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Nominations for the 2019 I.O.W.A. STEM Teacher Award are officially OPEN
Administrators, teachers, counselors, parents, students and other STEM advocates are invited to nominate an inspirational science, technology, engineering or mathematics teacher for the I.O.W.A. STEM Teacher Award, sponsored by
Kemin Industries
and the
Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council.
This award is dedicated to honoring one teacher from each of the
six STEM regions
for their contributions and dedication to STEM education in Iowa. Each recipient will receive $1,500, as well as another $1,500 to be used in their classroom.
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Iowa STEM Council Seeking Innovative Proposals
Calling all STEM innovators across Iowa! Do you have a new program that will help increase student interest and achievement in STEM?
The Iowa STEM Council is launching a statewide Innovation Fund, a financial resource available to organizations with ideas for innovative STEM programs that show promise for supporting the goal. The Iowa STEM Council invites applications for ideas that will have an impact upon Iowans locally, regionally, and potentially on a statewide level.
Awards will range from $500 (minimum) up to a maximum of $10,000 per award. Applicants must provide a 10% cash match. All programs funded must be completed within one calendar year of the award date with a final report due at the end of the award period. Organizations eligible to apply for the STEM Innovation Fund are Iowa’s public and private educational institutions, home school associations, area education associations, and Iowa-registered non-profits.
Applications accepted September 4 – October 8, 2018. More information about the application can be found
here
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1st Annual NIACC Family STEM Festival
Join the fun with hands-on activities using the concepts of science, technology, engineering and math. This event is
free
and open to the public! More details to come!
October 20, 1-4 pm
McAllister Hall, NIACC
7299, 500 College Dr.,
Mason City
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STEM Inspirations - ISU Student Caryn Dawson
Iowa State University Sophomore, Caryn Dawson, always had an interest in agriculture and a desire to help people. When she learned about the Global Resources Systems program offered at ISU, “I knew it was perfect for me and it would help me find a job doing what I love, traveling and helping solve issues in agriculture.” As a 4-H member in high school, she worked with mentor and former North Central STEM Hub Advisory Board Member, John Bonner. “John has introduced me to people and helped me so much within the past 3 years but has always suggested a plethora of ideas and opportunities allowing me to choose what I am most interested in.”
One of those ideas proved life changing. After high school, she traveled to Argentina on a Rotary Exchange. “I felt that it helped me mature through experiences and learning a new language.” The experience also helped prepare her for University by giving her a global perspective in agriculture and learning a new language. As a University student, she quickly adapted good study habits and recognized the value of math and science.
Ms. Dawson is majoring in Global Resource Systems and Horticulture with minors in Spanish and Animal Science. Someday she hopes to work with farmers in Central and South America, possibly as an extension outreach person.
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Dr. Kelly Bergman
Iowa State University
1259 Stange Rd
Ames, IA 50011-1002
Phone: 515-203-7247
Email: kbergman@iastate.edu
Website: ncstemhub.iastate.edu
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2018-19 NC STEM Advisory Board
Lindsey Falk, St. Ansgar
Ashley Flatebo, Garner
Doug Jacobson, Ames
Sara Nelson, Ames
Michael Pedersen, Marshalltown
Ben Petty, Conrad
Kathy Rogotzke, Mason City,
Sarah Rosenblum, Marshalltown
Camille Sloan Schroeder, Boone
Kerry Weig, Nevada
Nancy Woods, Boone
Richard Wrage, Marshalltown
Michael Young, Ames
David Zrostlik, Garner
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Upcoming Events:
September 12
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STEM BEST
application
Deadline
September 28
- NC STEM
Advisory Board Meeting, Ames
October 20
- NIACC Family STEM Festival, McAllister Hall NIACC
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Fun at STEM Day at the Iowa State Fair
Youth and their families took part in STEM Day at the Fair on August 19. The day featured 23 exhibiting partners, six stage acts and eight corporate sponsors with performances and demonstrations by Absolute Science, Blank Park Zoo, FIRST, Iowa Lakes Community College, Iowa State University Engineering Community Outreach and the Science Center of Iowa. Youth took home backpacks and STEM activities to continue the STEM le
arning beyond the Fair.
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National Call for STEM Program Providers!
The Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council is seeking applications for the 2019-20 PreK-12 Scale-Up Program - an initiative to scale effective STEM programs in Iowa using a combination of state and private funds. Applications close October 1, 2018. For details visit:
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