Family STEM Festival
Dubuque
Exhibitor registration will open soon. Visit our website for further information.
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Creating STEM Connections
The Hub is
guided by the Governor's STEM Advisory Council and is dedicated to creating greater student achievement in STEM subjects with the goal of building a stronger STEM workforce.
Thank you for your interest and participation in advancing STEM education in Iowa.
Jeff Beneke
Northeast Region, Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council
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