Promising Gains, Vexing Challenges Define Annual Assessment
The essential service of measuring effect of programming by the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council is provided by an inter-university consortium of Iowa State University’s Research Institute for...
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STEM Programs and Working Group Advancements Take Center Stage at 24th STEM Council Meeting
Council member, student representative and Iowa State University chemical engineering student Emily Wilkerson wrapped up the 24th Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council meeting held at the Des...
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New Chapter for STEM Youth Advisory Group
An inspiring group of 24 Iowa youth, ranging from middle school through college age, were recently appointed to the STEM Youth Advisory Group. These students will represent their peers across the...
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Mauree Haage Joins STEM Network Team as North Central Regional STEM Manager
The STEM Council welcomes Mauree Haage as the new North Central Regional STEM Manager operating out of Iowa State University. Starting in June, she will join five regional manager counterparts to...
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New STEM BEST Opportunity to Expand Career-Linked Learning
Re-envisioning recyclable materials into usable products, developing entrepreneurial skills through student-run storefronts, taking on leadership roles at community and live events, simulating...
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STEM Council Helps Teacher Shortage Through RAPIL Scholarships
The Governor’s STEM Advisory Council is helping to answer the demand for qualified teachers in high-demand fields. Twenty-two STEM scholarships are now invested in teachers-in-training who are...
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Support in Place for Teachers to Pursue Latest High-Demand Skills
Job skills needed by school graduates are evolving rapidly; to thrive in today’s workplace graduates need to command basic skills in robotics, data management, programming, modern machining and...
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STEM Council Launches Interactive Program Map
With a mission of providing opportunities that inspire all of Iowa’s young people to become innovative, enterprising contributors to our future workforce and the quality of life in our communities...
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38 Schools to Advance Career-Linked Learning through STEM BEST H.D. Recognition
Thirty-eight school districts throughout Iowa have been recognized as STEM BEST H.D. (High Demand) models of the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council. This is the highest number of schools to be named...
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