Educational Resources
Northeast Iowa Dairy Foundation
Is a nonprofit organization born around the concern of businesses who identified a need to retain young people in rural areas to bolster the economic impact of dairy farms in Northeast Iowa through education, demonstration and research.
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Water Rocks!
Through a combination of STEM and the arts, Water Rocks! challenges and inspires all Iowans towards a greater appreciation of our water resources
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Iowa Precalculus Advisory Council
Preparation for Calculus (Precalculus) is a key course for all students who want to pursue careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields.
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Six Characteristics of Great STEM Lesson
A great outline of how to prepare the perfect STEM lesson for your classroom.
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Teach Iowa Scholars Program
The Teach Iowa Scholar Program provides qualified first-year Iowa teachers with awards of up to $4,000 a year, for a maximum of five years, for teaching in Iowa schools in designated shortage areas.
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A Parent's Guide for Getting Girls Into STEM Careers
Keep in mind that STEM careers can be mistakenly thought of as boring or not feminine or female-friendly. It's important to expose girls to as much as possible. This list breaks down activities and resources by age, targeted at bringing more girls into the world of STEM.
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Computer Engineering Degrees
Today, computer engineers are very highly sought after. Computer engineers are now developing the most complex and innovative forms of technology that we all use today. The founders of Google, Facebook, and Amazon, several of the largest, most respectable companies in the United States, came about because of their technology developed by computer engineers.
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College Affordability Guide
It’s no secret that the cost of college has risen dramatically over the past ten years. At the same time, the job market has been very difficult for most people. The goal of our site is to provide information that will help prospective students find and complete degrees that might actually move their careers forward.
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REAP Conservation Education Grant
Got an idea to advance environmental literacy, but lack funds? The Resource Enhancement and Protection Conservation Education Program (REAP CEP) annually awards $350,000 for conservation education in Iowa. Plan now for the November 1 grant deadline. The average grant award is approximately $22,000, and mini-grants for $3,500 or less are also available.
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Nursing Schools Guide
At Nursing Schools Guide, we pride ourselves on researching nearly every nursing school, degree program, and career. It is our goal to do the leg work for our readers (you), so you can know that you are reading trusted, detailed information that can help you figure out which nursing degree or school is the best option for you.
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