SOUTHWEST STEM REGION NEWS
August , 2017
VINEYARD NEWS

STEM DAY AT IOWA STATE FAIR A GREAT SUCCESS

 

Thousands of visitors and dignitaries stopped by the Iowa State Fair to experience STEM on the Grand Concourse. 
In the 6th Edition of STEM at the State Fair, visitors could experience many hands-on activities, talk with robotics champions and share the Governor's delight in introducing the new STEM Co Chair--Roger Hargens of Accumold in Ankeny.
Stage shows on the hour were performed by the Science Center of Iowa, Blank Park Zoo and other interesting acts.
Thanks to the many volunteers who assisted in the activities of the day--looking forward to another visit to the Grand Concourse!
STEM Professional Development is winding down

Educators in the SW STEM Region are great at meeting the PD requirements of their Scale-Up awards!  Materials have begun arrival in locations around the area. Students who will benefit from the materials and the STEM training number about 9100 in the SW STEM Region.
Two more PD events are scheduled in September and the schedule will be almost completed.
Stop in and visit an educator near you with new STEM materials!
If awardees do not hear about their pending materials by mid-September please contact SW STEM Manager Deb Frazee at the Hub so we can investigate.

 

STEM BEST APPLICATIONS CLOSE SEPTEMBER 15th

 

Sites around Iowa are eligible to create a business-education partnership that will address the needs of the workforce of the future.

Students in k - 12th grades will be recipients of STEM training and their educators will also benefit by partnerships with business in and close to the Iowa borders.

For more information click the link below.

 
In This Issue
Another school term is open and all of the STEM activities are in planning stages. Festivals, workshops, Board meetings and many other functions are happening in the GREAT SOUTHWEST STEM Region.
STEM Festival SIgn-Up Continues
STEM Festivals have become a popular community partnership event where business professionals can answer the #1 student question--will I ever use this school information again?
Workers in all career areas, with different types of preparatory training done in a classroom or on a worksite, come together and invite the students to learn and do with them. This may include science, tools, mathematics, health and wellness, or any number of career areas which are in demand in today's workforce.
In the SW STEM Region during the last school year, 15 events ranging from single school district to county-wide events were held serving over 4000 guests.
Dates and financial support are limited so please contact a SW Regional Board member or Hub Manger Deb Frazee to get more details about the planning process.

KEMIN I.O.W.A. STEM Teacher Nominations now being taken
Kemin Industries has again sponsored a STEM Teacher Award so that dedicated educators in the k-12 systems of Iowa may be recognized.
Nomination forms are due by October 6, 2017 and can be found at