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Mary Trent
NW Regional STEM Manager
Send me an email!
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Northwest Regional Advisory Board Members
A special thank you to the STEM Advisory Board
of NW Iowa
John Bedward, Storm Lake
Benjamin Bouza, Hawarden
Derek Brower, Orange City
Beth Bunkers, Primghar
Eric Forseth, Sioux Center
Makenzie Reiling, Sioux City
Ginny Gunderson, Lake Park
Kiana Johnson, Primghar
Nancy McDowell, Sheldon
Jordan Menning, Rock Rapids
Teresa Putnam, Hartley
Brenda Welch, Meriden
Mark Zabawa, Spencer
Andrew Roelfs, Sioux Center
Tyler Hahn, Cherokee
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NW STEM Checkout System
NOW OPEN!!!
Please Note: Checkout items will be quarantined upon their arrival for 5 days and also disinfected before shipping them back out.
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Congratulation to our 2020 STEM BEST Awardees!
Congratulations to our NW STEM BEST Awardees Emmetsburg Community School District and MOC-Flyod Valley School District!
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We are seeking STEM Programs to join our Scale-Up Menu
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The Book Bank - Maurice, Iowa
Small towns doing big things with STEM and our youth - that's what's happening in Maurice, Iowa. The little town of Maurice, (population of 271) has converted their old bank into a children's library and museum, all possible through donations from the community. Marissa Maassen, 2nd grade teacher at Orange City Elementary, is leading the charge to provide some great hands-on activities to area youth. They are pulling kids and their families in from several miles away just to check out the exciting activities they have to offer. The Book Bank was recently showcased on KTIV TV. Link to broadcast. Check them out on Facebook for more information! Keep up the great work!!
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Nominate an Iowa STEM Teacher!
Recognize Outstanding Iowa STEM Teachers
Do you know a STEM teacher that goes above and beyond? Someone whose passion for science, technology, engineering or math has inspired students in the classroom and potentially to pursue future careers in STEM? It's time to recognize their hard work. Nominations are now open for the 2021 Iowa STEM Teacher Award sponsored by Kemin Industries. This award celebrates teachers whose leadership and dedication increases student interest in STEM.
One teacher from each of the six STEM regions will receive a $1,500 award for their classroom, along with an additional $1,500 for personal use. Deadline for nominations is Friday, October 9. Recipients will be announced January 2021. Nominate a STEM teacher today at https://iowastem.gov/teacheraward-application.
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Checkout Lakeside Laboratory Facebook Live Videos and Challenges
Checkout Lakeside Labs on Facebook!
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STEM Day at the State Fair was Virtual!
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In response to the sudden shift from classroom learning to at home learning, the STEM Council has launched Teachable Moment - a collection of lessons and activities that are right at your fingertips and easy to implement at home. Students, parents and educators will find free access to resources from STEM Scale-Up Program providers, direct links to our Pinterest boards and some of our favorite pinned activities, lessons from partners and much more.
Check out Teachable Moment today at www.IowaSTEM.gov/TeachableMoment.
Help spread the word! Share information about Teachable Moment and your experiences with the lessons and activities on our website using #TeachableMoment.
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 Share your Scale-Up Story with Us!
Were you awarded a Scale-Up Program this year? If so, please share your story and pictures with us! We will share your story in our newsletters and social media. Invite me out to see the Scale-up Program in action!
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Check out NW STEM Website!
Northwest STEM Calendar - Stay up-to-date on all Northwest STEM regional opportunities and even a few state-wide. Use this calendar to share your STEM events with others.
Don't forget to connect with NW STEM on social media as well!
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