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Good-bye February! Welcome to a more

spring-like March we hope!

First some good news to celebrate- Congratulations to Mr. Nathan VanZante of Lewis Central Middle School, recipient of the 2021 Iowa STEM Teacher award in the SW STEM Region. Kemin Industries provides this honor with cash prize each year for educator and the school. The Middle School students and faculty were on hand for the special award presentation.

Into the final week for 2021-22 STEM Scale-Up applications - is your work complete?

Don't miss out on an STEMtastic opportunity to increase STEM materials and professional knowledge for your classroom or organization! Whether your expertise in science or art, or somewhere in between, there is something for everyone this year on the menu. Applications will be accepted through end of business on Friday March 5, 2021.

Calling interested educators interested in the 2021 STEM Externship Program. Applications are being taken, employers and worksites are being scouted. This is a great opportunity to learn about how your skills related to the world of work. Check out the information on how to enroll for this 6-week summer 2021 program.

Season 3 of the STEM Essential Podcast rolled out in February - have you listened to the timely topics in these sessions yet? Check out all the information and learn about these important STEM topics.

STEM E ssential Pod cast

Next up on the STEM Project list - STEM BEST Program applications which open on March 5th for the Fall 2021 award cycle. Does your community have a plan of action to engage businesses, students and teachers?

Successful models around Iowa, including all student age groups K-12, have created and successfully implemented STEM models which help consider and prepare potential workers of the current and future workforces.

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