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So much STEM going on...don't miss a thing

Welcome to the new Administrators, Educators and Partners in the SW STEM Region!

Who is a STEM partner? everyone in the community or system

Why should they engage? goal to grow the future workforce

What can they do? share information, mentor, volunteer, make a positive difference

Great STEM Day at the Iowa State Fair

Many thanks to the youth and their families who came to enjoy all the activities and stage shows! Many thanks to the volunteers from the SW STEM Region who helped with many tasks during the day!

Additional information and pictures can be found at the Iowa STEM website.

A special part of the Governor's remarks included the official opening of the Kemin 2018 I.O.W.A Teacher award program. Applications can be submitted now through October 9th. More details can be found at KEMIN AWARD

GET YOUR STEM BEST APPLICATION INFORMATION HERE

Application window closes September 12th, 2018

Scale-Up Providers being Located for the 2019-20 Program

Do you know of a program that would be a great match for the Iowa STEM Program - preschool through 12th grade, formal and informal settings, in areas that will help grow that future workforce?

If so please share that information with any STEM Program staff around the state or a member of the Regional Advisory Board or STEM State Council.

Applications will be taken through October 1, 2018 at

STEM Provider Application 2019-20

FUTURE READY IOWA SUMMITS IN THE SW REGION

FUTURE READY IOWA SUMMITS

In partnering to grow that future workforce, the Future Ready Iowa legislation provides timelines and specific goals by which that workforce will be expanded.

To create successful partnerships there are Summit events scheduled around the state to start conversations and establish goals.

Summits in the SW Region include:

September 24th: Atlantic

October 3rd: Denison

October 25th: Creston

Registration link and other details are found at

SUMMIT REGISTRATION

Festival Dates are filling fast...is your name list?

The SW STEM Region partners on a number of STEM Festivals around the Region. The calendar fills quickly, so if your district or community has an interest in finding out about the process and details, please reach out to SW STEM Manager Deb Frazee to schedule a conversation.

REAL WORLD EXTERNSHIPS TAKING APPLICATIONS for 2019

With the 2018 Edition of Real World Externships in the books, recruitement for both worksites and educators has already opened.

A sincere apology to Bill Howell, Manager of the Coon Rapids Poet Biorefining Plant for an incorrect identification in the July Newsletter. The Poet Facilities in both Coon Rapids and Corning are willing partners for activities with educators and students who seek information about STEM subjects and the world of work.

More information about the Real World Externship program is located at Iowa Teacher Externship Program

The requests for kits and materials from the SW STEM Region Check-Out program are coming in.

Many thanks to the Green Hill AEA for sharing their van routes for delivery and return of materials in the greater part of the SW STEM Region.

THe transport process can take a week each way so please check in with the SW STEM Hub to see about kit availability in a timely manner.

Details about kits and materials can be found at

SW STEM CHECK -OUT MATERIALS

EDUCATOR BUSINESS CARDS

Educators are reminded that the SW STEM Region does print basic business cards for use at conferences and other networking activities. If interested please contact the SW STEM Hub at the SWCC Red Oak Center for additional details.

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