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STEM Inspirations - Architect and North Central STEM Advisory Board Member Kerry Weig
Perhaps the greatest promise a career in STEM has to offer students is a career with variety and opportunity. Kerry Weig has been practicing architecture in the Des Moines area for 20 years. “I’m lucky in that my job feels like a career and not a job. I face new challenges each day and get the opportunity to make a difference to peoples’ lives each day I go into work. I am also fortunate to have a lot of variety in the tasks I do-there is no such thing as a typical day in my schedule!”
Ms. Weig earned her Bachelor of Architecture degree from Iowa State University and is currently a Principal and Architect at INVISION Architecture, Planning and Interiors where she works on projects in the education market ranging from K-12 through higher education as well as athletic and civic projects. Her greatest satisfaction in her work comes from working with people. “I love building relationships with clients beyond the scope or boundary of a project and also to help our staff develop and define their individual goals and skills. “
Her advice for students interested in a career in architecture is to develop your communication skills, carry an attitude of gratitude, and be ready to be all-in. “This is not a job, it’s a career. There are limitless opportunities in front of you with the skill set you are trained in with architecture and design.”
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Mason City Area Teacher and North Central STEM Advisory Board member wins Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
Ashley Flatebo won the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). The PAEMST is the highest recognition that a K-12th grade mathematics or science (including computer science) teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. During Ms. Flatebo’s career in the Mason City School District, she has been an instructional coach and 5th, 6th, and 8th grade science, social studies and reading teacher. She has coached FIRST LEGO League and been active in judging and planning VEX Robotics tournaments. She attended the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy in 2012 and the Honeywell Educators at Space Academy in 2014. She has served on the North Central STEM Advisory Board since 2017. On her award, Ms. Flatebo said, “Being honored with the Presidential Award is both exciting and humbling. I am so proud of the work the professionals in my district do each day to enrich student learning, and I know that without their support I would not be the teacher I am today. I am encouraged and excited by this award to continue challenging students to take risks in their learning and engage in their passions to prepare them for the future they may choose.”
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Summer Scale-Up Professional Development
Scale-Up for 2018-19 have been awarded and profession development has begun in the NC Region.
July 26 - Pint Size Science & Making STEM Connections, Extension 4-H Bldg, ISU
July 30-Aug 1 - PowerTeaching Math, ISU
August 3 Ramps and Pathways, Extension 4-H Bldg
August 9 - STEM in Action, Central Rivers AEA
August 17 - Making STEM Connections, North Iowa Community School
August 28 - Engineering Everywhere, Central Rivers AEA
September 10 - Pint Size Science
November 10 - Ramps & Pathways, Extension 4-H Bldg, ISU
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Upcoming Events:
August 19 - STEM Day at the Iowa State Fair
September 12 - STEM BEST application Deadline
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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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Welcome North Central New Advisory Board Members
We are excited to welcome four new members to the regional advisory board:
Lindsey Falk, Business Position, St. Ansgar
Sara Nelson, K-12 Parent, Ames
Nancy Woods, Teacher/Professor, Boone
Michael Young, STEM Teacher, Ames
David Zrostlik, Business Position, Garner
We would also like to thank the following board members as they complete their terms:
Jose Amaya
Emily Banks
John Bonner
Richie Ritter
Corey Rogers
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2018-19 NC STEM Advisory Board
David Barajas, Marshalltown
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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New STEM Resources Available for check out
STEM in Action
Coding Mouse Exploration Grade: 1-2
Farmer Grady’s Challenge Grade: 3-5
Food Deserts Challenge Grade: 3-5
Great Toy Design Challenge Grade: 3-5
Helping Hand Design Grade: 3-5
Little Footprint Exploration Grade: PK-K
Squeaky Clean Magnets Challenge Grade: 3-5
Rainwater Runoff Challenge Grade: 3-5
Sidewalk Safety Exploration Grade: PK-K
Sound Bite Exploration Grade: 1-2
Cubelet
robot blocks (12 pack)
Pro-Bot
race car turtle robot (6 cars)
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