WE HELD THIS RELEASE A COUPLE OF DAYS SO THE SUMMIT LINK IS NOW LIVE!
CONGRATULATIONS TO KEMIN I.O.W.A. EDUCATOR DENISE HOAG of THOMAS JEFFERSON HS - COUNCIL BLUFFS - SW STEM REGION

In a surprise ceremony in the classroom where students were supposed to be taking an exam, a troop of well-wishers gathered to honor the SW STEM Region I.O.W.A. Educator sponsored by Kemin Industries.
The specific time was selected as part of the intra-district day-long celebration which capped off in the evening with a basketball competition. Many peers, family and media teams were in attendance for the event at TJ High School.
The six I.O.W.A. recipients around the state each receive a $1500 award to purchase classroom materials and a $1500 award for the recipient
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The 2018 Awardees will be presented in a special ceremony at the Capitol in Des Moines with Governor Kim Reynolds and other dignitaries.
Congratulations Denise!
 
 
 
 
SAVE THE DATE - FUTURE READY IOWA SUMMIT APRIL 3rd

The summit will bring together leaders from business and industry, education, nonprofits, elected officials, students and others to amplify the public conversation about transforming education and the workforce, with a focus on expanding work-based learning and computer science instruction.
 
Speakers include: 
·           Mary Andringa, Vermeer's board chair;
·           Brandon Busteed, Gallup's executive director of education and     
                          workforce  development;
·           Governors Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas and John Hickenlooper of
                          Colorado;
·           Hadi Partovi, Code.org's CEO; and
·           Jeff Weld, the White House Office of Science and Technology
                             Policy's senior policy advisor for STEM education.
 
The agenda also features a showcase of work-based learning exhibits, table talks, networking opportunities and breakout sessions.
 
The all-day summit will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines. It is open to the public. The cost is $50 for adults. There is no cost for students.
 
The registration portal opens on February 1.   SUMMIT REGISTRATION
 
Welcome Cindy Dietz as Interim STEM Director!

Cindy Dietz has been appointed as interim executive director of the STEM Council. Cindy has been integral in expanding STEM education in the state. She will serve in a visionary role and will help guide STEM Council efforts in 2018.
Cindy is Director, Business Communications for Rockwell Collins. She was named to the position in July 2015. She leads a team of marketing communications strategists, trade show experts, and creatives who showcase Rockwell Collins' products and services through advertising and marketing collateral, videos and digital experiences. In addition, Cindy leads state and local government relations for the company in Iowa.
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