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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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September 1
Scale-Up Program Provider Application Opens
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Northeast Iowa
Region Governor's STEM Advisory Council
Advisory Board
Jane Bradley
Hawkeye Community College
Sue Burrack
Upper Iowa University
Lisa Chizek
North Tama County Community School District
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
Doreen Hayek
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
Norma Thiese
Retired
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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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 Recognize an Outstanding Iowa STEM Teacher
Do you know a STEM
teacher that goes above and beyond?
Nominations are open for the 2018 I.O.W.A. (Innovative, Outstanding, Worldly, Academic) STEM Teacher Award sponsored by Kemin Industries. This award celebrates teachers
whose leadership and dedication to STEM in Iowa increases 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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Register to Exhibit at a Northeast Iowa STEM Festival
Each year, the Northeast Region partners with local organizations to bring exciting family STEM festivals to communities across the region. The goal of these events is to show K-12 students and their families how exciting science, technology, engineering and math can be. In order to make these events successful, we need hands-on activities from businesses and educators across the region.
Reg
istration is now open for the following events:
Tuesday, November 7
4:00 to 7:30
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STEM BEST Applications Due September 15
Does your school district want to be the next
STEM BEST®
model in Iowa?
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.
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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Northeast Regional STEM Advisory Board
We'd like to say 'Thank You' to the following board members as they complete their terms with the Northeast Iowa Regional STEM Advisory Board:
- Scott Greenhalgh, University of Northern Iowa. (board member since 2012)
- Marcia Powell, Oelwein Community School District. (board member since 2012)
Both have
served on a variety of committees during their tenure on the board and will continue to remain active STEM partners. We truly appreciate them sharing their time and talents with the advisory board.
We are excited to welcome two new members to the regional advisory board:
- Lisa Chizek, North Tama County Community School District
- Dorreen Hayek, University of Northern Iowa
We would also like to thank
Bill Holland, with JB Holland Construction in Decorah, and
Mason Kuhn, with the University of Northern Iowa, for their continued commitment to the regional advisory board. Both will serve another three year term.
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Northeast Iowa STEM Teacher Externships
How many times have you heard a student ask, "When will I ever use this? The Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Program helps teachers answer that age-old question.
During this past summer, 16 educators in Northeast Iowa worked side-by-side with knowledgeable and skilled industry employees who helped bring the classroom curriculum to life. Teacher Externships provided educators with the exposure to answer questions about real-world application and future careers.
Below is a list of teachers from Northeast Iowa that participated in the Iowa STEM Teacher Externship through the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council.
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| Margaret Hogan |
Beckman Catholic High School |
Iowa DNR - Manchester
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| Lacey Wolter |
Cascade Jr/Sr High School |
Dubuque County Conservation |
| Liz Siepker |
Crestwood High School |
Iowa DNR- Decorah Fish Hatchery |
| David Rickitts |
Denver High School |
Iowa National Guard - Waterloo Aviation |
| Roger Poling |
Dubuque Hempsted High School |
John Deere Dubuque Works |
| Mike Jensen |
Dubuque Senior High School |
Design Mill |
| Kyle Wolter |
Roosevelt Middle School - Dubuque |
Dubuque County Conservation |
| Glen Unwin |
East Buchanan High School |
Geater Machining & Manufacturing |
| Bill Zak |
Union Middle School |
Doerfer Companies - TDS Automation |
| Mandy Gleiter |
Jesup High School |
Iowa DNR - George Wyth |
| Ashley Johannsen |
Mazzuchelli Middle School |
National Mississippi River Museum |
| Stacey Snyder |
Orange Elementary - Waterloo |
Iowa DNR - Big Marsh |
| Patricia Green |
Wahlert Catholic High School |
John Deere Dubuque Works |
| Loren Thalacker |
Waterloo West High School |
Iowa DNR - Big Marsh |
| Melisa Reilly |
Waterloo West High School |
Iowa DNR - George Wyth |
| Caleb Ferring |
Waukon High School |
Benjegerdes Machine, Inc. |
To learn more visit our website.
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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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