Out with 2018...sprinting into a great 2019

Thanks for a great 2018--ready for 2019?

December was that calm before the new events unfold...

Remember that all STEM check out kits should be back at the Hub for inventory so that the new year can allow additional users access. If there are questions please contact Deb Frazee.

Coming in January the SW Hub is adding STEM In Action materials to the check out program. Details will follow as soon as they are activated in the inventory.

SW STEM Check Out materials

What comes next? January will be full of opportunities for:

*Scale-Up Application opens January 22 for the 2019-2020 program year-

*STEM Festivals are in the planning stage for February, March, and April activities-

*Educators be checking into the Teacher Externship opportunities in your area-

*Sharing information about your STEM successes - show us your pictures-

*Building STEM partnerships in your communities -

2018 was a special year as long-time STEM supporter Cindy Dietz served as the Interim Executive Director. She was busy in all parts of Iowa and even had a chance to interact with the SW Regional Advisory Board.

Jeff Weld returned to his position in late December 2018 after his leave of absence.

Pictured right is Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg presenting Dietz with a thank you at the November STEM Council meeting in Ankeny.

Thank you Cindy Dietz!

Computer Science is Elementary

The application for CSIE the will go live in January 2019. Be watching for additional details.

An FAQ page can be found at

Computer Science grant FAQ

Business Sign Up Open

Business partners interested in hosting an educator (or more) for the 2019 Iowa STEM Teacher Externship program should contact the STEM Operations Center at Cedar Falls or SW Regional Manager Deb Frazee.

Pictured at the left is Lewis Central Middle School teacher Hannah Haarhues-Casey at her 2018 worksite sponsored by the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha.

Check out the SW Regional STEM info at

SW STEM Region