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Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council Meeting
On November 20, the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council met to review the Council’s Mission and discuss Council priorities for 2019. Opening remarks were given by Lt. Governor Adam Gregg. Part of the day’s discussion revolved around Computer Science Incentives and Standards and what the future of Computer Science will look like in Iowa. Special thanks and recognition was also given to the outgoing STEM Council Interim Executive Director of 2018, Cindy Dietz.
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The Council had an opportunity to observe Scale-Up Programs, Ramps and Pathways and Computer Science Principles.
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Meet STEM Advisory Board Member Sara Nelson
If you walk into any one of seven libraries across Iowa, you can check out a STEM Educational Kit containing books, learning materials and activities. “The kits are designed to support access to STEM-literacy materials and create additional ways for families to have fun with STEM,” says co-developer and North Central STEM Advisory Board Member, Sara Nelson. Ms. Nelson is a Postdoc Research Associate in the School of Education at Iowa State University and 4-H STEM Lead. She has a B.A. in Elementary Education and K-6 Speech/Theater, M.S. in Science Education and a Ph.D. in Literacy Education, making her well-positioned to teach STEM instruction and curriculum to pre-service teachers in the School of Education at ISU.
One of Ms. Nelson’s projects, STEM-Lit to Go! Iowa, is an innovative 4-H program that combines the development of STEM and literacy skills in K-3 students. “The program focuses on creating opportunities for STEM play and encouraging children to read, write, speak and listen about those experiences.” The lessons involve teaching STEM concepts to students through fiction and non-fiction books, hands-on activities, and the opportunity to plan and conduct investigations.
Ms. Nelson brings her unique combination of experiences in education, STEM and the Arts to the NC STEM Advisory Board. “I believe it is because of my arts background that I have been able to see certain connections between subject areas and the creative aspects of STEM.”
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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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2019-20 Scale-Up Programs Announced 1/14/29
The 2019-2020 Scale-Up Program Menu will be announced on January 14, 2019 and applications will open on January 21, 2019. If you are interested in learning more or would like an informational visit to your organization, please contact Kelly Bergman,
kbergman@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, Boone
Michael Young, Ames
David Zrostlik, Garner
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